I'm not at all convinced that the model of 5G and the model of Amazon satellites providing "internet" access from above is consistent with a serious decentraliz

I'm not at all convinced that the model of 5G and the model of Amazon satellites providing "internet" access from above is consistent with a serious decentralized network to serve humanity's needs. Where are we on mesh technology at this point? I haven't caught up in like 3 years, but I hear it is coming along?