You can get a decent amount of storage without paying a dime.

Google is reportedly testing a 5GB storage cap for new accounts that skip phone verification. While the full 15GB remains available, it now appears to be a “bonus” unlocked only after linking a number ...

Google is testing a new storage policy that reduces the free storage offered with new Google accounts from 15GB to 5GB and requires users to add a phone number to their account to unlock the full 15GB ...