06/23/2026
Starting July 2026, Microsoft is making Copilot a permanent part of Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Business Premium plans for small and medium-sized businesses. The separate $30 per user add-on is gone. AI is now baked into the subscription your team already uses every day - at a price point that finally makes sense for businesses under 300 users.
What this actually means for your team:
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Copilot in Outlook drafts emails, summarizes threads, and clears inbox backlog faster than ever
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Copilot in Teams auto-generates meeting recaps and action items β so fewer meetings go nowhere
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Forrester data shows SMBs are seeing up to 353% ROI over three years and 9+ hours saved per user per month
This isn't a pilot program or an experiment for big companies. It's AI embedded in the tools your employees open every morning.
Getting the license is step one. Getting your people and your IT infrastructure ready to benefit from it is where the real work happens.
If you're not sure where your business stands with Copilot readiness, now's the time to find out.