BuffaLoRa

Volunteer-powered, community-driven Mesh 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

MeshCore

Partnerships

Buffalo, NY

Discord

Facebook

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 Western New York 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

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267 nodes connected via LoRa

142 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 or MeshCore 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

• East Coast Reflector Meet and Greet Presentation
  We had an excellent time talking about the latest in mesh technology at the East Coast Reflector WNY Meet and Greet, and got to meet fellow radio communications enthusiasts and explore new possibilities.
• This Wednesday – BuffaLoRa Meshtastic Meetup June – Join us!
  📅 Weds, June 24 @ 7-9pm
📍Old City Pizza (Pearl Street Grill & Brewery downstairs) – 76 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
✉️ RSVP to hello@buffalora.org Join us for pizza and drinks as we support an excellent community partner who is hosting a node on the rooftop!
• Weekly WNY Net – Sundays at 7pm
  Join the Weekly WNY Net Sundays at 7pm for Meshtastic users across Western New York.
• Meshtastic Hits the Road: Apple CarPlay Support Arrives for Off-Grid Messaging
  If you’ve ever wished you could stay connected to your Meshtastic network while driving, and without fumbling with your phone, the wait is over. As of April 2026, the officialContinue reading “Meshtastic Hits the Road: Apple CarPlay Support Arrives for Off-Grid Messaging”
• BuffaLoRa Meetup next week – Join us!
  BuffaLoRa Meetup next week – Join us! 📅 Tue, April 28 @ 7:00 – 9:00pm
📍Tea Leaf Cafe – 4224 Maple Rd Suite 124, Amherst, NY 14226
✉️ RSVP to hello@buffalora.org