Microsoft, possibly hoping to reverse the blow from the EU’s ongoing antitrust probe, is spinning out Teams from Office 365 and selling it globally as its own standalone app. Reuters Report today.A company spokesperson told Reuters Having already done so in the EU last year, the company is making changes to its business chat and conferencing apps “to ensure clarity for our customers”.
Existing Microsoft customers should be able to keep their current deal, which bundles Teams with Office and other products, renew, update or opt for new ones. Teams by itself costs $5.25 for new signups, while Office plans without Teams range from $7.75 to $54.75.
as Reuters It noted that even with this change, the EU may still accuse the company of violating the rules. The company faces significant risks, however, as antitrust fines could be as high as 10% of its global annual turnover.