Microsoft to Reduce OneDrive Storage in Microsoft 365 Subscriptions

The company Microsoft has announced an update to the Microsoft 365 tariffs, reducing the total volume of OneDrive cloud storage for family and premium plans.

In the updated tariffs, Microsoft is switching to a total cloud space instead of fixed quotas for each individual user. If earlier six participants could cumulatively use up to 6 TB (1 TB per person), now in the Microsoft 365 Family plan, 2 TB is allocated for all. In the Premium tariff, the limit is 5 TB (according to Habr, also 2 TB).

On the company's website, it is stated that the goal of the changes is to provide a more flexible user experience and access to memory for those participants who need it most. New clients are connected to the service already on the new terms, and for existing subscribers, the updated limits will come into effect when the subscription is first renewed starting from May 2, 2027.

The innovation has caused criticism from clients, some of whom have stated their intention to search for alternative services or plans to refuse automatic subscription renewal.