Copilot for office365 business standard

berndt2001 i have a theory - is it possible Copilot is only available as an add-on for customers using the 'New Commerce Experience (NCE)' model for their 365 Business Standard license billing?   I am seeing this error as well, in a customer who is still using the legacy billing model.  It doesn't seem to let them purchase Copilot.  (only 20 users in this tenant).

Hi berndt2001,

Regarding the Deployment Schedule:

Currently, Microsoft has not provided a detailed roadmap for the deployment of Copilot for Microsoft 365. At present, it is accessible exclusively to enterprises that hold a minimum of 500 Microsoft 365 licenses, with the requirement to purchase an additional 300 Copilot Microsoft 365 licenses. This effectively limits its availability to larger enterprises. May I inquire about the size of your enterprise? As for myself, my enterprise consists of a single employee. 😉

Regarding the Implementation Process:

I would recommend reviewing at least the following two training modules as they offer a foundational understanding. Please note that installing Copilot for Microsoft 365 isn't a simple matter of flipping a switch.

Learning paths

• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/get-started-with-microsoft-365-copilot/
• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/prepare-your-organization-microsoft-365-copilot/

I hope this helps,

Kind regards,