A method comprising obtaining a credential associated with a first device in a device group, the device group having a shared data allocation available to the device group, the shared data allocation establishing an amount of communication over a first wireless network; determining, based on the credential, that the first device is authorized to set or change an aspect of a policy applicable when a second device in the device group is connected to the first wireless network; obtaining, from the first device, a user preference; and provisioning, based on the user preference and the determination that the first device is authorized to set or change the at least an aspect of the policy for the second device, one or more network elements to at least assist in enforcing or applying the policy when the second device is connected to the first wireless network.