What and Why:
Opal (Frontier) is a Computer Use Agent experience for Microsoft 365 enterprise users. Access is admin-governed and depends on usage-based billing setup for Copilot Credits.
Rollout Schedule:
Rollout begins on November 9th, 2026.
Impact on Your Organization:
Who is affected:
- Tenant admins and users who will access Opal (Frontier).
Platforms/Services:
- Microsoft 365 admin center Copilot settings
- Copilot Credits usage-based billing controls.
What will happen:
- Opal usage requires Copilot Credits with usage-based billing and spending-policy assignment. Users without an assigned spending policy may be unable to access the experience.
Action Required/Recommendations:
Admins should configure usage-based billing, assign spending policies to required users/groups, and review Copilot Credits cost controls in the Microsoft 365 admin center before broad rollout.
Compliance considerations:
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.