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Related Party Transactions (Details 2) (USD $)
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
| Total | $ 9,127 | $ 13,167 |
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Sirius XM Canada [Member]
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| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
| Deferred programming costs and accrued interest | 4,476 | 4,350 |
| Dividends receivable | 0 | 6,176 |
| Chip set and other services reimbursement | 4,651 | 2,641 |
| Total | $ 9,127 | $ 13,167 |
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Chip set and other services reimbursement No definition available.
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Current deferred programming costs and accrued interest related. No definition available.
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of dividends declared but not received. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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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