A free-to-use, no-license-needed digital radio network built by volunteers across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro and beyond.
MSPMesh is a loosely organized group of tech enthusiasts across the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro, Greater Minnesota, and western Wisconsin who work together to make Minnesota's Meshtastic network the best it can be.
The network runs on LoRa (Long Range) radio technology — no cell towers, no internet, no license required. Messages hop node-to-node across a mesh of devices operated by community volunteers.
Anyone can join, run a node, and help the network grow. The network is always on, always free, and owned by no one.
Visit MSPMesh.orgAvailable for Android and iOS. Connect to your hardware via Bluetooth or USB to send messages, share GPS location, and manage your node.
Set your LoRa preset to Medium Range – Fast and configure your device role. See Section 03 below for the full config guide.
Hop on the MSPMesh Discord for setup help, ideas, and to find local meetups. Monthly in-person events are held at metro-area libraries.
Stay in contact while hiking, camping, or backpacking in areas with no cell service. No subscription. No towers.
When cellular and internet infrastructure goes down, the mesh keeps communicating. Ideal for disaster preparedness and emergency services.
Build resilient local networks for neighborhoods, clubs, or organizations that need reliable off-grid coordination.
Connect remote farms, cabins, and rural communities across Greater Minnesota and western Wisconsin where coverage is sparse.
Use the mesh for long-range IoT data transfer across large areas — no internet connection required on the devices themselves.
Meshtastic is open source. Report bugs, improve docs, or add features on GitHub.
MSPMesh isn't a company or a product — it's a volunteer community. The network only exists because people deploy nodes, share knowledge, and show up to meetups.
Weekly Node Night virtual meetups happen every Wednesday at 8pm. Monthly in-person gatherings take place at metro-area libraries and other meeting spaces.
Businesses and municipalities interested in hosting infrastructure or partnering to expand coverage are especially welcome to reach out.
Explore PartnershipsActive server for help, troubleshooting, and idea-sharing. The fastest way to get started.
See every active node across the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota in real time.
In-person events at metro-area libraries and community spaces. All skill levels welcome.
Businesses and municipalities can sponsor infrastructure to help expand network coverage.