Microsoft to Shut Down Teams Free Version From April 12

New Delhi: Microsoft has announced that the free version of the legacy app Teams for Business will not be available from April 12. will no longer be available,” Microsoft said.

The company mentioned that users will have to upgrade to Microsoft Teams Essentials by paying Rs 110 per user/month to preserve chats, meetings, channels and other important information. “Upgrading to Microsoft Teams Essentials is the easiest way to continue using Teams and keep access to all your chats, files, teams, and meetings. Teams Essentials also offers unlimited group meetings for up to 30 hours, with up to 300 participants per meeting.” , and 10GB of cloud storage per user – for just Rs 110 per user/month,” it added.

Last month, Microsoft announced the transfer of some ‘Microsoft Teams’ features to its new and more expensive premium version, such as translated captions, custom Together Mode scenes and virtual appointment options.

The company revealed the changes in a Licensing Guide update late last month and noted that “some of the Teams features will move from the Teams license to the Teams Premium license” once the premium version is fully launched in February.