The change will flatten enterprise waterfall discounts (Levels A–D) for Microsoft Online Services purchased through volume licensing agreements (EA, MPSA, OSPA) to match Microsoft’s online list price. This means the starting price for cloud services will now be consistent across purchasing programs.
What does this mean for you?
- Tier-based programmatic discounts are being replaced with a consistent list price.
- Renewals or new Online Services purchases after November 1, 2025 will reflect the new pricing.
- Commercial and most government customers will be impacted, while U.S. Government price lists and Education customers are not affected.
Why act now?
With renewals triggering the new pricing, now is the time to review your licensing strategy, identify optimization opportunities, and lock in favorable terms before the changes take effect.
Our Microsoft licensing experts can help you assess your current environment, find savings, and ensure your licensing aligns with your organization’s goals.
Let’s plan ahead together – contact our team today to review your options and prepare for this change with confidence.
