VPN by Google One shuts down
Google One has discontinued its VPN service due to low usage. Existing Pixel owners retain access to a limited Pixel VPN. Google Fi Wireless subscribers can still use a VPN service. Users should delete the now-defunct VPN app from their devices.
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Google One has discontinued its VPN service, which was initially introduced in October 2020 for users on the $9.99 per month plan and later made available for all plans. The VPN aimed to provide an extra layer of online protection but was shut down due to low usage, allowing Google to focus on more popular features like Fitbit Premium and Nest Aware. Existing Pixel phone owners still have access to a Pixel VPN by Google, albeit with some limitations compared to the now-discontinued VPN by Google One. Google Fi Wireless subscribers also have access to a VPN service. Users are advised to delete the VPN app on Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS devices as the service is no longer operational. The discontinuation of VPN by Google One was officially announced on June 21, with existing connections possibly still functioning until the next internet loss.
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- "Yeah, their client was pretty bad"
- "You couldn't choose a server outside your country"
- various takes and jokes that Google discontinues a lot of products
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