Columba
Columba is a simple messaging and voice app for the Reticulum network on Android. Send LXMF messages and make LXST voice calls without relying on the internet, cell towers, or any central servers.
Built with a native Android interface and Material Design 3, Columba brings mesh networking to your pocket in a familiar, easy-to-use package.
What You Can Do
Message without infrastructure - Send messages even when the internet is down or unavailable
- Send messages even when the internet is down or unavailable Connect multiple ways - Use Bluetooth LE to connect to those around you anywhere, Wifi for those at home, LoRa radio via RNode for those at a distance, or use TCP to connect to any Reticulum server around the world
- Use Bluetooth LE to connect to those around you anywhere, Wifi for those at home, LoRa radio via RNode for those at a distance, or use TCP to connect to any Reticulum server around the world Stay private - End-to-end encryption with no accounts, no tracking, and no central servers
- End-to-end encryption with no accounts, no tracking, and no central servers Share location - Share your location securely with others, viewable from a dedicated map
- Share your location securely with others, viewable from a dedicated map Download maps for offline use - Download or import map files. Supports vector and raster, in MBTiles format
- Download or import map files. Supports vector and raster, in MBTiles format Build your network - Help relay traffic for others and expand the mesh
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