Microsoft 365: New features and prices from July 2026
Microsoft has announced that it will be updating the features and pricing of several Microsoft 365 editions with effect from 1 July 2026. This affects both Business and Enterprise plans, which are used in many organisations for communication, collaboration and document management.
In addition to new features, some licence prices will also be adjusted. The updates will be rolled out gradually to existing customers.
In a nutshell:
- From 1 July 2026, Microsoft will be changing the features and prices of its core 365 plans.
- This affects, among others, Business Basic/Standard as well as Office/Microsoft 365 E and F plans.
- Prices rise significantly depending on the plan, particularly for F1/F3 and several standalone products.
Which Microsoft 365 plans are affected
The changes affect some of the most commonly used plans in the Microsoft 365 portfolio, including:
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard
- Office 365 E3
- Office 365 E5
- Microsoft 365 E3
- Microsoft 365 E5
- Microsoft 365 F1
- Microsoft 365 F3
The changes apply to commercial and non-profit plans, as well as to versions with and without Microsoft Teams.
Overview of the announced price adjustments
Alongside these functional enhancements, Microsoft is adjusting the prices for some plans. Based on the information currently available, the changes include the following:
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic: approximately +17%
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard: approximately +12%
- Office 365 E3: approximately +13%
- Office 365 E5: approximately +8%
- Microsoft 365 E3: approximately +8%
- Microsoft 365 E5: approximately +5%
- Microsoft 365 F1: approximately +33%
- Microsoft 365 F3: approximately +25%
In addition to the Microsoft 365 suites, Microsoft is also adjusting the prices of several standalone products. These are often used to complement existing Microsoft 365 plans, for example for security, identity management or device management. The standalone products affected include, amongst others:
• Windows Enterprise E3: approx.
+15%• Microsoft 365 Apps for Business: approx.
+21%• Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: approx.
+17%• Enterprise Mobility + Security E3: approx.
+13%• Enterprise Mobility + Security E5: approx.
+10%• Microsoft Entra ID Plan 1: approx.
+16%• Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2: approx.
+11%• Windows Enterprise per Device: approx. +31%No price adjustment
is currently planned for Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Office 365 E1 and Microsoft 365 Copilot. At present, only the prices in dollars have been confirmed; the final prices in euros will be published approximately one month before they come into effect. You will then also find these in the preview price list on the Telekom Business Customer Portal.
What new features are being added
With this update, Microsoft is expanding several functional areas within Microsoft 365. These include enhancements to AI features, security mechanisms, and device and application management.
Some of the new features relate to AI-powered assistance functions. The Copilot Chat is being expanded and enhanced with additional analysis and management features. Features from Microsoft Security Copilot are also set to be integrated more closely.
In terms of security, additional protective measures have been introduced. These include features from Microsoft Defender for Office 365, as well as automatic URL checks in Outlook and Office apps on web and mobile devices.
In addition, management and analytics features for endpoints are being expanded. New features within Microsoft Intune include, amongst others:
- Remote support features
- Advanced analysis tools
- Management of permissions on end devices
- Enterprise application management
In addition, email storage capacity will be expanded and further cloud-based infrastructure services will be added, such as Microsoft Cloud PKI.
Timetable for the announced changes
The changes will be implemented in two stages:
- 1 July 2026: New prices come into effect
- Summer 2026: gradual roll-out of the new features to existing customers
Organisations will be notified via relevant notifications within the Microsoft 365 Admin Portal before the new features are activated.
What you can check now
It may be useful for organisations to take a look at their own Microsoft 365 environment beforehand. This includes, for example:
- The licensing models currently in use
- Existing additional features or add-ons
- Possible changes to contract terms or licensing structures
This makes it possible to assess at an early stage what impact the changes might have on one’s own environment.
Do you have any questions or need advice regarding the price changes or the new features? Our experts will be happy to help.
FAQ on the changes to Microsoft 365
The announced price changes will take effect from 1 July 2026. From this date, higher licence costs will apply to some Microsoft 365 plans. This includes Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Office 365 E3, Office 365 E5, Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1 and Microsoft 365 F3.
No. No price increases have been announced at present for certain plans, including: Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E1.
The price changes apply to new and renewed subscriptions. Existing subscriptions will remain unchanged until the end of the contract term. The new prices will then apply upon contract renewal.
Customers can check at any time when their contracts for Microsoft 365 subscriptions are due to renew: simply log in to the Telekom Cloud Marketplace using your credentials. The renewal dates for your contracts will be displayed there. For all products with a booking date up to the end of May 2026, the price adjustment will only take effect after the existing contract term has expired. The booking date displayed after logging in to the Telekom Cloud Marketplace is decisive.
Telekom publishes the prices of Microsoft online services 30 days in advance on the Microsoft Portfolio page in the Telekom Cloud Marketplace. Here, customers can easily check whether prices have risen or fallen before renewing a contract. This also applies to any future price adjustments after 1 June 2026.
The exact € prices that Microsoft will increase from 1 June 2026 will be available to view in the preview price list on the Telekom business customer portal the month before.
The new features will be rolled out gradually over the summer for existing customers. Organisations will generally be notified via the Microsoft 365 admin portal around 30 days in advance.
The changes mainly concern three areas:
- AI features: Enhanced Copilot Chat, as well as analytics and management features for Copilot usage, and integration of features from Microsoft Security Copilot
- Security: Enhanced protection with Microsoft Defender for Office 365, URL checks in Outlook and Office apps
- Device and application management: New features in Microsoft Intune, Remote Help and enhanced analytics
You can find detailed information about which features are included in each edition on this Microsoft page.
Not necessarily. The new features are generally rolled out automatically to eligible Microsoft 365 plans.
However, it may be worth checking your own licensing situation. In some cases, features that were previously licensed as separate add-ons may in future be included in the relevant Microsoft 365 plan.
One example concerns users of Microsoft 365 E3. According to the announcement, the expanded feature set will include the following functions, amongst others:
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1
- Intune Plan 2
Companies that currently have individual licences for these features as separate add-ons should check whether this will result in any changes to their licensing structure.
Author: Blog Editorial Team
The blog editorial team regularly reports on the latest news from Telekom’s Microsoft portfolio – from new products and price changes to relevant updates for business customers. We keep you up to date and provide practical insights into the world of Microsoft and Telekom.