Microsoft Power BI and Teams Phone Price Increases
- HBS Microsoft Licensing Team
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Starting April 1, 2025, Microsoft is implementing significant price increases for Power BI and Teams Phone products. If you’re using these tools—or planning to—now is the time to evaluate your options.
These changes are part of a series of recent updates Microsoft has made regarding pricing and products. Microsoft recently introduced a monthly billing option for Copilot licenses, and also announced a 5% increase for CSP customers with annual subscriptions billed monthly.
Who Is Affected?
These changes will impact commercial customers exclusively. Organizations in the nonprofit, education, and government sectors will not be affected at this time. Any net new or renewing subscriptions after April 1, 2025 will be subjected to this price increase.
Why Are Prices Increasing?
Microsoft cites the added value in tools like Teams Phone and Power BI over the years. New features and integrations—especially as we continue to see organizations be more data-driven and AI-focused—make these tools even more attractive and valuable.
- Power BI: Unlock advanced analytics, improve decision-making, and future-proof your organization’s reporting. Over 1,500 updates have been made to the Power BI portfolio over the past six years.
- Teams Phone: Simplify communication with scalable, cloud-based calling solutions, eliminating on-prem infrastructure—all for a lower total cost of ownership. With over 20 million enabled users, Teams Phone is trusted for it’s AI-powered features.
How to Prepare for Power BI and Teams Phone Pricing Changes
If you’re planning to start—or expand—your use of Power BI or Teams Phone, here’s what you should do before Microsoft’s price increases take effect on April 1:
- Evaluate Your Current and Future Needs
Take the time to assess where you are and where you’re headed. Are your current licenses covering your needs? Do you anticipate growth that will require additional seats? An evaluation with HBS will give you peace of mind that you’re making the best licensing decisions and maximizing the value of your subscriptions. - Explore a Power BI Showcase
Get hands-on with Power BI through an HBS Showcase. We’ll demonstrate how you can migrate reports, harness advanced features, and unlock data insights. It’s a great opportunity to see the platform’s potential and explore whether or not it aligns to your business goals. - Collaboration Check-In
HBS can review your existing communication tools, identify opportunities to improve, and simplify administration. - Lock in Current Pricing Before April 1
If new or additional seats are in your future, act now. Purchasing licenses before the deadline will secure current lower rates for up to a year. HBS can guide you through the process, finding the licensing options that best fit your needs and budget.
Taking these steps now means peace of mind and better value for your tools, both today and tomorrow.
Don’t Wait—Plan Now
The April 1 price increase will be here soon. Partner with HBS to protect your budget, optimize your tools, and future-proof your business.
