Remember that time Google and T-Mobile got together and offered a pretty sweet deal? If you’re scratching your head, don’t worry, you’re not alone. But for those in the know, a quiet but appreciated perk just officially rode off into the sunset.
T-Mobile has quietly shut down the Google One plan that bundled in unlimited full-resolution Google Photos storage. As of September 30, 2025, new customers can no longer sign up for this version of Google One through T-Mobile (via Phone Arena). The move ends a partnership that had been in place since 2022, when T-Mobile and Google teamed up to offer a slightly altered version of the cloud service to the carrier’s subscribers.
The standout feature of this bundle was the 2TB plan, which normally costs $10 a month when purchased directly from Google. Through a T-Mobile plan (highest tier), that same plan came with unlimited Google Photos storage at full resolution, something Google no longer offers in its standard subscriptions. Lower-tier T-Mobile Google One plans, on the other hand, didn’t include unlimited photos but did give customers expanded storage options along with occasional perks like free YouTube Premium trials and waived first-month fees. For heavy photo and video users, especially those with Pixel devices, this was one of the best deals around.
Grandfathered users stay in, everyone else stays out
Now, that option is off the table for new sign-ups. T-Mobile confirmed that customers who already subscribed before the September 30 cutoff will get to keep their existing benefits as long as they don’t cancel. But for anyone hoping to jump in late, the door is closed. Even attempts to sneak in by contacting T-Mobile’s T-Force support team no longer work. Upgrades through T-Mobile are also blocked, meaning existing customers are locked into whatever tier they already have.
The decision appears to be part of T-Mobile’s broader shift under new leadership. The company has been gradually phasing out some of the extra perks and promotions that defined its “Un-carrier” era. While T-Mobile hasn’t given an official reason for pulling the Google One partnership, simplifying operations and cutting back on complex, cost-sharing deals with outside companies seems like the most likely explanation.
