Sideband
A messaging app for Reticulum: encrypted chat, files and locations that work over radio as well as the internet.
What you can do with it
- Send messages over LoRa with no mobile signal
- Share locations off-grid
- Keep a group talking in an emergency
Worth knowingCheck its licence before using it commercially.
Getting started
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