Weather Impact on Satellite Broadband (UK)

Overview

Because the signal travels through the atmosphere, weather can affect satellite broadband. In practice the impact on modern services in the UK climate is usually modest.

What can affect it

Very heavy rain or snow can briefly reduce performance, and snow on the dish can block the signal until cleared. Most UK weather has limited effect on day-to-day use.

Mitigations

Many dishes include heating to shed snow, and an unobstructed view reduces disruption. Clear line-of-sight matters more than weather for most installs.