We can't get high speed internet at our house and my husband needs a connection that is faster than dial up for when he needs to log into work. Our only other option was satellite internet. Satellite internet, though fast sometimes, is a pain in the butt. I complain about it constantly.
Reason #35 satellite internet sucks: During a snowstorm or ice storm, anything that accumulates on the satellite dish makes the satellite go out. Major suckage. Especially since we are in the middle of a really bad ice storm.
Quick fix...take a few gallons of hot water and pour it over the satellite dish to melt all the ice/snow. Chip off anything that won't come off. Dry the dish as best you can while being pelted by sleet. Then...brilliant...spray with cooking spray. The oil will hopefully repel the water freezing on the dish, or at least make it easier to clean off.
Now, we only did it about 10 minutes ago, but obviously we have our internet back since I'm typing a blog. I will keep you all up to date on how well it works long term.
