whisper¶
Emerging Available in 8 of 31 regions
Retirement Notice
This model has scheduled retirement dates. Plan your migration to the replacement model.
Retirement Schedule¶
| Version | Status | Deprecation Date | Retirement Date | Timeline | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Generally Available | No earlier than 2026-02-28 | - | Planned | - |
Quick Stats¶
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Regions | 8 |
| Coverage | 26% |
| SKU Types | 2 |
| Categories | Global, Standard |
Deployment Options¶
Global Deployments¶
Use Case
Best for applications needing global reach with automatic failover
| SKU Type | Regions | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Global coverage | 8 | 26% |
Available Regions:
East US 2, North Central US, Norway East, South India, Sweden Central, Switzerland North, UAE North, West Europe
Standard Deployments¶
Use Case
Best for variable workloads and cost-sensitive applications
| SKU Type | Regions | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 8 | 26% |
Available Regions:
East US 2, North Central US, Norway East, South India, Sweden Central, Switzerland North, UAE North, West Europe
Full Availability Matrix¶
This table shows exactly which SKU types are available in each region.
| Region | Global coverage | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| East US 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| North Central US | ✓ | ✓ |
| Norway East | ✓ | ✓ |
| South India | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sweden Central | ✓ | ✓ |
| Switzerland North | ✓ | ✓ |
| UAE North | ✓ | ✓ |
| West Europe | ✓ | ✓ |
Last updated: 2026-03-27 08:55 UTC