I don't understand why this is happening, but you can apparently get free Technet subscriptions for a limited time (subscription lasts until September I think).

UK - https://om2.one.microsoft.com/offer/technet_emea.aspx
Canada - https://om2.one.microsoft.com/offer/technet_can.aspx
US - https://om2.one.microsoft.com/offer/technet_na.aspx

Inconceivable. Illogical.