Yes, microwave internet can be affected by certain weather conditions—particularly heavy rain, dense fog, or strong winds that may disrupt the radio signal. However, the impact is generally minimal, and we mitigate it through high-quality equipment and strategic installation.
Here’s how we ensure weather-resilient microwave connectivity:
- We use enterprise-grade radios and antennas that are engineered to maintain signal strength even in poor weather.
- Our technicians conduct a line-of-sight survey to ensure unobstructed paths, which are less affected by rain fade or signal attenuation.
- We select frequencies that perform well under local climate conditions.
- We install redundant systems, such as LTE failover, to ensure your internet stays up during brief disruptions.
Microwave may be slightly more sensitive to weather than fibre (which is physically buried), but in many real-world cases, especially with modern hardware, the difference is negligible.
If your business operates in a region known for heavy rainfall or frequent storms, we may recommend pairing microwave internet with a secondary LTE/5G SIM card connection to provide automatic failover.
In summary: While weather can affect microwave signal quality, our high-grade equipment and proactive design strategies significantly reduce downtime. You can expect stable service even in challenging weather conditions, especially when paired with a backup connection.
