Location, Location, Location
Here is a list of some ideal and not so ideal locations for deploying, including benchmarks for foot traffic and dwell time.
Selecting Potential Locations for XNET Deployments
Choosing the right location is key to maximizing your network’s efficiency and rewards. Ideal deployment sites feature high foot traffic, substantial user density, and frequent WiFi usage—such as restaurants, bars, airports, shopping malls, parks, transit hubs, event venues, and university campuses.
Airports
Constant influx of travelers needing quick access to data.
100,000 - 1,000,000
1 - 2 hrs
Restaurants, Bars, Cafes
Popular with both local and visiting patrons who often stay for extended periods.
3,000 - 10,000+
20 - 60 min
Public Parks
Increasingly equipped with Wi-Fi for public use, especially in urban centers.
50,000 - 100,000
30 - 60 min
Shopping Malls
Large numbers of visitors with high smartphone usage.
50,000 - 500,000+
1 - 2 hrs
Public Transit Stations
Subways, train stations, and bus terminals where people use downtime to browse the internet.
200,000 - 600,000+
10 - 30 min
University Campuses
Dense concentrations of tech-savvy students who frequently access online resources.
50,000 - 200,000+
60 - 90 min
Event Venues
Stadiums, concert halls, and conference centers with large crowds needing access to social media and online services.
10,000 - 100,000+
2 - 4 hrs
Libraries and Museums
Spaces where visitors stay for long periods and often need access to informational resources.
5,000 - 20,000+
1 - 2 hrs
Tourist Attractions
High traffic landmarks where tourists often require internet access for navigation and information.
20,000 - 300,000+
1 - 2 hrs
Large Hotels and Resorts
Guests and conference attendees utilize network access for both personal and business purposes.
10,000 - 50,000+
3 - 6 hrs
Conversely, some locations may not be so ideal for XNET installations.
Single Family Residential Areas
Limited number of users, not valuable to carriers.
< 100
15 - 30 mins
Rural Locations
Sparse populations and low density.
< 5,000
15 - 30 mins
Industrial Zones
Areas primarily for industry, minimal public access.
< 1,000
10 - 20 mins
Private Offices
Small businesses or corporate offices that do not receive significant external visitors.
100 - 1000
30 - 60 mins
Areas with Low Pedestrian Traffic
Places where people primarily travel by car, such as remote rest stops or drive-through services.
< 5,000
<10 - 15 mins
Non-Metro Residential Buildings
Apartment complexes in suburban or rural areas with insufficient user density.
< 2,000
30 - 45 mins
Farm and Agricultural Areas
Very low demand for public Wi-Fi.
< 1,000
10 - 20 mins
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