does weather affect internet connection?

Question

I live in SLO county, California. its pretty hot right now, high 90's -low 100's (degrees). I have DSL wireless for my laptop (pc/windows) and a cable that runs from my router/modem to my computer (macintosh). point being, i have noticed for several seasons in a row that when it hits the summertime or the weather becomes very hot, that my internet connections keeps going out or is very off and on. and when i unplug the modem/router and restart it, the connection only lasts for a few minutes before going out. it has cooled down now and is evening, but still the connection is bad. it annoys me to have to pay monthly for bad service. I was wondering if this connection malfunction is actually from the hot weather or if its just the service provider or what?? my router/modem thing is called "2wire", if that helps any. thanks for the comments/feedback/help!!

Answer 1

Lightning storms can knock out equipment that the ISP would have to fix. Plain ol' heat should not affect the connection on your side. Faulty modem most likely.

Answer 2

I would call your internet provider, sounds like the modem is faulty. I have replaced 3 modems in 5 years at no cost.

Answer 3

May be your router/modem or your cablewire or maybe the power supply to modem, you may sense it when your router/modem case is heating to much, or try to clean the contact of your cable.

Answer 4

It basically impacts my temper by using fact it impacts the people around me. If we could all purely settle for that that is gunna rain especially circumstances, we are in a position to nevertheless flow paying for, to the movies, or perhaps the coastline if we so please. yet now it being chilly is a diverse tale. i'm locked interior with a heater and a snuggie.