Google describes it as a regional test.

Google Could Limit New Gmail Accounts to Only 5GB of Free Storage ...

Google has made a notable change to its account storage policy, limiting the usual 15GB of free storage only to accounts that are verified with a phone number. For years now, signing up for a Google ...

In a statement to Android Authority, Google confirmed it is testing a new storage policy that offers reduced free storage in ...

Google is testing a change that gives some new accounts 5GB by default, with the full 15GB unlocked only after phone ...

Google is limiting new accounts to just 5GB of storage (down from 15GB) in certain regions, but there is still a way to get the full amount.

New Google accounts are now starting with 5GB of free storage. Linking a phone number unlocks the full allocation, but the support page quietly dropped its unconditional 15GB promise.

Google has explained the reasoning behind its decision to lower free Google Drive storage for new users from 15GB to 5GB, as ...

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Google is reportedly testing a 5GB storage cap for new accounts that skip phone verification. While the full 15GB remains available, it now appears to be a “bonus” unlocked only after linking a number ...

Google is testing a 5GB storage limit for new Gmail accounts, here's how far the tighter limit can take new accounts.

Google has recently begun testing a new policy in which users in certain regions who sign up for Gmail accounts receive only 5GB of free storage.