Microsoft Exchange Online Plan 1 NCE | Leading Partner and Reseller

Why Exchange Online Plan 1 is Perfect for Your Business

Exchange Online Plan 1 provides everything small to medium-sized businesses need for professional email communication. Whether you're migrating from an aging on-premise Exchange server or upgrading from basic email hosting, Plan 1 offers the perfect balance of features and affordability.

Core Benefits at a Glance

Professional Email Infrastructure Your business deserves better than generic email addresses. Exchange Online Plan 1 includes custom domain email (yourname@yourbusiness.com), giving your organization instant credibility with clients and partners.

Enterprise-Grade Security Built-in anti-spam and anti-malware protection keeps your inbox clean and your business protected. Microsoft's advanced threat detection monitors billions of emails daily, blocking 99.9% of threats before they reach your mailbox.

Work From Anywhere Access your email, calendar, and contacts from any device—desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Native apps for iOS and Android ensure your team stays productive whether they're in the office, at home, or traveling.

Zero Infrastructure Headaches Say goodbye to server maintenance, software updates, and hardware failures. Microsoft handles all infrastructure management, security patches, and system updates automatically, giving your IT team time to focus on strategic initiatives.

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Complete Feature Set

Email & Communication

50GB Mailbox Storage Each user receives 50GB of mailbox storage—more than enough for years of email, attachments, and archives. Never worry about "mailbox full" messages disrupting your workflow again.

Large Message Support Send and receive messages up to 150MB in size, easily accommodating presentations, design files, contracts, and other business-critical documents.

Custom Email Domain Create unlimited email addresses using your company domain. Set up team aliases, department addresses (sales@, support@, info@), and role-based accounts without additional fees.

Outlook Integration Connect supported versions of Outlook desktop client for a premium email experience. Enjoy the full power of Outlook's productivity features while leveraging cloud-based email delivery and storage.

Outlook on the Web Browser-based email access provides a full-featured experience matching Outlook desktop. Access email from any computer without installing software—perfect for contractors, executives, and remote workers.

Calendar & Scheduling

Shared Calendars Coordinate team schedules effortlessly. View colleague availability side-by-side, schedule meetings across time zones, and eliminate the back-and-forth of finding meeting times.

Resource Booking Reserve conference rooms, equipment, and shared resources directly from calendar invites. Prevent double-bookings and streamline facility management.

Calendar Sharing & Permissions Grant assistants, team members, or colleagues permission to view or manage your calendar. Delegate meeting scheduling while maintaining control over your time.

Meeting Scheduling Assistant Automatically find available meeting times across attendees. The scheduling assistant suggests optimal times based on everyone's calendar availability.

Collaboration Features

Global Address List (GAL) Every user in your organization is instantly accessible. No more asking "What's Sarah's email?" or maintaining separate contact lists—the GAL keeps everyone connected.

Contact Sharing Share contact lists with team members. Sales teams can access prospect databases, support teams maintain customer contacts, and everyone benefits from organizational knowledge.

Distribution Lists & Groups Create email groups for departments, projects, or teams. Send one email that reaches everyone who needs to see it—sales@, leadership@, allstaff@.

Delegation Capabilities Assistants can manage executive inboxes, calendars, and meeting responses. Grant specific permissions while maintaining security and confidentiality.

Task Management Create, assign, and track tasks directly within Outlook. Integration with Microsoft To Do ensures your task list syncs across all devices.

Security & Compliance

Advanced Threat Protection Microsoft's intelligent security analyzes email patterns, sender reputation, and message content to identify and block phishing attempts, ransomware, and business email compromise attacks.

Data Encryption All email is encrypted in transit and at rest. Messages traveling between servers use TLS encryption, while stored data is protected with BitLocker encryption.

In-Place Archiving Automatically move older emails to archive storage, keeping primary mailboxes fast while preserving message history for compliance and reference.

Basic eDiscovery Search across all mailboxes for specific emails, keywords, or date ranges. Essential for legal requests, compliance audits, and internal investigations.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Require two forms of identification before granting mailbox access. MFA blocks 99.9% of automated attacks, even when passwords are compromised.

Mobile Device Management Remotely wipe email data from lost or stolen devices. Enforce PIN requirements and encryption policies on mobile devices accessing company email.

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Perfect for These Business Scenarios

Replacing Aging Exchange Servers

Is your on-premise Exchange server nearing end-of-life? Hardware failing more frequently? Maintenance costs climbing? Exchange Online Plan 1 eliminates these concerns while reducing total cost of ownership by up to 40%.

Upgrading from Basic Email Hosting

Outgrown your basic POP/IMAP email hosting? Need shared calendars, better mobile access, or enhanced security? Plan 1 provides enterprise features at small business prices.

Supporting Remote & Hybrid Teams

Employees working from home, satellite offices, or while traveling need reliable email access. Exchange Online's cloud architecture ensures consistent performance regardless of location.

Meeting Compliance Requirements

Healthcare, financial services, legal, and other regulated industries require email archiving, encryption, and audit trails. Exchange Online Plan 1 includes foundational compliance capabilities.

Scaling Growing Organizations

Adding new employees? Creating new departments? Exchange Online scales instantly—add users in minutes without hardware purchases or complex configurations.

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What's Included vs. What's Not

✅ Included in Plan 1

• 50GB mailbox per user
• Custom domain email addresses
• Outlook desktop app connectivity (requires separate Office license)
• Outlook on the Web (OWA)
• Mobile email access (iOS, Android, Windows)
• Shared calendars and scheduling
• Global Address List
• Contact and task management
• Anti-spam and anti-malware protection
• Email encryption (in transit and at rest)
• In-place archiving (50GB)
• Basic eDiscovery and hold
• Multi-factor authentication
• Mobile device management basics
• 99.9% uptime SLA

❌ Requires Exchange Online Plan 2

• 100GB mailbox storage
• Unlimited archiving
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Advanced eDiscovery
• Advanced compliance features
• Litigation hold
• Journaling
• Advanced audit logging

Need these features? Compare Exchange Online Plan 1 vs Plan 2 →

Pricing & Licensing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

$4.00 per user per month (annual commitment)
$4.80 per user per month (month-to-month)

Includes:

• Full Exchange Online Plan 1 features
• Microsoft 365 admin center access
• 24/7 Microsoft technical support
• 99.9% uptime guarantee
• Free security updates and patches

What You'll Need Separately

• Microsoft 365 Apps (if you want Office desktop applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Advanced Security Features (if you need DLP, advanced threat protection)
• SharePoint Storage (beyond OneDrive personal storage)

Bundle & Save: Consider Microsoft 365 Business Basic ($6/user/month) which includes Exchange Online Plan 1 PLUS Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. See Business Basic →

Volume Discounts

• 25-99 users: Contact for pricing
• 100-299 users: Contact for pricing
• 300+ users: Enterprise agreements available

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Why Choose Iron Cove Solutions?

Microsoft Silver Partner Since 2009

We're not just a reseller—we're a proven Microsoft partner with 16+ years of specialization in cloud productivity and collaboration solutions.

One Bill for All Your Cloud Services

Consolidate billing across Microsoft 365, Okta, Google Workspace, Dropbox, and Proofpoint. Simplify procurement, reduce administrative overhead, and gain better visibility into cloud spending.

White-Glove Migration Services

Our migration specialists have moved thousands of mailboxes with minimal disruption. We handle the technical complexity so you can focus on running your business.

Ongoing Support & Optimization

Need help configuring email forwarding? Setting up distribution lists? Troubleshooting mobile access? Our support team assists with ongoing Exchange Online management.

Strategic Cloud Consulting

We help you architect the right mix of Microsoft 365 services for your unique needs. Not everyone needs E5—we'll recommend the cost-effective solution that delivers required functionality.

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Companies We Serve

Enterprise Organizations (500+ Employees)

Large deployments require advanced planning, phased rollouts, and integration with existing identity systems. Our enterprise team handles complex migrations involving multiple domains, hybrid configurations, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Mid-Market Companies (50-500 Employees)

Growing organizations need reliable email infrastructure without dedicated IT staff. We provide the expertise to implement best practices, configure security policies, and train your team on Exchange Online capabilities.

Small Businesses (1-50 Employees)

Small teams deserve enterprise-quality email. Our small business packages make Exchange Online accessible and affordable, with straightforward pricing and hassle-free onboarding.

Nonprofit Organizations (Any Size)

We help nonprofits access discounted Microsoft 365 pricing and tailor deployments to mission-driven organizations' unique needs and budgets.

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Questions we get asked all the time.

What's the difference between Exchange Online Plan 1 and Plan 2?

Plan 1 provides core email functionality with 50GB mailboxes, while Plan 2 includes 100GB mailboxes, unlimited archiving, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and advanced compliance features. Most small to medium businesses find Plan 1 sufficient. See detailed comparison →

Can I use Outlook desktop with Exchange Online Plan 1?

Yes, Exchange Online Plan 1 connects to Outlook desktop applications. However, Outlook desktop requires a separate license (included with Microsoft 365 Apps for Business or Microsoft 365 Business Standard). Alternatively, use Outlook on the Web (included) or mobile apps at no additional cost.

How long does email migration take?

Small migrations (under 25 mailboxes) typically complete in 1-2 weeks. Larger migrations take 3-6 weeks depending on complexity, mailbox sizes, and source platform. Most migrations occur during off-hours with minimal disruption to daily operations.

What happens to my existing emails during migration?

All emails, calendars, contacts, and tasks migrate to Exchange Online. We use proven migration tools that ensure 100% data transfer accuracy. Your historical email archive remains fully accessible after migration.

Can I cancel or change my plan later?

Annual commitments provide the best pricing but require 12-month terms. Month-to-month licensing offers flexibility to cancel with 30 days notice. You can upgrade to Plan 2 or Microsoft 365 bundles anytime without data loss.

Is my email data secure in the cloud?

Yes. Microsoft operates globally distributed datacenters with physical security, redundant systems, and military-grade encryption. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Microsoft maintains SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other compliance certifications.

What's included in the 99.9% uptime SLA?

Microsoft guarantees 99.9% availability for Exchange Online services. If uptime falls below 99.9% in a billing month, you're eligible for service credits. This SLA excludes scheduled maintenance windows announced in advance.

Do you provide email support after migration?

Yes. All Exchange Online subscriptions include 24/7 Microsoft support for technical issues. Iron Cove Solutions provides additional support for configuration questions, best practices guidance, and optimization recommendations.

Can I keep my current email addresses?

Absolutely. Your existing domain and email addresses remain unchanged. We configure Exchange Online to receive email for your domain (yourname@yourcompany.com) ensuring business continuity.

What if I need more than 50GB storage?

Exchange Online Plan 1 includes 50GB primary mailbox plus 50GB archive mailbox (100GB total per user). If you regularly exceed this, consider Exchange Online Plan 2 with 100GB primary mailbox and unlimited archiving. Alternatively, use OneDrive for file storage instead of email attachments.

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Ready to Get Started?

Option 1: Buy Online

Purchase Exchange Online Plan 1 licenses instantly through our secure checkout. Licenses activate within minutes.

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Option 2: Schedule Consultation

Speak with a cloud solutions specialist about your specific requirements, migration needs, and deployment timeline.

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Option 3: Get Custom Quote

Large deployment? Complex migration? Special requirements? Request a custom quote tailored to your organization.

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Related Microsoft Products

• Microsoft 365 Business Basic - Includes Exchange Plan 1 + Teams + SharePoint
• Microsoft 365 Business Standard - Adds Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exchange Online Plan 2 - Advanced compliance and 100GB mailboxes
• Microsoft 365 E3 - Enterprise security and compliance
• Office 365 E1 - Web-based productivity suite

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Technical Specifications

System Requirements

• Desktop Access: Outlook 2016 or later (requires separate license)
• Web Access: Current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari
• Mobile Access: iOS 12+, Android 6.0+, Windows 10 Mobile
• Internet: Broadband connection recommended

Storage Limits

• Primary mailbox: 50GB per user
• Archive mailbox: 50GB per user
• Message size limit: 150MB
• Attachment size limit: 150MB per message

Email Limits

• Recipients per message: 500
• Messages per day: 10,000 per mailbox
• Rate limit: 30 messages per minute

Supported Protocols

• MAPI over HTTP
• Exchange Web Services (EWS)
• Exchange ActiveSync (mobile)
• IMAP4 (limited)
• POP3 (limited)

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