If those limitations are deal breakers for you, this article explains how to turn off iCloud Private Relay.

Allpaid iCloud accounts, even the lowest-cost level, are iCloud+ accounts.

Only free accounts don’t include Private Relay.

Settings gear, User name, and iCloud highlighted on iOS

How Do I Turn Off iCloud Private Relay?

To turn off iCloud Private Relay, take these actions:

TapSettings.

Move thePrivate Relayslider to off/white.

Private Relay, Toggle Switch, and Turn Off Private Relay in iCloud iOS settings

To continue with turning off Private Relay, tapTurn Off Private Relay.

FAQ

Yes.

AllApple Onesubscription bundles include premium iCloud storage, so all Apple One users have access to Private Relay.

Similar to aVPN, Apple’siCloud Private Relaymasks your IP address by routing your internet traffic through two servers.