With the current Mobile Broadband class driver, certified mobile broadband devices have a consistent experience without the need to install custom drivers. Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 present an opportunity to reimagine and streamline the existing mobile broadband ecosystem.Įarlier versions of mobile broadband hardware required custom Windows drivers. Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 reduce your need to develop traditional connection management apps so development resources can be focused on customer interaction, including account management and value-added services. Users enjoy a streamlined, consistent connection flow. Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 simplify mobile broadband connectivity for users, while offering new opportunities for mobile network operators.