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Tree installations generally improve Starlink signal performance in wooded areas by elevating the dish above the canopy, provided the mount is stable and the line of sight is clear. Impact on Signal Quality

• Clear Line of Sight: The primary benefit of tree mounting is overcoming obstructions. Starlink requires a clear view of approximately 100° of the sky to track satellites effectively. Trees block these millimeter-wave signals, causing packet loss, buffering, and slow speeds. Elevating the dish above the tree line restores this critical visibility.

• Performance Gains: Users who switch from ground-level or roof-level installations (blocked by trees) to treetop mounts often see speeds increase from 10–30 Mbps to over 120 Mbps with significantly fewer interruptions.

• Sway and Movement: Concerns about tree sway affecting the signal are largely unfounded. Professional installers in Tahoe report that trees swaying even 4 feet in either direction do not disrupt service. The Starlink phased-array antenna is designed to track satellites dynamically and can compensate for minor movement, similar to how mobile devices maintain connections while in motion.

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