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Yes, discounts are available for Office 365 enterprise agreement customers (typically those who have 250+ licenses) who want to purchase through volume licensing. A Microsoft expert can help you explore the purchasing options for large enterprises and help you determine which is best for you. Learn more about volume licensing. Find a Microsoft expert.

Yes, you can mix and match Office 365 plans. Please note that there are some license limitations at the plan level. The Office 365 Business, Business Essentials, and Business Premium plans each have a limit of 300 users, while the Enterprise plans are for an unlimited number of users. For example, you can purchase 300 Business Premium seats, 300 Business Essentials seats, and 500 Enterprise E3 seats on a single tenant.

Yes, you need Internet access to install and activate all Office 365 plans and to manage your subscription account. You also need Internet access to use Office 365 cloud productivity services, including email, conferencing, IT management, and other services. Many Office 365 plans such as Office 365 Business Premium and Office 365 Enterprise E3 also include the desktop versions of Office. One of the benefits of having the desktop versions of Office applications is that you can work offline and have the confidence that the next time you connect to the Internet, all your work will automatically sync, so you never have to worry about your documents being up to date. The desktop versions of Office applications are also automatically kept up to date and upgraded when you connect to the Internet, so you always have the latest tools to help you work. Compare Office 365 plans.

Microsoft experts are trained IT and development companies that can help you move to Office 365 or develop custom solutions for your business. You can find a listing of all our Microsoft experts at the Microsoft Partner Center.

Microsoft FastTrack for Office 365 is the customer-success service that helps you move to Office 365 smoothly and with confidence to deliver value to your business faster.

The FastTrack Center is a team of hundreds of engineers around the globe who are committed to providing IT professionals and partners with a successful Office 365 experience.

Our FastTrack Engineers will provide you with remote, personalized assistance to help you prepare your technical environment and ensure a smooth onboarding and migration experience.

The FastTrack Center contacts eligible customers within 30 days of when you purchase Office 365. FastTrack resources and services are included in Office 365 for customers who have at least 50 seats of Office 365 Business and Enterprise plans, as well as paid Government, Kiosk, and Nonprofit plans.

Learn more in the service description and the FastTrack FAQ.