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Microsoft 365 Basic Ad Shows Incorrect Storage Amount (100 TB)
Question details
The user noticed a Microsoft 365 Basic advertisement incorrectly listing 100 TB of storage instead of 100 GB, likely due to a translation or typographical error.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 Basic
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Viewing promotional materials or purchasing a Microsoft 365 Basic subscription.
- Observed behavior
- The advertisement displays 100 TB of storage rather than the standard 100 GB, alongside potential translation inaccuracies.
Keep in mind that Microsoft 365 Basic officially includes 100 GB of cloud storage, not 100 TB. Avoid making purchasing decisions based solely on potentially mistranslated advertisements.
Verify the Official Microsoft 365 Basic Storage Details
Check the official US English page to confirm the actual storage capacity and avoid regional translation errors.
Typographical or translation errors can occasionally happen on localized versions of product pages. Switching the page language to English helps confirm the accurate specifications.
Open your web browser and navigate to the official Microsoft 365 Basic product page (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/p/microsoft-365-basic/cfq7ttc0ktxs).
If you are currently viewing a localized version of the page, scroll to the bottom footer and change the language or region to English (United States).
Locate the cloud storage specifications on the page to confirm the correct 100 GB limit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Microsoft 365 Basic really offer 100 TB of storage?
No, Microsoft 365 Basic includes exactly 100 GB of cloud storage. Any advertisement showing 100 TB is a typographical or translation error.
How do I report an error on a Microsoft advertisement?
You can report website and advertising errors by using the 'Feedback' link usually found at the bottom of the Microsoft webpage, or by contacting Microsoft Support directly.
Why do localized versions of Microsoft pages show incorrect specs?
Occasionally, auto-translation tools or manual localization processes can introduce typographical errors, such as incorrectly translating 'GB' to 'TB' in certain languages.
