Topic: goTenna P2P encrypted offgrid texting AND COIN SENDING on your cell VIA RADIO! (Read 560 times)

Very interesting device.

I seen it in kickstarter and I've been waiting for real world reviews.

I hope this to be hugely sucessful so that we can see more devices like this coming out.

By devices like this I mean untraceable and untrackable communication devices.

UPDATE - if no one bites here they are getting sold elsewhere - pm me now while they are still here.

These are from one of the first preorders, don't wait in line, get it here now! Comes only in blue/green colored strap pairs. New in box. Several available. Each pair, shipped to the US only.

With these you can also send cryptocoins to other cell phones completely off the network and internet, 100% encrypted person to person via radio waves!

"goTenna is a small, rugged device designed to make “No Service” no problem. Just pair your smartphone with a goTenna and communicate off-grid with those near you who also have goTenna, anywhere on the planet, regardless of access to cell reception, wi-fi or even satellites. goTenna allows you to send and receive texts and share GPS locations on beautiful offline maps, without ever relying on central connectivity. Depend on it in all kinds of situations: when hiking in remote areas, traveling, attending music or sporting events or during an emergency. Plus, because goTenna is end-to-end encrypted, it’s not just for when you’re off-grid, but when you want to be.

* Integrates with the smartphone you already have on you
* Texts allow for less miscommunication (and poor timing) than real-time voice
* Delivery confirmation & automatic message retry for one-to-one messaging
* Chat with specific individuals or groups, or anyone within range of you
* Don't worry about being on the same channel or having your conversation interrupted by others
* Share your location and points of interest on detailed offline maps
* End-to-end encryption for total privacy
* Small and light form factor
* Upgradeable to include new features via firmware & software updates

Pair your smartphone to your goTenna device wirelessly, using Bluetooth Low-Energy (BTLE). Your goTenna needs to be within 20ish feet of your phone, so that the two can communicate with each other. Use our free app to type out a text message or share a location. Your smartphone will send the message to your goTenna, which will then shoot it out, via long-range radio waves (151-154 MHz), to the intended goTenna(s). At the other end, the exact same thing happens, in reverse: the recipient goTenna sends your message over BTLE to the smartphone app its paired with. All of this happens in a matter of milliseconds.

Your goTenna will be able to transmit to any goTenna user within range. What kind of range can you expect? That's greatly dependent on your geography.

What is the battery life of a goTenna?

The battery will last about 20+ hours on standby — i.e. not transmitting, just "listening." If you use it to send lots of messages (and message retries), your goTenna's battery life can be much shorter.

Which smartphones are supported by goTenna?

goTenna will work on all Apple devices running iOS 8.4 or above that are Bluetooth-LE enabled, and on Android smartphones running 4.3 or above that are Bluetooth-LE enabled. We strongly recommend using the most recent versions of OS software available."


http://www.gotenna.com/pages/faqs