Subscriber Revenue (Details) (USD $) In Thousands |
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Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
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| Subscription fees | $ 657,245 | $ 607,738 | $ 1,912,787 | $ 1,780,557 |
| Activation fees | 3,592 | 4,381 | 10,130 | 12,701 |
| Total subscriber revenue | $ 660,837 | $ 612,119 | $ 1,922,917 | $ 1,793,258 |
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