What is the best satellite dish?

There is no "one" best satellite dish. The best satellite dish for you depends upon several factors.

Satellite Dish Size

The larger the satellite dish, the better it will receive signals. Therefore, the largest satellite dish available is always the best satellite dish -- except that few of us want a nine foot satellite dish bolted onto our home.

A satellite dish should be as small as possible, while still being large enough to deliver good signal quality.

Closer to the equator, smaller satellite dishes work perfectly well. The closer you get to the Earth's poles, the larger dish you will need to maintain an acceptable signal quality.

Larger dishes are also better able to deal with rainfade. If you live in an area that is frequently overcast and rainy, a larger satellite dish can significantly increase signal quality.