Microsoft 365 Business Basic License
Microsoft 365 Business Basic provides essential cloud services for productivity and collaboration, enabling teams to work efficiently from anywhere.
- Core Productivity Tools: Access to web and mobile versions of Office apps, plus email and calendar.
- Cloud Collaboration: Utilize OneDrive for file storage and SharePoint for team sites.
- Business-Grade Email: Professional email hosting with a 50 GB mailbox per user.
- Security Essentials: Basic security features to help protect your business data.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft 365 Business Basic is a cloud-based subscription service offering essential productivity and collaboration tools for small and medium-sized businesses. It includes web and mobile versions of Office applications, business-class email, cloud storage, and basic security features, all accessible from virtually any device.
This license is designed for business owners, IT managers, and IT professionals who need a cost-effective way to equip their teams with the core Microsoft productivity suite. It integrates with existing IT infrastructure and provides a foundation for digital transformation, allowing employees to stay connected and productive whether in the office or remote.
- Web and Mobile Office Apps: Use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint through your web browser or on mobile devices.
- Exchange Online: Professional email, calendar, and contacts with a 50 GB mailbox.
- OneDrive for Business: 1 TB of cloud storage per user for easy file access and sharing.
- SharePoint Online: Create team sites for collaboration and document management.
- Microsoft Teams: Basic collaboration features for chat, meetings, and calling.
Equip your business with essential cloud productivity tools to enhance collaboration and efficiency without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
What This Enables
Enable remote and hybrid workforces
Enable teams to access essential productivity tools and collaborate effectively from any location. Streamline communication and document sharing to maintain business continuity regardless of physical location.
organizations with distributed teams, businesses supporting remote employees, companies adopting hybrid work models, teams requiring mobile access to applications
Provide professional business email
Streamline communication with professional email hosting, offering a 50 GB mailbox per user. Automate the setup and management of business-class email accounts for all employees.
companies seeking a professional online presence, businesses migrating from basic email services, organizations requiring calendaring and contact management
Enhance team collaboration and file sharing
Empower teams to collaborate on documents in real-time and share files securely using OneDrive and SharePoint. Automate version control and access permissions to ensure data integrity.
project-based teams, departments managing shared documents, organizations needing centralized file storage, businesses with collaborative workflows
Key Features
Web and Mobile Office Apps
Access and edit documents on any device, ensuring productivity wherever your team works.
Exchange Online (50 GB Mailbox)
Professional email and calendaring provides a reliable communication channel for your business.
OneDrive for Business (1 TB Storage)
Secure cloud storage allows for easy file access, sharing, and backup, protecting your critical data.
SharePoint Online
Centralized team sites facilitate document management and team collaboration, improving workflow efficiency.
Microsoft Teams (Basic)
Enables chat, meetings, and calling, fostering better team communication and connection.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Provides essential collaboration and communication tools necessary for secure data handling and client interactions, supporting regulatory compliance needs.
Legal & Professional Services
Enables secure document management and client communication through professional email and cloud storage, vital for maintaining client confidentiality and operational efficiency.
Retail & Hospitality
Facilitates communication and coordination across distributed locations and teams, supporting operational tasks and customer service initiatives.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Offers secure platforms for communication and data sharing, aiding in operational efficiency while adhering to strict data privacy and compliance standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Business Standard?
Business Basic primarily offers web and mobile versions of Office apps, along with email and cloud storage. Business Standard includes the full desktop versions of Office apps in addition to the features of Business Basic.
How many users can this license support?
Microsoft 365 Business Basic is designed for small to mid-sized businesses and supports up to 300 users per license.
Does this license include desktop versions of Office applications?
No, Microsoft 365 Business Basic includes web and mobile versions of Office applications only. For desktop versions, you would need a plan like Microsoft 365 Business Standard.
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.