Why do i lose my internet connection whenever i get a thunderstorm?

Question

I get thunderstorms pretty often in Mass. And whenever i do get them i lose my internet connection. It really ticks me off. Why does this happen?

I have Verizon high speed DSL and it's hooked up to the phone cord.

Answer 1

r u serious? that's the dumbest question i've seen on yahoo so far, u know if you think about it real hard thunderstorms and forms of communication dont go so well

Answer 2

Do you also lose your connection when it rains?  If so, the water somewhere may be causing some short-circuit or causing signal degradation or additional noise.

Does your connection drop when there's just lightning? (and then return a few seconds later)

If it's only a quick blip when there's a lightning strike, your lines may be picking up electronic interference / noise at that time.

There are sometimes additional filters you can place between your line and modem that attempts to cut out additional signals and noise.

Answer 3

it happens to me all the time too...

I thought it was bcz im using a wireless connection....

if your modem is hooked up, then i guess its just problems with the network's stability. =.=  we cant do much about it.. maybe change to another provider!?  lol

Answer 4

Probably lightning has knocked out the power somewhere.