Zoom Removes 40-Minute Meeting Limit for Thanksgiving Virtual Gatherings
Zoom lifts its standard 40-minute time restriction for free global meetings on Thanksgiving Day to help families connect during the pandemic.
Zoom lifts its standard 40-minute time restriction for free global meetings on Thanksgiving Day to help families connect during the pandemic. The video communications company announces that this temporary limit removal runs from midnight Eastern Time on November 26 until 6 a.m. Eastern Time on November 27, ensuring that virtual family gatherings do not get cut short.
This holiday gesture occurs as health officials urge caution regarding in-person celebrations due to rising Covid-19 cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updates its guidance to recommend limiting or canceling in-person gatherings in areas with high infection rates, and Dr. Anthony Fauci advises families to consider keeping celebrations limited to immediate household members.
Zoom experiences massive growth since the start of the pandemic as schools and offices transition to remote operations. While the platform normally restricts free meetings to 40 minutes before requiring users to start a new session, this temporary lift provides a seamless experience for holiday celebrations as people opt for virtual connections over physical travel.