check before: 2024-11-01
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Entra, Forms, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Insights, OneDrive, Planner, Power Automate, SharePoint, Stream, Teams
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Android, iOS, mobile, Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Eligible users can sign up for the Teams Exploratory trial on mobile, allowing full Teams features for free for up to 6 months. Rollout begins early/mid-November 2024. Users need a managed domain email and no active Teams license. Post-trial, a 30-day grace period is provided before access is revoked.
Details:
Microsoft Teams Exploratory Trial will be available to eligible users on mobile devices
The Teams Exploratory trial license allows users in your organization to explore the full features of Microsoft Teams for free for up to [6 months], if they are eligible. This update brings mobile experience at par with Desktop wherein users trying to sign up for Exploratory on mobile devices will not receive errors.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early/mid-November 2024 and expect to complete by mid/late November 2024.
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2024-10-22
updated:
2024-10-22
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Direct effects for Operations**
Increased User Load on Teams
The introduction of the Teams Exploratory trial on mobile may lead to a sudden influx of new users, potentially overwhelming the system and causing performance issues such as slow response times or outages.
- roles: IT Support, System Administrator
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/teams-exploratory" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/teams-exploratory, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/commerce/subscriptions/manage-self-service-purchases-admins?view=o365-worldwide
User Confusion and Support Requests
Eligible users may not fully understand the trial terms and conditions, leading to confusion and an increase in support requests regarding access and features.
- roles: Help Desk Staff, User Experience Designer
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/upgrade-from-teams-exploratory, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/commerce/subscriptions/manage-self-service-purchases-admins?view=o365-worldwide
Potential Data Loss Post-Trial
Users may not be aware of the 30-day grace period after the trial ends, leading to potential data loss if they do not upgrade or back up their data before access is revoked.
- roles: Data Administrator, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/upgrade-from-teams-exploratory, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/teams-exploratory" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/teams-exploratory
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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing a new feature that allows eligible users to sign up for the Teams Exploratory trial directly from their mobile devices. Think of this as getting a free trial of a streaming service like Netflix, but instead of movies and shows, you get to explore all the features of Microsoft Teams. This trial is available for up to six months and includes access to tools like chat, video calls, file storage, and more.
To be eligible, users need to have a specific type of email address, one that is managed by Microsoft Entra, and they should not already have an active Teams license. It's like being invited to a special preview event because you have the right kind of membership card.
Once users sign up, they can use Teams on their mobile devices just like they would on a desktop. This means no more error messages when trying to access the trial on a phone or tablet. The rollout for this feature is set to begin in early to mid-November 2024 and should be completed by the end of that month.
After the trial period ends, users will have a 30-day grace period where they can still access Teams. Think of this as a reminder period, similar to when a free trial ends, and you get a few extra days to decide if you want to subscribe. After this grace period, access will be revoked unless the user upgrades to a paid license.
Organizations that prefer not to allow self-service trials can disable this option. This is similar to a company deciding whether or not to offer free samples to its customers. Admins can manage these settings using specific tools provided by Microsoft.
Overall, this change is about making it easier for users to try out Microsoft Teams on their mobile devices, giving them a chance to see how it can benefit their work and collaboration efforts.
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