{
  "id": "network-el-segundo-mesh-commons-004",
  "name": "Mesh Commons",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-23T19:15:00.000Z",
  "status": "physical-network-plan-published",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://pointcast.xyz/network-el-segundo/mesh-commons",
  "releaseUrl": "https://network-el-segundo.mhoydich.chatgpt.site/mesh-commons",
  "sourcePlan": "https://network-el-segundo.mhoydich.chatgpt.site/mesh-commons.json",
  "pointcastBlock": "https://pointcast.xyz/b/0489",
  "pressRelease": "https://pointcast.xyz/press/network-el-segundo-publishes-mesh-commons-two-year-plan",
  "shareImage": "https://network-el-segundo.mhoydich.chatgpt.site/og-mesh-commons.png",
  "planningHorizon": {
    "origin": "El Segundo, California",
    "radiusMiles": 25,
    "durationMonths": 24,
    "coverageGuarantee": false,
    "meaning": "A direction for linked rooftop clusters and one possible engineered horizon link, not blanket service."
  },
  "cheapestHonestStart": {
    "proofLinkUsd": {
      "low": 295,
      "high": 395
    },
    "firstMeshTriangleUsd": {
      "low": 950,
      "high": 1500
    },
    "yearOneHardwareUsd": {
      "low": 3000,
      "high": 5000
    },
    "twoYearHardwareUsd": {
      "low": 9500,
      "high": 15000
    },
    "firstMeshShape": "Three consented rooftops, three directional paths, one donated service computer.",
    "assumptions": [
      "volunteer labor",
      "donated roof access and power",
      "member-owned edge radios",
      "donated service compute"
    ],
    "excluded": [
      "professional roof/electrical/grounding work",
      "engineering and permits",
      "insurance",
      "tower rent",
      "internet backhaul"
    ]
  },
  "equipmentExamples": [
    {
      "name": "Ubiquiti LiteBeam 5AC",
      "role": "directional 5 GHz CPE or point-to-point link",
      "currentManufacturerPriceFromUsd": 65
    },
    {
      "name": "MikroTik SXTsq 5 ac",
      "role": "outdoor 5 GHz CPE/backbone radio with RouterOS and included PoE parts",
      "suggestedPriceUsd": 65
    },
    {
      "name": "MikroTik hEX lite",
      "role": "small indoor router",
      "suggestedPriceUsd": 39.95
    }
  ],
  "sequence": [
    {
      "months": "0–3",
      "name": "Find the triangle",
      "target": "25 interested hosts, 10 safe panoramas, 3 candidate rooftops"
    },
    {
      "months": "4–6",
      "name": "Prove one link",
      "target": "2 roofs, 1 measured directional link, 3 local services"
    },
    {
      "months": "7–12",
      "name": "Close the loop",
      "target": "3–5 roofs, 3 independent paths, 10–25 people, 5 services"
    },
    {
      "months": "13–18",
      "name": "Make two clusters",
      "target": "6–10 roofs, 2 neighborhood hubs, 8 services"
    },
    {
      "months": "19–24",
      "name": "Touch the horizon",
      "target": "12–20 roofs, 4–6 hubs, 50+ neighbors, 12 services"
    }
  ],
  "localOnlyServices": [
    "hello.mesh",
    "map.mesh",
    "play.mesh",
    "bbs.mesh",
    "radio.mesh",
    "library.mesh",
    "drop.mesh",
    "garden.mesh",
    "atelier.mesh"
  ],
  "operatingModel": {
    "mandatoryMonthlyPriceUsd": 0,
    "suggestedDonation": "$5–$20 or volunteer time",
    "internetRequiredForLocalServices": false,
    "internetGateway": "Optional, separately permitted, best-effort service",
    "routing": "OSPF for the small mesh; BGP only between mature regional hubs",
    "matureClusterRedundancy": "At least two directional uplinks",
    "contentLogging": false,
    "publicHomeAddresses": false,
    "healthMetricsOnly": true
  },
  "nycMeshPatternsUsed": [
    "Potential node → panorama → line-of-sight viability → install",
    "Directional CPE into a hub sector",
    "Two uplinks in every mature cluster",
    "Local DNS and member-hosted services",
    "Network Commons freedoms to use, understand, offer services, and extend",
    "DIY and donation-supported access"
  ],
  "disclosure": "This is a public planning artifact, not an active mesh, coverage guarantee, internet service offering, emergency network, certified design, site survey, engineering opinion, municipal program, or authorization to install on any property."
}