Google describes it as a regional test.

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

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

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

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.

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

Google is altering its storage policy for new Gmail accounts, limiting free storage to 5GB unless users verify their phone ...

The era of 15GB of free cloud storage with every new Gmail account could be quietly ending, at least for some users.

Google may reduce free cloud storage for new accounts from 15GB to 5GB unless users link a phone number during signup, ...

Running out of storage on your Google Account can be frustrating, especially when you rely on it for emails, documents, and photos. Google provides 15GB of free storage shared across Gmail, Google ...

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 ...

I kept getting those “storage almost full” warnings from Google One, and like most people, I assumed I knew the problem. It ...