Effects of Weather on Satellite Internet
Because satellite signals must travel through the atmosphere and into orbit, severe weather will almost always have the potential to affect the speed and integrity of Internet connections based on them. Certain types of weather are especially likely to slow connections, but most providers say total loss of connectivity should not occur.
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Types of Satellite Receivers
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Although most providers use the standard 18-inch dishes, some providers use lower frequency bands that require larger satellite dishes to receive data. They use lower frequency bands because they are less affected by inclement weather than high frequency satellite connections.
One-way Connections
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One-way satellite Internet connections reduce the effect weather has on the connection because all of the uploading (sending of data from a computer to the Internet) occurs over a land line dial-up connection. This method will, however, tie up a phone line.
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Normal Precipitation
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Most normal precipitation should affect satellite Internet speeds minimally, if at all.
Winter
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The winter season may be the worst for satellite users. Snow and ice accumulation coupled with extremely low temperatures can freeze the dish and block signal reception.
Wind
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Wind will likely also affect satellite Internet usage. Because dishes tend to be shaped concavely, mounted high and placed outside, they also tend to catch a good deal of wind, which can potentially cause them to lose alignment to their satellites.
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