Microsoft Switches to 1TB OneDrive Storage for Office 365 Subscribers

In a significant move, Microsoft has announced that it will no longer offer unlimited storage space to Office 365 Home, Personal, or University subscribers. Instead, all Office 365 customers will now get 1TB of OneDrive storage at no additional cost.

This change was revealed through a post on the OneDrive blog by Chris Jones, then head of OneDrive. The new policy applies to both consumer and business subscribers, with the exception of those who have already exceeded the 1TB limit. For these users, Microsoft has pledged to notify them of the change and allow them to keep their increased storage for at least 12 months.

The shift away from unlimited storage is part of a larger plan to simplify the storage offerings across Office 365. While some might see this as a limitation, Microsoft is framing it as a way to provide more clarity and consistency for its customers.

For those who are already accustomed to using OneDrive, this change shouldn't have a significant impact on their daily workflow. In fact, Microsoft is encouraging users to take advantage of the increased storage by backing up their files and folders with confidence.

The roll-out of the new 1TB storage limit began earlier this month, and will continue over the coming months. For OneDrive for Business customers, unlimited storage will be listed on the Office 365 roadmap in the near future, with a planned update to First Release customers in 2015.

While some users might be disappointed by the loss of unlimited storage, Microsoft is positioning this change as a way to provide more value and flexibility for its customers. With the increased storage limit comes greater peace of mind, knowing that files and folders are safely backed up and easily accessible from anywhere.

Overall, the move to 1TB OneDrive storage represents a significant shift in Microsoft's approach to cloud storage, one that prioritizes simplicity, clarity, and customer convenience over unlimited storage. As always, it will be interesting to see how this change affects user behavior and perceptions of Office 365 as a whole.

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