Microsoft price increase · July 2026

Your M365 bill is going up.
The waste in your tenant will too.

Microsoft is raising prices up to 33% across seven SKUs on July 1, 2026.
Most find out at renewal, after the price goes up.

What's changing

The increase is coming. The waste is already there.

Unused licenses, over-provisioned users, and abandoned workspaces don't disappear at renewal. They just cost more. If your environment hasn't been audited, you're paying for things no one is using — and you're about to pay more for them.

Max price increase

0 %

Impacted SKUs July 1

0

Licenses wasted on average

12

The Real Problem

Three problems that compound every renewal cycle.

They build up quietly. Offboarding gaps, auto-provisioned accounts, storage no one cleaned up. By renewal, the average org is paying for 15–20% more than it needs.

Unused Licenses

Licenses assigned to inactive users, former employees, or accounts that are no longer in use. These are the most common line item with zero ROI in any M365 environment.

Over-Provisioned Users

Users assigned higher-tier licenses or tools they don’t actually use. Downgrading these alone typically covers the cost of an audit.

Inactive Workspaces

Old Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive data still consuming storage and cost. With storage pricing increasing, this becomes a recurring line item that grows without action.

Three steps to reduce cost before prices increase

What to Do Before Renewal

Most organizations renew without knowing what’s actually in use.
This process gives you a clear path to audit, remove waste, and enter renewal with control.

Count 1

Today

Audit your M365 footprint

Identify unused licenses and inactive users.

Count 2

Before July 1, 2026

Right-size licenses

Eliminate unnecessary licenses before renewal.

Count 3

At Renewal

Renew only what you use

Enter renewal with a clean environment.

How we help

Far Out runs the audit.
You keep the savings.

We review your tenant end to end and provide a clear action plan before your renewal.

Full License Inventory

Map all assigned, unassigned, and inactive licenses.

User Activity Review

Identify accounts with no sign-in activity.

Workspace Cleanup

Flag inactive Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive data.

Right-Sizing Plan

Clear list of licenses to remove or downgrade.

How we help

Far Out runs the audit.
You keep the savings.

We review your tenant end to end and provide a clear action plan before your renewal.

Full License Inventory

Map all assigned, unassigned, and inactive licenses.

User Activity Review

Identify accounts with no sign-in activity.

Storage & Workspace Cleanup

Flag inactive Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive data.

Right-Sizing Plan

Clear list of licenses to remove or downgrade.

Client Perspective

What our clients say about working with Far Out.

Our clients include some of the largest property management and CRE companies in the nationwide. They rely on Far Out to keep their technology environments clean, compliant, and cost-efficient.

Natalia Campos Avila

Property management client

Florida

“Far Out gives us one point of contact for everything. No finger-pointing, no ‘that’s not our problem.’ They just handle it — and they tell us what we need to know before we have to ask.”

No matter the size of your business, your compliance needs, or the complexity of your IT networks, we’ve got you covered.

We understand managing IT systems that are both complex and globally distributed – and are here to meet all your needs.

With Far Out Solutions, you don’t need to juggle multiple service providers. Wherever you are, we’re ready to help you transform.

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We'll review your environment and send findings within 3 business days.

No matter the size of your business, your compliance needs, or the complexity of your IT networks, we’ve got you covered.

We understand managing IT systems that are both complex and globally distributed – and are here to meet all your needs.

With Far Out Solutions, you don’t need to juggle multiple service providers. Wherever you are, we’re ready to help you transform.

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