Microsoft 365 Business Basic: Essential Cloud Productivity Suite
Microsoft 365 Business Basic provides essential cloud-based productivity tools for up to 300 users, enabling core business operations.
- Core Productivity: Access to web versions of Office apps and cloud services.
- Professional Email: 50 GB mailbox per user with custom domain email.
- Collaboration Tools: Real-time co-authoring and team communication.
- Cloud Storage: 1 TB OneDrive cloud storage per user for file access.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft 365 Business Basic is a cloud subscription service offering essential productivity tools for small and mid-sized businesses. It provides professional email, cloud storage, and web versions of Microsoft Office applications, empowering teams to work together effectively from anywhere.
This plan is designed for organizations that need core productivity and collaboration capabilities without the need for desktop versions of Office applications. It integrates with existing business workflows and provides a secure, reliable platform for daily operations.
- Professional Email: Secure 50 GB mailbox with custom domain.
- Cloud Storage: 1 TB OneDrive storage per user.
- Web Apps: Access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint via web browser.
- Team Collaboration: Microsoft Teams for chat, meetings, and calls.
- Security Essentials: Basic security features to protect data.
Empower your business with essential cloud productivity and collaboration tools.
What This Enables
Enable Cloud-Based Email and Calendaring
Enable teams to communicate professionally using custom domain email addresses with 50 GB mailboxes. Streamline scheduling and coordination with shared calendars accessible from any device.
cloud-hosted email, business communication, mobile workforce, daily operations
Facilitate Team Collaboration and Communication
Enable real-time collaboration on documents using web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Streamline team communication with Microsoft Teams for chat, online meetings, and video conferencing.
remote teams, project management, document sharing, virtual meetings
Provide Secure Cloud File Storage
Enable secure storage and sharing of business files with 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage per user. Streamline access to critical documents from any location, ensuring data availability.
file management, data backup, remote access, document versioning
Key Features
Exchange Online (50 GB Mailbox)
Provides professional, reliable email communication with ample storage for business needs.
OneDrive for Business (1 TB Storage)
Offers secure cloud storage for documents, enabling easy access and sharing from anywhere.
Office Web Apps
Allows users to create, edit, and share documents using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint via a web browser.
Microsoft Teams
Facilitates team collaboration through chat, online meetings, and calling features.
Basic Security Features
Helps protect business data with built-in security measures.
Industry Applications
Legal & Professional Services
Essential for secure client communication, document management, and collaborative case work.
Finance & Insurance
Provides secure email and collaboration tools necessary for handling sensitive client data and transactions.
Retail & Hospitality
Enables communication and coordination across multiple locations and staff members.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports secure communication and data sharing for administrative and operational staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft 365 Business Basic?
It is a cloud subscription service providing essential productivity tools like email, cloud storage, and web versions of Office apps for businesses.
How many users can use Microsoft 365 Business Basic?
This plan supports up to 300 users, making it suitable for small to mid-sized businesses.
Does this include desktop Office applications?
No, Microsoft 365 Business Basic includes web versions of Office apps only. For desktop applications, consider other Microsoft 365 plans.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.