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Evolution of the Copilot pricing model

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Nicole Herskowitz
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Sep 25, 2026
You need to know what AI is going to cost so you can plan for it and manage it. That’s a fair ask. As AI becomes more agentic, we’re committed to delivering predictable value for everyday AI, while e...
Updated Sep 28, 2026
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MxxCon
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Sep 25, 2026

Could you please clarify if USL indicates availability exclusively through paid Copilot add-on licenses, or if it also comes with the free licenses included with E3/E5?

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Eric_VanAelstyn
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Sep 28, 2026

Hi MxxCon​, USL stands for user subscription license and refers to the paid Copilot add-on license. This blog details how everyday AI is included as part of the USL and advanced AI will be available through usage-based billing (UBB). The USL is required to access UBB capabilities.