Google extends free ‘unlimited’ version of ‘Google Meet’ till June

*The measure will help consumers meet virtually with families, friends, and work from home a little bit longer

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

As several people migrate online, especially since the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, tech giant Google has changed its earlier stance on imposing a 60-minute time limit on its free version of ‘Google Meet’, which previously would have gone into effect April 1, 2021.

The global tech giant officially tweeted out that until June 30, 2021, consumers could host calls up to 24 hours long ─or what Google refers to as “unlimited”.

The company says it continues to be sensitive to the pandemic’s impact on working remotely and communicating with loved ones.

The change marks the second time Google has lifted a proposed time restrictions since the pandemic began.

In regard to working from home (WFH) concept continues, report says consumers who use Google Meet for work should be happy about the extension, but some workers may not have to hold virtual meetings for too much longer.