I've just found out how to reduce the pricing. If you cancel your plan, you will be given the option to go onto "classic" family plan, at 139. This does not have any AI included with Microsoft office suite
I get this in my inbox this morning, a 28.8% price increase. I suppose this is Microsoft's way of celebrating the New Year.
I would guess cancellations due to the subscription price increase would not be a fraction of 1%.
“Thank you for choosing Microsoft” - what choice does anyone have. What a business.
And it sells on a forward consensus PE of about 33.
Upcoming price change for your Microsoft 365 subscription
Thank you for being a valued Microsoft 365 subscriber. Today, we're sharing an upcoming change to your subscription. To continue evolving the benefits included with your subscription and ensure Microsoft customers are among the first to access powerful AI features in our apps, we're adjusting our subscription prices.
Starting on 06/07/2025, the price for your Microsoft 365 Family subscription will change from AUD 139.00/year to AUD 179.00/year. You will be charged the new price unless you cancel or turn off recurring billing at least two days before your next billing date by visiting your Microsoft account. By continuing your subscription, you’ll maintain access to your secure cloud storage, advanced security for your data and devices, AI-powered features, along with all your other subscription benefits.
Thank you for choosing Microsoft.
Learn more about how to manage your subscription, including how to cancel.
I get this in my inbox this morning, a 28.8% price increase. I suppose this is Microsoft's way of celebrating the New Year.
I would guess cancellations due to the subscription price increase would not be a fraction of 1%.
“Thank you for choosing Microsoft” - what choice does anyone have. What a business.
And it sells on a forward consensus PE of about 33.
Upcoming price change for your Microsoft 365 subscription
Thank you for being a valued Microsoft 365 subscriber. Today, we're sharing an upcoming change to your subscription. To continue evolving the benefits included with your subscription and ensure Microsoft customers are among the first to access powerful AI features in our apps, we're adjusting our subscription prices.
Starting on 06/07/2025, the price for your Microsoft 365 Family subscription will change from AUD 139.00/year to AUD 179.00/year. You will be charged the new price unless you cancel or turn off recurring billing at least two days before your next billing date by visiting your Microsoft account. By continuing your subscription, you’ll maintain access to your secure cloud storage, advanced security for your data and devices, AI-powered features, along with all your other subscription benefits.
Thank you for choosing Microsoft.
Learn more about how to manage your subscription, including how to cancel.