Network Restrictions

The Network Restrictions configuration enables administrations to control the level of network access that a user has access to while using a specific application. Due to the large number of applications available, both work and entertainment based, it can be useful to administer restrictions on certain applications that use a large amount of cellular network data or cost data roaming. This configuration requires iOS 9 or later.

Network restriction of an application can be configured by specifying its bundle ID. Bundle ID with wildcard character(*) is allowed, must appear after a period character (.), and may only appear once, at the end of the string, for example com.mycompany.*. Additionally, iOS 9-12 devices require Application Rules. For iOS 13.0 and later, Application Rules, SIM Rules, or both must be present. (Requires Device Enrollment.)

Data Usage Rules for Managed Applications

Application Rules Use this section to add managed applications to the network restriction list. Enter the application bundle ID and select one of the following data restriction options: Disallow Cellular Data or Disallow Cellular While Roaming.
Note: You can enter the application bundle ID using an asterisk (*) wildcard character, but the wildcard character must appear after a period character (.), and may appear only once, at the end of the string, e.g. com.mycompany.*
SIM Rules Use this section to add WiFi assist policies for SIM cards.