Microsoft Unbundles Office and Teams Globally in Response to Antitrust Pressure

Microsoft has globally introduced new versions of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 subscription services that exclude its business collaboration chat offering Teams, following criticism and complaints from the European Union and rival Slack. The move aims to address concerns about unfair bundling and market dominance, with Microsoft now offering standalone pricing for Teams at $5.25 per user per month and Office packages without Teams at prices ranging from $7.75 to $54.75. Existing customers have the flexibility to maintain their current bundled package or choose new offers, while new standalone offerings are available for enterprise customers outside the EU and Switzerland.