Microsoft 365 Prices Increased

Vendor adds unlimited dial-in capabilities for Microsoft Teams meetings

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Published: August 20, 2021

Marian McHugh

Technology Reporter

Microsoft is increasing the prices for Microsoft 365 as a “reflection” of the increased value the software has delivered since its launch 10 years ago.

Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365, stated in a blog that the increase marks the “first substantive pricing update” since it launched Office 365 a decade ago and reflects the innovations it has delivered in the areas of communications and collaboration, security and compliance, and AI and automation.

The pricing changes will see Microsoft 365 Basic rise from $5 per user to $6, 365 Business Premium go from $20 to $22 per user, Office 365 E1 move from  $8 to $10 per user, Office 365 E3 increase from $20 to $23 per user, Office 354 E5 jump from $35 to $38 per user, and 365 E3 rise from $32 to $36 per user.

These changes will come into effect from 1 March 2022 and apply globally. They do not affect education and consumer products at this time.

“Since its launch a decade ago, Office 365 has grown to over 300 million commercial paid seats,” Spataro wrote.

“Along the way, we have continuously re-invested to meet the changing needs of our customers. Four years ago, we introduced Microsoft 365 to bring together the best of Office, Windows, and Enterprise Mobility and Security (EMS). That same year we added Microsoft Teams as the only integrated solution where you can meet, chat, call, collaborate, and automate business processes—right in the flow of work”

“In fact, since introducing Microsoft 365 we have added 24 apps to the suites—Microsoft Teams, Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, Stream, Planner, Visio, OneDrive, Yammer, and Whiteboard—and have released over 1,400 new features and capabilities in [these] three key areas.”

Spataro also announced that the vendor is adding unlimited dial-in capabilities for Microsoft Teams meetings across its enterprise, business, frontline, and government suits in the next few months.

“We know that people join Teams meetings while they are on the go or struggling with a bad internet connection,” he continued.

“Currently included with Microsoft 365 E5 and Office 365 E5, we have come to see dial-in as an important part of the complete Teams experience. Available with subscription in over 70 countries and with interactive support in 44 languages and dialects, unlimited dial-in provides peace of mind that users will be able to join their Microsoft Teams meeting from virtually any device regardless of location.”

 

 

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