Policy CSP - Cellular
Tip
This CSP contains ADMX-backed policies which require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For details, see Understanding ADMX-backed policies.
The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see CDATA Sections.
LetAppsAccessCellularData
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1709 [10.0.16299] and later |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Cellular/LetAppsAccessCellularData
This policy setting specifies whether Windows apps can access cellular data.
You can specify either a default setting for all apps or a per-app setting by specifying a Package Family Name. You can get the Package Family Name for an app by using the Get-AppPackage Windows PowerShell cmdlet. A per-app setting overrides the default setting.
If you choose the "User is in control" option, employees in your organization can decide whether Windows apps can access cellular data by using Settings > Network - Internet > Cellular on the device.
If you choose the "Force Allow" option, Windows apps are allowed to access cellular data and employees in your organization can't change it.
If you choose the "Force Deny" option, Windows apps aren't allowed to access cellular data and employees in your organization can't change it.
If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, employees in your organization can decide whether Windows apps can access cellular data by using Settings > Network - Internet > Cellular on the device.
If an app is open when this Group Policy object is applied on a device, employees must restart the app or device for the policy changes to be applied to the app.
You can specify either a default setting for all apps or a per-app setting by specifying a Package Family Name. You can get the Package Family Name for an app by using the Get-AppPackage Windows PowerShell cmdlet. A per-app setting overrides the default setting.
If you choose the "User is in control" option, employees in your organization can decide whether Windows apps can access cellular data by using Settings > Network - Internet > Cellular on the device.
If you choose the "Force Allow" option, Windows apps are allowed to access cellular data and employees in your organization can't change it.
If you choose the "Force Deny" option, Windows apps aren't allowed to access cellular data and employees in your organization can't change it.
If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, employees in your organization can decide whether Windows apps can access cellular data by using Settings > Network - Internet > Cellular on the device.
If an app is open when this Group Policy object is applied on a device, employees must restart the app or device for the policy changes to be applied to the app.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value | 0 |
Allowed values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 (Default) | User is in control. |
| 1 | Force Allow. |
| 2 | Force Deny. |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | LetAppsAccessCellularData |
| Friendly Name | Let Windows apps access cellular data |
| Element Name | Default for all apps. |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Network > WWAN Service > Cellular Data Access |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WwanSvc\CellularDataAccess |
| ADMX File Name | wwansvc.admx |
LetAppsAccessCellularData_ForceAllowTheseApps
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1709 [10.0.16299] and later |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Cellular/LetAppsAccessCellularData_ForceAllowTheseApps
This policy setting specifies whether Windows apps can access cellular data.
You can specify either a default setting for all apps or a per-app setting by specifying a Package Family Name. You can get the Package Family Name for an app by using the Get-AppPackage Windows PowerShell cmdlet. A per-app setting overrides the default setting.
If you choose the "User is in control" option, employees in your organization can decide whether Windows apps can access cellular data by using Settings > Network - Internet > Cellular on the device.
If you choose the "Force Allow" option, Windows apps are allowed to access cellular data and employees in your organization can't change it.
If you choose the "Force Deny" option, Windows apps aren't allowed to access cellular data and employees in your organization can't change it.
If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, employees in your organization can decide whether Windows apps can access cellular data by using Settings > Network - Internet > Cellular on the device.
If an app is open when this Group Policy object is applied on a device, employees must restart the app or device for the policy changes to be applied to the app.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Allowed Values | List (Delimiter: ;) |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | LetAppsAccessCellularData |
| Friendly Name | Let Windows apps access cellular data |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Network > WWAN Service > Cellular Data Access |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WwanSvc\CellularDataAccess |
| ADMX File Name | wwansvc.admx |
LetAppsAccessCellularData_ForceDenyTheseApps
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1709 [10.0.16299] and later |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Cellular/LetAppsAccessCellularData_ForceDenyTheseApps
This policy setting specifies whether Windows apps can access cellular data.
You can specify either a default setting for all apps or a per-app setting by specifying a Package Family Name. You can get the Package Family Name for an app by using the Get-AppPackage Windows PowerShell cmdlet. A per-app setting overrides the default setting.
If you choose the "User is in control" option, employees in your organization can decide whether Windows apps can access cellular data by using Settings > Network - Internet > Cellular on the device.
If you choose the "Force Allow" option, Windows apps are allowed to access cellular data and employees in your organization can't change it.
If you choose the "Force Deny" option, Windows apps aren't allowed to access cellular data and employees in your organization can't change it.
If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, employees in your organization can decide whether Windows apps can access cellular data by using Settings > Network - Internet > Cellular on the device.
If an app is open when this Group Policy object is applied on a device, employees must restart the app or device for the policy changes to be applied to the app.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Allowed Values | List (Delimiter: ;) |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | LetAppsAccessCellularData |
| Friendly Name | Let Windows apps access cellular data |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Network > WWAN Service > Cellular Data Access |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WwanSvc\CellularDataAccess |
| ADMX File Name | wwansvc.admx |
LetAppsAccessCellularData_UserInControlOfTheseApps
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1709 [10.0.16299] and later |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Cellular/LetAppsAccessCellularData_UserInControlOfTheseApps
This policy setting specifies whether Windows apps can access cellular data.
You can specify either a default setting for all apps or a per-app setting by specifying a Package Family Name. You can get the Package Family Name for an app by using the Get-AppPackage Windows PowerShell cmdlet. A per-app setting overrides the default setting.
If you choose the "User is in control" option, employees in your organization can decide whether Windows apps can access cellular data by using Settings > Network - Internet > Cellular on the device.
If you choose the "Force Allow" option, Windows apps are allowed to access cellular data and employees in your organization can't change it.
If you choose the "Force Deny" option, Windows apps aren't allowed to access cellular data and employees in your organization can't change it.
If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, employees in your organization can decide whether Windows apps can access cellular data by using Settings > Network - Internet > Cellular on the device.
If an app is open when this Group Policy object is applied on a device, employees must restart the app or device for the policy changes to be applied to the app.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Allowed Values | List (Delimiter: ;) |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | LetAppsAccessCellularData |
| Friendly Name | Let Windows apps access cellular data |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Network > WWAN Service > Cellular Data Access |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WwanSvc\CellularDataAccess |
| ADMX File Name | wwansvc.admx |
ShowAppCellularAccessUI
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1709 [10.0.16299] and later |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Cellular/ShowAppCellularAccessUI
This policy setting configures the visibility of the link to the per-application cellular access control page in the cellular setting UX.
If this policy setting is enabled, a drop-down list box presenting possible values will be active. Select "Hide" or "Show" to hide or show the link to the per-application cellular access control page.
If this policy setting is disabled or isn't configured, the link to the per-application cellular access control page is showed by default.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
Tip
This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires SyncML format for configuration. For an example of SyncML format, refer to Enabling a policy.
ADMX mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | ShowAppCellularAccessUI |
| Friendly Name | Set Per-App Cellular Access UI Visibility |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Network > WWAN Service > WWAN UI Settings |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WwanSvc\UISettings |
| ADMX File Name | wwansvc.admx |
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