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Developing story · 2 episodes · 27 Oct to 1 Nov

Microsoft Copilot Credit Pricing Saga

This saga chronicles Microsoft's shift from a fixed monthly credit model to a usage-based pricing for its Copilot Business service, affecting how enterprises pay for AI assistance. After the latest update, Microsoft now defaults to usage-based credits for all M365 subscriptions, replacing the previous pay-as-you-go model.

  1. Microsoft adds usage-based Copilot Credits to M365 subscriptions

    Microsoft is introducing a consumption-based billing layer for its Microsoft 365 Copilot subscriptions starting December 1, 2026. This additive model uses "Copilot Credits," priced at $0.01 each, to…

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  2. Microsoft sets pay-as-you-go Copilot Business credits as default in December

    Microsoft will enable pay-as-you-go billing for new Microsoft 365 Copilot Business licenses by default starting December 1, 2026, for purchases made through Cloud Solution Providers (CSP). The…

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