New Update for M365 Subscription

Question

Hello Team,

As per my understanding, Microsoft has officially increased the Exchange Online Plan 1 mailbox size from 50 GB to 100 GB for eligible Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, and Business Premium licenses.

Based on this clarification that users who require a 100 GB mailbox do not need an Exchange Online Plan 2 license and can continue using Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, or Business Premium licenses. Kindly confirm if this understanding is correct.

Answer 1

Dear @Tech Cloud'S,

Based on the latest Microsoft licensing updates, your understanding is correct. Microsoft has increased the mailbox storage for eligible Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, and Business Premium licenses from 50 GB to 100 GB. As a result, users who only require a 100 GB primary mailbox can continue using these Microsoft 365 Business licenses and do not need an Exchange Online Plan 2 license solely for additional mailbox capacity.

However, please note that Exchange Online Plan 2 may still be required if you need specific Plan 2 features, such as advanced archiving or compliance capabilities, as these features are not included simply because the mailbox size has increased.

Additionally, the mailbox size increase is being rolled out by Microsoft and may not appear immediately for all tenants. I recommend verifying the mailbox quota in the Exchange Admin Center before making any licensing changes.

For reference: Compare Exchange plans

I hope this helps! Thank you for your patience and understanding. I appreciate your continued trust.

Please feel free to reply below if you have any update or further concern!