This $42.97 Microsoft Office license cuts out the monthly bill for good
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A $42.97 ‘lifetime’ Office 2021 license undercuts the SaaS narrative that everything must be subscription. For operators, it’s a reminder to segment customers by willingness to rent vs own — and to expect parallel grey markets wherever subscription fatigue is high.
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