# NetworkUsageRules The payload that configures network-usage rules. ``` object NetworkUsageRules ``` ## Discussion Specify `com.apple.networkusagerules` as the payload type. Network usage rules allow enterprises to specify how devices use networks, such as cellular data networks. iOS 9-12 require the application rules. In iOS 13, application rules, SIM rules, or both must be present. ### Profile availability ||| |--------------------------|----------------| |Device channel |iOS, Shared iPad| |User channel |N/A | |Allow manual install |N/A | |Requires supervision |N/A | |Requires user-approved MDM|N/A | |Allowed in user enrollment|N/A | |Allow multiple payloads |N/A | ### Profile example ```plist PayloadContent ApplicationRules AllowCellularData AllowRoamingCellularData AppIdentifierMatches com.apple.appname PayloadIdentifier com.example.mynetworkusagepayload PayloadType com.apple.networkusagerules PayloadUUID 'ef0250de-bfd4-4095-9ad3-34cf1281d5da PayloadVersion 1 PayloadDisplayName Network Usage PayloadIdentifier com.example.myprofile PayloadType Configuration PayloadUUID b724f950-5853-4b78-8f4a-9a37a0ccac1f PayloadVersion 1 ``` ## Topics ### Objects [`NetworkUsageRules.ApplicationRulesItem`](/documentation/DeviceManagement/NetworkUsageRules/ApplicationRulesItem) The application rules dictionary. [`NetworkUsageRules.SIMRulesItem`](/documentation/DeviceManagement/NetworkUsageRules/SIMRulesItem) The policy for individual SIM cards. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)