Bluewire is not a satellite internet service. Bluewire offers a fixed wireless service where the signals originate here on earth, using equipment that has a direct line of sight between components. This service is typically much faster and more responsive than satellite service, where the maximum upload speed is only 40Kbps which is actually slower than a standard dial-up connection. Because a satellite service transmits signals into outer space, the distance those signals have to travel creates a tremendous amount of latency and a greater risk for lost data. On average, a terrestrial system like Bluewire will have signal travel less than 15 miles whereas a satellite system will have signal travel up to 46,000 miles! You can imagine the impact this difference can have on services such as VoIP and internet gaming.

For more information on satellite service, consult companies such as DirecTV and Star Band satellite.