Observed arrival · 2026-11-02
MeshStar: a messenger looking for a route without towers
MeshStar describes an iOS messenger that can send messages over nearby Bluetooth, community LoRa mesh, or satellite when other paths cannot reach.
- For
- People messaging where cellular service may be unavailable
- Worth noticing
- The page reports an 11-hop longest community-mesh route tested and a 34-second orbit-to-delivery measurement.
Field notes
The page describes a path-selection system that tries nearby Bluetooth first, then community LoRa mesh, with satellite as a fallback when the mesh cannot reach. It says messages are sealed on the phone and that a delivery checkmark represents a receipt signed by the recipient’s device. The site reports an 11-hop mesh route and a 34-second satellite delivery measurement; the app is labeled Phase 0.5, and satellite use is described as costing prepaid credits.
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