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The csp partners tag on WindowsForum.com follows news and discussion for Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider partners, with a focus on how Microsoft's commercial changes affect the channel. Recent coverage centers on Microsoft delaying default usage-based billing for new Microsoft 365 Copilot Business subscriptions sold through CSP partners, pushing the rollout to early 2027 after partner feedback. The thread notes this was the second delay and references Partner Center guidance and reporting on the change. It is most useful for partners tracking Copilot licensing and billing timelines, preparing customer conversations, and keeping up with Microsoft partner-program announcements that shape reseller planning.
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    Microsoft Delays Default Copilot Business Usage-Based Billing for CSP Partners to Early 2027

    Microsoft has pushed back the date when usage-based billing (UBB) turns on by default for new Microsoft 365 Copilot Business subscriptions sold through Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partners. This is the second delay. In a Partner Center update dated November 3, 2026, Microsoft said the...