Private, secure communication that works even when cell towers don’t.

Imagine having a way to message your family, team, or community even if:

a storm knocks out cell coverage;

your local network goes down;

you’re out of range of carriers;

or you’re in a rural area with weak signal

MeshCore™ makes that possible.

It’s like Signal, but without needing cell service, Wi-Fi, or the internet.

What is MeshCore™?

MeshCore™ is a next-generation off-grid messaging system designed for simplicity, security, and reliability. Devices form their own local network: no carriers, no cloud servers, no external infrastructure required. This technology checks all of the boxes we’re looking for at SHielded Signals:

• Secure: All messages are encrypted.

• Simple: Turn it on and it connects — no apps or pairing.

• Independent: Works in cities, towns, farms, or remote areas.

• Private: No metadata harvesting, no accounts, no tracking.

Why Shielded Signals Chose MeshCore™

Many off-grid systems were evaluated, including Meshtastic, which is excellent for hobbyists and experimenters. But Shielded Signals needed a communications platform that was:

appliance-grade

predictable

low-maintenance

easy for non-technical users

scalable across rural Iowa

aligned with PRaaS™ secure radio services

MeshCore™ provides a clean, professional foundation for the kind of resilient communication services we deliver.

Meshtastic vs MeshCore™ (The Iowa Reality)

Meshtastic creates dense hobbyist networks where every node is a repeater, generating constant RF traffic.

MeshCore™ uses strategically placed designated repeaters, resulting in cleaner, more scalable networks. perfect for rural communities and emergency scenarios.

Both systems have value! Each has their strengths and weaknesses!
But For Shielded Signals, MeshCore™ provides the scalable reliability our customers expect.

Who Is MeshCore™ For?

Families & Households

Stay connected during outages or storms — even across rural properties.

Small Towns & Rural Communities

Local communication during emergencies, severe weather, or grid interruptions.

Farms & Agriculture

Barn-to-house messaging, equipment coordination, field communication.

Preparedness-Minded Individuals

A private, encrypted network that works even if cell towers fail.

CERT, Search & Rescue, Fire, and Local Response

Simple, reliable messaging for teams operating in poor coverage areas.

How It Works

1. Turn on the device

No pairing. No app setup.

2. It joins the local MeshCore zone

Nodes automatically discover nearby repeaters.

3. Connect to your Wi-Fi Network

Use the node’s built in wireless access point or connect the node to your own Wi-Fi network. All done through a web browser.

4. Send messages securely

Text messages, alerts, and status updates move through the mesh without cellular or internet services.

5. Resilience through simplicity

MeshCore™ uses ultralow-power radio signals and endpoint encryption to deliver reliable communication during outages or in remote areas.

Shielded Signals’ Iowa MeshCore™ Network forming now

Shielded Signals is deploying Iowa’s first MeshCore™ nodes, starting in Greene County and expanding outward as hosting sites become available or customers sign up.

Our goal:
Create a resilient off-grid messaging network across Iowa — independent of carriers and infrastructure failures.

Shielded Signals MeshCore™ equipment coming soon!