Microsoft has announced that the February 1, 2026 NCE license-based services price list will not include a March preview, with no changes currently scheduled for the March 1 license-based services price list.
What's Happening?
Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partners should be aware that:
- No preview price list will be published on February 1, 2026 for March pricing
- No changes planned for the March 1, 2026 license-based services price list at this time
- This is an exception to the normal monthly preview cycle
What This Means for Partners
Normal Process
Typically, Microsoft publishes a preview (future) price list at the start of each month showing expected pricing changes for the following month. This allows partners to:
- Plan customer conversations
- Prepare quotes
- Anticipate cost changes
- Update internal systems
February Exception
For February 2026, there will be:
✅ February 1, 2026 current price list — Published normally
❌ March preview — Not included
Why No Preview?
Microsoft has indicated that no changes are currently scheduled for the March 1 license-based services price list. Since there are no anticipated changes, a preview is unnecessary.
What Partners Should Do
1. Share the Information
Distribute this update to all appropriate contacts in your organization, particularly:
- Finance teams
- Quoting and pricing analysts
- Sales teams
- Operations teams
2. Review Current Price Lists
Access the NCE license-based price list in the Partner Center Pricing workspace to:
- Review current February pricing
- Understand included offers
- Verify any recent changes
3. Plan Accordingly
Assume March pricing will remain stable unless Microsoft announces otherwise through Partner Center communications.
NCE License-Based Services
This announcement applies specifically to:
- New Commerce Experience (NCE) offerings
- License-based services (not usage-based or one-time purchases)
- All regions and markets
Impacted Audience
- CSP direct-bill partners
- CSP indirect providers
- All partners using NCE license-based price lists
Future Updates
If Microsoft decides to introduce any March pricing changes after this announcement, they will communicate through:
- Partner Center announcements
- Updated price list publications
- Partner notifications
Partners should continue monitoring Partner Center for any updates.
Resources
- Partner Center Pricing Workspace — Access current price lists
- Partner Center Announcements — Stay informed of updates
Source: Microsoft Partner Center Announcements — January 30, 2026