[@linux](https://lemmy.ml/c/linux) any global mesh networks that could replace ISP's?

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@linux any global mesh networks that could replace ISP's?

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@eclipse @VENMusica how does meshtastic work beyond the local peer to peer

Do you mean local LAN or local real world area?

@eclipse off lan on public LoRa if possible

Meshtastic just forwards your requests through other peoples devices until it gets where it needs. It acts as a big repeater system. I haven't experimented with it much outside of just sending messages. I think you are able to transfer actual small files but that's the limits.