First step in getting satellite Internet is having a satellite Internet dish mounted on or near your home that sends and receives data to and from an orbiting satellite. Generally speaking, broadband satellite Internet is safe as long as you have the dish professionally installed. Not only is it against regulation to install your own satellite dish, but it could be very unsafe.

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What happens if lightning strikes the satellite

Obviously, lightning could be attracted to a satellite dish. If it’s installed on your roof, then it could be the highest point on your house. Combine the height with the fact that the dish is metal and you can see the risk.

Lightning cannot be stopped, but any danger to you and your home is minimized. Rest assured.

During satellite dish installation, the technician knows to ground the dish, which makes sure all excess electricity goes into the ground and not your home. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires all satellite Internet installers to ground satellite Internet dishes. All electrical equipment in your home is most likely grounded in a similar way.

Protect your satellite Internet connection from wind and plant life.

At time of installation, the satellite technician will look for an area that is somewhat protected from wind and is clear of shrubs and trees. Do your best to prevent weather and plants from interfering with your satellite Internet connection. At time of installation and after, the southern line of sight must be clear. That means you must keep trees and plants trimmed and away from the satellite Internet dish.

The standard safety considerations for satellite Internet dishes.

At time of installation, be sure the dish is at least five feet above ground. You should never stand directly in front of a satellite dish. A satellite dish is never off. It’s always sending and receiving microwaves.

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A satellite dish has a lot of electricity running through it, so don’t touch any part of the dish. Even snow and ice is not a reason to touch your satellite Internet dish. You’re safer never touching the dish.

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