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Explain this story: Microsoft Enables Consumption Billing By Default For Copilot Business: 5 Things To Know
Microsoft is changing its billing model for Microsoft 365 Copilot Business licenses to be usage-based by default starting November 2, moving towards a "license-plus-consumption" strategy. This shift aims to simplify customer onboarding and encourage adoption of more complex AI tasks, with partners focusing on driving consumption and demonstrating business value. The article details the new usage-based billing with "Copilot Credits," explains different task credit consumption levels, and highlights new cost controls, visibility tools, and partner opportunities around AI consumption.
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Microsoft is changing its billing model for Microsoft 365 Copilot Business licenses to be usage-based by default starting November 2, moving towards a "license-plus-consumption" strategy. This shift aims to simplify customer onboarding and encourage adoption of more complex AI tasks, with partners focusing on driving consumption and demonstrating business value. The article details the new usage-based billing with "Copilot Credits," explains different task credit consumption levels, and highlights new cost controls, visibility tools, and partner opportunities around AI consumption.
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Published Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 ET · on this site +42m 30s