
Zoom has not made a big announcement about the upcoming change, and this led many people to question whether the email was genuine or not.īeginning May 2, 2022, Zoom Free Basic users will have a 40-minute time limit for one-to-one meetings, similar to the current time limit on group meetings for these users.

There has been a degree of confusion about the email, particularly on Twitter.

KB5012599 update is causing 0x8024200B and 0x800F0831 errors for some Windows 10 users.Microsoft releases KB5012643 update for Windows 11 to fix app button problems and more.The result? As well as confusion and annoyance, people are now seeking out free Zoom alternatives. The company has been busy emailing free users advising them that the 40-minute limit will also apply to free meetings with two participants. Free one-on-one sessions have a 30-hour limit. But this is about to change.Īt the moment, if you want to use Zoom for free, there is a 40-minute limit on meetings involving three or more participants. For people working on a one-to-one basis - such as therapists and coaches - the fact that free meetings involving two participants were not subject to the same limitations as larger meetings is a major bonus. Zoom is a service that huge numbers of businesses and individuals have come to rely on during the COVID pandemic and associated lockdowns.
