Metered Network Mode – Data Cost Awareness in Windows Networking

Microsoft | Windows

Engineered and integrated support for metered networks within Windows networking settings—enabling the OS and applications to detect cost-sensitive networks like cellular and automatically enter a low-data mode. This system-level feature ensured that apps behaved responsibly on metered connections, helping users avoid unexpected data charges and improving overall control over bandwidth usage. The implementation required close integration with the Windows networking stack and alignment with platform-wide data usage policies.