{"id":3660,"date":"2019-12-09T14:12:22","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T19:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/?p=3660"},"modified":"2019-12-09T14:26:33","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T19:26:33","slug":"is-winter-weather-affecting-your-internet-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/is-winter-weather-affecting-your-internet-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Winter Weather Affecting Your Internet Connection?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Winter weather is on the move across Canada, blanketing our roads and homes with snow and ice. Your internet connection can deal with average winter conditions, but <\/span>severe weather can slow down or even shut down your internet connection<\/b>. Here are some ways in which bad winter weather might impact your DSL or cable internet speeds, and some suggestions for what you can do about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

High winds, heavy snow, ice build-up, and ground heaves due to freezing and thawing can take out power lines, damage connection points between your internet provider and your home, and stress cables, <\/span>causing your connection to be slow or even be dropped <\/b>if lines are damaged or broken.<\/span><\/p>\n

(Remember: <\/span>never touch exposed wires or cables <\/b>as they could be live. Always call your local utility company to report downed power lines.)<\/span><\/p>\n

What can you do about a slow or nonexistent internet connection?<\/h2>\n

At Worldline<\/a>,\u00a0we know it\u2019s frustrating when your internet connection is not all that you want it to be. If you don\u2019t see a blizzard raging outside, start with the easy things: <\/span>check all the connections <\/b>inside your house to make sure no cables or connection points have accidentally been pulled out or damaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s become a clich\u00e9 to say <\/span>\u201cturn it off and turn it on again\u201d <\/b>in relation to any tech issue, but it is still a viable option. Turn off your router (make sure to warn everyone in the home first!), wait a few seconds, and turn it back on again; you\u2019d be amazed how many times that works.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Next, check and see just <\/span>how many people in your home are using the internet<\/b>. If you have a combination of gamers and movie and music streamers, your internet connection speed will likely suffer no matter what the weather is doing. Consider upgrading your internet package<\/a>\u00a0to accommodate more users or encourage everyone in the house to watch a movie or play a game together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your next step is to take a walk outdoors and <\/span>check your termination box<\/b>. This is the point where the cables enter your home from the outside. <\/span>Wear and tear, snow and ice buildup, or moisture on any exposed wires can cause lines to short out.<\/b> Make it a priority once or twice a year to check your termination box for any damage and be sure to contact<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>your internet provider if you think there\u2019s a problem with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Still having issues with your internet connection? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

One thing to bear in mind during cold weather is that if YOU want to be inside where it\u2019s warm, your neighbours probably do too. <\/span>Heavy internet usage in the neighbourhood can mean poor connection and download speeds for everyone.<\/b> Have a bit of patience, and consider hosting friends from the neighbourhood to enjoy a movie or game night together while cutting down on competing internet usage.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also worth remembering that good weather in your neighbourhood doesn\u2019t mean there isn\u2019t a storm somewhere else that\u2019s impacting connection points to your home<\/span>. Check local weather reports as well as utility and internet provider sites <\/b>to see if there\u2019s a problem somewhere. Again, patience is really the only answer here as you wait for the storm to blow over.<\/span><\/p>\n

And for Worldline customers, if your problems aren\u2019t blowing over with the weather, you can always give us a call<\/a>\u00a0and we\u2019ll do what we can to help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay warm and stay safe this winter, friends!<\/span><\/p>\n

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