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Microsoft 365 Price Hike: VPN Removal and New AI Features Spark Controversy

Posted on March 12, 2025April 6, 2026 By John Corcione No Comments on Microsoft 365 Price Hike: VPN Removal and New AI Features Spark Controversy
Microsoft 365 Price Hike: VPN Removal and New AI Features Spark Controversy

If you thought your subscription to Microsoft 365 was a set-it-and-forget-it investment, think again! Recent updates reveal a staggering 43% price hike—that’s an extra $3 per month for Personal and Family plans. To add salt to the wound, Microsoft is yanking the included VPN feature, citing low usage as the main reason. Sure, the VPN…

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