How to Apply the Frontier Communications Employee Discount to Microsoft 365
Question details
The user wants to find out how to use the Frontier Communications employee discount to purchase or renew a Microsoft 365 family subscription.
- Product
- Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Accessing corporate employee benefits to purchase a discounted software subscription.
- Observed behavior
- To successfully apply the discount, the user needs to verify their eligibility and may need to cancel an existing family subscription before purchasing a new discounted one.
Ensure you have access to your active Frontier Communications corporate email address, as you will need it to verify your eligibility for the Microsoft Workplace Discount Program.
Register for the Microsoft Workplace Discount Program
Use this method to verify your employee status, link your personal account, and purchase your discounted Microsoft 365 subscription.
The Microsoft Workplace Discount Program (formerly Home Use Program) allows eligible employees to purchase Microsoft subscriptions at a reduced rate. The discount applies to your personal Microsoft account, not your work account.
Open your web browser and navigate to the official Microsoft Workplace Discount Program page (https://www.microsoft.com/workplace-discount-program).
Enter your valid Frontier Communications corporate email address in the verification box provided and click the button to verify eligibility. You will receive an email containing a unique link.
Click the link in your work email, and when prompted, sign in using your personal Microsoft account (such as Outlook.com or Hotmail). Do not sign in with your work credentials.
Once signed in, browse the available subscriptions. The employee discount will automatically be applied to the pricing of Microsoft 365 Family or Personal. Proceed to checkout to finalize your purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Microsoft Workplace Discount Program?
The Microsoft Workplace Discount Program (formerly the Home Use Program) is an employee benefit that allows workers at participating companies, like Frontier Communications, to purchase Microsoft consumer products such as Microsoft 365 Personal or Family at a discounted rate.
Why do I need to cancel my current Microsoft 365 Family subscription first?
The program's discount cannot be applied retroactively or layered onto an already active subscription. To get the reduced rate for a Family subscription, you must cancel the existing one and purchase a new subscription directly through the Workplace Discount Program link.
Do I use my work email to manage the subscription?
No. Your work email is only used to verify your eligibility for the discount. The actual Microsoft 365 subscription must be purchased and managed using your personal Microsoft account.
What happens to my discount if I leave Frontier Communications?
If you leave the company, you can continue to use the discounted subscription until it expires. However, you will no longer be eligible to renew the subscription at the employee discount rate once your employment ends.
