I am already paying for extra iCloud storage and my phone keeps asking me to upgrade

Hi laurar2030,

From what you're describing, it sounds like the issue may be with your available iPhone storage, not iCloud storage. The internal storage capacity on your iPhone is set. This means that there is not a way to increase the amount of internal storage that the device comes with. You can free up space on the iPhone by deleting content or utilizing iCloud features, such as Optimize iPhone Storage with iCloud Photos.

The following resource further explains the difference between your iPhone storage and iCloud storage:

About storage on your device and in iCloud - Apple Support

If you do not need the iCloud storage plan you're paying for, you can downgrade it to the free or lower priced plan following the steps here:

Downgrade your iCloud storage - Apple Support

Refunds for an iCloud storage plan may only be available in limited scenarios like mentioned in the section below. You can contact Apple using the link provided for more information:

"* Contact Apple within 14 days of an upgrade for a refund. Partial refunds are available where required by law."

Take care.

Hello laurar2030,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you're seeing a prompt to upgrade your iCloud storage plan on your iPhone, however you've already done so. You've come to the right place for help.

I'd like to start by having you follow the "See how much iCloud storage you're using" section in the resource below:

Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support

When you follow those steps, are you seeing the correct iCloud storage plan listed? How much storage shows as still available? If you're nearing the limit for the iCloud storage plan you're currently paying for, you can also follow the suggestions under the "Make more space available in iCloud" section to free up space instead of upgrading your iCloud storage plan again. If that isn't the case, let us know the answers to the previous questions and we'll go from there.

Cheers!