I've been recommending Signal to anyone potentially targeted for years. Almost everyone aware of being a target has used, and continues to use, Signal. Those not specifically targeted are at least well-informed about its importance.
However, during protests, the government sometimes jams the network, or perhaps the cell towers simply fail under the load of thousands of people in a concentrated area - rendering Signal unusable. Consequently, we needed a peer-to-peer messaging solution, but couldn't find a suitable one. During the protests, we were essentially left without any means of digital communication and had to rely solely on verbal one.
We couldn't use Briar due to the mix of iOS and Android devices here. Cross-platform compatibility is a must. And we never got Bridgefy to work at all in our tests.
With more protests possibly on the horizon depending on the outcome of the October elections this year, I'm on the lookout for a cross-platform messaging app that can function without internet connectivity. If anyone has recommendations for such an app, or other suggestions, please share them with me :)
It's close to my story, I learned html and js using my mobile - Nokia N70. There was no ide or syntax highlighting and very little multitasking, but I was able to build websites and publish them. Was such a great moment when people saw my website! Got PC with the internet 3 years after my first website went public
