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Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Related Party Balances | ||
| Related party current assets | $ 8,255 | $ 13,167 |
| Related party long-term assets | 41,258 | 44,954 |
| Related party current liabilities | 12,647 | 6,756 |
| Related party long-term liabilities | 18,272 | 18,966 |
| Related party long-term debt | 209,073 | 208,906 |
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Liberty Media [Member]
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| Related Party Balances | ||
| Related party current assets | 0 | 0 |
| Related party long-term assets | 675 | 757 |
| Related party current liabilities | 8,408 | 3,980 |
| Related party long-term liabilities | 0 | 0 |
| Related party long-term debt | 209,073 | 208,906 |
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Sirius XM Canada [Member]
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| Related Party Balances | ||
| Related party current assets | 8,255 | 13,167 |
| Related party long-term assets | 40,583 | 44,197 |
| Related party current liabilities | 4,239 | 2,776 |
| Related party long-term liabilities | 18,272 | 18,966 |
| Related party long-term debt | $ 0 | $ 0 |
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all related party long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer plus capital lease obligations due to be paid more than one year after the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of receivables to be collected from related parties where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth, at the financial statement date. which are usually due within one year (or one business cycle). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate amount of receivables to be collected from related parties where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth, at the financial statement date. which are usually due after one year (or one business cycle). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due all related parties. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of such liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Portion of the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due all related parties that is payable after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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