Lifetime Cloud Storage Deals Offer Up to 20TB for One-Time Purchase Fees

Comparing Lifetime Cloud Storage Offers

For users looking to move away from recurring monthly subscriptions, several providers are currently offering lifetime access to high-capacity cloud storage. These plans are marketed as one-time purchases, though the specific storage limits and pricing tiers vary between providers.

The 20TB Scramble Cloud subscription is designed to bypass monthly billing cycles. Scramble Cloud markets the service as a way to avoid monthly fees for files users already own. The 20TB capacity is described as enough space to hold roughly 40 million images, 5,000 HD movies, or 5 million songs. Internxt’s 10TB plan provides a one-time purchase option for users whose photo libraries have outgrown their current storage tiers, allowing access for as long as the service is available.

Security Features and Technical Constraints

Security is a primary selling point for these lifetime services, with both Scramble Cloud and Internxt emphasizing zero-knowledge encryption. Scramble Cloud encrypts files on the user’s device before they leave the computer. The company states it never receives the key, meaning nobody at the company, the host, or any authority that asks can open the files. Internxt also uses zero-knowledge encryption, ensuring files are protected on the device before upload. Additionally, Internxt utilizes post-quantum encryption designed to protect data against future security threats. Because Internxt is open source, its code is publicly available for inspection and has been independently audited by Securitum.

Technical specifications and limitations vary by provider:

• Scramble Cloud: Files cap at 5GB each, with a daily upload cap of 70GB. The infrastructure is ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant. It mounts as a network drive through WebDAV, allowing files to appear in a regular file explorer. It also includes a command-line tool, a desktop client, and a web app that runs in any browser. Users can stream uploaded videos without downloading them first.
• Internxt: The service works across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone, and the web. The 10TB plan is for new users only and cannot be stacked with other Internxt lifetime plans. Features like Mail, Meet, Backups, Antivirus, and file versioning are sold separately.

Market Context and Regulatory Shifts

While consumers evaluate these storage deals, the broader technology sector remains in flux. Chris Fall, the director of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), has resigned, the agency confirmed. Fall was appointed three months ago after Collin Burns, left in less than a week. Burns was reportedly “pushed out” in April due to his previous work for Anthropic. Before Burns and Fall, the agency was led by venture capitalist David Sacks, who served as White House AI and crypto czar until stepping down in March.

CAISI operates under the National Institute of Standards and Technology and is responsible for developing technical standards and testing methods for AI models. In June, the U.S. Commerce Department invoked an export control directive that forced Anthropic to pull its Mythos and Fable models from the market. The ban was lifted by the end of the month after Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick expressed satisfaction with Anthropic’s safety plans. Earlier this month, the White House signed an executive order for a new AI safety oversight program called “Gold Eagle,” which creates a clearinghouse for cybersecurity vulnerability coordination. While several federal organizations were named as part of the program, CAISI was not among them.

Sources: Mashable, macworld.com.