MC1178507 – (Updated) Microsoft Teams town halls: Full HD (1080p) video resolution coming to Teams Premium

Product:

Teams, Teams Premium, Windows

Platform:

Android, iOS, Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Admin impact, New feature, Updated message

Links:

513270

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams Premium will support 1080p video resolution for town halls starting targeted release in November 2025 and general availability in January 2026. IT admins must enable it via policy, ensure network support, and use Ultra-Low Latency and Microsoft eCDN for optimal performance.

Details:
Updated December 18, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're enabling 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) for Microsoft Teams town halls, delivering a significant upgrade in video quality for your online events. This enhancement allows for sharper, more professional-looking broadcasts-making speaker video and shared content more visually engaging and easier to follow. The feature is available to Teams Premium customers and can be enabled by IT admins via policy.
This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android and is associated with Roadmap ID 513270.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: Begins early November 2025; expected completion by mid-November 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): Begins mid-January 2026 (previously mid-December 2025); expected completion by end of January 2026 (previously late December 2025).

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-10-24

updated:
2025-12-19

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Direct effects for Operations**

Network Infrastructure Requirements
If the change to 1080p resolution is implemented without proper network preparation, organizations may experience bandwidth issues, leading to poor video quality or interruptions during town hall events.
   - roles: IT Admins, Network Engineers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/ecdn/intro, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/ultra-low-latency-streaming-for-teams-town-hall " target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/ultra-low-latency-streaming-for-teams-town-hall

User Experience Degradation
Without enabling the necessary policies and ensuring network support, users may face degraded video quality, resulting in a frustrating experience during town hall meetings.
   - roles: End Users, Event Producers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/ultra-low-latency-streaming-for-teams-town-hall, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=513270

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams is introducing a new feature for its Premium users that will allow town hall meetings to be broadcast in 1080p resolution, starting in November 2025 for early access and becoming widely available by January 2026. This means that the video quality of these meetings will be much clearer and more professional, similar to the difference between watching a movie in standard definition versus high definition. Just like how a high-definition TV provides a sharper and more detailed picture, this upgrade will make the visuals in your online meetings more engaging and easier to follow.

For this feature to work, IT administrators will need to enable it through specific settings. Think of it like setting up a new channel on your TV; you need to tune it to the right frequency to get the best picture. In this case, IT admins will adjust the settings in the Teams platform to allow for the higher resolution. Additionally, the network infrastructure must be capable of handling the increased data load that comes with streaming in 1080p, similar to ensuring your internet connection is fast enough to stream HD movies without buffering.

To ensure everything runs smoothly, it's recommended to use Microsoft’s eCDN, which helps manage network traffic efficiently, much like how traffic lights help control the flow of cars on a busy road. This will help prevent any potential hiccups during the broadcast, ensuring a seamless experience for everyone involved.

No immediate action is required unless you plan to use this feature. However, it's important to communicate these changes to those involved in organizing and supporting town hall events, such as event producers and helpdesk staff, to ensure they are prepared and can update any relevant documentation.