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Opal (Frontier) - UBB Notification
From Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill Fernando · Microsoft may not have sent this notice to your tenant.Rollout
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What the notice says
Microsoft’s text, safely structuredWhat 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.
What changed
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Related public changes
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