Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets (Details)

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Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Definite life intangible assets:    
Accumulated Amortization $ (500,812) $ (463,357)
Net Carrying Value 188,392  
Gross Carrying Value    
Total intangible assets 3,023,658 3,008,158
Net Carrying Value    
Total intangible assets 2,522,846 2,544,801
FCC licenses    
Indefinite life intangible assets:    
Gross Carrying Value 2,083,654 2,083,654
Net Carrying Value 2,083,654 2,083,654
Trademarks    
Indefinite life intangible assets:    
Gross Carrying Value 250,800 250,000
Net Carrying Value $ 250,800 250,000
Subscriber relationships    
Definite life intangible assets:    
Weighted Average Useful Lives 9 years  
Gross Carrying Value $ 380,000 380,000
Accumulated Amortization (380,000) (364,893)
Net Carrying Value $ 0 15,107
OEM relationships    
Definite life intangible assets:    
Weighted Average Useful Lives 15 years  
Gross Carrying Value $ 220,000 220,000
Accumulated Amortization (61,111) (46,444)
Net Carrying Value $ 158,889 173,556
Licensing agreements    
Definite life intangible assets:    
Weighted Average Useful Lives 12 years  
Gross Carrying Value $ 45,289 45,289
Accumulated Amortization (34,350) (30,664)
Net Carrying Value $ 10,939 14,625
Software and technology    
Definite life intangible assets:    
Weighted Average Useful Lives 7 years  
Gross Carrying Value $ 43,915 29,215
Accumulated Amortization (25,351) (21,356)
Net Carrying Value $ 18,564 $ 7,859