Promotions
Microsoft promotions after September 30: what still applies
The discounts on E5, E7, Copilot, and Defender Suite have ended. What remains until year-end – and why you should recheck older quotes.
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All articles on Microsoft 365 licensing changes, price adjustments, and promotions – chronological, with Microsoft sources and change history.
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- Licensing change
Copilot without a Microsoft 365 base license from December 1
New Copilot offers no longer require a qualifying base license. The existing ones have been named "(add-on)" since October 16. What changes for you.
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Prices since July 1, 2026: what existing customers face at renewal
E3 now costs $39, E5 $60, Business Standard $14. Anyone still on the old price pays more from the next renewal – here is how to calculate it.
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- Plan comparison
E3 vs. E5 in 2026: When the upgrade actually pays off
The $21 per user per month premium usually only pays off if you need security AND compliance. A decision guide with the prices since July.
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- Contract rules
The 7-day window: why NCE contracts demand discipline
After ordering or renewing, you have only 7 calendar days to cancel or reduce. Miss the deadline and you are committed until the end of the term.
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- Licensing change
Teams included again: since November 2025 you have the choice
Microsoft sells the enterprise suites with Teams again – alongside the versions without Teams. How to compare correctly.
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