WSU ends Zoom license, plans to shift to Microsoft Teams

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor • August 31, 2023

Due to pricing increases for Zoom licenses, Wichita State decided to make the transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams in 2023. (photo illustration)

Due to pricing increases for Zoom licenses, Wichita State decided to make the transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams this year.

This comes after Zoom increased its prices for pro users by 7%, $15.99 a month. The Zoom Pro account is $35 per year for departments requesting a ticket for their classes to have unlimited time.

The basic Zoom account can hold meetings and classes for up to 40 minutes. If certain organizations and classes need to remain on a Zoom Pro account, they can enter an organization and fund number.

All other accounts that didn’t request to remain on Zoom Pro will be reduced to the basic account, and teachers will have to switch to Teams for longer classes.

About the Contributor

Jacinda Hall, Reporter

Jacinda Hall is a reporter for The Sunflower. Hall previously served as podcast editor and is a senior majoring in journalism and media production with a minor in English. Hall hopes to pursue a career in writing, editing or teaching journalism at the high school level after graduation. Hall uses she/her pronouns.