Get 50GB of AT&T Locker cloud storage for free

 

AT&T's Locker app can stream music from your cloud account. If only it worked.

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AT&T is getting into the cloud-storage game -- and giving away free upgrades to entice new customers.

Normally, signing up for an AT&T Locker account nets you 5GB of free cloud storage. However, for a limited time, you can get your account upgraded to 50GB at no charge.

Should you bother? After all, what the heck is AT&T Locker? It's a fairly basic cloud-storage service, one built primarily for backing up your mobile media (photos, videos, and so on) -- but also useful for basic file archiving and sharing.

Let's talk about getting your free upgrade, then take a closer look at using Locker.

1. For starters, click the above link, then click the big orange Sign Up For Free button. Follow the instructions to create your new account.
2. Next, wait for your e-mail verification to arrive. When it does, click the link to verify your account.
3. With that done, click the Accounting Settings link (in your Locker), then click My Plan, followed by Upgrade Plan. Choose the 50GB option and take it from there.

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