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Users looking to host longer group meetings on the app generally must pay for Zoom's pro plan, which averages out to $15 a month if billed monthly or $150 a year if billed annually.īut while Zoom is dropping its 40-minute time limit for basic plan customers for Thanksgiving, there's reportedly a clever workaround to avoiding Zoom's time limit that doesn't involve paying for a more advanced plan. One-on-one calls, however, or calls where there are only two participants, are not affected by the 40-minute time limit. Traditionally, users who utilize Zoom's no-cost basic plan are limited to 40 minutes when hosting calls with more than two participants - a frustrating caveat for any parent trying to share updates with multiple family members over the app or blow off steam with a group of friends after a long day of working remotely while also juggling child care, housework, and remote learning. 27 so your family gatherings don't get cut short," Zoom announced over Twitter last week. "As a thank you to our customers, we will be lifting the 40-minute limit for all meetings globally from midnight ET on Nov. This Thanksgiving, Zoom will remove the time limit on free calls so users can stay connected all day long. As public health experts caution Americans to avoid holiday gatherings in light of surging COVID-19 cases, Zoom has moved to help families and friends remain close while still remaining physically apart.
