BuffaLoRa

Volunteer-powered, community-driven Meshtastic network

BuffaLoRa is focused on serving the city of Buffalo, NY and surrounding neighborhoods. Using low-power radio devices, BuffaLoRa offers a free, resilient, and decentralized way to send text messages and share location data – no cell service or Wi-Fi required.

Whether you’re hiking in the woods, prepping for emergencies, or just chatting across the block, BuffaLoRa connects neighbors through a mesh of LoRa radios that relay messages from one node to another. Each participant strengthens the network, extending its range and reliability.

Meshtastic

Partnerships

Snyder, NY

Buffalo, NY

Discord

What We Offer

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Free Off-Grid Messaging: Send short text messages using LoRa radios with no cellular or internet connection.

Neighborhood Coverage: Stay connected across Snyder and beyond, even in low-signal or disaster-prone areas.

Community Support & Education: Learn how to set up a node, help expand the network, and explore open-source communications.

Emergency-Ready Infrastructure: Maintain communication and access to environmental sensor data during power outages, weather events, or other emergencies.

You make us better

Our Community Mesh in Numbers

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271 nodes connected via LoRa

101 nodes online

224 miles to the furthest connection (Detroit, MI)

100% community powered

Who can join?

Anyone! Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, outdoor explorer, prepper, or just someone who loves building resilient communities – there’s a place for you in BuffaLoRa. All you need is a compatible Meshtastic device and a willingness to connect.

Get Involved

Join our local mesh, become a node operator, or help spread the word. The more we grow, the stronger we become.

See what we have been up to or try your hand at making a node yourself

Our blog has our favorite builds

• Next Week: Infosec 716 January Virtual Meetup
  Join Infosec 716 for an engaging dive into decentralized communication with SnyderMesh’s talk on Meshtastic. This hybrid event blends in-person interaction at Bit Haven with online streaming. Register online to connect with us.
• BuffaLoRa Meetup January – Join us!
  Mark your calendar for January 11th at Panera Bread, Tonawanda. Connect with fellow enthusiasts on LongFast or Discord to enrich your experience! 📅 Sunday, January 11th @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm
📍Panera Bread – 1747 Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda, NY 14223
✉️ RSVP to hello@snydermesh.com
• Enabling Internet Messaging & MeshMap Position Sharing in Meshtastic
  Connect your LoRa devices to the Meshtastic MQTT broker and seamlessly share node metadata and position reports, all while appearing on MeshMap with privacy controls.
• Zero-Cost Hops for Favorite Routers | Meshtastic
  Stretch your mesh by stretching each hop by using zero-cost hops — Read on meshtastic.org/blog/zero-cost-hops-favorite-routers/
• Building Resilient Communications for Grid-Down and Backcountry Scenarios
  Transform your communication with Meshtastic, a network free from cell towers and internet dependencies. Perfect for real-world disasters and everyday use, it offers offline capabilities, community-driven services, and solar-powered devices. Discover how Meshtastic empowers you to stay connected and informed, no matter the circumstances.