diff --git a/src/mqtt/MQTT.cpp b/src/mqtt/MQTT.cpp
index 283fcffb1..97636b601 100644
--- a/src/mqtt/MQTT.cpp
+++ b/src/mqtt/MQTT.cpp
@@ -350,6 +350,8 @@ inline bool isConnectedToNetwork()
     return WiFi.isConnected();
 #elif HAS_ETHERNET
     return Ethernet.linkStatus() == LinkON;
+#elif defined(ARCH_PORTDUINO)
+    return true;
 #else
     return false;
 #endif