F1, F3, E3 or E5? A Role-Based Framework to Right-Size Microsoft 365 Licenses

Microsoft 365 license right-sizing has become a board-level priority, with Microsoft implementing a 9% average price increase effective July 1, 2026. The guide provides a role-based framework to determine which users genuinely require F1, F3, E3, or E5 licenses versus those who can be downgraded without introducing risk.