Executive Summary

• BYOMesh introduces a new LoRa mesh radio with 100x the bandwidth
• Regulatory issues surround the current popular mesh network protocols in the USA
• LoRa technology offers higher bandwidth between devices at close range

The Buzz Score

The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical

Expert Insights

Experts weigh in on the BYOMesh technology, with some expressing concerns about regulatory compliance.

With that frequency range, I really hope the people using it have radio licenses.

Others question the legitimacy of the 100x bandwidth claim, citing regulatory issues with current mesh network protocols.

The ‘100x bandwidth’ claim needs to be substantiated. There are some significant regulatory issues with the current popular mesh network protocols in the USA, namely that neither MeshCore or Meshtastic are compliant with the actual FCC regulations.

Technical Analysis

LoRa technology is known for its range, but the new BYOMesh frequency range may not offer significant advantages over existing protocols.

Correct me if I am wrong but I thought the primary appeal of LoRa was range? Also isn’t the primary factor in making long range radio go through things is the frequency? So 2.4ghz is the same frequency as consumer wifi right and thus would propagate about the same right?

Focus Keyword: BYOMesh LoRa