The technology is virtually the same. The difference is in delivery. Most cable companies get their signals via satellite then distribute those signals over their cables. Satellite TV just puts the dish on your home and you get the signals directly, although your dish would be much, much smaller than the ones the cable companies use. Location is one of the biggest differences between cable and Satellite Television service. Cable does not reach everywhere, but satellite service has fewer limits on location. Next, cable tends to charge more for high definition service and satellite services usually don’t. On the other hand, cable service can be more steady than satellite depending on your location and weather.