Fiber optic cable outages during rain
Water Damage: Heavy rain can cause water to seep into underground or exposed copper cables used in ADSL and some FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet) connections. Fiber optic cables, though often encased in protective sheathing, are nonetheless susceptible to water ingress. While wireless systems might experience signal fluctuations during heavy rain or snow, fiber's main vulnerability lies in its connection points. Wired connections (fiber, cable, and DSL internet) are rarely affected by weather itself; outages almost always trace back to power loss or physical damage to cables and equipment. So what's really happening when your speeds drop during storms? Water ingress in cables — Coaxial and copper lines outside can absorb.
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