Google expands affordable AI Plus plan to US, with 35-country rollout

January 28, 2026

Google is extending its budget-friendly AI Plus subscription to the United States, while also beginning a wider rollout to 35 additional countries and territories. The plan unlocks access to advanced tools and storage at a reduced price.

What you get

Gemini 3 Pro access
Nano Banana Pro image model
200GB of cloud storage

Pricing and promos

$7.99 per month, versus $19.99 for the standard AI Pro tier
New US subscribers can take advantage of half off the first two months

Availability

The AI Plus plan is now live in the US
Rollout to 35 more countries and territories is underway

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Reported by Robert Hart

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