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Property and Equipment (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Construction in progress | ||
| Construction in progress | $ 511,715 | $ 417,124 |
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Satellite system [Member]
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| Construction in progress | ||
| Construction in progress | 431,513 | 376,825 |
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Terrestrial repeater network [Member]
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| Construction in progress | ||
| Construction in progress | 24,888 | 17,224 |
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Other [Member]
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| Construction in progress | ||
| Construction in progress | $ 55,314 | $ 23,075 |
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- Definition
Amount of structure or a modification to a structure under construction. Includes recently completed structures or modifications to structures that have not been placed into service. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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