Microsoft to Discontinue Defender VPN Feature by February 28

The decision follows low user adoption and comes shortly after Microsoft 365 subscription price increases.

Microsoft's Defender VPN, part of the Microsoft 365 subscription, will cease functioning across all platforms on February 28, 2025.
The VPN feature, introduced in 2023, was available only to select regions, including the US, UK, Canada, and Germany, and had limited functionality, such as a 50GB monthly data cap and no server choice.
Microsoft cited low usage and a shift in priorities as reasons for discontinuing the feature, stating plans to invest in areas more aligned with customer needs.
Windows, macOS, and iOS users do not need to take action, but Android users must manually remove the VPN profile to avoid network issues after the feature is disabled.
The move comes weeks after Microsoft raised Microsoft 365 subscription prices for the first time in 12 years, adding new AI-powered features like Copilot to the suite.