Paid WiFi Revenue Calculator
Model the revenue potential of paid guest WiFi at your venue - tier pricing, pass conversion rates, and projected monthly earnings.
Paid WiFi revenue calculator
Select your venue vertical or adjust the parameters to model guest WiFi pass sales, monthly earnings, and annual net profit.
How venue operators monetize guest WiFi
Offering guest WiFi no longer has to be purely a cost center. By deploying a tiered access model, venue operators in hospitality, retail, transit, and sports venues can turn high-density footfall into a predictable revenue stream.
With Purple Paid WiFi, guests receive a welcoming captive portal experience with a choices menu: a free complimentary session with bandwidth limits or a paid high-speed pass for heavy streaming, work, or multi-device connection.
Key revenue drivers for venue guest WiFi
Three core elements that maximize pass conversion and net revenue from day one.
Set custom daily, weekly, or hourly pass tiers. Charge per hour for airport layovers, per day for hotel stays, or per event for stadium matchdays.
Support instant digital wallet payments via Apple Pay, PayPal, and credit card processing right on the sign-in portal without downloading an app.
Purple works natively over your existing access points - including Cisco Meraki, HPE Aruba, Ruckus, Fortinet, Mist, and UniFi.
Frequently asked questions about paid guest WiFi
How do venues earn revenue from guest WiFi?
Venues earn revenue by offering tiered guest WiFi access. Operators provide a free basic tier with time or speed limits, alongside paid premium passes for guests who need unlimited duration, higher bandwidth, or multi-device access.
What payment gateways are supported for paid WiFi passes?
Purple integrates natively with major payment gateways including Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, and credit card processing, allowing guests to pay securely directly from the captive portal sign-in page.
Do I need to replace existing network hardware to deploy paid WiFi?
No hardware replacement is required. Purple layers directly onto existing enterprise access points from Cisco Meraki, HPE Aruba, Ruckus, Fortinet, Mist, and UniFi.
How does guest authentication work with paid WiFi passes?
Guests select a pass tier on the captive portal, complete payment, and receive instant network access bound to their device MAC address or a unique access code.
Is guest payment data secure and PCI-DSS compliant?
Yes. Purple processes all payments via tokenized, PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways with ISO 27001 certified security infrastructure.
Explore guest WiFi platform capabilities
Ready to unlock a new revenue stream from your guest WiFi?
Earn money from your guests without compromising network speed or security. You can start today for free with Connect - there are zero setup fees - or upgrade to our premium plan to maximize your growth.
Get in touch to find out how.
- Flexible plans to suit your exact needs
- Offer payment through card, PayPal or Apple Pay
- Gain revenue from day 1 of implementation