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Storage has lots of room, yet I keep paying every month for more. WHY?

Storage has lots of room, yet I keep paying every month for more. WHY does Apple keep charging me every month for storage when it shows that I have TB more room? Geezzz this is expensive and out of control.

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 16

Posted on May 9, 2023 10:08 AM

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Posted on May 9, 2023 10:13 AM

iCloud storage upgrades are billed monthly but the storage doesn't increase. It is similar to renting physical storage space or renting an apartment -- you pay every month but the space doesn't get larger.


For storage plans and prices, see: iCloud+ plans and pricing - Apple Support

To downgrade or cancel, see instructions in the following Apple article: Downgrade or cancel your iCloud+ plan - Apple Support

Tp manage your storage space, see: Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support



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May 9, 2023 10:13 AM in response to binkeyfitz

iCloud storage upgrades are billed monthly but the storage doesn't increase. It is similar to renting physical storage space or renting an apartment -- you pay every month but the space doesn't get larger.


For storage plans and prices, see: iCloud+ plans and pricing - Apple Support

To downgrade or cancel, see instructions in the following Apple article: Downgrade or cancel your iCloud+ plan - Apple Support

Tp manage your storage space, see: Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support



Storage has lots of room, yet I keep paying every month for more. WHY?

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