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Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | $ 3,279,455 | $ 3,251,690 |
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,707,995) | (1,657,116) |
| Property and equipment, net | 1,571,460 | 1,594,574 |
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Satellite system [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 2,407,423 | 2,407,423 |
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Terrestrial repeater network [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 106,895 | 109,367 |
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Leasehold improvements [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 47,676 | 46,173 |
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Broadcast studio equipment [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 59,122 | 59,020 |
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Capitalized software and hardware [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 310,248 | 298,267 |
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Satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilities [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 64,143 | 63,944 |
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Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 67,165 | 67,275 |
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Land [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 38,411 | 38,411 |
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Building [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 58,849 | 58,662 |
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Construction in progress [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | $ 119,523 | $ 103,148 |