Opal (Frontier) - UBB Notification
AI summary
Opal (Frontier) requires Copilot Credits with usage-based billing
Opal (Frontier) erfordert Copilot Credits mit usage-based Billing
Rollout dates
- Standard release (GA):
- Frontier:
Extracted from the announcement text; the Microsoft text is authoritative.
Microsoft announcement
[What and Why:]
Opal (Frontier) is a Computer Use Agent experience for Microsoft 365 enterprise users. Access is admin-governed and depends on usage-based billing setup for Copilot Credits.
[Rollout Schedule:]
Rollout begins on November 9th, 2026.
[Impact on Your Organization:]
Who is affected:
- Tenant admins and users who will access Opal (Frontier).
Platforms/Services:
- Microsoft 365 admin center Copilot settings
- Copilot Credits usage-based billing controls.
What will happen:
- Opal usage requires Copilot Credits with usage-based billing and spending-policy assignment. Users without an assigned spending policy may be unable to access the experience.
[Action Required/Recommendations:]
Admins should configure usage-based billing, assign spending policies to required users/groups, and review Copilot Credits cost controls in the Microsoft 365 admin center before broad rollout.
[Compliance considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
Change history
- 2026-11-05 · Created · All