Standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business Plans to Be Retired in China
According to a 21Vianet Blue Cloud Ops Comm dated 27 May 2026, standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business plans are being retired. Customers should begin planning their transition to supported Microsoft 365 plans or alternative storage options.
Source Note
This update is based on a 21Vianet Blue Cloud Ops Comm titled “Retirement of Standalone SharePoint Online & OneDrive for Business Plans”.
Transaction Scope
- Product Type: OSPA / CSP / Web Direct
- Order Type: All
- Channel Type: Direct and Indirect
Short Answer
Standalone SharePoint Online Plan 1 / Plan 2 and OneDrive for Business Plan 1 / Plan 2 are being retired in stages. New customers or tenants will no longer be added after 1 June 2026, renewals will stop after January 2027, and all standalone plans will be fully retired after December 2029.
Affected Plans
The retirement applies to the following standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business plans.
SharePoint Online
- SharePoint Online Plan 1
- SharePoint Online Plan 2
OneDrive for Business
- OneDrive for Business Plan 1
- OneDrive for Business Plan 2
Key Timeline
The retirement will take place in three main stages: End of Sale, End of Life, and End of Service.
End of Sale
1 June 2026No new customers or tenants will be added after this date. Existing customers can still renew.
End of Life
January 2027No renewals will be available after this date. Existing contracts will continue until expiration.
End of Service
December 2029All standalone plans will be fully retired. Customers must transition to Microsoft 365 suites, capacity packs, or pay-as-you-go storage options.
What Customers Should Prepare
Organizations using standalone SharePoint Online or OneDrive for Business plans should begin reviewing their licensing and storage strategy before renewal restrictions take effect.
Possible Transition Options
Based on the notification, customers need to transition to supported Microsoft 365 or storage alternatives.
JET IT Services Note
For international companies operating in China, this change is a useful point to review Microsoft 365 licensing, storage usage, SharePoint structure, and OneDrive governance.
JET IT Services can help companies assess their current Microsoft 365 setup in China and plan a practical transition path before the retirement timeline affects renewal or service continuity.
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