XNET provides enterprise-grade DePIN wireless infrastructure to deploy and expand mobile connectivity in high-demand areas. This neutral-host network utilizes Passpoint for seamless, carrier-grade LTE/5G offload without captive portals. Deployers earn rewards based on the actual data offloaded, incentivizing coverage expansion where traditional telecom infrastructure falls short.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many rural and remote areas lack reliable and secure mobile connectivity due to the high costs and logistical challenges of deploying traditional cellular infrastructure. Existing solutions often fail to provide comprehensive coverage, leaving communities underserved and unable to fully participate in the digital economy.
Solution
XNET operates a decentralized, neutral-host mobile network that leverages both cellular and carrier-grade Wi-Fi technologies to deliver secure and seamless connectivity. By deploying neighborhood-sized clusters, XNET enables communities to independently address their connectivity needs and offload cellular data from major US carriers. The decentralized approach allows for more cost-effective deployment and maintenance, while the neutral-host model fosters collaboration and innovation among various service providers. XNET aims to create stronger, smarter, and more reliable networks by rewarding deployers and ensuring broader access to mobile connectivity.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes underserved rural and remote communities, managed service providers (MSPs), internet service providers (ISPs), and major US carriers seeking to expand coverage and offload cellular data.
Features
- Decentralized network architecture for cost-effective deployment in underserved areas
- Neutral-host model enabling multiple carriers to utilize the same infrastructure
- Utilizes both cellular and carrier-grade Wi-Fi technologies for seamless connectivity
- Neighborhood-sized clusters providing complete coverage for targeted areas
- Integration with the Solana blockchain for decentralized operations and rewards
- Passpoint technology for secure and automatic Wi-Fi roaming
- Roaming agreements with major US carriers to offload cellular data