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Microsoft 365 A3 Faculty SKU Differences Explained: Legacy vs NCE
Question details
The user wants to compare legacy Microsoft 365 A3 for faculty and student benefit license SKUs (AAA-73019 and AAA-73021) with the newer CFQ7TTC0LHPL SKUs.
- Product
- Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Comparing different educational subscription SKUs for Microsoft 365 to understand licensing differences.
- Observed behavior
- Seeking a detailed feature comparison between legacy and New Commerce Experience (NCE) educational subscriptions.
Ensure you have access to the Microsoft 365 admin center with global administrator or billing administrator privileges to view and manage your organization's licensing.
Understand SKU Types and Contact Microsoft Support
Since public documentation does not provide direct feature comparisons between legacy and NCE SKUs, contacting support is required for detailed matrices.
The older SKUs (AAA-73019 and AAA-73021) are categorized as legacy subscriptions. In contrast, the newer CFQ7TTC0LHPL SKUs operate under Microsoft's New Commerce Experience (NCE).
Because detailed feature matrices for these specific CSP (Cloud Solution Provider) licenses are not publicly published, you must consult Microsoft or your CSP directly for a comprehensive breakdown of billing and feature changes.
Navigate to the Microsoft 365 admin center and log in with your administrator credentials.
Go to the 'Support' section on the left navigation pane and select 'Help & support'. Describe your request for a comparison between your specific legacy A3 SKUs and the new NCE SKUs.
Alternatively, reach out directly to the Microsoft billing and subscription support team or your Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) for personalized account assistance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE)?
The New Commerce Experience is Microsoft's updated billing and subscription management platform designed to simplify licensing, introduce term commitments, and streamline pricing for Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs) and customers.
Do Microsoft 365 A3 legacy SKUs have different apps than new SKUs?
Generally, the core applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) remain the same across both A3 SKUs. The differences usually lie in billing terms, commitment durations, and pricing structures under the NCE.
Where can I find my current Microsoft 365 SKU?
You can view your current licenses and SKUs by logging into the Microsoft 365 admin center, navigating to 'Billing', and selecting 'Your products' or 'Licenses'.
Can a Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) help with SKU comparisons?
Yes, if you purchased your Microsoft 365 licenses through a CSP, they have direct access to Microsoft's pricing and feature matrices and can explain the exact differences tailored to your institution's account.
