XNET Mobile Announces Wi-Fi Roaming Agreement with AT&T

AT&T customers gain access to XNET’s growing network of over 1,800 commercial, business, and public locations, all powered by Passpoint-certified technology.

IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In April of this year, XNET Mobile officially announced a Wi-Fi roaming agreement with AT&T, marking a major step forward in the integration of decentralized neutral-host infrastructure into national carrier networks. The agreement enables seamless roaming for AT&T customers at XNET-deployed venues, including cafes, bars, restaurants, gyms, event spaces, and other high-density public locations across the U.S.

“XNET’s growing Passpoint footprint enables us to connect millions of customers in more places than ever, simplifying high-speed access for calls, texts, and streaming,” said JR Wilson, Vice President of Tower Strategy and Roaming at AT&T. “This expansion aligns with AT&T’s strategic network management initiatives to meet the surging demand for mobile data.”

“We’re excited to welcome AT&T as a key roaming collaborator and are committed to working on the deployment of the latest Passpoint-certified Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity in places where AT&T customers will benefit most,” said XNET CEO Rich DeVaul. “This ensures that millions of AT&T subscribers enjoy fast and reliable XNET Wi-Fi in shopping malls, cafes, restaurants, gyms and many other public and commercial venues”.

Passpoint, developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance in collaboration with the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), supports automatic, secure, and encrypted Wi-Fi access across trusted networks. With growing demand for mobile data and continued expansion of 5G traffic, seamless Wi-Fi offload has become an essential layer of modern carrier strategy—particularly in high-density indoor environments.

AT&T, a WBA Board Member, has been a leader in shaping the evolution of carrier-grade Wi-Fi, including trials and deployments of Passpoint and other next-generation technologies. The agreement with XNET brings together a Tier-1 MNO and a decentralized infrastructure network aligned on a common goal: to improve subscriber experience by expanding high-quality, secure offload options in public and commercial environments.

XNET, also a WBA member, has deployed its network using a neutral-host architecture designed to meet the roaming, RF, and performance requirements of major carriers. Its focus on Passpoint-certified Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 deployments enables robust bandwidth, reduced latency, and high-capacity performance suited to carrier traffic.

The companies are also jointly focused on increasing Wi-Fi 7 availability in the second half of 2025. At the Wireless Global Congress in Dallas, AT&T expressed direct interest in acquiring as much Wi-Fi 7 capacity as can be made available. This aligns with broader industry momentum toward next-generation Wi-Fi solutions that support mobile data offload and consistent indoor coverage.

This agreement is not only about expanding access, it also reflects long-term priorities across the broader telecommunications sector. As mobile applications increasingly rely on high-throughput, low-latency connectivity for use cases like AR, real-time streaming, and enterprise tools, neutral-host networks are emerging as a critical layer in the wireless infrastructure stack. XNET’s continued deployment of enterprise-grade technologies in high-density venues is intended to meet these future demands in close coordination with AT&T and future roaming collaborators.

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Tom Beirith
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