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.

Location Type ✅	Description	Estimated Foot Traffic/month	Average Dwell Time (per visit)
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.

Location Type 🚫	Description	Estimated Foot Traffic/month	Average Dwell Time (per visit)
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