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GitHub Copilot to Move to Usage-Based Billing on June 1
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Paul Thurrott
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April 27, 2026, 6:43 p.m.
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GitHub Copilot is set to transition to a usage-based billing model starting June 1, following prior confirmation from Microsoft.
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