Microsoft to hike Office 365 business prices from July 2026: What users should know

Microsoft has now announced that it will increase the prices of its commercial Office and Microsoft 365 subscriptions effective July 1, 2026. This move of the company is part of the broader update to its productivity suite. In an official blog post the company also saids that the changes reflect new AI-powered features, improved security protections and integrated management tools being rolled out across its offerings. “These changes reflect our commitment to helping organizations of every size protect their people and data, streamline IT operations, and confidently embrace the future of work,” said the company.

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