Effective April 1, 2025, Microsoft will implement price increases for Microsoft Teams Phone and Power BI subscriptions. This change reflects the added value and innovations delivered to these products over the years. These updates will apply to commercial customers and will be reflected upon renewal.
What is Microsoft Teams Phone?
Microsoft Teams Phone is a cloud-based phone system integrated with Microsoft Teams. It allows users to make and receive calls, manage voicemail, and collaborate seamlessly within the Teams environment.
Key Features
- Integrated Calling: Combines voice calls with Teams chat and meetings.
- Voicemail Management: Access and manage voicemails directly within Teams.
- Call Forwarding and Transfer: Easily forward or transfer calls to other users.
- Mobile Access: Use Teams Phone on mobile devices for flexibility.
What is Power BI?
Power BI is a business analytics tool that enables users to visualize data and share insights across their organization. It helps in making data-driven decisions through interactive reports and dashboards.
Key Features
- Data Visualization: Create interactive reports and dashboards.
- Real-Time Analytics: Access up-to-date data for informed decision-making.
- Collaboration: Share insights easily with team members.
- Integration: Connects with various data sources for comprehensive analysis.
How will the prices change?
Starting April 1, 2025, the following pricing updates will take effect for Microsoft Teams Phone and Power BI.
These increases will apply globally to new and existing commercial customers (upon renewal as of April 1, 2025), and the products will be priced comparably in different currencies:
- Teams Phone Standard: 25 % price increase
- Power BI Pro: 40 % price increase
- Power BI Premium Per User: 20 % price increase
Will existing customers be affected?
Existing customers will retain their current pricing until their next renewal date. New customers will see the updated pricing immediately upon purchase.
Licensing
The licensing for Microsoft Teams Phone and Power BI includes various plans tailored to different user needs. Options are available for standard users, frontline workers, and plans that include calling capabilities for Teams Phone. Reach out to SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT to find the best solution for your specific scenario.
More information
For more information about Teams Phone, please visit: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/microsoft-teams-phone.
For more information about Power BI, please visit: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/products/power-bi. You can also read the official announcement about the upcoming price changes here:
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/important-update-to-microsoft-power-bi-pricing/.
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