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Microsoft separates Teams from Office 365 due to antitrust concerns

The Verge — April 1, 2024, 04:00 PM UTC

Summary: Microsoft is separating Teams from Office 365 globally, following the EU's lead to address antitrust concerns. Existing customers can maintain their current bundle, while new users can get Teams for $5.25 or Office packages without Teams for $7.75 to $54.75. The move comes after an investigation prompted by a complaint from Slack in 2020. This decision follows the US Justice Department's recent antitrust lawsuit against Apple.

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