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New Microsoft 365 pricing live, some products up by 42% due to AI

Microsoft’s pricing update for Microsoft 365 business suites took effect July 1, 2026, with some SKUs seeing increases up to 43%. The changes affect Business, Enterprise, Frontline, and Government plans, while consumer and education pricing remain unchanged. Microsoft attributes the hikes to continued investments in AI, security, and IT management, bundling new features like Defender for Office 365 and Security Copilot to offset the impact.

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  • Microsoft 365 business pricing update effective July 1, 2026, with up to 43% increase on some plans.
  • Microsoft cites AI, security, and IT management innovations as justification.
  • Bundled features include Defender for Office 365, Intune enhancements, and Microsoft Security Copilot.
  • Consumer and education pricing unchanged; non-profit and government customers subject to adjustments.

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