Google launched its own VPN and integrated it with Google One

Available in France since 2018, Google One is an online storage service that replaces Google Drive. The offer consists of various paid packages from 100GB to 30TB. Prices range from €2.99 per month to €299.99/year.

Today, Google strengthens plans that offer 2TB or more of cloud storage with its own VPN service. “To give you confidence that your data is safe, we are announcing the arrival of the new Google One VPN on our 2TB and above plans to provide an additional layer of online protection for your Android smartphone.” He explains Google in a blog post. Only Google One plans with 2TB or more of storage will be eligible. Therefore, you must pay at least € 9.99 per month.

Google first launched its VPN on Android

For example, to enable Google’s VPN when browsing over an unsecured WiFi connection, simply go to the Google One app. “VPN is built into the Google One app, so with just one click you’ll be sure your connection is safe from hackers” Google says in its post.

Like any VPN, Google’s service encrypt your internet connection To prevent anyone, including your ISP, from viewing your browsing history. Of course, the VPN will also allow you to get a different IP address. Unfortunately, Google didn’t share details on how its VPN works. Therefore, it is unclear whether several geographic locations will be available, an option popular with Internet users who want to access, for example, the Netflix catalog of a particular country.

VPN service will be reserved primarily for US subscribers using Android smartphones. In “coming months”, the service will be available on iOS, Mac and Windows in other countries. What do you think of Google’s initiative? We welcome your feedback in the comments below.