Fine print: All prices below are converted from Microsoft’s published USD pricing based on an indicative exchange rate of USD:SGD = 1:3. Final customer pricing may vary depending on Microsoft’s country-specific pricing, currency adjustments, CSP/NCE terms, subscription commitment, billing frequency, promotions, taxes, and applicable Oryon Networks service arrangements.
Microsoft has announced a global pricing and packaging update for selected Microsoft 365 commercial suites and standalone components, including Enterprise, Business, Frontline, Government commercial equivalents, and nonprofit pricing. These updates are important because they will affect many organisations’ Microsoft 365 renewal costs from 1 July 2026 onwards. Microsoft has also confirmed that standalone Microsoft Teams and standalone Copilot SKUs are not included in this pricing update.
At Oryon Networks, we want to keep our customers informed early so that you have enough time to review your current subscriptions, plan your renewal budget, and optimise your Microsoft 365 licensing before the changes take effect.
Key Dates to Take Note Of
Microsoft has stated that the pricing updates take effect on 1 July 2026, while packaging updates will begin rolling out from June 2026. Existing customers will remain on their current pricing until their next renewal, and Microsoft says customers will receive at least 30 days’ notice in Message Center before packaging changes become available in their tenant.
In practical terms, if your Microsoft 365 subscription renews after 1 July 2026, the new pricing may apply at renewal. This makes it important to review your renewal dates, licence usage, and plan mix ahead of time.
Why Microsoft Is Increasing Prices
According to Microsoft, this update reflects the continued investment and added value delivered across Microsoft 365, including new capabilities in security, IT management, endpoint management, and Copilot Chat experiences. Microsoft states that new capabilities will begin rolling out in June 2026 and are expected to be completed by 1 August 2026 for the listed commercial packaging updates.
For customers, this means the price increase is not only a billing change. It also comes with selected feature additions across Microsoft 365 plans, such as Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1, Intune Remote Help, Intune Advanced Analytics, Intune Plan 2, Intune Endpoint Privilege Management, Microsoft Cloud PKI, Intune Enterprise Application Management, and Copilot Chat enhancements, depending on the plan.
Commercial Pricing Update in SGD
The following pricing is converted from Microsoft’s published Annual USD prices into SGD using USD:SGD = 1:3. Microsoft notes that pricelist pricing is subject to change and may vary by country and currency.
Business Suites with Teams
| SKU | Price Change | Old Price | New Price from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | 16% | SGD 93.6 | SGD 109.20/user/year |
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard | 12% | SGD 195.00 | SGD 218.40/user/year |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium | No change stated | — | SGD 343.20/user/year |
For Business suites with Teams, Microsoft shows price increases for Business Basic and Business Standard, while Business Premium is shown with no percentage change stated.
Business Suites without Teams
| SKU | Price Change | Old Price | New Price from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic (no Teams) | 23% | SGD 68.64 | SGD 84.24/user/year |
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard (no Teams) | 16% | SGD 144.92 | SGD 168.32/user/year |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium (no Teams) | No change stated | — | SGD 293.12/user/year |
Microsoft also lists Business Suite pricing without Teams, including increases for Business Basic and Business Standard without Teams.
Enterprise Suites with Teams
| SKU | Price Change | Old Price | New Price from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office 365 E1 | No change stated | — | SGD 30.00/user/month |
| Office 365 E3 | 13% | SGD 69.00 | SGD 78.00/user/month |
| Office 365 E5 | 8% | SGD 114.00 | SGD 123.00/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 E3 | 8% | SGD 108.00 | SGD 117.00/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 E5 | 5% | SGD 171.00 | SGD 180.00/user/month |
Microsoft’s commercial Enterprise suites with Teams pricing update includes Office 365 E3, Office 365 E5, Microsoft 365 E3, and Microsoft 365 E5 price increases, while Office 365 E1 is shown with no percentage change stated.
Enterprise Suites without Teams
| SKU | Price Change | Old Price | New Price from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office 365 E1 (no Teams) | No change stated | — | SGD 20.37/user/month |
| Office 365 E3 (no Teams) | 14% | SGD 43.35 | SGD 52.35/user/month |
| Office 365 E5 (no Teams) | 10% | SGD 88.35 | SGD 97.35/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 E3 (no Teams) | 11% | SGD 82.35 | SGD 91.35/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 E5 (no Teams) | 6% | SGD 145.35 | SGD 154.35/user/month |
Microsoft’s published table includes separate commercial pricing for Enterprise suites without Teams.
Frontline Suites with Teams
| SKU | Price Change | Old Price | New Price from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 F1 | 33% | SGD 6.75 | SGD 9.00/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 F3 | 25% | SGD 24.00 | SGD 30.00/user/month |
Microsoft’s commercial Frontline suites with Teams pricing update includes increases for Microsoft 365 F1 and Microsoft 365 F3.
Frontline Suites without Teams
| SKU | Price Change | Old Price | New Price from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 F1 (no Teams) | 43% | SGD 5.25 | SGD 7.50/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 F3 (no Teams) | 29% | SGD 20.79 | SGD 26.79/user/month |
Microsoft’s published pricing also includes separate Frontline suites without Teams.
Standalone Components
| SKU | Price Change | Old Price | New Price from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purview Suite | No change stated | — | SGD 36.00/user/month |
| Windows E3 | 15% | SGD 19.89 | SGD 22.89/user/month |
| Apps for Business | 21% | SGD 24.75 | SGD 30.00/user/month |
| Enterprise Mobility + Security E3 | 13% | SGD 31.80 | SGD 36.00/user/month |
| Entra Plan 1 | 16% | SGD 18.00 | SGD 21.00/user/month |
| Windows Enterprise per device | 31% | SGD 17.55 | SGD 22.89/device/month |
| Defender Suite | No change stated | — | SGD 36.00/user/month |
| Windows E5 | 9% | SGD 35.43 | SGD 38.43/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 Apps | 17% | SGD 36.00 | SGD 42.00/user/month |
| Enterprise Mobility + Security E5 | 10% | SGD 49.20 | SGD 54.00/user/month |
| Entra Plan 2 | 11% | SGD 27.00 | SGD 30.00/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 Apps per device | 17% | SGD 108.00 | SGD 126.00/device/month |
Microsoft’s standalone component pricing update includes changes across Windows, Apps, EMS, Entra, and per-device SKUs, while some standalone suites are shown with no percentage change stated.
Packaging Updates: New Capabilities Coming in 2026
Microsoft has announced that new commercial packaging capabilities will begin rolling out in June 2026, with rollout of the listed features expected to be complete by 1 August 2026. Customers will receive a 30-day Message Center notice before the update becomes available in their tenant.
Business Suite Feature Additions
| SKU | Feature Additions Rolling Out Summer 2026 |
|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | +50GB email, URL time-of-click protection, Copilot Chat enhancements, Copilot Chat Analytics |
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard | +50GB email, URL time-of-click protection, Copilot Chat enhancements, Copilot Chat Analytics |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium | +50GB email, Copilot Chat enhancements, Copilot Chat Analytics |
Microsoft’s Business packaging update includes additional mailbox capacity, URL time-of-click protection for selected plans, and Copilot Chat enhancements.
Enterprise Suite Feature Additions
| SKU | Feature Additions Rolling Out Summer 2026 |
|---|---|
| Office 365 E1 | URL time-of-click protection, Copilot Chat enhancements, Copilot Chat Analytics |
| Office 365 E3 | Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 1, Copilot Chat enhancements, Copilot Chat Analytics |
| Office 365 E5 | Copilot Chat enhancements, Copilot Chat Analytics |
| Microsoft 365 E3 | Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 1, Intune Remote Help, Intune Advanced Analytics, Intune Plan 2, Copilot Chat enhancements, Copilot Chat Analytics |
| Microsoft 365 E5 | Microsoft 365 E3 additions, plus Microsoft Security Copilot, Intune Endpoint Privilege Management, Microsoft Cloud PKI, and Intune Enterprise Application Management |
Microsoft’s Enterprise packaging table lists these additions by suite, including Defender for Office Plan 1, Intune capabilities, Copilot Chat enhancements, and other security or management capabilities depending on the plan.
Frontline Suite Feature Additions
| SKU | Feature Additions Rolling Out Summer 2026 |
|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 F1 | Copilot Chat enhancements, Copilot Chat Analytics |
| Microsoft 365 F3 | Copilot Chat enhancements, Copilot Chat Analytics |
Microsoft’s Frontline packaging update lists Copilot Chat enhancements and Copilot Chat Analytics for Microsoft 365 F1 and F3.
Standalone Component Feature Additions
| Standalone Component | Feature Additions Rolling Out Summer 2026 |
|---|---|
| Purview Suite | No addition stated |
| Defender Suite | No addition stated |
| Windows E3 | Quick Machine Recovery for commercial, post-quantum security APIs |
| Windows E5 | No addition stated |
| Apps for Business | No addition stated |
| Microsoft 365 Apps | No addition stated |
| Enterprise Mobility + Security E3 | Intune Remote Help, Intune Advanced Analytics, Intune Plan 2 |
| Enterprise Mobility + Security E5 | EMS E3 additions: Intune Remote Help, Intune Advanced Analytics, Intune Plan 2 |
| Entra Plan 1 | No addition stated |
| Entra Plan 2 | No addition stated |
| Windows Enterprise per device | Basic resiliency features, Software Assurance |
| Microsoft 365 Apps per device | No addition stated |
Microsoft’s standalone packaging table lists feature additions for selected Windows and EMS components, while several standalone components show no feature additions stated.
Microsoft also notes that Copilot Chat enhancements include inbox and calendar awareness and access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint agents.
Nonprofit Pricing Update in SGD
Microsoft states that nonprofit pricing will be adjusted in line with commercial pricing because nonprofit pricing is tied to commercial rates through a fixed percentage discount. For impacted products, Microsoft states that the nonprofit discount rate is 60% to 75%.
The prices below are converted from Microsoft’s published nonprofit USD prices into SGD using USD:SGD = 1:3.
Nonprofit Enterprise Suites with Teams
| SKU | Price Change | Old Price | New Price from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office 365 E1 | No change stated | — | SGD 7.50/user/month |
| Office 365 E3 | 13% | SGD 17.25 | SGD 19.50/user/month |
| Office 365 E5 | 8% | SGD 45.60 | SGD 49.20/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 E3 | 8% | SGD 27.00 | SGD 29.25/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 E5 | 5% | SGD 68.40 | SGD 72.00/user/month |
Microsoft’s nonprofit Enterprise suites pricing table includes the above prices for suites with Teams.
Nonprofit Business Suites with Teams
| SKU | Price Change | Old Price | New Price from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | N/A | — | Free |
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard | 17% | SGD 9.00 | SGD 10.50/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium | No change stated | — | SGD 16.50/user/month |
Microsoft’s nonprofit Business suites table lists Microsoft 365 Business Basic as free, with Business Standard increasing and Business Premium shown with no percentage change stated.
Nonprofit Frontline Suites with Teams
| SKU | Price Change | Old Price | New Price from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 F1 | 33% | SGD 1.68 | SGD 2.25/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 F3 | 25% | SGD 6.00 | SGD 7.50/user/month |
Microsoft’s nonprofit Frontline suites pricing table includes increases for Microsoft 365 F1 and Microsoft 365 F3.
Nonprofit Business Suites with Teams
| SKU | Price Change | Old Price | New Price from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | N/A | — | Free |
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard | 17% | SGD 9.00 | SGD 10.50/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium | No change stated | — | SGD 16.50/user/month |
Microsoft’s nonprofit Business suites table lists Microsoft 365 Business Basic as free, with Business Standard increasing and Business Premium shown with no percentage change stated.
Nonprofit Standalone Components
| SKU | Price Change | Old Price | New Price from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purview Suite | No change stated | — | SGD 14.40/user/month |
| Windows E3 | 15% | SGD 4.95 | SGD 5.70/user/month |
| Enterprise Mobility + Security E3 | 13% | SGD 7.95 | SGD 9.00/user/month |
| Entra Plan 1 | 16% | SGD 4.50 | SGD 5.25/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 Apps | 17% | SGD 9.00 | SGD 10.50/user/month |
| Microsoft 365 Apps per device | 17% | SGD 27.00 | SGD 31.50/device/month |
| Defender Suite | No change stated | — | SGD 14.40/user/month |
| Windows E5 | 9% | SGD 13.20 | SGD 15.36/user/month |
| Enterprise Mobility + Security E5 | 10% | SGD 19.68 | SGD 21.60/user/month |
| Entra Plan 2 | 11% | SGD 10.80 | SGD 12.00/user/month |
| Windows Enterprise per device | 31% | SGD 4.38 | SGD 5.73/device/month |
Microsoft’s nonprofit standalone pricing table lists changes across Purview, Windows, EMS, Entra, Microsoft 365 Apps, Defender Suite, and per-device SKUs.
Government Pricing Update
Microsoft states that Government pricing will be adjusted in line with commercial pricing. The Microsoft page provides percentage increases for Government commercial equivalents, including Microsoft 365 G3/G5, Office 365 G1/G3/G5, Business Premium GCC High, and Microsoft 365 Frontline equivalents.
| Commercial SKU | Government SKU | Total Increase |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 E3 | Microsoft 365 G3 GCC | 8% |
| Microsoft 365 E3 | Microsoft 365 G3 GCC High | 8% |
| Microsoft 365 E3 | Microsoft 365 G3 DoD | 8% |
| Microsoft 365 E5 | Microsoft 365 G5 GCC | 5% |
| Microsoft 365 E5 | Microsoft 365 G5 GCC High | 5% |
| Microsoft 365 E5 | Microsoft 365 G5 DoD | 5% |
| Office 365 E1 | Office 365 G1 GCC | No change stated |
| Office 365 E1 | Office 365 E1 GCC High | No change stated |
| Office 365 E1 | Office 365 E1 DoD | No change stated |
| Office 365 E3 | Office 365 G3 GCC | 13% |
| Office 365 E3 | Office 365 E3 GCC High | 13% |
| Office 365 E3 | Office 365 E3 DoD | 13% |
| Office 365 E5 | Office 365 G5 GCC | 8% |
| Office 365 E5 | Office 365 G5 GCC High | 8% |
| Office 365 E5 | Office 365 G5 DoD | 8% |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Business Premium GCC High | No change stated |
| Microsoft 365 Frontline | Microsoft 365 F1 | 33% |
| Microsoft 365 Frontline | Microsoft 365 F3 | 25% |
Microsoft also notes that, in accordance with federal regulations, Government suite increases exceeding 10% will be phased over multiple years.
Government Packaging Update
Microsoft states that Government customers will continue to receive updates aligned with their compliance frameworks and roadmap, including considerations for data residency, FedRAMP, and other government-specific mandates. Microsoft also states that many of the same enhancements will be introduced to Government offerings over time following necessary validation steps.
| Commercial SKU | Government SKU | Feature Additions Expected in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 E3 | Microsoft 365 G3 GCC | Intune Remote Help, Intune Advanced Analytics, Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 1, Intune Plan 2, Copilot Chat enhancements |
| Microsoft 365 E3 | Microsoft 365 G3 GCC High | Intune Advanced Analytics, Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 1, Intune Plan 2, Copilot Chat enhancements |
| Microsoft 365 E3 | Microsoft 365 G3 DoD | Intune Advanced Analytics, Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 1, Intune Plan 2, Copilot Chat enhancements |
| Office 365 E1 | Office 365 G1 GCC | URL time-of-click protection, Copilot Chat enhancements |
| Office 365 E1 | Office 365 E1 GCC High | URL time-of-click protection, Copilot Chat enhancements |
| Office 365 E1 | Microsoft 365 E1 DoD | URL time-of-click protection, Copilot Chat enhancements |
| Office 365 E3 | Office 365 G3 GCC | Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 1, Copilot Chat enhancements |
| Office 365 E3 | Office 365 E3 GCC High | Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 1, Copilot Chat enhancements |
| Office 365 E3 | Microsoft 365 E3 DoD | Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 1, Copilot Chat enhancements |
| Office 365 E5 | Office 365 G5 GCC | Copilot Chat enhancements |
| Office 365 E5 | Office 365 G5 GCC High | Copilot Chat enhancements |
| Office 365 E5 | Microsoft 365 G5 DoD | Copilot Chat enhancements |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Business Premium GCC High | +50GB email, Copilot Chat enhancements |
| Microsoft 365 Frontline | Microsoft 365 F1 | Copilot Chat enhancements |
| Microsoft 365 Frontline | Microsoft 365 F3 | Copilot Chat enhancements |
Microsoft states that Government feature availability follows validation steps and government-specific compliance requirements.
What This Means for Oryon Networks Customers
For many organisations, the biggest impact will be felt during the next Microsoft 365 renewal after 1 July 2026. Customers using Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, Office 365 E3/E5, Microsoft 365 E3/E5, Frontline F1/F3, or affected standalone components should expect a change in Microsoft list pricing.
Customers on plans such as Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Microsoft 365 E5, or plans that receive new security and management features should also review whether these added capabilities can replace separate add-ons or third-party tools. For example, Microsoft’s announced additions include selected Defender, Intune, Copilot Chat, and endpoint management capabilities depending on the plan.
This is also a good time to review whether your current licence mix is still appropriate. Some users may need full desktop applications, while others may only need web-based access, frontline capabilities, or email-only plans. A proper licensing review can help reduce unnecessary costs before the new pricing takes effect.
Our Recommendation
My recommendation to all customers is simple: please do not wait until renewal month to review your Microsoft 365 licensing.
Before 1 July 2026, customers should:
- Review current Microsoft 365 subscriptions
Identify which users are assigned Business, Enterprise, Frontline, Apps, EMS, Entra, Windows, Defender, or Purview licences. - Check renewal dates
Existing customers will remain on current pricing until renewal, so your renewal date determines when the new pricing may affect your organisation. - Optimise unused or mismatched licences
Remove licences from inactive users, review duplicate assignments, and ensure each user is on the right plan. - Compare Teams and no-Teams options
Microsoft publishes separate prices for suites with Teams and suites without Teams, so customers should review which version fits their organisation’s requirements. - Review security and management add-ons
Since Microsoft is adding selected Defender, Intune, Copilot Chat, and endpoint management capabilities into certain plans, customers should check whether they can simplify their licensing stack. - Plan budgets early
Finance and IT teams should update their Microsoft 365 budgets based on the expected renewal impact.
How Oryon Networks Can Help
Oryon Networks will assist our customers by reviewing your existing Microsoft 365 subscriptions, identifying affected SKUs, estimating renewal impact, and recommending a cost-effective licensing plan based on your actual usage and business needs.
Our goal is to help every customer avoid unnecessary spending while still getting the right productivity, security, compliance, and management capabilities from Microsoft 365.
If your organisation is unsure how this update affects your Microsoft 365 renewal, please contact Oryon Networks. We will help you review your current licences and prepare a practical renewal plan before the new Microsoft pricing takes effect.
