Important Pricing Updates
We recommend taking proactive steps now to align your licensing strategy with these upcoming changes and to avoid any disruptions to your Microsoft services.
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Effective April 1, 2025, Microsoft will implement a price update of 5% for monthly billing plans on annual term subscriptions, applicable to both new subscriptions and renewals. This adjustment ensures the continuation of the monthly payment option, providing clients with flexibility in cash flow management. It is important to note that percentage changes for individual SKUs may vary slightly due to pricing calculations and rounding rules. Microsoft has stated that this change aligns with their commitment to delivering value and benefits while offering adaptable payment options.
Key Details
Impact on Existing Subscriptions
Clients with active annual term subscriptions on monthly billing plans will see the updated pricing applied starting at their next renewal date after April 1, 2025.
Those wishing to switch to an annual billing plan—priced 5% lower than the updated monthly billing option—can do so at their next renewal date after April 1, 2025.
Key Details
Impact on Existing Subscriptions
Clients with active annual term subscriptions on monthly billing plans will see the updated pricing applied starting at their next renewal date after April 1, 2025.
Those wishing to switch to an annual billing plan—priced 5% lower than the updated monthly billing option—can do so at their next renewal date after April 1, 2025.
Key Details
Impact on Existing Subscriptions:
EOS (End-of-Sale) SKUs and Billing Frequency
Changes:
Starting April 1, 2025, clients with monthly billing plans for annual subscriptions of EOS SKUs will be allowed to switch to an annual billing option at renewal and retain their existing suites, including Microsoft 365/Office 365 Enterprise suites with Teams.
Key Details
Impact on Existing Subscriptions
Billing frequency changes for EOS and EOS with Conversion offers will also be permitted at renewal post - April 1, 2025.
To ensure continuity for Microsoft 365/Office 365 Enterprise suites with Teams, partners must proactively manage renewals by enabling auto-renew or scheduling the necessary changes.
After April 1, 2025, EOS SKUs will no longer be available for new purchases.
Key Details
Impact on Existing Subscriptions
Billing frequency changes for EOS and EOS with Conversion offers will also be permitted at renewal post - April 1, 2025.
To ensure continuity for Microsoft 365/Office 365 Enterprise suites with Teams, partners must proactively manage renewals by enabling auto-renew or scheduling the necessary changes.
After April 1, 2025, EOS SKUs will no longer be available for new purchases.
Action to Take
Review Licenses: Contact your client manager or email support@mailctp.com to request a detailed review of your licenses and understand the potential impact of these changes.
Plan Adjustments: If you are considering switching to an annual billing plan, discuss your options with your account manager to ensure a seamless transition at your next renewal date.
We recommend taking proactive steps now to align your licensing strategy with these upcoming changes and to avoid any disruptions to your Microsoft services.
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