Verizon and Google One AI Premium
Overview
Verizon is now offering a new perk for its "myPlan" and "myHome" customers. This perk is Google One AI Premium, which provides access to advanced AI features and cloud storage.
Availability and Cost
- Available Plans: Google One AI Premium is available for customers with Verizon’s myPlan and myHome plans.
- Pricing: The perk costs $10 per month when added to a Verizon plan. This is half the price of a standalone Google One AI Premium subscription.
- Purchase: Customers can add the perk through the Verizon app or website.
Benefits
Google One AI Premium Features
- Gemini Advanced: Provides access to Gemini Advanced, Google’s advanced AI model.
- Other Models: Includes access to newer models, such as the Gemini 2.0 suite.
- Customization: Enables custom "Gems" for personalized AI interactions.
- Deep Research: Offers tools for in-depth research capabilities.
- Workspace Integration: Integrates with Google Workspace apps, providing AI features within these applications.
Sharing and Usage Restrictions
- Cloud Storage: Certain features, like 2TB of cloud storage, can be shared with up to five other people.
- AI Feature Limitation: AI features are restricted to the primary user of the plan.
MyPlan and MyHome Overview
MyPlan
- Structure: Verizon’s myPlan allows customers to customize their plans by bundling different services and perks.
- Benefits: The aim is to provide customers with more control over their bills, and avoid unwanted features.
MyHome
- Structure: Similar to myPlan, this offers control over home internet and entertainment bundles.
Historical Context
- Launch: The myPlan pricing model was introduced in 2023.
- Customer Reaction: The introduction of myPlan has received varying customer feedback. Some users appreciate the flexibility and streamlined billing.
Comparison and Value
Potential Savings
- Subscribing to Google One AI Premium through Verizon saves customers about 50% compared to purchasing it directly from Google.
Value Proposition
- This perk offers an AI-focused add-on to existing plans.
- Verizon is positioning this as an "incredible value" for its customers.
Significance
- First Mover: Verizon is the first U.S. wireless provider to offer an AI-powered perk.
- Ease of Use: The service is intended to make everyday tasks easier through the use of Google One AI Premium.
Executive Quotes
- Sowmyanarayan Sampath (CEO of Verizon’s consumer business): "As the first U.S. wireless provider to offer an AI-powered perk at an incredible value, we’re putting the future of AI directly into our customers’ hands, making everyday tasks easier via Google One AI Premium.”
