Use the Audio Conferencing feature for this situation. Sometimes people in your organization will need to use a phone to call in to a Skype for Business meeting, instead of using their computer. What features can I get with add-on licenses?ĭepending on which plan you already have, you can buy add-on licenses for the following Skype for Business features: Feature

Typically, when you buy several add-on licenses individually instead of as part of a plan, you may end up with higher combined cost.įor more cost information, see How to see prices and buy add-on licenses or one of the following: How does add-on licensing affect cost?įor most businesses, buying a bundle of software in an Enterprise plan will result in lower overall cost. For example, after using basic Skype for Business features for a while, you can buy add-on licenses when you're ready to use more features, such as Audio Conferencing, or the Phone System in Office 365. Skype for Business licensing is designed to give you the maximum amount of flexibility. To add a feature, buy one add-on license for each user who will use it. Some businesses want the flexibility of purchasing only specific features at a competitive price. What are add-on licenses?Īdd-on licenses are licenses for specific Skype for Business features.

Remember that a successful upgrade aligns technical and user readiness, so be sure to leverage our upgrade guidance as you navigate your journey to Teams. If you want to upgrade your organization to Teams yourself, we strongly recommend that you begin planning your upgrade path today. If you haven't upgraded your Skype for Business Online users yet, they will be automatically scheduled for an assisted upgrade. Skype for Business Online was retired on July 31, 2021.

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