I wrote about Meshtastic and Mastodon

https://tomcasavant.com/i-posted-to-mastodon-1-mile-away-from-an-internet-connection/

Meshtastic-Mastodon client source code

Hello #hackers and #DIY friends,Im away from #Mastodon,the reality is that
never liked microblogging, I was one of the pionners because I do like the
open/decentralized internet,but now I'm using #usenet a LOT & the new cool #hacker
playgrounds #nomadnet#reticulum#LoRa #meshtastic,offgrid,decentralized,meshes
Come chat @ 'hispagatos HQ' @ 4ce9566abcec9619f67d181c5959dfdc in reticulum/nomadnet
in #usenet 2600.* and hispagatos.* comp.lang.go alt.comp.lang.rust newsgroups rek2.hispagatos.org

"The 'mesh node' is a small black walkie-talkie sized box that connects to a cellphone through bluetooth. It then connects to a network of solar powered nodes across the region, which allows users to send short text messages, even when all other communications are down.

It has been tailor-made by Tai Rāwhiti Civil Defence, and emergency manager Ben Green said it is a cost effective solution for reliable communications in a disaster."

#AlexaCook, 2025

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/535819/new-technology-could-keep-communications-going-during-disasters

#Meshtastic