So, today we got this type of email from Google:
Hello from Google,
Here’s some important news about Google Apps—but don’t worry, there’s no need for you to take any action. We just want you to know that we’re making a change to the packages we offer.
Starting today, we’re no longer accepting new sign-ups for the free version of Google Apps (the version you’re currently using). Because you’re already a customer, this change has no impact on your service, and you can continue to use Google Apps for free.
Should you ever want to upgrade to Google Apps for Business, you’ll enjoy benefits such as 24/7 customer support, a 25 GB inbox, business controls, our 99.9% uptime guarantee, unlimited users and more for just $5 per user, per month.
You can learn more about this change in our Help Center or on the Enterprise Blog.
Thank you for using Google Apps.
Clay Bavor
Director, Google Apps
And we just wanted to take the time to thank them for the years of FREE awesome services, as well as the fact that (at least for now and cross your fingers) we are grandfathered into those services.
So here’s to you Google, for making a ridiculous amount of money off our searching habits, and then getting your hands around all of our other data as well… I mean, for providing an awesome service that we love and continue to use… yeah… that one.
Thanks