When infrastructure fails, your people still need a network.
Built for landowners, preppers, mutual-aid groups, and families who don’t rely on permission-based infrastructure.
Early access is currently open for first production units.
Founders pricing • Priority allocation • Limited batch
Power on → the mesh forms automatically.
Self-healing, no towers, no cloud.
Built for real emergencies.
Configured + Assembled in the USA.
Open-standards mesh tech.
Human support.
Early members receive founders pricing.
Who this is for / not for
- ✓You own land or operate off-grid infrastructure
- ✓You want a local network without towers or cloud services
- ✓You value control, privacy, and resilience
- ✕You want a consumer Wi-Fi router replacement
- ✕You prioritize app-store polish over field reliability
- ✕You’re looking for a SaaS subscription
Built with a long-term commitment to reinvesting in open-source infrastructure and workforce pathways.
SOVR N1 vs LoRa / Meshtastic: Different tools, different jobs
SOVR N1 is designed for usable local IP networking, not ultra-low-bitrate messaging. View a clear, side-by-side breakdown of what each system is built to do.
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Measured in testing, not theory.
The SOVR N1 is designed for infrastructure-limited environments. The performance ranges below are based on repeatable prototype testing using live iPerf sessions and runtime monitoring between N1 units under controlled conditions—not idealized lab claims or simulations.
In short-range testing between two N1 nodes, Wi-Fi HaLow links sustained reliable megabit-class throughput—significantly higher than the kilobit-level data rates typical of long-range, duty-cycled low-power radio systems.
At local network ranges, this supports voice traffic, ATAK data, map tiles, messaging, and low-resolution media. Throughput and application performance vary with distance, terrain, and network topology.
Dual 21700 lithium-ion cells powered an N1 for over six hours during testing under mixed network load, including mesh participation and active client usage.
Actual runtime depends on traffic volume, relay activity, and connected devices. For extended use, the system supports charging via solar, vehicle power, wall power, or external battery packs.
Runtime reflects continuous local networking, not intermittent low-power signaling.
Each N1 functions as a node in a private local mesh using sub-GHz Wi-Fi HaLow. These frequencies typically provide improved range and obstacle penetration compared to conventional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi in wooded, uneven, or built-up environments.
No accounts, no SIM cards, no mandatory cloud services. The network operates locally and can optionally integrate shared uplinks or backhaul connectivity when available.
Performance figures reflect prototype testing and are not guarantees. Results vary based on distance, terrain, interference, firmware, configuration, and regulatory limits. This information is provided for general evaluation purposes only and does not constitute operational, safety, or regulatory guidance. Additional technical detail is available to qualified organizations under a non-disclosure agreement.
Stay Connected When Infrastructure Isn’t
SOVR N1 enables a private, local network in areas with limited or unreliable connectivity. Teams can share location data, messages, and applications on the network itself—without relying on cell towers, SIM cards, or mandatory cloud services.
What it does: Creates a local mesh-style network that allows connected devices to communicate directly, even when public networks are unavailable.
Why it matters: Data stays within the local network instead of depending on external infrastructure or third-party services.
What it does: Nodes can be powered on and linked together with minimal configuration in typical civilian and training scenarios.
Why it matters: Reduces setup complexity for preparedness drills, field exercises, and property-scale networking.
What it does: When multiple nodes are deployed, the system can adjust routing paths as nodes are added, moved, or powered off.
Why it matters: Helps maintain connectivity across changing terrain and layouts without constant manual reconfiguration.
What it does: Supports location sharing, messaging, and compatible applications on the local network. Media and sensor data are usable at local-network ranges, with performance varying by distance and conditions.
Why it matters: Teams can continue working with familiar tools even when no external internet connection is available.
What it does: Interfaces with TAK-based applications to share position information, messages, and mission data across the local network.
Why it matters: Maintains a shared operational picture during training, preparedness, and coordination activities.
What it does: Compact, rugged nodes can be deployed on packs, vehicles, or fixed locations and scaled by adding additional units.
Why it matters: Start small and expand coverage for properties, events, training environments, or community coordination as needs evolve.
Be the first to deploy your own off-grid mesh.
Join the waitlist to secure priority access when the first production batch drops. No hype, no spam—just critical launch updates.
- Priority access to the first production run.
- Founders-only launch pricing and bundles.
- Behind-the-scenes development and field tests.
Early access members receive founders pricing and priority shipping.
Where SOVR N1 Is Most Useful
SOVR N1 is designed for field environments where connectivity is limited, unreliable, or unavailable. These scenarios reflect common preparedness, training, and infrastructure-limited situations where a local network can be valuable.
Use it: Connect family members, neighbors, or preparedness groups across a neighborhood or rural area when cellular service is unreliable or unavailable.
Why SOVR N1: Enables local messaging, location sharing, and basic coordination on a network you control, without mandatory cloud services.
Use it: Link a home, shop, barn, or outbuildings so cameras, sensors, and tablets can communicate locally without an ISP.
Why SOVR N1: Supports locally hosted apps and can optionally share a single uplink, such as satellite internet, across the property.
Use it: Place nodes at trailheads or key points to help share messages and location data in wooded, mountainous, or remote areas.
Why SOVR N1: TAK-compatible workflows help teams maintain a shared operational picture during training and coordination activities.
Use it: Equip vehicles with nodes to share maps, messages, and locations during remote travel where cell coverage is inconsistent.
Why SOVR N1: Nodes can relay traffic between vehicles and optionally distribute a shared uplink when available.
Use it: Deploy SOVR N1 during drills or exercises so teams become familiar with local networking tools in controlled environments.
Why SOVR N1: Designed for repeatable setup and teardown during training days and field exercises.
Use it: Establish short-term local networks around shelters, supply points, or staging areas when infrastructure is disrupted.
Why SOVR N1: Portable design and local operation make it suitable as a supplemental communication tool alongside other methods.
The Software Stack That Makes SOVR N1 Different
Under the rugged shell, SOVR N1 runs a proven software stack designed for teams that work without a safety net. These integrations keep your map, voice, and backhaul online when towers, logins, and fragile infrastructure are not an option.
Real-time team awareness, even with zero signal. SOVR N1 drops directly into ATAK and TAK workflows with no extra setup. Track team locations, share mission data, send messages, and coordinate movement on a live map inside your private mesh network.
Built for pressure and chaos. When the plan breaks and comms go dark, your map still shows where people are and what is happening.
Instant voice across your mesh with no cell towers. Integrated Push to Talk through Mumble gives your team direct, reliable voice communication inside the mesh network.
Boot and talk in seconds. No configuration, no fragile links, and no outside services. If your team can hear each other, they can stay coordinated.
Take your entire off-grid network online. When any SOVR N1 node connects to a Starlink terminal or LTE modem, the whole mesh instantly gains internet access.
One uplink. Full network online. Share connectivity across miles of terrain for campsites, convoys, homesteads, or disaster zones while keeping the local mesh running if the uplink drops.