depends on wud service.. i use to have a 1.5diameter dish on my roof for satelite connection... it can be used in ANY weather conditions... but the onli thing is.. its a one way connection.. onli download.. upload ned to use dial-up or any other connections..
and its expensive too..

conclusion : expensive and not worth the price..

two way satelite connection is not for home or even soho its like 1.5k a month cheapest i think.. around that price.. but its fast..

those sat. in petrol station wan need license.. to get it.. its expensive.. and if u wanna buy a dish.. the reciever can cost a bomb too.. so... if u stay in the jungle and REALLY desperate to get a connection... and willing to pay the price juz for a 2mbps/2mbps..

and 1 more thing... those 2 way dish is harmful.. radio wave is strong.. thats y u see them being fenced up..