Create an iOS/iPadOS Managed Private Cellular Network Policy

This policy configures managed iOS and iPadOS devices to use organization-defined cellular private networks. By standardizing these settings through JumpCloud, organizations can enforce secure access to private mobile connectivity, ensure consistent behavior across enrolled devices, and reduce manual configuration errors that impact productivity. Centralizing management of private cellular network deployments also helps IT maintain compliance with corporate security and connectivity requirements.

Prerequisites:

• iOS/iPadOS devices must be enrolled in Apple MDM with the following enrollment type:
  • Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) - These devices are owned and enrolled by the corporation through ADE.
  • Device Enrollment - These devices are owned by the corporation, and enrolled by the admin or by the user.
  • For more information, see Choose an MDM Enrollment Method to learn more.
• Target devices must be running iOS/iPadOS 17 or later.

Creating the Policy

To create the policy:

1. Log in to the JumpCloud Admin Portal.

2. Go to Device Management > Policy Management and click (+).
3. On the New Policy panel, select the iOS tab.
4. Search and select Managed Private Cellular Network from the list, then click configure.
5. (Optional) In the Policy Name field, enter a new name for the policy or keep the default. Policy names must be unique.
6. (Optional) In the Policy Notes field, enter details such as creation date of the policy, and information on testing and deployment of the policy.

Configuring Private Cellular Network Settings

In the Settings section, configure the following:

• Geofence ID (Required): Enter a unique identifier for this geofence. This field is required and must be unique within your geofence list.
• Latitude (Required): Enter the geofence latitude between - 90 and 90. 
• Longitude (Required): Enter the geofence longitude between -180 and 180. 
• Radius (meters): Define the geofence radius in meters, selecting a value between 100 and 6500. For best results, select a value slightly larger than your private cellular network’s actual coverage area. This field is required.
• Data Set Name: Enter the name for this private network configuration data set.
• Version Number: Enter the version number of the OS to help the system track configuration updates.
• Prefer Cellular Data: Select this field to prioritize this private network over Wi-Fi connections.
• Enable NR Standalone: Select this field if the private network uses 5G New Radio (NR) Standalone architecture.
• Network Identifier (iOS 18+): Enter a string using the 3GPP "Coordinated NID" format. The device uses this value to match a local SIM.
• CSG Network Identifier: Enter a string using the 3GPP "CSG_ID" format. The device uses this to match a local SIM; ensure every combination of Network Identifier and CSG Network Identifier is unique across all profiles on the device.

Assigning and Applying the Policy

1. (Optional) Select the Device Groups tab. Select one or more device groups where you want to apply this policy. For device groups with multiple OS member types, the policy is applied only to the supported OS.
2. (Optional) Select the Devices tab. Select one or more devices where you want to apply this policy.
3. Click Save. If prompted, click Save again. The policy configuration settings are applied automatically and do not require a system restart.