New billing platform available to Free orgs (#54161)

Co-authored-by: amrithss <[email protected]>

Author: isaacmbrown

content/billing/using-the-new-billing-platform/about-the-billing-cycle.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ topics:
 product: '{% data reusables.billing.enhanced-billing-platform-product %}'
 ---
 
->[!IMPORTANT] {% ifversion fpt %}If you have a {% data variables.product.prodname_free_user %} plan or a {% data variables.product.prodname_pro %} plan, this article does not apply to you.{% elsif ghec %}If you have not migrated to the enhanced billing platform, this article does not apply to you.{% endif %}
+>[!IMPORTANT] {% ifversion fpt %}If you want to know about billing for your personal user account, this article does not apply to you.{% elsif ghec %}If you have not migrated to the enhanced billing platform, this article does not apply to you.{% endif %}
 >
 > To check if you are on the enhanced billing platform, see [How do I know if I can access the enhanced billing platform?](/billing/using-the-new-billing-platform/about-the-new-billing-platform-for-enterprises#how-do-i-know-if-i-can-access-the-enhanced-billing-platform).
 

content/billing/using-the-new-billing-platform/about-the-new-billing-platform.md

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ The enhanced billing platform provides better spending control and detailed usag
 
 The products shown in the enhanced billing platform are determined by your {% data variables.product.github %} plan and subscriptions.
 
-### {% data variables.product.prodname_team %}
+### Organizations on {% data variables.product.prodname_team %} or {% data variables.product.prodname_free_team %}
 
 * {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %}
 * {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}

content/billing/using-the-new-billing-platform/adding-licenses-to-your-account.md

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ shortTitle: Add licenses to your account
 >[!IMPORTANT] If you pay by invoice, you need to contact your account manager in {% data variables.contact.contact_enterprise_sales %} to add licenses to your enterprise account.
 {% endif %}
 
-If you have access to the new billing platform, you can add {% ifversion enterprise-licensing-language %}licenses{% else %}seats{% endif %} to your account through the "Licensing" page. To check if you have access, see [AUTOTITLE](/billing/using-the-new-billing-platform/about-the-new-billing-platform-for-enterprises#how-do-i-know-if-i-can-access-the-new-billing-platform).
+If you have access to the new billing platform{% ifversion fpt %} with an organization on a {% data variables.product.prodname_team %} plan{% endif %}, you can add {% ifversion enterprise-licensing-language %}licenses{% else %}seats{% endif %} to your account through the "Licensing" page. To check if you have access, see [AUTOTITLE](/billing/using-the-new-billing-platform/about-the-new-billing-platform-for-enterprises#how-do-i-know-if-i-can-access-the-new-billing-platform)
 
 {% ifversion fpt %}
 {% data reusables.profile.access_org %}

content/billing/using-the-new-billing-platform/getting-started-with-the-new-billing-platform.md

@@ -16,14 +16,18 @@ shortTitle: Get started
 If you don't already have access to the enhanced billing platform, you may be able to get started.
 
 {% ifversion fpt %}
-* If you are **new** to {% data variables.product.github %}, set up a {% data variables.product.prodname_team %} plan account. See [Team](https://github.com/pricing) on the {% data variables.product.github %} pricing page.
+* If you are **new** to {% data variables.product.github %}, create an organization on a {% data variables.product.prodname_free_team %} or {% data variables.product.prodname_team %} plan.
 {% endif %}
 * If you are **new** to {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}, set up a trial of {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}. See [AUTOTITLE](/admin/overview/setting-up-a-trial-of-github-enterprise-cloud).
 {% ifversion ghec %}
 * If you have an **existing** enterprise account and pay by **invoice**, contact your account manager in {% data variables.contact.contact_enterprise_sales %} to discuss switching when your contract renews.
 * If you have an **existing** enterprise account and pay via **credit card or PayPal**, wait for an in-product prompt to transition.
 {% endif %}
 
+{% ifversion fpt %}
+For a comparison of plans, see the {% data variables.product.pricing_link %} page.
+{% endif %}
+
 ## Next steps
 
 * To **learn about billing cycles**, see [AUTOTITLE](/billing/using-the-new-billing-platform/about-the-billing-cycle).

data/reusables/billing/enhanced-billing-platform-product.md

@@ -1,10 +1,16 @@
 {% ifversion fpt %}
 
-Outside of {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}, the enhanced billing platform is available only to organization accounts created after November 13, 2024 on a {% data variables.product.prodname_team %} plan. It is currently **not** available to:
+Outside of {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}, the enhanced billing platform is **only** available to:
+* Organization accounts on a {% data variables.product.prodname_team %} plan created after November 13, 2024.
+* Organization accounts on a {% data variables.product.prodname_free_team %} plan created after February 4, 2025.
 
-* {% data variables.product.prodname_free_user %}
-* {% data variables.product.prodname_pro %}
-* Organizations that upgrade from {% data variables.product.prodname_free_user %} to {% data variables.product.prodname_team %}
+</br>It is currently **not** available to user accounts on any plan.</br>
+
+<!-- expires 2025-04-30 -->
+
+Beginning in February 2025, {% data variables.product.company_short %} will migrate organizations on {% data variables.product.prodname_team %} to the new billing platform. Organizations will receive notice 30 days before their migration.
+
+<!-- end expires 2025-04-30 -->
 
 {% elsif ghec %}
 
@@ -13,6 +19,6 @@ The enhanced billing platform is available to:
 * All enterprise accounts, and their organizations, created after June 2, 2024
 * Enterprises that participated in the {% data variables.release-phases.public_preview %} program
 
-Beginning in September 2024, {% data variables.product.company_short %} will migrate remaining enterprises to the new billing platform. Enterprises will receive a notice 30 days before their migration. See the [GitHub blog](https://github.blog/changelog/2024-09-24-enhanced-billing-platform-for-enterprises/).
+</br>Beginning in September 2024, {% data variables.product.company_short %} will migrate remaining enterprises to the new billing platform. Enterprises will receive a notice 30 days before their migration. See the [GitHub blog](https://github.blog/changelog/2024-09-24-enhanced-billing-platform-for-enterprises/).
 
 {% endif %}