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Detroit Community Mesh Network
A community-owned wireless network built by and for Detroit's Eastside — free, resilient, neighbor-powered.
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Who We Are
Eastside Mesh is a grassroots wireless mesh network serving Detroit's Eastside and surrounding communities. We believe connectivity is a public good — so we built our own. Using community-deployed LoRa hardware, our network is decentralized, encrypted, and independent of any corporate ISP.
We are currently focused on two open-source platforms: Meshtastic and Meshcore. Both run on affordable LoRa hardware and let neighbors communicate off-grid — no internet required, no central server, no subscription.
Operating in and around Detroit's Eastside — from Jefferson Chalmers to East English Village, Morningside, Cornerstone Village, Grosse Pointe, Saint Clair Shores, and beyond — our network grows with every new node. Rooted in Detroit's tradition of self-reliance and collective action, every node you host makes the whole network stronger. No investors. No data harvesting. Just neighbors looking out for each other.
Find Us
Join our community group chat on Signal to connect with members, ask questions, and stay updated.
signal.group → Eastside MeshWe gather monthly across the Eastside to plan, build, and connect. Location rotates each month — join our Signal group to stay updated. All neighbors welcome, no technical experience needed. This month we're outdoors on Belle Isle, so bring a folding chair.
Next: Sat Jul 11 · 11am · Belle Isle Belle Isle · near Flynn Pavilion · Location changes monthlyFollow us on Bluesky for updates, node maps, events, and community news from the Eastside.
@eastsidemesh.com EmailReach us directly with questions, partnership ideas, or to get involved with the network.
eastsidemesh@proton.meQuestions & Answers
Got questions about the network, hardware, or how to get involved? We've got answers.
Visit our FAQ page to find out more.
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