What’s new
Microsoft 365: What’s actually changing in the July 2026 price increase?
No fluff, just the facts on the upcoming price and feature shifts:
- Price Changes Business Basic is up 16%. Business Standard is up 12%. Business Premium stays the same.
- The Mailbox Win Every mailbox (Basic, Standard, and Premium) doubles from 50GB to 100GB.
- The Security Shift Basic and Standard get basic URL link scanning — but they do NOT get the full Defender Plan 1 suite.
- Copilot Improvements to Copilot Chat are included for teams actively using it.
Our take The mailbox increase is a real benefit — but a price rise is still a price rise. If you want the best value with full security included, Business Premium is increasingly the standout choice.
When will you actually see the increase on your bill?
The new pricing officially takes effect 1 July 2026, but the date it hits your bill depends on your subscription terms:
Annual commitments — You’ll continue at your current rate until your renewal date after July.
Monthly commitments — You’ll likely see the change on your first billing cycle after 1 July.
Worth checking your renewal date now so there are no surprises.