Disruption of satellite signals by the sun begins this week

Northwestel and Telesat are reminding customers that we are entering sun transit time again. The natural phenomena which occurs every spring and fall causes the loss of the satellite communication signal due to the high level of noise generated by the sun passing directly behind the satellite spacecraft. Sun transit for this fall began October 7 and will end October 19, with customers possibly experiencing noise or service interruptions between 19:00 and 19:30 MDT. "Sun transits occur when the sun crosses the earth's equatorial plane during the spring and fall equinoxes. At these times, the sun aligns directly behind the...