# Mozilla removes data cap for Firefox built-in VPN until January 2027

> **Key takeaway:** Mozilla has temporarily lifted the 50GB monthly data limit on its integrated Firefox VPN service.

**Published:** 2026-11-12T16:59:33+00:00 
**Source:** OMG! Ubuntu 
**Category:** distro-news 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/mozilla-removes-data-cap-for-firefox-built-in-vpn-until-janu.html 

## Summary
Mozilla has announced a temporary removal of the 50GB monthly data cap for the built-in VPN feature within the Firefox browser. This change, which went into effect on 10 November 2026, allows users to browse without a fixed data limit until 31 January 2027.

To access this unlimited data tier, users must be signed in with a Mozilla account. The service functions as a browser-level proxy rather than a system-wide VPN, meaning it only masks traffic generated within the Firefox application itself.

## Firefox VPN service details
- **Service Scope:** The built-in VPN is a browser-level tool that masks activity only within Firefox, unlike the standalone Mozilla VPN which secures all desktop and system services.
- **Usage Requirements:** Accessing the service requires a Mozilla account login and supports private browsing mode.
- **Configuration Options:** Users can implement per-site exceptions to prevent specific websites from being routed through the VPN proxy.
- **Policy Timeline:** The unlimited data promotion is scheduled to expire on 1 February 2027, at which point the 50GB monthly limit will be reinstated.

## Why it matters
While this provides a temporary benefit for privacy-conscious users on data-constrained connections, it does not offer the full system-wide encryption required for securing all Linux desktop traffic. Users requiring comprehensive network security for non-browser applications will still need to rely on system-level VPN solutions.