Set up off-grid Bluetooth messaging early
Quick answer: Apps such as Bridgefy can pass short messages between nearby phones over Bluetooth when cellular data and Wi-Fi are unavailable, and similar tools have been…
Apps such as Bridgefy can pass short messages between nearby phones over Bluetooth when cellular data and Wi-Fi are unavailable, and similar tools have been used during outages and disasters. Install and test the app before an emergency; range, privacy, and relaying depend on the app and nearby users.
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