{"id":14900,"date":"2026-02-10T09:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T00:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/m365jp.net\/?p=14900"},"modified":"2026-02-10T09:02:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T00:02:43","slug":"mc1216259-updated-introducing-new-paid-extended-service-term-est","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/m365jp.net\/index.php\/2026-02-10-mc1216259-updated-introducing-new-paid-extended-service-term-est","title":{"rendered":"MC1216259 | (Updated) Introducing New Paid Extended Service Term (EST)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MC1216259 | (Updated) Introducing New Paid Extended Service Term (EST)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Classification<\/th>\nplanForChange<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last Updated<\/th>\n02\/09\/2026 23:05:27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time<\/th>\n01\/09\/2026 23:03:36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
End Time<\/th>\n05\/04\/2026 07:00:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Message Content<\/th>\n\n

Updated February 9, 2026: We have updated the CSP timeline. Thank you for your patience. <\/p>\n

Microsoft is introducing a new paid Extended Service Term (EST) to give customers additional time at the end of a subscription term to make the right subscription choices for their business without any service disruption.<\/p>\n

Customers who don\u2019t choose to renew their subscription by the renewal date will now have the ability to select a paid Extended Service Term (EST) option. This replaces the previous option of an automatic grace period that will be retired. <\/p>\n

[Your Options at Subscription End:]<\/b><\/p>\n

When a subscription reaches the end of its term, customers now have three options: <\/p>\n

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  1. Renew on time
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    • Renew (with or without changes to subscription terms) before the end date to continue service without interruption. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • *New* Extend service with a paid Extended Service Term (EST)
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      • Monthly, paid extension to maintain service while finalizing renewal plans <\/li>\n
      • Can be canceled or converted back to a standard subscription at any time <\/li>\n
      • Prorated charges\u2015pay only for days used <\/li>\n
      • Pricing is 3% higher than the standard monthly rate <\/li>\n
      • Seats and service level cannot be changed while in EST <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Cancel at term end
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        • No additional charges <\/li>\n
        • Service ends immediately at term end <\/li>\n
        • Customer data is retained for 90 days, then deleted
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          These options provide a clear, predictable experience at expiration, making it easier to renew, temporarily extend service without disruption, or cancel <\/p>\n

          [Who This Applies To:]<\/b><\/p>\n

          This change applies to Online Services subscriptions governed by the Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA). <\/p>\n

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          • Customers who purchase directly through Microsoft will make changes through the Microsoft Admin Center or, where applicable, through their Microsoft sales specialist. <\/li>\n
          • Customers who purchase through a Channel Sales Partner (CSP) have the same options and will work with their partner to select the appropriate action at expiration. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            [When This Takes Effect:]<\/b><\/p>\n

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            • Customers who purchase directly through Microsoft: Applies to subscriptions purchased or renewed on or after February 9, 2026. <\/li>\n
            • Customers who purchase through a CSP partner: Applies to subscriptions with expiration dates on or after May 4, 2026 (previously April 1) (confirm impacted subscriptions with your partner). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n


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