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Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets (Details)

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Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Definite life intangible assets:    
Accumulated Amortization $ (116,631) $ (500,812)
Net Carrying Value 182,530  
Gross Carrying Value    
Total intangible assets 2,633,615 3,023,658
Net Carrying Value    
Total intangible assets 2,516,984 2,522,846
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 250,800 250,800
Net Carrying Value $ 250,800 250,800
Subscriber relationships    
Definite life intangible assets:    
Weighted Average Useful Lives 9 years  
Gross Carrying Value $ 0 380,000
Accumulated Amortization 0 (380,000)
Net Carrying Value $ 0 0
OEM relationships    
Definite life intangible assets:    
Weighted Average Useful Lives 15 years  
Gross Carrying Value $ 220,000 220,000
Accumulated Amortization (64,778) (61,111)
Net Carrying Value $ 155,222 158,889
Licensing agreements    
Definite life intangible assets:    
Weighted Average Useful Lives 12 years  
Gross Carrying Value $ 45,289 45,289
Accumulated Amortization (35,271) (34,350)
Net Carrying Value $ 10,018 10,939
Software and technology    
Definite life intangible assets:    
Weighted Average Useful Lives 7 years  
Gross Carrying Value $ 33,872 43,915
Accumulated Amortization (16,582) (25,351)
Net Carrying Value $ 17,290 $ 18,564