Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Related Party Transactions (Details 5)

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Related Party Transactions (Details 5) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue from SIRIUS XM Canada      
Amortization of Sirius XM Canada deferred income $ 2,776 $ 2,776 $ 2,776
Sirius XM Canada [Member]
     
Revenue from SIRIUS XM Canada      
Royalty income 35,411 31,368 13,735 [1]
Amortization of Sirius XM Canada deferred income 2,776 2,776 1,388 [1]
Licensing fee revenue 5,012 4,500 3,000 [1]
Advertising and other reimbursements 3,001 833 417 [1]
Streaming revenue 2,735 0 0 [1]
Total revenue $ 48,935 $ 39,477 $ 18,540 [1]
[1] Sirius XM Canada commenced operations in June 2011.