Comprehensive Guide to Microsoft Teams Licenses and Calling Plans
Oct 25, 2024
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Microsoft Teams offers a variety of licenses and calling plans tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses and individuals. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different Teams-related licenses and calling plans available, detailing their features and benefits to help you choose the best plan for your organization.
Microsoft Teams Licenses
1. Microsoft Teams Essentials
Description: A standalone plan for small businesses that need basic Teams functionality.
Features:
Unlimited group meetings for up to 30 hours
300 participants per meeting
10 GB of cloud storage per user
Real-time collaboration with file sharing, tasks, and polling
Meeting recordings with transcripts and live captions (English)
Standard security with data encryption
2. Microsoft 365 Business Basic
Description: Includes Teams along with essential Microsoft 365 services.
Features:
All features of Teams Essentials
Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com)
Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
1 TB of cloud storage per user
Additional apps like Bookings, Planner, and Microsoft Forms
Automatic spam and malware filtering
3. Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Description: A comprehensive plan for businesses needing full access to Office apps and Teams.
Features:
All features of Business Basic
Desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Webinars with attendee registration and reporting
Collaborative workspaces with Microsoft Loop
Video editing and design tools with Clipchamp
4. Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Description: Designed for businesses requiring advanced security and device management.
Features:
All features of Business Standard
Advanced threat protection
Device management with Intune
Information protection with Azure Information Protection
Windows Virtual Desktop access
5. Office 365 E1
Description: Aimed at enterprises needing essential productivity services without desktop apps.
Features:
Web and mobile versions of Office apps
Email hosting with a 50 GB mailbox
1 TB of OneDrive storage
Microsoft Teams for collaboration
SharePoint and Yammer for intranet and social networking
6. Office 365 E3
Description: A robust plan for enterprises requiring advanced compliance and security capabilities.
Features:
Desktop, web, and mobile versions of Office apps
Email hosting with a 100 GB mailbox
Unlimited OneDrive storage
Microsoft Teams for collaboration
Advanced compliance tools
Data loss prevention (DLP) and encryption
7. Office 365 E5
Description: The most comprehensive plan, offering advanced security, analytics, and voice capabilities.
Features:
All features of Office 365 E3
Advanced threat protection
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Advanced compliance and analytics tools
Microsoft Teams Phone System and Audio Conferencing
8. Microsoft 365 F1
Description: Tailored for frontline workers who need productivity tools on the go.
Features:
Web and mobile versions of Office apps
Email hosting with a 2 GB mailbox
2 GB of OneDrive storage
Microsoft Teams for collaboration
Basic security features
9. Microsoft 365 F3
Description: Designed for frontline workers who need more advanced tools and capabilities.
Features:
All features of Microsoft 365 F1
Desktop versions of Office apps
Email hosting with a 2 GB mailbox
2 GB of OneDrive storage
Microsoft Teams for collaboration
Advanced security features
10. Microsoft 365 F5
Description: Provides additional security and compliance features for frontline workers.
Features:
All features of Microsoft 365 F3
Advanced threat protection
Information protection with Azure Information Protection
Compliance management
11. Microsoft Teams Phone Standard
Description: Adds cloud-based telephone services to Teams.
Features:
Make and receive calls outside your organization
Call transfer between devices
Voicemail and call transcription
Integration with Microsoft 365 apps
12. Microsoft Teams Phone with Calling Plan
Description: Includes all features of Teams Phone Standard plus a domestic calling plan.
Features:
All features of Teams Phone Standard
Domestic calling minutes
Call queues and auto attendants
Enhanced call analytics
13. Microsoft Teams Rooms Basic
Description: Enhances meeting experiences for small to medium-sized rooms.
Features:
Up to 25 rooms for free
Inclusive audio and video experiences
Standard security features
Integration with Teams meetings
14. Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro
Description: Provides enterprise-grade security and AI-powered audio and video for larger rooms.
Features:
All features of Teams Rooms Basic
Advanced AI capabilities for audio and video
Enhanced security and compliance features
Support for larger meeting rooms
15. Microsoft Teams Premium
Description: Adds advanced features for more personalized, intelligent, and secure meetings.
Features:
AI-powered meeting insights and summaries
Advanced meeting customization options
Enhanced security and compliance tools
Integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Teams Calling Plans
Domestic Calling Plan
Description: Allows users to make calls within their country.
Features:
Unlimited incoming minutes
Outgoing minutes based on the license purchased (3,000 outgoing minutes per user per month for US customers)
Available in multiple countries including the US, UK, Canada, and many European countries12
International Calling Plan
Description: Includes both domestic and international minutes for outbound calls.
Features:
Unlimited incoming minutes
Outgoing minutes to 196 countries (3,000 domestic minutes & 600 international minutes per user per month for US customers)
Pay-As-You-Go Calling Plan
Description: Users pay for outgoing calls based on usage.
Features:
Unlimited incoming minutes
Outgoing calls charged per minute
No monthly minute allocation
Conclusion
Choosing the right Microsoft Teams license and calling plan depends on your organization’s specific needs and budget. Whether you’re a small business, a large enterprise, or have frontline workers, Microsoft Teams offers a plan that can enhance productivity, collaboration, and security.