Google One To Discontinue VPN Feature
Google One’s VPN feature will be discontinued in the upcoming months due to a weaker user response, which is significantly less in comparison to the expected outcome.
This closure aligns with Google’s recent efforts to streamline its services and prioritise features with higher user engagement.
Google One’s VPN was introduced in 2020 to offer an extra layer of online protection for Android users, promising data safety.
While Google had notified the shutdown the decision didn’t come all of a sudden, the company tried to attract consumers by reducing the service rates. However, it failed to amass the users despite the revised rates from USD 9.99 per month to USD 1.99 per month in March 2023.
The company assured the existing users of the VPN will be directed to third-party VPN alternatives, but a specific timeline is yet to be provided for the discontinuation. However, Google claimed that the transition process will be seamless.
The VPN discontinuation will not impact Pixel users, they will continue to access the free Pixel VPN introduced with the Pixel 7 series in 2022.
Additionally, for Google Fi users' VPN will continue to remain available ensuring a secure online experience.
