XNET is a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN), similar to Helium, that harnesses token incentives to roll-out and maintain decentralized wireless infrastructure. Unlike Helium however, which has their own (steadily growing) subscriber base, XNET is solely focused on offloading mobile traffic from cellular carriers.

In order to relieve network congestion, as well as reduce costs, AT&T has already partnered with XNET. On December 9th XNET announced another partnership, this time with Cambium Networks, a wireless networking equipment manufacturer and infrastructure provider.

How XNET Works

For better or worse, bandwidth demand for things like video streaming, TikTok and Instagram continues to surge. Cellular carriers are often overwhelmed by the demand, especially in high-traffic areas. DePINs like XNET are offering a solution.

Carrier-grade WiFi node operators earn Solana-based XNET tokens for providing wireless coverage in areas like hotels, shopping malls, restaurants and more.

When a customer of one of XNET's partner networks comes within range of an XNET hotspot, their phone seamlessly switches over from cellular to WiFi using something called passpoint technology.

The owner of the WiFi node then earns XNET tokens in proportion to the verified amount of data they have offloaded from the carrier. The carrier pays XNET Mobile in fiat currency (dollars) per verified GB offloaded. XNET then uses that revenue to buy and burn the token (60%), provision more liquidity (20%), and fund operations (20%).

This decentralized model drastically reduces the cost of CapEx that traditional telecom companies required in order to roll-out wireless networks. Moreover, paying node operators directly in cryptocurrency avoids the friction of the banking system.

Increasing Offload Traffic and Token Burn

XNET's Wifi offload traffic has been steadily increasing throughout 2025, a good sign of healthy growth. You can track it yourself using XNET's Dune dashboard.

You can also track the XNET token burn history from their explorer.

Cambium Networks Partnership

As mentioned earlier, Cambium Networks is a wireless networking equipment manufacturer. It designs, develops, and sells hardware such as enterprise Wi-Fi access points (both indoor and outdoor).

Cambium's partnership with XNET integrates XNET's Passpoint technology into Cambium's existing Wi-Fi hardware base, allowing venue owners to easily enable carrier-grade offload for mobile users.

This partnership leverages XNET's DePIN model and carrier ties (AT&T) to boost adoption, sales velocity, and customer loyalty for Cambium, while leveraging Cambium's extensive installed base to rapidly scale XNET's network.

Until next time...

XNET is a very practical application of blockchain technology, rewarding WiFi node operators directly in cryptocurrency for their services rendered.

Decentralized wireless networks like Helium and XNET could revolutionize the telecom industry. That said, always be sure to do your own research before investing in a new token.

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Sources

Cambium Networks Press Release
XNET Explorer
XNET Dune Dashboard

Further Reading

XNET Partners With AT&T, Token Price Doubles
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