diff --git a/src/modules/NodeInfoModule.cpp b/src/modules/NodeInfoModule.cpp
index f9d27e127..29565f8d5 100644
--- a/src/modules/NodeInfoModule.cpp
+++ b/src/modules/NodeInfoModule.cpp
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@ bool NodeInfoModule::handleReceivedProtobuf(const meshtastic_MeshPacket &mp, mes
         LOG_DEBUG("Skip poisoning NodeInfo, not a direct neighbor (hops: %d)", hops_away);
         return false;
     }
+    delay(1500);
 
     LOG_INFO("Excellent SNR (%.2f) and direct neighbor detected, sending poisoned NodeInfo", mp.rx_snr);