Oct 9, 2024
How do you stay in touch without Wi-Fi or mobile data?
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Bridgefy
Bridgefy is
an innovative technology that enables users to send messages and use
applications without any data connection. Instead of using the Internet,
Bridgefy helps build a local mesh network by
connecting the devices to Bluetooth. This is very useful in areas where Wi-Fi,
let alone mobile networks, is non-existent. Therefore, the importance of the
platform is heightened in areas with poor connectivity mobility or in case of
disasters. In most cases, messaging apps work over “data”, but with Bridgefy, a
direct connection between phones is created, enabling communication to go on no
matter the situation.
At
the core of Bridgefy technology, local mesh networks can be created between
devices in a decentralized manner.
When powered on, and as long as two or more devices are close, they can
communicate using Bluetooth, enabling the users to communicate without an
internet connection. The devices form a network of nodes where each device
receives the message and links it to the next device until the message gets to
the designated user. This mesh network can be spread out over multiple people,
meaning you don't need to be right next to the person for your message to get
to them; the message can still reach its destination close to other users. It
is effective, quick, safe and allows one to stay connected in scenarios where
the normal networks are not working, which is very important.
Bridgefy
has been widely used in crowded places like concerts or protests, where regular
phone service might not work well. In many developing countries with unreliable internet, it
helps families stay connected. It's also useful for travelers and researchers
in areas without network coverage. Because of this, Bridgefy is not just a good
solution but also essential when you need to communicate but can't use other
methods.
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