Microsoft will be increasing prices for its suite of popular Microsoft 365 products. The increases, of up to 20%, will affect business customers and will take effect within six months from March 2022.

The Microsoft 365 cloud software suite combines what was formerly known as Office 365 and Windows 10 with EMS (Enterprise Mobility + Security), Teams and its other applications.

Which 365 plans will be affected and by how much?
The basic business plan will see a rise of 20%, from $5 per user to $6, while the high-end Microsoft 365 E3 will increase by 12.5%, from $32 to $36 per user. Equivelent pound sterling currency increases apply at the same rate as well.
The following Microsoft Office 365 plans will also see an increase in price:

Microsoft 365 Business Premium (from $20 to $22)
Office 365 E1 (from $8 to $10)
Office 365 E3 (from $20 to $23)
Office 365 E5 (from $35 to $38)
Microsoft 365 E3 (from $32 to $36)

As stated, the price increases will take effect from 1st March 2022 but will not include consumer or educational products.

What does it mean for your business?
If you take no action, your licensing costs will increase at renewal, from March 2022. However, Geekheads is offering our customers the ability to renew those subscriptions early before the end of February 2022 to maintain the existing prices up to February 2023. Contact us to find our more.