Announcing 2025 Price Updates for Microsoft Licenses

Price Increase Microsoft Licensing

At the 365 Cloud Store, we are committed to keeping our clients informed about important updates that affect their Microsoft subscriptions. Microsoft has announced several pricing changes effective April 1, 2025, impacting Teams Phone, and Power BI. In this blogpost, we will explore the price updates for Microsoft licenses, here’s everything you need to know.

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Key Changes to Microsoft Teams Phone Pricing

To reflect the ongoing innovations delivered since its launch in 2017,  therefore, some price updates for Microsoft licenses will affect the pricing for Teams Phone. These changes apply to new purchases and subscription renewals starting April 1, 2025:

Updated Pricing for Teams Phone Subscriptions:

  • Teams Phone Standard: $10 per user/month ($120 per user/year)*
  • Teams Phone Standard for Frontline Workers: $5 per user/month ($60 per user/year)*
  • Teams Phone with pay-as-you-go calling:
    • For UK/CAN: $12 per user/month ($144 per user/year)*
    • For US and other markets: $13 per user/month ($156 per user/year)*
  • Teams Phone with Calling Plan:
    • For US/UK/CAN: $17 per user/month ($204 per user/year)*
    • Outside US/UK/CAN: $22 per user/month ($264 per user/year)*
  • Teams Phone with domestic and international calling: $34 per user/month ($408 per user/year)*

*This pricing reflects annual billing for annual term subscriptions. Existing features and capabilities for Teams Phone will remain unchanged.

Power BI Pricing Updates

Starting April 1, 2025, the following Power BI licenses will reflect updated pricing for annual billing on annual term subscriptions:

  • Power BI Pro: $14 per user/month*
  • Power BI Premium Per User: $24 per user/month*

What Remains Unchanged:

  • Pricing for Power BI Capacities (F SKU), Report Server, Embedded, and Free Accounts.
  • Features and core capabilities for Power BI Pro and Premium Per User will remain consistent, with ongoing updates to enhance the user experience.

*Pricing applies to annual billing for annual term subscriptions. Government, EDU, and non-profit segments are currently not affected.

Preparing for the Changes

As a Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP), the 365 Cloud Store is here to support your business through these updates. We offer:

  • Guaranteed savings: Save 3% or more compared to Microsoft’s published pricing.
  • Flexible billing options: Tailored to your budgetary needs.
  • Expert guidance: Our specialists help you navigate complex licensing requirements.
  • 24/7 critical admin support: With a 30-minute response SLA.
  • Easy license management: Through our dedicated portal.

 

Spend less on Microsoft licensing without compromising service and support

•Volume discounts
•Flexible billing
•Expert guidance
•24/7 critical admin support

Plan Ahead

We encourage all clients to review their current subscriptions and plan for these changes. If you have any questions or need assistance optimizing your licensing strategy, contact us today. Our experts are ready to help you maximize value and minimize costs.

Stay tuned for further updates, and thank you for choosing the 365 Cloud Store as your trusted Microsoft licensing partner.

Iovalli Acevedo
Written by Iovalli Acevedo Marketing Manager
December 4, 2024

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