Microsoft 365 price increase and Security Copilot metering changes
Key Questions
What changes are coming to Microsoft 365 pricing?
Microsoft announced price increases for M365 effective July 1, 2026, including specific percentage hikes and packaging adjustments across plans.
How will Security Copilot metering affect users?
New SCU limits in Security Copilot introduce metering changes that could impact enterprise adoption and complicate revenue forecasting.
What is the Italian antitrust probe examining?
Italy's watchdog is investigating the M365 price hike and AI integration design, specifically the lack of clear opt-out options for Copilot features.
Microsoft announced a price increase for M365 effective July 1, 2026, with specific percentage increases and packaging changes. Additionally, Security Copilot introduces SCU limits, adding a new metering risk that could affect enterprise adoption and revenue modeling. A new Italian antitrust probe examines the opt-out design for the Copilot price increase, raising regulatory risk ahead of the implementation date.