Re: [802-LMSC] Google update
Glenn
Thanks for passing this on. My only question is how do I opt out of paying the $37 as part of my membership in 2027? I don't want a Google account.
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James Gilb
IEEE 802 LMSC Chair
Nov 23, 2025, 9:03 AM by 00000f6f9e80d40c-dmarc-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:
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> In case you missed it, the > GoogleApps@IEEE <https://www.ieee.org/membership/products/google-apps>> has been updated.
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> The short story is that all IEEE Google accounts:
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> Are now premium (or Enterprise basic)
> Include 200Gb storage
> Include Google Workspace with Gemini
> Allow full rights with Google Shared Drives
> Are included in 2026 IEEE membership at no extra charge, if you already have it and are renewing
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> The 802.1 WG has an IEEE SA owned/assigned “Google Shared Drive” but this was previously unusable with the IEEE Google accounts. With this change, these Shared Drives (with unlimited storage) can now be a useful document storage alternative with access control.
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> Cheers,
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> Glenn.
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