EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 24 MIN
Avoiding a Surprise Bill for Expired Microsoft Subscriptions
from Demystifying Microsoft · host Sourcepass Center of Excellence for Microsoft
Nathan Taylor and Austin Kelly examine the transition from free grace periods to Microsoft’s new Extended Service Terms (EST), which introduce a 23% premium on expired subscriptions, turning a previously free window into a prorated paid extension. The conversation covers critical enforcement dates, the financial impact on CSP and MCA customers, and strategic moves across SKUs such as Office 365 E3 and Business Premium. They provide a framework for using EST as a deliberate tool rather than an accidental expense.
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Nathan Taylor and Austin Kelly examine the transition from free grace periods to Microsoft’s new Extended Service Terms (EST), which introduce a 23% premium on expired subscriptions, turning a previously free window into a prorated paid extension. The conversation covers critical enforcement dates, the financial impact on CSP and MCA customers, and strategic moves across SKUs such as Office 365 E3 and Business Premium. They provide a framework for using EST as a deliberate tool rather than an accidental expense.
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