Microsoft has announced upcoming Microsoft 365 packaging and pricing updates, effective July 1, 2026, with packaging changes beginning to roll out from June 2026. The updates include pricing adjustments for selected Microsoft 365, Office 365, EMS, Windows, and Entra products, alongside additional capabilities across security, management, storage, and AI experiences. Existing customers keep their current pricing until renewal, and standalone Microsoft Teams and Copilot SKUs are not impacted.
Points clés
- Pricing updates take effect July 1, 2026, and packaging changes begin rolling out from June 2026.
- Existing customers keep their current pricing until renewal — increases apply at the next renewal.
- Standalone Microsoft Teams and Copilot SKUs are not impacted by this update.
- Price adjustments span selected Microsoft 365, Office 365, EMS, Windows, and Entra suites and standalone components (for example, Office 365 E3 +13%, Microsoft 365 E3 +8%, Microsoft 365 Business Basic +16%).
- Suites gain new capabilities across security (Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 1, URL time-of-click protection), management (Intune Remote Help, Advanced Analytics, Plan 2), storage (+50GB email on Business suites), and AI (Copilot Chat enhancements and analytics).
- Customers receive at least 30 days notice in the Message Center before packaging changes reach their tenant; the feature rollout is expected to complete by August 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Foire aux questions
When do the Microsoft 365 pricing and packaging changes take effect?
Pricing updates take effect on July 1, 2026. Packaging updates — the new capabilities added to the suites — begin rolling out from June 2026, with the rollout expected to complete by August 1, 2026.
Will my price change immediately if I am an existing customer?
No. Existing customers keep their current pricing until renewal. The new pricing applies when your subscription term renews, so the timing of any increase depends on your renewal date.
Are Microsoft Teams and Copilot affected?
No. Standalone Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Copilot SKUs are not included in this pricing and packaging update.
Which products are affected by the pricing increase?
The update covers selected Microsoft 365, Office 365, Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS), Windows, and Entra suites and standalone components — including Enterprise, Business, and Frontline equivalents. Percentage increases vary by SKU.
What new capabilities are included in the packaging update?
Depending on the suite, additions include security features (Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 1, URL time-of-click protection), device and identity management (Intune Remote Help, Intune Advanced Analytics, Intune Plan 2, Intune Endpoint Privilege Management, Microsoft Cloud PKI), additional storage (+50GB email on Business suites), and AI experiences (Copilot Chat enhancements and Copilot Chat Analytics).
What should Luxembourg businesses do to prepare?
Review your renewal dates and current license mix, confirm which of the new capabilities you will actually use, and plan your renewal strategy accordingly. SK Consulting can help you assess the most cost-effective configuration ahead of your next renewal.
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