Microsoft pushes default usage-based Copilot billing back to early 2027
Microsoft again delays default usage-based billing for new Copilot Business subscriptions sold by CSP partners, now expected between January and March 2027.
By GennnAi··1 min read
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Microsoft cites partner feedback and wants to give more time to prepare. The original November 2 date had already moved to December 1. Partner Center sandbox environments are also delayed, with no new date, but at least 30 days of testing are promised before general availability. The default limit remains 4,000 Copilot Credits per user per month, and partners can set it to zero.
Source: CRN, published on November 4, 2026.