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Microsoft 365 subscribers set to lose up to 4TB of OneDrive storage

Microsoft 365 Family, Premium, and Pro subscribers are set to lose up to 4TB of OneDrive storage due to changes in shared storage allotments. The previous allocation of 1TB per user will be replaced with a smaller shared pool across all users on the plan. This change affects subscribers who make full use of their OneDrive storage allotments.

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  • ✓ Microsoft 365 Family and Premium subscribers may lose up to 4TB of OneDrive storage.
  • ✓ The previous storage allotment schema offered 1TB per user on Family, Premium, and Pro tiers.
  • ✓ Microsoft 365 Pro subscribers may lose up to 1TB of OneDrive storage.
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What changed

Microsoft updated its support page detailing changes to Microsoft 365 shared storage allotments, revealing a significant reduction in OneDrive storage capacity for Family, Premium, and Pro subscribers.

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  1. Microsoft 365 subscribers face up to 4TB OneDrive storage loss

    Microsoft 365 Family, Premium, and Pro subscribers are set to lose up to 4TB of OneDrive storage due to changes in shared storage allotments. The previous allocation of 1TB per user will be replaced with a smaller shared pool across all users on the plan. This change affects subscribers who make full use of their OneDrive storage allotments.

    Why it matters

    This change impacts Microsoft 365 subscribers who rely heavily on OneDrive storage. The reduction in storage capacity may require users to reassess their storage needs or consider alternative cloud storage options. Microsoft's decision to overhaul its storage allowances may be related to its efforts to optimize resource allocation and costs.

    What is confirmed

    • Microsoft 365 Family and Premium subscribers may lose up to 4TB of OneDrive storage.
    • The previous storage allotment schema offered 1TB per user on Family, Premium, and Pro tiers.
    • Microsoft 365 Pro subscribers may lose up to 1TB of OneDrive storage.

    What to watch next

    • Microsoft's official announcement on the changes to OneDrive storage allowances
    • Details on the new shared storage allotments for Microsoft 365 subscribers
    • User reactions and potential alternatives to OneDrive storage
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. The Register — Microsoft 365 subscribers set to lose up to 4TB of OneDrive storage
    2. Windows Central — Microsoft 365 just plummeted in value again — your family will lose a whopping 4TB of storage
    3. TechPowerUp — Microsoft 365 Cuts Family OneDrive Storage from 6 TB to 2 TB
    4. The Verge — Microsoft 365 Family subscribers will finally be able to share AI benefits
    5. ZDNET — Got a Microsoft 365 subscription? Your storage is about to shrink
    6. Neowin — Microsoft 365 Family and Premium subscribers will soon be able to share Copilot AI benefits
    7. assets.theregister.com — Microsoft 365 subscribers set to lose up to 4
    8. datacenters.economictimes.indiatimes.com — Microsoft 365 OneDrive storage to shrink for subscribers
    9. article.wn.com — Microsoft 365 subscribers set to lose up to 4TB of OneDrive ...
    10. www.cloudswitched.com — Microsoft Is Cutting OneDrive Storage by Up to 4TB - Why This ...
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