It’s also included in ProPlus and Enterprise tier subscriptions. However, while these standalone plans are available, anyone with a subscription to Office 365’s Business Essentials or Business Premium plans has access to Skype for Business as part of their package, free of charge. There are also a few additional features available to businesses running the server-based version of Skype for Business, such as interoperability with other video teleconferencing systems and persistent chat. If users want the full range of features available from Skype for Business, they’ll have to opt for the more expensive plan, which clocks in at £3.40 per user per month – once again, charged annually. This basic package nets customers basic Skype for Business functionality but does not include some of the more impressive extras like desktop sharing and the ability to record meetings. Standalone Skype for Business plans are available from £1.30 per user, per month, based on an annual commitment.

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