GitHub Introduces Billing Changes for Enterprise Cloud Users with Data Residency

In a significant update for GitHub Enterprise Cloud users, the platform has announced a change in its billing structure for users with data residency who are subscribed to the GitHub Copilot plan. This update, effective from August 2025, introduces charges for premium request usage, according to GitHub.

Details of the Billing Update

GitHub Enterprise Cloud users with data residency and a paid Copilot plan will now have a monthly allowance of premium requests per user. If their usage surpasses this allowance, additional charges will apply based on the premium models and features utilized. This adjustment aims to better align the billing process with user consumption and the features they employ.

Unchanged Aspects

While the billing structure for premium requests is being expanded, other aspects of the consumptive billing experience remain unchanged for GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency customers. The terms related to the usage and management of premium requests continue to be the same as before. This expansion builds on GitHub's earlier update to the consumptive billing experience announced in June 2025.

Understanding Premium Requests

For those seeking further clarification, detailed information about premium requests and their billing can be found in GitHub's official documentation. Users are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these details to manage their usage effectively. Additionally, discussions and queries regarding these changes can be addressed in the GitHub Community under the Copilot news and announcements category.

Additional Context

This update follows GitHub's continuous efforts to refine its services and billing mechanisms to cater to the evolving needs of its enterprise users. By introducing consumptive billing, GitHub aims to provide a more flexible and scalable solution for its users, ensuring that enterprises only pay for the resources they actually use.