Microsoft 365 Business Basic License
Microsoft 365 Business Basic licensing provides essential cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools for your organization, ensuring secure access to email and documents from any device.
- Core Productivity: Access to web and mobile versions of Office apps, plus OneDrive and Teams.
- Business-Class Email: Professional email hosting with a 50 GB mailbox per user.
- Secure File Storage: 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage per user for secure document access and sharing.
- Collaboration Tools: Real-time communication and collaboration through Microsoft Teams.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft 365 Business Basic license unlocks a suite of essential cloud services designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for small to mid-sized businesses. It includes business-class email, cloud storage, and web versions of Office applications, all accessible from multiple devices.
IT Managers and Business Owners utilize this licensing to provide their teams with the foundational tools needed for daily operations, ensuring secure data access and communication without the overhead of managing on-premises infrastructure.
- Web and Mobile Apps: Utilize Word, Excel, and PowerPoint through web browsers or mobile devices.
- Microsoft Teams: Facilitate communication, meetings, and collaboration with a unified platform.
- OneDrive for Business: Securely store, share, and access files from anywhere with 1 TB of storage per user.
- Exchange Online: Professional email, calendar, and contacts with a 50 GB mailbox per user.
- Security Features: Basic security controls to help protect company data.
Microsoft 365 Business Basic is the ideal solution for businesses seeking essential cloud productivity and communication tools without complex management requirements.
What This Enables
Enable remote and hybrid workforces
Enable teams to access email, documents, and collaboration tools from any location or device. Streamline communication and ensure business continuity with cloud-based services.
organizations with distributed teams, businesses supporting remote work policies, companies with mobile employees
Provide professional business email
Establish a professional online presence with business-class email hosting. Ensure reliable delivery and management of communications with a 50 GB mailbox per user.
startups needing professional branding, companies upgrading from free email services, businesses requiring dedicated email infrastructure
Securely store and share files
Automate secure file storage and sharing with 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage per user. Protect sensitive data and facilitate easy collaboration on documents.
teams collaborating on shared projects, organizations needing centralized document management, businesses with compliance requirements for data storage
Key Features
Web and mobile versions of Office apps
Access and edit documents on the go using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint via web browsers or mobile devices, ensuring productivity from any location.
Microsoft Teams
Enhance team collaboration with chat, video meetings, and file sharing, fostering better communication and project coordination.
OneDrive for Business (1 TB per user)
Securely store, manage, and share files in the cloud, providing easy access and version control for all team members.
Exchange Online (50 GB mailbox per user)
Utilize a professional, reliable email service with ample storage, calendar, and contact management capabilities.
Basic security features
Benefit from foundational security controls designed to protect your business data and user accounts.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires secure data handling and reliable communication tools to manage client information and financial transactions, which Microsoft 365 Business Basic provides through its secure cloud services and professional email.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers need secure document management and client communication capabilities. Microsoft 365 Business Basic offers encrypted storage and professional email essential for client confidentiality and collaboration.
Retail & Hospitality
Businesses in this sector often have distributed teams and need efficient communication and access to operational data. Microsoft 365 Business Basic enables coordination across locations and mobile access to essential tools.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not HIPAA compliant out-of-the-box for all data types, this license provides foundational tools for administrative staff and non-PHI data management, supporting secure communication and document access for operational needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft 365 Business Basic?
Microsoft 365 Business Basic is a subscription service that provides cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools. It includes business-class email, file storage, and web versions of Office apps, designed for small to mid-sized businesses.
Can I install the full Office desktop applications with this license?
No, the Business Basic license provides web and mobile versions of Office apps. For full desktop application installations, consider Microsoft 365 Business Standard or higher.
How much storage do users get with this license?
Each user receives 1 TB of cloud storage on OneDrive for Business, allowing for ample storage of documents and files.
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.