Guest WiFi
Insights, guides, and news from Purple about guest wifi.
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Purple merges with Splash Access, enhancing global connectivity platforms
Purple merges with Splash Access to unite cloud captive portals, Cisco Meraki guest WiFi management, MDU iPSK, and location analytics across 80,000+ venues.
Secure & Seamless: The future of guest WiFi eliminates man-in-the-middle attacks without adding friction
For years, businesses faced a frustrating choice when providing guest WiFi. Prioritise security, resulting in sometimes long, repeated login forms and frustrating digital friction, or prioritise ease of use, often resulting in an unsecured, unencrypted connection vulnerable to attack.
Minnesota United FC leverages Purple’s Guest WiFi to enhance fan experience
Purple partners with Minnesota United FC to provide its Guest WiFi solution at Allianz Field, capturing valuable fan data during a historic, highly-attended match. The solution enabled the club to create a blueprint for more effective fan engagement with customised offers and resonant content, building loyalty one WiFi connection at a time.
Unlock fan insights with stadium data
Discover how stadiums and large venues use Guest WiFi analytics, ticketing integration, and real-time footfall data to increase fan spend and loyalty.
Free guest WiFi: win amidst industry disruption with Purple Connect
Explore how MSPs and venue operators eliminate controller licensing fees, capture verified CRM data, and drive recurring margin with Purple Connect free guest WiFi.
Apple iOS 18 and macOS 15 impact on public WiFi: enterprise guide
Learn how Apple iOS 18 and macOS 15 rotating MAC addresses impact guest WiFi, visitor footfall analytics, and how enterprise venues deploy Passpoint.
Why airports need guest WiFi: security, analytics, and ROI
Discover why airports need guest WiFi to enhance passenger experience, improve operational flow, capture footfall analytics, and drive concession revenues.
RTLS in hospitality: Real-time location tracking guide
Explore real-time location systems (RTLS) for hotels. Compare BLE and WiFi tracking for guest luggage, housekeeping duress panic buttons, and asset management.
The Ultimate Guide to Event WiFi: Connecting People Beyond Handshakes
Discover how high-density event WiFi infrastructure, temporary access point sizing, and branded captive portals deliver seamless attendee connectivity and sponsor ROI.
The Potential of WiFi at Exhibitions
Exhibitions can cater to thousands of guests walking through the doors throughout the day. Organisers, exhibitors, and attendees hustle and bustle about the
College WiFi design: 2026 campus network and 802.1X guide
Learn how to design, secure, and manage high-density college WiFi networks. Cover 802.1X, campus-wide coverage, dorm WiFi, and location analytics.
On-board train WiFi: Rail fleet connectivity guide
Discover how on-board train WiFi works. Explore EN50155 rolling stock APs, multi-carrier 5G and satellite backhaul, Passpoint security, and passenger analytics.
Business WiFi costs & ROI: 2026 enterprise pricing guide
Compare business WiFi costs across hardware, cabling, cloud licensing, and captive portal software. Calculate network ROI and cost per user for your venue.
Amusement park WiFi guide: guest analytics, captive portal & network design
Learn how amusement parks deploy high-density guest WiFi, captive portals, and location analytics to boost F&B sales, cut queue friction, and secure networks.
Guest WiFi for cafes: ROI and marketing
Discover how guest WiFi for cafes and restaurants drives repeat visits, captures verified patron data, and maintains PCI-DSS compliant network isolation.
University WiFi 101: campus wireless design & security guide
Design high-density campus WiFi networks. Compare eduroam, PPSK, and captive portals across lecture halls, dorms, and outdoor quads with Purple.
Leisure facility WiFi: gym, spa, and pool network guide
Learn how leisure facilities, gyms, and spas deploy secure guest WiFi, presence analytics, and captive portals to boost member retention.
Business WiFi installation: Site survey, cabling & AP guide
Plan your business WiFi installation: cabling, PoE switch requirements, AP density, and guest onboarding. Calculate equipment needs and costs.
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