How does satellite internet work?

[Jollysea197]

I am moving into an apartment and i am going crazy searching for a cable and internet provider but dish network seems to be the only company that services that area. When i called they informed me that it was only satellite internet and the service representative actually told me that it was not good. Its 4 people and i averaged netflix use about 8 hours a day and a few hours of you tube videos, and we all have smart phones and tablets. Can someone help please?? or if anyone knows of loop holes or other internet options that will meet out daily or monthly usage please help.