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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesOn June 5, 2017, Apple removed its 1TB iCloud tier in the United States and offered 2TB for the same $9.99 monthly price. Contemporaneous reporting said existing 1TB subscribers were moved to 2TB without a price increase. This was a historical plan change, not a new 2026 discount.
What Apple changed on June 5, 2017
Apple replaced the U.S. 1TB monthly plan with a 2TB plan priced at $9.99 per month—the previous 1TB price. MacRumors reported the tier change the following day and said it applied across countries where the storage plans were available.
TechCrunch reported that Apple told customers who had purchased the 1TB monthly plan before June 5 that they would be automatically upgraded to 2TB without paying more. That upgrade detail comes from the contemporaneous report rather than a directly located Apple announcement.
What the U.S. plan costs now
Apple’s current U.S. iCloud+ page still lists 2TB at $9.99 per month. The present U.S. ladder is:
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- To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition no software required
- This USB drive provides plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable
- The available storage capacity may vary.
| Storage | Monthly price (U.S.) |
|---|---|
| 50GB | $0.99 |
| 200GB | $2.99 |
| 2TB | $9.99 |
| 6TB | $29.99 |
| 12TB | $59.99 |
These are current U.S. list prices, not a universal global price. Apple’s support chart shows that prices and currencies vary by country or region: iCloud+ plans and pricing.
How to tell what you personally pay
The 2017 upgrade does not determine every subscriber’s current bill. Apple says some existing subscriptions retain their initial subscription price as long as the plan has not been changed or canceled. Its support terms, checked September 27, 2026, identify August 21, 2024 as the date for those legacy-price conditions.
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- Open Settings on an iPhone or iPad.
- Tap your name, then iCloud.
- Select Manage Storage or Manage Account Storage, then Change Storage Plan to see the available tier and price for your account.
- Check your Apple account’s subscription or purchase history if the amount on your bill differs from the displayed regional list price.
Changing or canceling a legacy plan can end its original-price treatment, so review the price shown for your account before confirming a change.
What iCloud+ includes beyond storage
iCloud+ provides space for photos, files, device backups and related iCloud data, along with privacy features. Depending on region and compatible equipment, Apple lists:
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- Easily store and access 1TB to content on the go with the Seagate Portable Drive, a USB external hard drive.Specific uses: Personal
- Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, this external hard drive makes backup a snap just drag and drop. Reformatting may be required for Mac
- To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition no software required
- This USB drive provides plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable
- The available storage capacity may vary.
- iCloud Private Relay
- Hide My Email
- Custom email domains
- HomeKit Secure Video
Apple says one iCloud+ subscription can be shared with up to five other family members at no additional charge. The 2TB tier includes unlimited HomeKit Secure Video camera recordings, subject to compatible equipment and regional availability. Feature availability can differ by country.
How the larger tiers arrived
The 2017 change initially centered on replacing 1TB with 2TB. Apple later expanded the upper end of the lineup: in its September 18, 2023 announcement, Apple said users could choose 6TB for $29.99 per month and 12TB for $59.99 per month. See Apple’s announcement for that dated context.
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Why some accounts show a different amount
- Region: Apple sets local prices and currencies; $9.99 refers to the U.S. plan.
- Legacy status: An unchanged, uncanceled subscription may retain its initial price under Apple’s stated terms.
- Plan changes: Upgrading, downgrading or canceling can replace legacy billing with the currently offered price.
- Taxes and billing rules: The amount charged can reflect local taxes or account-specific billing arrangements.
For an authoritative figure, use the price displayed in your Apple account and compare it with Apple’s regional support page rather than assuming the U.S. list price applies.
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