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Azure OpenAI in Switzerland – roadmap for GPT‑4.1 / GPT‑5 availability and higher TPM quotas

Romain de Wolff 10 Reputation points
2026-01-22T14:35:21.6566667+00:00

Hello Azure OpenAI team,

We are evaluating how to plan our AI roadmap around Azure OpenAI in Switzerland and would appreciate some clarification on the platform and capacity roadmap, specifically for Swiss regions.

We are particularly interested in:

  1. Model availability and roadmap (CH regions)
    • Current and planned availability of GPT‑4.1 in Swiss regions.
    • Expected timeline and plans (if any you can share) for making GPT‑5 and later GPT‑5.x models available in Switzerland.
    • Whether there is a public roadmap or channel where updates on new Azure OpenAI model availability by region (especially Switzerland) are announced.
  2. Throughput / quotas (TPM) in Switzerland
    • How Azure OpenAI capacity and tokens‑per‑minute (TPM) limits are typically managed for Swiss regions.
    • Whether there are known plans to increase per‑subscription TPM ceilings in Swiss regions over the next 12–18 months.
    • Recommended best practices to request higher TPM limits in Swiss regions (e.g., specific forms, support plans, or contacts).
  3. Planning for the next 12–18 months
    • Any guidance on how customers in Switzerland should plan for higher‑throughput production use cases (e.g., guidance on expected scale, regional limitations, or multi‑region strategies that still respect data residency requirements).

We’re not asking for changes to a specific subscription in this post, but rather for general guidance and roadmap information so that we can decide how to align our product roadmap and infrastructure with Azure OpenAI in Switzerland over the next 12–18 months.

Thanks in advance for any information or pointers to official documentation/roadmaps you can share. Best regards

Romain

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2026-01-22T14:35:38.2233333+00:00
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    To request a higher quota for Azure OpenAI, particularly for GPT-4.1, GPT-5, and GPT-5.2, you should follow the standard quota increase request process. Since you have already attempted this without success, consider the following steps:

    1. Submit a Quota Increase Request: You can submit a request via the quota increase request form. Ensure that you provide detailed information about your usage and the critical nature of your request.
    2. Highlight Your Business Case: In your request, emphasize the urgency of your needs due to your rapid growth and the impact on your operations. Mention the specific models you require and the reasons for your preference to stay with Azure.
    3. Engage with Microsoft for Startups: Since you are part of the Founders Hub, leverage this connection to escalate your request. Reach out to your contacts within the program to seek assistance in navigating the quota increase process.
    4. Contact Azure Support: If you have access to Azure support, consider reaching out directly to discuss your situation. They may provide additional insights or expedite your request.
    5. Monitor Quota Changes: Keep an eye on any updates regarding quotas and limits as they can change. For the latest information, refer to the quotas and limits article.

    By following these steps, you can increase your chances of obtaining the necessary quota adjustments to support your growing business needs.

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