Airtel partners with Google to offer six months of free Google One cloud storage to these users
Leading telecom operator Airtel has entered into a partnership with Google. As part of this association the telco will be offering 100GB of Google One cloud storage for six months at no extra cost to its postpaid and WiFi users.
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The collaboration aims to tackle limited device storage issues, offering users a seamless way to back up photos, videos, documents, and WhatsApp chats without relying on physical storage expansions.
Free 100GB Google One cloud storage for Airtel users: How to avail the offer
As an introductory offer, the 100 GB cloud storage will be available at no extra cost for the first six months from the date of activation, enabling customers to back up their data and experience the convenience of cloud storage.
To avail of this offer, customers will have to simply log on to the
Airtel Thanks App
and claim the benefit. After six months of 100 GB storage at no charge, a nominal fee of ₹125 per month will be added to the customer's monthly bill. If a customer chooses not to continue the subscription, they can cease to be a Google One member.
With Google One storage, members can:
Get 100 GB cloud storage to use across Google Photos, Drive and Gmail.
Keep photos, files and WhatsApp chats safely backed up to the cloud in case of damage or when switching to a new phone.
Avail of family sharing with up to five additional people at no extra cost.
Siddharth Sharma, director of marketing and CEO – Connected Homes, Bharti Airtel, highlighted the growing need for reliable storage solutions, "With smartphones managing both personal and professional data, storage concerns are increasing.
This partnership with Google allows millions of our customers to access secure and user-friendly storage solutions."
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