Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Property and Equipment (Details)

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Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Property and equipment, net    
Total property and equipment $ 3,279,455 $ 3,251,690
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,707,995) (1,657,116)
Property and equipment, net 1,571,460 1,594,574
Satellite system [Member]
   
Property and equipment, net    
Total property and equipment 2,407,423 2,407,423
Terrestrial repeater network [Member]
   
Property and equipment, net    
Total property and equipment 106,895 109,367
Leasehold improvements [Member]
   
Property and equipment, net    
Total property and equipment 47,676 46,173
Broadcast studio equipment [Member]
   
Property and equipment, net    
Total property and equipment 59,122 59,020
Capitalized software and hardware [Member]
   
Property and equipment, net    
Total property and equipment 310,248 298,267
Satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilities [Member]
   
Property and equipment, net    
Total property and equipment 64,143 63,944
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other [Member]
   
Property and equipment, net    
Total property and equipment 67,165 67,275
Land [Member]
   
Property and equipment, net    
Total property and equipment 38,411 38,411
Building [Member]
   
Property and equipment, net    
Total property and equipment 58,849 58,662
Construction in progress [Member]
   
Property and equipment, net    
Total property and equipment $ 119,523 $ 103,148