LoRa mesh radios: Is 100x bandwidth enough for real-world use?
There's been some interesting chatter lately about next-generation LoRa mesh radio technology that supposedly delivers massive bandwidth improvements. For those unfamiliar, LoRa has traditionally been great for long-range, low-power communication, but bandwidth has been a real constraint.
The question that's been on my mind: if we're seeing significant bandwidth increases in mesh radio systems, what does that actually mean for practical applications? Are we talking about faster data transfers, more simultaneous connections, or just better handling of dense networks?
I'm curious whether this kind of improvement would make mesh radios viable for things like real-time video streaming, industrial IoT deployments, or emergency response coordination. Or is the real win just cleaner, more reliable communication in areas where traditional infrastructure fails?
What's your take on how meaningful these bandwidth gains are? Have any of you experimented with LoRa mesh setups, or are you considering them for specific projects?
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- Marcus T.21d ago
Been using standard LoRa for remote sensor networks. The bandwidth ceiling has been frustrating. If this actually delivers, I'm very interested in migrating our deployment.
Been using standard LoRa for remote sensor networks. The bandwidth ceiling has been frustrating. If this actually delivers, I'm very interested in migrating our deployment. - Jennifer K.21d ago
Bandwidth alone isn't the whole story—what about latency and power consumption? Those tradeoffs matter just as much for mesh networks.
Bandwidth alone isn't the whole story—what about latency and power consumption? Those tradeoffs matter just as much for mesh networks. - David R.21d ago
Does anyone know if this is compatible with existing LoRa infrastructure, or would it require completely new hardware across the board?
Does anyone know if this is compatible with existing LoRa infrastructure, or would it require completely new hardware across the board? - Sarah M.21d ago
The emergency comms use case is interesting. During outages, mesh networks could be lifesaving if they actually had enough bandwidth for coordination.
The emergency comms use case is interesting. During outages, mesh networks could be lifesaving if they actually had enough bandwidth for coordination.