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Microsoft 365 renewal coming up? Check your licences before the new prices hit

Microsoft raised list prices for several Microsoft 365 suites on July 1, 2026. Existing customers move to the new prices at renewal. We review every licence against actual use and give you a right-sized plan mix before you renew.

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What changed

Microsoft published new commercial list prices effective July 1, 2026. Existing customers stay on current pricing until renewal. USD per user per month, annual commitment:

SKUPreviousNew (July 1, 2026)
Microsoft 365 E3$36.00$39.00
Microsoft 365 E5$57.00$60.00
Office 365 E3$23.00$26.00
Office 365 E5$38.00$41.00
Microsoft 365 Business Basic$6.00$7.00
Microsoft 365 Business Standard$12.50$14.00
Microsoft 365 Business Premium$22.00$22.00 (no change)
Microsoft 365 F1 / F3$2.25 / $8.00$3.00 / $10.00
EMS E3 / E5$10.60 / $16.40$12.00 / $18.00

Source: Microsoft Licensing Resources, 2026 Microsoft 365 packaging and pricing updates, published Feb 16, 2026, checked Nov 14, 2026 (America/Chicago). These are Microsoft’s published list prices, not ianAsher LLC fees.

On the same page, Microsoft says Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 is added to Microsoft 365 E3 and Office 365 E3. Microsoft 365 E3 also gains Intune Remote Help, Advanced Analytics and Plan 2. Business plans get +50 GB email. Those additions may replace separate add-ons you already pay for.

What we review

What you get

A current-state licence report, a right-sized plan mix with cost at Microsoft list prices, a renewal timeline, and a 45-minute readout. We do not promise a savings percentage — savings depend on your tenant.

Pricing

This is ianAsher LLC’s service fee, not a Microsoft price. Licences themselves are sold at Microsoft list price on Microsoft 365 Cloud Services. Card payments carry a 3% processing fee shown at checkout; debit and ACH have none.

Microsoft 365 plans · E3 · E5 · Business Premium

FAQ

Will I pay the new price immediately?
Microsoft says existing customers stay on current pricing until renewal.
Do you need admin access?
Read-only (Global Reader) access is enough.
Can you move our licences to you?
Yes. ianAsher LLC resells Microsoft 365, provisioned through distribution.

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