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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010	Feb. 14, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Statement [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2010
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2010
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	sats
Entity Registrant Name	EchoStar CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0001415404
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 712,000,000
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Class A Common Stock
Statement [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		37,583,445
Class B Common Stock
Statement [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		47,687,039

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 141,814	$ 23,330
Marketable investment securities	989,086	805,832
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of zero	238,997	373,454
Trade accounts receivable - other, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,644 and $5,605, respectively	42,247	84,178
Inventory	30,433	53,014
Deferred tax assets		5,053
Other current assets	92,890	18,997
Total current assets	1,535,467	1,363,858
Noncurrent Assets:
Restricted cash and marketable investment securities	17,426	18,003
Property and equipment, net	1,263,303	1,233,185
FCC authorizations	69,810	69,810
Intangible assets, net	165,451	151,813
Marketable and other investment securities	725,588	562,019
Other noncurrent assets, net	64,975	69,380
Total noncurrent assets	2,306,553	2,104,210
Total assets	3,842,020	3,468,068
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable - other	145,203	171,335
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	14,155	38,347
Accrued royalties	20,199	22,052
Accrued expenses and other	62,079	78,070
Deferred tax liabilities	64,121
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	53,060	54,206
Total current liabilities	358,817	364,010
Long-Term Obligations, Net of Current Portion:
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	359,825	392,163
Deferred tax liabilities	75,840	31,588
Other long-term liabilities	34,348	15,457
Total long-term obligations, net of current portion	470,013	439,208
Total liabilities	$ 828,830	$ 803,218
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 15)
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):
Preferred Stock, $.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
Additional paid-in capital	3,311,405	3,278,680
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	188,982	77,120
Accumulated earnings (deficit)	(389,126)	(593,484)
Treasury stock, at cost	(98,162)	(97,557)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	3,013,190	2,664,850
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)	3,842,020	3,468,068
Class A Common Stock
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):
Common stock	43	43
Class B Common Stock
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):
Common stock	48	48
Class C Common Stock
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):
Common stock
Class D Common Stock
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):
Common stock

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Statement [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts on trade accounts receivable-DISH Network	$ 0	$ 0
Allowance for doubtful accounts on trade accounts receivable-other	$ 7,644	$ 5,605
Preferred Stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred Stock shares, authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred Stock shares, issued	0	0
Preferred Stock shares, outstanding	0	0
Class A Common Stock
Statement [Line Items]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock shares, authorized	1,600,000,000	1,600,000,000
Common stock shares, issued	43,103,166	42,655,772
Common stock shares, outstanding	37,570,848	37,157,314
Class B Common Stock
Statement [Line Items]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock shares, authorized	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock shares, issued	47,687,039	47,687,039
Common stock shares, outstanding	47,687,039	47,687,039
Class C Common Stock
Statement [Line Items]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock shares, authorized	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock shares, issued	0	0
Common stock shares, outstanding	0	0
Class D Common Stock
Statement [Line Items]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock shares, authorized	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock shares, issued	0	0
Common stock shares, outstanding	0	0

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Revenue:
Equipment revenue - DISH Network	$ 1,470,173	$ 1,174,763	$ 1,491,556
Equipment revenue - other	347,765	302,787	246,655
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	468,399	373,226	367,890
Services and other revenue - other	64,032	52,783	44,419
Total revenue	2,350,369	1,903,559	2,150,520
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales - equipment	1,553,129	1,267,172	1,494,641
Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation shown below - Note 6)	236,356	203,123	220,817
Research and development expenses	46,093	44,009	34,901
Selling, general and administrative expenses	128,366	116,737	138,459
General and administrative expenses - DISH Network	15,189	23,497	25,354
Depreciation and amortization (Note 6)	228,911	244,129	264,197
Impairments of goodwill, indefinite-lived and long-lived assets			612,745
Total costs and expenses	2,208,044	1,898,667	2,791,114
Operating income (loss)	142,325	4,892	(640,594)
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income	14,472	26,441	34,694
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(14,560)	(32,315)	(31,909)
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) on marketable investment securities and other investments	2,923	119,461	(89,795)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments accounted for at fair value, net	144,473	313,000	(317,994)
Other, net	(860)	(6,120)	(9,270)
Total other income (expense)	146,448	420,467	(414,274)
Income (loss) before income taxes	288,773	425,359	(1,054,868)
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(84,415)	(60,655)	96,680
Net income (loss)	204,358	364,704	(958,188)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	927	569	(2,947)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	141,161	212,070	(209,005)
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities included in net income (loss)	(30,226)	(124,921)	146,954
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 316,220	$ 452,422	$ (1,023,186)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Class A and B common stock:
Basic (in shares)	85,084	85,765	89,324
Diluted (in shares)	85,203	86,059	89,324
Earnings per share - Class A and B common stock:
Basic net income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.4	$ 4.25	$ (10.73)
Diluted net income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.4	$ 4.24	$ (10.73)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Statement [Line Items]
Balance	$ 2,664,850	$ 2,211,586	$ 1,207,518
Contribution from DISH Network in connection with the Spin-off			2,077,550
Capital transaction with DISH Network in connection with the launch service (Note 19)		14,460
Capital transactions with DISH Network, net of tax (Note 19)	11,309
Issuances of Class A common stock:
Exercise of stock options	1,577	218	4,877
Employee benefits	3,856	1,391
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	2,437	1,803	1,398
Class A common stock repurchases, at cost	(605)	(29,512)	(68,045)
Stock-based compensation and other, net of tax			11,474
Stock-based compensation	13,546	13,371
Income tax (expense) benefit related to stock awards and other		(889)
Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net	110,935	87,149	(62,051)
Foreign currency translation	927	569	(2,947)
Net income (loss)	204,358	364,704	(958,188)
Balance	3,013,190	2,664,850	2,211,586
Class A and B Common Stock
Statement [Line Items]
Balance	91	90
Contribution from DISH Network in connection with the Spin-off			90
Issuances of Class A common stock:
Exercise of stock options		1
Balance	91	91	90
Additional Paid-In Capital
Statement [Line Items]
Balance	3,278,680	3,248,327
Contribution from DISH Network in connection with the Spin-off			3,230,578
Capital transaction with DISH Network in connection with the launch service (Note 19)		14,460
Capital transactions with DISH Network, net of tax (Note 19)	11,309
Issuances of Class A common stock:
Exercise of stock options	1,577	217	4,877
Employee benefits	3,856	1,391
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	2,437	1,803	1,398
Stock-based compensation and other, net of tax			11,474
Stock-based compensation	13,546	13,371
Income tax (expense) benefit related to stock awards and other		(889)
Balance	3,311,405	3,278,680	3,248,327
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Statement [Line Items]
Balance	77,120	(10,598)	66,696
Contribution from DISH Network in connection with the Spin-off			(12,296)
Issuances of Class A common stock:
Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net	110,935	87,149	(62,051)
Foreign currency translation	927	569	(2,947)
Balance	188,982	77,120	(10,598)
Accumulated Earnings/(Deficit)
Statement [Line Items]
Balance	(593,484)	(958,188)
Issuances of Class A common stock:
Net income (loss)	204,358	364,704	(958,188)
Balance	(389,126)	(593,484)	(958,188)
Net Investment in EchoStar
Statement [Line Items]
Balance			1,140,822
Contribution from DISH Network in connection with the Spin-off			(1,140,822)
Treasury Stock
Statement [Line Items]
Balance	(97,557)	(68,045)
Issuances of Class A common stock:
Class A common stock repurchases, at cost	(605)	(29,512)	(68,045)
Balance	$ (98,162)	$ (97,557)	$ (68,045)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 204,358	$ 364,704	$ (958,188)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	228,911	244,129	264,197
Equity in losses (earnings) of affiliates	2,813	5,517	7,176
Unrealized and realized (gains) losses on marketable investment securities and other investments	(2,923)	(119,461)	89,795
Unrealized (gains) losses on investments accounted for at fair value, net	(144,473)	(313,000)	317,994
Impairments of goodwill, indefinite-lived and long-lived assets			612,745
Non-cash, stock-based compensation	13,546	13,371	23,605
Deferred tax expense (benefit)	103,569	45,344	(162,011)
Other, net	(3,067)	(12,584)	(26,352)
Change in noncurrent assets	19,715	(6,785)	(36,230)
Changes in current assets and current liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable - other	40,623	(52,797)	(7,861)
Allowance for doubtful accounts	2,039	(1,576)	7,130
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	32,544	27,088	(297,629)
Inventory	22,581	(6,521)	(15,493)
Other current assets	(61,862)	(1,376)	47,679
Trade accounts payable - other	(33,404)	(15,255)	164,304
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	(24,192)	16,777	21,570
Accrued expenses and other	3,237	8,701	65,617
Net cash flows from operating activities	404,015	196,276	118,048
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(2,300,631)	(2,050,495)	(3,069,716)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	2,253,819	2,273,523	2,842,567
Purchases of property and equipment	(196,736)	(213,921)	(229,870)
Launch service assigned to DISH Network (Note 19)	102,913
Proceeds from insurance settlement			40,750
Change in restricted cash and marketable investment securities	577	(15,009)
Purchase of strategic investments included in marketable and other investment securities	(69,072)	(114,164)	(148,736)
Investment in Move Networks (Note 14)	(44,991)
Proceeds from sale of strategic investments	15,609
Other, net	(46)	5,788	(4,737)
Net cash flows from investing activities	(238,558)	(114,278)	(569,742)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(50,382)	(55,644)	(47,217)
Contribution of cash and cash equivalents from DISH Network in connection with the Spin-off			544,065
Class A common stock repurchases (Note 11)	(605)	(29,512)	(68,045)
Net proceeds from Class A common stock options exercised and issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan	4,014	2,021	6,276
Net cash flows from financing activities	(46,973)	(83,135)	435,079
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	118,484	(1,137)	(16,615)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	23,330	24,467	41,082
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	141,814	23,330	24,467
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest	41,021	31,767	31,812
Capitalized interest	25,812
Cash received for interest	19,028	11,717	23,470
Cash paid for income taxes	15,240	31,500	47,758
Employee benefits paid in Class A common stock	3,856	1,391
Launch service assigned to DISH Network (Note 19)		102,913
Satellites and other assets financed under capital lease obligations	57,397	$ 155,574	16,531
Reduction of capital lease obligations and associated asset value for AMC-16 (Note 6)	$ 39,442
Non-cash investing activities			15,682
Non-cash proceeds from the sale of a company which held certain FCC authorizations			132,900
Net assets contributed in connection with the Spin-off, excluding cash and cash equivalents			$ 1,533,485

Organization and Business Activities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Organization and Business Activities

Organization and Business Activities

1.	Organization and Business Activities

Principal Business

EchoStar Corporation is a holding company, whose subsidiaries (which together with EchoStar Corporation are referred to as "EchoStar," the "Company," "we," "us" and/or "our") operate two primary business units:

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"Digital Set-Top Box" Business – which designs, develops and distributes digital set-top boxes and related products, including our Slingbox "placeshifting" technology, primarily for satellite TV service providers, telecommunication and cable companies and, with respect to Slingboxes, directly to consumers via retail outlets. Our "Digital Set-Top Box" business also provides digital broadcast operations including satellite uplinking/downlinking, transmission services, signal processing, conditional access management and other services primarily to DISH Network.

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"Satellite Services" Business – which uses our ten owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") licenses to lease capacity on a full-time and occasional-use basis primarily to DISH Network, and secondarily to Dish Mexico, U.S. government service providers, state agencies, Internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, programmers and private enterprise customers. We also use certain of our satellites to offer our ViP-TV service, which transports MPEG-4 IP encapsulated standard-definition and high-definition programming on behalf of telecommunications companies and rural cable operators.

Effective January 1, 2008, DISH Network completed its distribution to us (the "Spin-off") of its digital set-top box business and certain infrastructure and other assets, including certain of its satellites, uplink and satellite transmission assets, real estate and other assets and related liabilities. Since the Spin-off, we and DISH Network have operated as separate publicly-traded companies, and neither entity has any ownership interest in the other. However, a substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of both companies is owned beneficially by Charles W. Ergen, our Chairman, or by certain trusts established by Mr. Ergen for the benefit of his family.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Dec. 31, 2010
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
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This quarterly evaluation consists of reviewing, among other things: /font/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 6px;"nbsp;/p table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" trtd width="5%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" width="2%" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bull;/font/td td valign="top" width="1%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" align="left" p align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"the fair value of our marketable investment securities compared to the carrying amount, /font/p/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 6px;"nbsp;/p table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" trtd width="5%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" width="2%" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bull;/font/td td valign="top" width="1%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" align="left" p align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"the historical volatility of the price of each security, and /font/p/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 6px;"nbsp;/p table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" trtd width="5%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" width="2%" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bull;/font/td td valign="top" width="1%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" align="left" p align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"any market and company specific factors related to each security. /font/p/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 1px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Declines in the fair value of investments below cost basis are generally accounted for as follows: /font/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 12px;"nbsp;/p table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" align="center" trtd width="20%" /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td width="76%" /td/tr trtd style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" align="center" p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bLengthnbsp;ofnbsp;Timenbsp;Investment/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bHas Been In a Continuous/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1px;" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bLoss Position/b/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" align="center" p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bTreatment of the Decline in Value/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1px;" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"b(absent specific factors to the contrary)/b/font/p/td/tr trtd valign="top"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Less than six months/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Generally, considered temporary./font/td/tr trtd height="8" /td td height="8" colspan="2" /td/tr trtd valign="middle"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Six to nine months/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="top"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Evaluated on a case by case basis to determine whether any company or market-specific factors exist which would indicate that such decline is other-than-temporary./font/td/tr trtd height="8" /td td height="8" colspan="2" /td/tr trtd valign="top"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Greater than nine months/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="top"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Generally, considered other-than-temporary. The decline in value is recorded as a charge to earnings./font/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"In situations where the fair value of a debt security is below its carrying amount, we consider the decline to be other-than-temporary and record a charge to earnings if any of the following factors apply: /font/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 6px;"nbsp;/p table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" trtd width="4%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" width="4%" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"i./font/td td valign="top" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"We have the intent to sell the security. /font/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 6px;"nbsp;/p table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" trtd width="4%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" width="4%" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"ii./font/td td valign="top" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"It is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before maturity or recovery. /font/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 6px;"nbsp;/p table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" trtd width="4%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" width="4%" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iii./font/td td valign="top" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"We do not expect to recover the security's entire amortized cost basis, even if there is no intent to sell the security. /font/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"In general, we use the first in, first out method to determine the cost basis on sales of marketable investment securities. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biAccounts Receivable /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Management estimates the amount of required allowances for the potential non-collectability of accounts receivable based upon past collection experience and consideration of other relevant factors. However, past experience may not be indicative of future collections and therefore additional charges could be incurred in the future to reflect differences between estimated and actual collections. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biInventory /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Proprietary products are built by contract manufacturers to our specifications. We depend on a few manufacturers, and in some cases a single manufacturer, for the production of our digital set-top boxes and related components. Manufactured inventories include materials, labor, freight-in and royalties. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biProperty and Equipment /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis over lives ranging from one to forty years. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to expense when incurred. Renewals and betterments are capitalized. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"The cost of satellites under construction, including certain amounts prepaid under our satellite service agreements, is capitalized during the construction phase, assuming the eventual successful launch and in-orbit operation of the satellite. If a satellite were to fail during launch or while in-orbit, the resultant loss would be charged to expense in the period such loss was incurred. The amount of any such loss would be reduced to the extent of insurance proceeds estimated to be received, if any. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 1px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biLong-Lived Assets /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"We review our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. This evaluation is performed at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. For assets which are held and used in operations, the asset would be impaired if the carrying value of the asset exceeded its undiscounted future net cash flows. Once an impairment is determined, the actual impairment is reported as the difference between the carrying value and the fair value as estimated using discounted cash flows. Assets which are to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. We consider relevant cash flow, estimated future operating results, trends and other available information in assessing wheth er the carrying value of assets are recoverable. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biIntangible Assets and FCC Authorizations /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"We do not amortize goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives, but test for impairment annually or whenever indicators of impairments arise. Intangible assets that have finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives and tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Generally, we have determined that our FCC licenses have indefinite useful lives due to the following: /font/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 6px;"nbsp;/p table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" trtd width="5%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" width="2%" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bull;/font/td td valign="top" width="1%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" align="left" p align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"FCC spectrum is a non-depleting asset; /font/p/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 6px;"nbsp;/p table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" trtd width="5%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" width="2%" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bull;/font/td td valign="top" width="1%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" align="left" p align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"replacement satellite applications are generally authorized by the FCC subject to certain conditions, without substantial cost under a stable regulatory, legislative and legal environment; /font/p/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 6px;"nbsp;/p table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" trtd width="5%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" width="2%" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bull;/font/td td valign="top" width="1%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" align="left" p align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"maintenance expenditures in order to obtain future cash flows are not significant; and /font/p/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 6px;"nbsp;/p table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" trtd width="5%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" width="2%" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bull;/font/td td valign="top" width="1%"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="top" align="left" p align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"we intend to use these assets indefinitely. /font/p/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"In conducting our annual impairment test in 2010, we determined that the estimated fair value of the FCC licenses, calculated using the discounted cash flow analysis, exceeded their carrying amount. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biMarketable and Other Investment Securities ndash; Cost and Equity Method /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Generally, we account for our unconsolidated equity investments under either the equity method or cost method of accounting. Because these equity securities are generally not publicly traded, it is not practical to regularly estimate the fair value of the investments; however, these investments are subject to an evaluation for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis. This quarterly evaluation consists of reviewing, among other things, company business plans and current financial statements, if available, for factors that may indicate an impairment of our investment. Such factors may include, but are not limited to, cash flow concerns, material litigation, violations of debt covenants, bankruptcy and changes in business strategy. The fair value of these equity investments is not estimated unless there are identified changes in circumstances that may indicate an impairment e xists and these changes are likely to have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment. When impairments occur related to our foreign investments, any cumulative translation adjustment associated with these investments will remain in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" within "Total stockholders' equity (deficit)" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets until the investments are sold or otherwise liquidated; at which time, they will be released into our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 1px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biMarketable and Other Investment Securities ndash; Fair Value Method /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"We elect the fair value method for certain debt and equity investments in affiliates when we believe the fair value method of accounting provides more meaningful information to our investors. Changes in the fair value of marketable investment securities, non-marketable convertible debt, and interest on debt investment securities accounted for at fair value are recognized as "Unrealized gains (losses) on investments accounted for at fair value, net" on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The fair value of the non-marketable convertible debt is determined each reporting period based upon inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for the debt, either directly or indirectly. The fair value analysis takes into consideration the price of the underlying company stock as well as changes in the credit market, including yield curves and int erest rates. In addition, the fair value of these debt and equity investment securities takes into consideration the impact of any bankruptcy proceedings. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biSales Taxes /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"We account for sales taxes imposed on our goods and services on a net basis in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Since we primarily act as an agent for the governmental authorities, the amount charged to the customer is collected and remitted directly to the appropriate jurisdictional entity. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biIncome Taxes /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"We establish a provision for income taxes currently payable or receivable and for income tax amounts deferred to future periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the estimated future tax effects of differences that exist between the book and tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are offset by valuation allowances when we believe it is more likely than not that such net deferred tax assets will not be realized. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biAccounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"From time to time, we engage in transactions where the tax consequences may be subject to uncertainty. We record a liability when, in management's judgment, a tax filing position does not meet the more likely than not threshold. For tax positions that meet the more likely than not threshold, we may record a liability depending on management's assessment of how the tax position will ultimately be settled. We adjust our estimates periodically based on ongoing examinations by and settlements with various taxing authorities, as well as changes in tax laws, regulations and precedent. We classify interest and penalties, if any, associated with our uncertain tax positions as a component of "Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized" and "Other, net," respectively. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biFair Value of Financial Instruments /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"As of Decembernbsp;31, 2010 and 2009, the carrying value of our cash and cash equivalents, current marketable investment securities, trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, and current liabilities is equal to or approximates fair value due to their short-term nature. Disclosure regarding fair value of capital leases is not required. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biRevenue Recognition /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Revenue is recognized when an arrangement exists, prices are determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured and the goods or services have been delivered. If any of these criteria are not met, revenue recognition is deferred until such time as all of the criteria are met. Revenue from equipment sales are generally recognized upon shipment to customers. Revenue from digital broadcast operations and satellite services and other is recognized when the related services are performed. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 1px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biCost of Equipment and Other Sales /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Cost of equipment and other sales associated with digital set-top boxes, Slingboxes and related components includes materials, labor, freight-in and royalties. We have designed and developed digital set-top boxes, antennae and other equipment for DISH Network and international satellite service providers and other international customers. The costs associated with digital broadcast operations and satellite services and other are recognized as the services are performed or as incurred. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biResearch and Development /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"The cost of research and development is charged to expense as incurred. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biNew Accounting Pronouncements /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iRevenue Recognition ndash; Multiple-Deliverable Arrangements /i/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"In October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-13 ("ASU 2009-13"), Revenue Recognition - Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements. ASU 2009-13 changes the requirements for establishing separate units of accounting in a multiple deliverable arrangement and requires the allocation of arrangement consideration to each deliverable to be based on the relative selling price. This standard was effective Januarynbsp;1, 2011. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2009-13 to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. /font/p/div /div

Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share

Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share

3.	Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share

We present both basic earnings per share ("EPS") and diluted EPS. Basic EPS excludes potential dilution and is computed by dividing "Net income (loss)" by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock awards were exercised.

The potential dilution from stock awards was computed using the treasury stock method based on the average market value of our Class A common stock. The following table presents earnings per share amounts for all periods and the basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding used in the calculation.


	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2010		2009		2008
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Net income (loss)	$	204,358	$	364,704	$	(958,188	)


Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Class A and B common stock:
Basic		85,084		85,765		89,324
Dilutive impact of stock awards outstanding		119		294		—

Diluted		85,203		86,059		89,324


Earnings per share - Class A and B common stock:
Basic net income (loss) per share	$	2.40	$	4.25	$	(10.73	)

Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	2.40	$	4.24	$	(10.73	)

We had a net loss for the year ended December 31, 2008; therefore, the effect of stock awards is excluded from the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share since the effect is anti-dilutive. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, there were stock awards to purchase 5.9 million and 4.7 million shares, respectively, of Class A common stock outstanding, not included in the weighted-average common shares outstanding above, as their effect is antidilutive.

Vesting of options and rights to acquire shares of our Class A common stock ("Restricted Performance Units") granted pursuant to a performance-based stock incentive plan is contingent upon meeting a certain company goal which is not yet probable of being achieved. As a consequence, the following are also not included in the diluted EPS calculation.


	As of December 31,
	2010		2009		2008
	(In thousands)
Performance-based options		697		724		886
Restricted Performance Units		93		100		109

Total		790		824		995

Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Other Investment Securities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Other Investment Securities

Marketable Investment Securities Restricted Cash and Other Investment Securities

4.	Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Other Investment Securities

Our marketable investment securities, restricted cash, and other investment securities consist of the following:


	As of December 31,
	2010		2009
	(In thousands)
Marketable investment securities:
Current marketable investment securities - VRDNs	$	395,715	$	398,630
Current marketable investment securities - strategic		232,718		126,622
Current marketable investment securities - other		360,653		280,580

Total marketable investment securities - current		989,086		805,832
Restricted marketable investment securities (1)		1,337		2,995

Total		990,423		808,827


Restricted cash and cash equivalents (1)		16,089		15,008


Marketable and other investment securities - noncurrent:
Marketable and other investment securities - cost method		3,097		33,288
Marketable and other investment securities - equity method		109,366		94,826
Marketable and other investment securities - fair value method		613,125		433,905

Total marketable and other investment securities - noncurrent		725,588		562,019

Total marketable investment securities, restricted cash and other investment securities	$	1,732,100	$	1,385,854

(1)	Restricted marketable investment securities and restricted cash and cash equivalents are included in "Restricted cash and marketable investment securities" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Marketable Investment Securities

Our marketable investment securities portfolio consists of various debt and equity instruments, all of which are classified as available-for-sale (see Note 2).

Current Marketable Investment Securities - VRDNs

Variable rate demand notes ("VRDNs") are long-term floating rate municipal bonds with embedded put options that allow the bondholder to sell the security at par plus accrued interest. All of the put options are secured by a pledged liquidity source. Our VRDN portfolio is comprised of investments in many municipalities, which are backed by financial institutions or other highly rated companies that serve as the pledged liquidity source. While they are classified as marketable investment securities, the put option allows VRDNs to be liquidated generally on a same day or on a five business day settlement basis.

Current Marketable Investment Securities - Strategic

Our current strategic marketable investment securities are highly speculative and have experienced and continue to experience volatility. As of December 31, 2010, a significant portion of our strategic investment portfolio consisted of securities of several issuers and the value of that portfolio depends on those issuers.

Current Marketable Investment Securities - Other

Our other current marketable investment securities portfolio includes investments in various debt instruments including corporate and government bonds.

Restricted Cash and Marketable Investment Securities

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, our restricted marketable investment securities, together with our restricted cash, included amounts required as collateral for our letters of credit or surety bonds.

Marketable and Other Investment Securities - Noncurrent

We account for our unconsolidated debt and equity investments under the fair value, equity and/or cost method of accounting. We have several strategic investments in certain equity securities that are included in noncurrent "Marketable and other investment securities" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Marketable and Other Investment Securities – Cost and Equity

Non-majority owned investments are generally accounted for using the equity method when we have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of an investee. However, when we do not have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of an investee, the cost method is used.

Our ability to realize value from our strategic investments in companies that are not publicly traded depends on the success of those companies' businesses and their ability to obtain sufficient capital to execute their business plans. Because private markets are not as liquid as public markets, there is also increased risk that we will not be able to sell these investments, or that when we desire to sell them we will not be able to obtain fair value for them.

Marketable and Other Investment Securities – Fair Value

We elect the fair value method for certain debt and equity investments in affiliates when we believe the fair value method of accounting provides more meaningful information to our investors. For our investments carried at fair value, interest and dividends are measured at fair value and are recorded in "Unrealized gains (losses) on investments accounted for at fair value, net." See "Investments in TerreStar" below for more information.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, we had accumulated net unrealized gains of $188 million and $77 million, both net of related tax effect, respectively, as a part of "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" within "Total stockholders' equity (deficit)." A full valuation allowance has been established against any net tax assets that are capital in nature. The components of our available-for-sale investments are detailed in the table below.


	As of December 31,
	2010									2009
	Marketable									Marketable
	Investment		Unrealized							Investment		Unrealized
	Securities		Gains		Losses			Net		Securities		Gains		Losses			Net
	(In thousands)
Debt securities:
VRDNs	$	395,715	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	398,630	$	—	$	—		$	—
Other (including restricted)		375,814		1,154		(233	)		921		316,793		15,696		(137	)		15,559
Equity securities:
Other		218,894		186,745		—			186,745		93,404		61,172		—			61,172

Total marketable investment securities	$	990,423	$	187,899	$	(233	)	$	187,666	$	808,827	$	76,868	$	(137	)	$	76,731

As of December 31, 2010, restricted and non-restricted marketable investment securities include debt securities of $762 million with contractual maturities of one year or less and $10 million with contractual maturities greater than one year. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities as a result of our ability to sell these securities prior to maturity.

Marketable Investment Securities in a Loss Position

The following table reflects the length of time that the individual securities, accounted for as available-for-sale, have been in an unrealized loss position, aggregated by investment category. We do not intend to sell our investments in debt securities before they recover or mature, and it is more likely than not that we will hold these debt investments until that time. In addition, we are not aware of any specific factors indicating that the underlying issuers of these debt securities would not be able to pay interest as it becomes due or repay the principal at maturity. Therefore, we believe that these changes in the estimated fair values of these marketable investment securities are related to temporary market fluctuations.


Investment Category	Primary Reason for Unrealized Loss	As of December 31, 2010
		Total Fair Value		Less than Six Months					Six to Nine Months					Nine Months or More
				Fair Value		Unrealized Loss			Fair Value		Unrealized Loss			Fair Value		Unrealized Loss
				Fair Value		Unrealized Loss			Fair Value		Unrealized Loss			Fair Value		Unrealized Loss
		(In thousands)
Debt securities	Temporary market fluctuations	$	119,135	$	26,358	$	(44	)	$	17,566	$	(71	)	$	75,211	$	(118	)

Total		$	119,135	$	26,358	$	(44	)	$	17,566	$	(71	)	$	75,211	$	(118	)


Investment Category	Primary Reason for Unrealized Loss	As of December 31, 2009
		Total Fair Value		Less than Six Months					Six to Nine Months					Nine Months or More
		Total Fair Value		Fair Value		Unrealized Loss			Fair Value		Unrealized Loss			Fair Value		Unrealized Loss
		(In thousands)
Debt securities	Temporary market fluctuations	$	57,683	$	50,648	$	(94	)	$	7,035	$	(43	)	$	—	$	—

Total		$	57,683	$	50,648	$	(94	)	$	7,035	$	(43	)	$	—	$	—

Fair Value Measurements

We determine fair value based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Market or observable inputs are the preferred source of values, followed by unobservable inputs or assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. We apply the following hierarchy in determining fair value:

•

Level 1, defined as observable inputs being quoted prices in active markets for identical assets;

•

Level 2, defined as observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and

•

Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other participants therefore requiring assumptions based on the best information available.

Our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:


	As of
	December 31, 2010								December 31, 2009
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Debt securities:
VRDNs	$	395,715	$	—	$	395,715	$	—	$	398,630	$	—	$	398,630	$	—
Other (including restricted)		375,814		—		375,814		—		316,793		2,998		313,795		—

Equity securities		218,894		218,894		—		—		93,404		93,404		—		—

Marketable and other investment securities - noncurrent		613,125		4,170		—		608,955		433,905		28,200		339,677		66,028


Total assets at fair value	$	1,603,548	$	223,064	$	771,529	$	608,955	$	1,242,732	$	124,602	$	1,052,102	$	66,028

Changes in Level 3 instruments are as follows:


	Level 3 Investment Securities
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2009	$	66,028
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings		80,727
Purchases, issuances and settlements, net		74,927
Transfers from level 2 to level 3		387,273

Balance as of December 31, 2010	$	608,955

Transfers from Level 2 into Level 3 are due to a lack of observable market data for these securities during the year ended December 31, 2010.

Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities and Other Investments

"Unrealized and realized gains (losses) on marketable investment securities and other investments" on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) includes changes in the carrying amount of our investments as follows:


	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2010			2009			2008
	(In thousands)
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) on marketable investment securities and other investments:
Marketable investment securities - gains (losses) on sales/exchange	$	30,231		$	126,232		$	16,195
Marketable investment securities - other-than-temporary impairments		—			—			(163,139	)
Gain on sale of a company which held certain FCC authorizations		—			—			67,624
Marketable and other investment securities - gains (losses) on sales/exchange		9,437			—			—
Marketable and other investment securities - other-than-temporary impairments		(36,745	)		(6,771	)		(10,475	)

Total unrealized and realized gains (losses) on marketable investment securities and other investments	$	2,923		$	119,461		$	(89,795	)

Investments in TerreStar

We account for our investments in TerreStar Corporation ("TerreStar Corporation") and TerreStar Networks Inc. ("TerreStar Networks"), an indirect, majority-owned subsidiary of TerreStar Corporation, using the fair value method of accounting which we believe provides more meaningful information to our investors. TerreStar Networks is the principal operating subsidiary of TerreStar Corporation. As discussed further below, TerreStar Networks and TerreStar Corporation filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on October 19, 2010 and February 16, 2011, respectively.

We have been an investor in TerreStar Corporation and TerreStar Networks for over three years. In February 2008, we completed several transactions under a Master Investment Agreement between us, TerreStar Corporation and TerreStar Networks. Under the Master Investment Agreement, we acquired $50 million in aggregate principal amount of TerreStar Networks' 6 1/2% Senior Exchangeable Paid-in-Kind Notes due June 15, 2014 ("Exchangeable Notes") as well as $50 million aggregate principal amount of TerreStar Networks' 15% Senior Secured Paid-in-Kind Notes due February 15, 2014 ("15% PIK Notes"). The Master Investment Agreement also provides that we have the right to appoint two representatives to TerreStar Corporation's Board of Directors. We do not presently have any representatives on TerreStar Corporation's Board of Directors. We have from time to time acquired, and we c urrently hold, other securities issued by TerreStar Corporation and TerreStar Networks.

Furthermore, in February 2008, we entered into a Spectrum Agreement with TerreStar Corporation, under which, in June 2008, TerreStar Corporation completed the acquisition of our holdings of 1.4 GHz spectrum in exchange for the issuance of 30 million shares of its common stock to us. On February 16, 2011, TerreStar Corporation and its subsidiary, TerreStar Holdings Inc. (together, the "TSC Debtors"), filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court.

We also entered into an agreement with TerreStar Networks and Harbinger Capital Partners Master Fund I, Ltd. and Harbinger Capital Partners Special Situations Fund LP (collectively, "Harbinger"), in February 2008, in which we and Harbinger each committed to provide up to $50 million in secured financing, the proceeds of which were advanced to TerreStar Networks from time to time as required for TerreStar Networks to make required payments in connection with a communications satellite to be constructed and launched for TerreStar Networks. As of December 31, 2010, we were owed $44 million by TerreStar Networks under the terms of this credit agreement.

In connection with the filings by TerreStar Networks and certain of its affiliates (other than TerreStar Corporation) (the "Debtors") for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and an ancillary proceeding under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act in Canada, on October 19, 2010, we entered into a commitment to provide a debtor-in-possession credit facility (the "Credit Facility") to the Debtors. On November 18, 2010, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Bankruptcy Court") approved the Credit Facility on a final basis and authorized the Debtors to enter into the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility consists of a non-revolving, multiple draw term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $75 million, with drawings subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Credit Facility. As of December 3 1, 2010, we had funded $25 million to the Debtors under this Credit Facility which is included in "Marketable and other investment securities" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Our debt investments in TerreStar Networks had a fair value of $609 million and $406 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Our equity investments in TerreStar Corporation had a fair value of $4 million and $28 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. TerreStar Corporation and its subsidiary, TerreStar Holdings Inc. filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on February 16, 2011. As a result, the fair value of our equity investment as of December 31, 2010 may be negatively impacted. Our debt and equity investments in TerreStar Corporation and TerreStar Networks had an aggregate fair value of $613 million and $434 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Fluctuations in fair value of these investments are recorded in "Unrealized gains (losses) on investments accounted for at fair value, net" on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and directly impact our profitability. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, we recorded a $144 million gain, a $313 million gain and a $318 million loss on these investments, respectively.

On November 19, 2010, we entered into an agreement with the Debtors (the "Restructuring Support Agreement") pursuant to which we committed to (i) support the Debtors' proposed plan of reorganization and (ii) backstop a rights offering for preferred shares of TerreStar Networks, which rights offering was to be completed upon the Debtors' emergence from bankruptcy, on the terms set forth in the Restructuring Support Agreement. The Bankruptcy Court approved the Restructuring Support Agreement on December 22, 2010.

On February 15, 2011, the Restructuring Support Agreement was terminated by mutual agreement of the parties. It is impossible to predict with certainty the amount of time that the Debtors may spend in bankruptcy or whether the Debtors will be able to obtain confirmation of a plan of reorganization.

Our investments in TerreStar Corporation and TerreStar Networks are highly speculative and have experienced and continue to experience significant volatility. The investments in TerreStar Networks are determined using Level 3 inputs under the fair value hierarchy. In estimating those fair values we consider quotes from brokers and other pricing services, if available, and obtain both observable and unobservable inputs in our valuation models which include the use of option pricing and discounted cash flow techniques. The fair value of these investments can be significantly impacted by adverse changes in securities markets generally, as well as risks related to the performance of TerreStar Corporation and TerreStar Networks, their ability to obtain sufficient capital to execute their business plans, risks associated with their specific industries, bankruptcy and other factors. We are c ontinuing to evaluate the effect of developments in the Debtors' and the TSC Debtors' chapter 11 cases on the fair value of our investment in TerreStar Networks and TerreStar Corporation. In particular, as a result of the termination of the Restructuring Support Agreement on February 15, 2011, the fair value of our investments in TerreStar Networks may be significantly impacted.

On January 14, 2011, TerreStar Corporation filed a Form 15, terminating the registration of its common stock and Series A Voting Convertible Preferred Stock under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and suspending its obligations to file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (other than with respect to its fiscal year ended December 31, 2010).

The balance sheets for TerreStar Corporation are presented below as of September 30 and the statements of operations data include twelve months ended September 30 for each respective period presented. As of February 24, 2011, TerreStar Corporation had not filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. As such, we have relied on TerreStar Corporation's management to provide us with accurate summary financial information, including portions of the information shown below. We are not aware of any errors in, or possible misstatements of, the financial information provided to us that would have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. The following table provides summarized financial information from TerreStar Corporation:


Balance Sheets (unaudited):	2010			2009
	(In thousands)
Assets
Current assets	$	17,149		$	80,970
Noncurrent assets		1,384,863			1,259,783

Total assets	$	1,402,012		$	1,340,753


Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Current liabilities	$	633,917		$	53,521
Long-term liabilities		1,080,364			929,427
Cumulative preferred dividend		—			408,500
Stockholders' equity (deficit)		(312,269	)		(50,695	)

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)	$	1,402,012		$	1,340,753


Statement of Operations (unaudited):	2010			2009			2008
	(In thousands)
Revenue	$	17,120		$	—		$	—

Operating expenses	$	230,644		$	152,203		$	215,246

Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(323,705	)	$	(217,669	)	$	—

Net income (loss)	$	(298,257	)	$	(201,357	)	$	(286,757	)

Net income (loss) available to common stockholders	$	(321,441	)	$	(226,690	)	$	(314,418	)

Inventory

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Inventory

Inventory

5.	Inventory

Inventory consists of the following:


	As of December 31,
	2010		2009
	(In thousands)
Finished goods	$	21,084	$	32,988
Raw materials		6,819		16,647
Work-in-process		2,530		3,379

Total inventory	$	30,433	$	53,014

Property and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

6.	Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consist of the following:


	Depreciable Life (In Years)
			As of December 31,
			2010			2009
			(In thousands)
Land		—	$	28,240		$	28,301
Buildings and improvements		1-40		232,208			226,964
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other		1-10		791,247			756,827
Satellites:
EchoStar III - fully depreciated		12		234,083			234,083
EchoStar IV - fully depreciated		N/A		78,511			78,511
EchoStar VI		12		244,305			244,305
EchoStar VIII		12		175,801			175,801
EchoStar IX		12		127,376			127,376
EchoStar XII		10		190,051			190,051
Satellites acquired under capital leases		10-15		534,673			508,553
Construction in process		—		393,098			271,490

Total property and equipment				3,029,593			2,842,262
Accumulated depreciation				(1,766,290	)		(1,609,077	)

Property and equipment, net			$	1,263,303		$	1,233,185

"Construction in process" consists of the following:


	As of December 31,
	2010		2009
	(In thousands)
Progress amounts for satellite construction, including certain amounts prepaid under satellite service agreements and launch costs:
EchoStar XVI	$	100,312	$	30,400
QuetzSat-1		162,947		102,315
Other		93,958		102,974
Uplinking equipment		11,933		27,331
Other		23,948		8,470

Construction in process	$	393,098	$	271,490

During the year ended December 31, 2010, $26 million of interest was capitalized into construction in progress, including $7 million which relates to interest expense that should have been capitalized in 2009.

Depreciation and amortization expense consists of the following:


	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2010		2009		2008
	(In thousands)
Satellites	$	92,750	$	105,270	$	139,079
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other		98,481		99,428		86,629
Identifiable intangible assets subject to amortization		31,095		33,057		32,606
Buildings and improvements		6,585		6,374		5,883

Total depreciation and amortization	$	228,911	$	244,129	$	264,197

Cost of sales and operating expense categories included in our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) do not include depreciation expense related to satellites or equipment leased to customers.

Satellites

We currently utilize ten satellites in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator, four of which are leased. Three of our leased satellites are accounted for as capital leases and are depreciated over the terms of the satellite service agreements. We also lease capacity on one satellite from DISH Network that is accounted for as an operating lease.


Satellites	Launch Date	Degree Orbital Location		Original Useful Life/ Lease Term (In Years)
Owned:
EchoStar III (1)	October 1997		61.5		12
EchoStar IV (2)	May 1998		77		12
EchoStar VI (1)	July 2000		77		12
EchoStar VIII (1)	August 2002		77		12
EchoStar IX (1)	August 2003		121		12
EchoStar XII (1)	July 2003		61.5		10

Leased from DISH Network:
EchoStar I (1)	December 1995		77		12

Leased from Other Third Parties:
AMC-15 (3)	December 2004		105		10
AMC-16 (3)	January 2005		85		10
Nimiq 5 (1) (3)	September 2009		72.7		15

Under Construction:
QuetzSat-1 (leased) (1)	2011		77		10
EchoStar XVI (owned) (1)	2012		61.5		15
CMBStar (owned)	Construction Suspended

(1)	See Note 19 for further discussion of our Related Party Agreements.

(2)	Fully depreciated and not currently in service.

(3)	These satellites are accounted for as capital leases.

Prior to 2010, certain satellites in our fleet experienced anomalies, some of which have had a significant adverse impact on their remaining useful life and/or commercial operation. There can be no assurance that future anomalies will not further impact the remaining useful life and commercial operation of any of these satellites. See "Long-Lived Satellite Assets" below for further discussion of evaluation of impairment. There can be no assurance that we can recover critical transmission capacity in the event one or more of our in-orbit satellites were to fail. We generally do not carry insurance for any of the in-orbit satellites that we use, and therefore we will bear the risk of any in-orbit failures. Recent developments with respect to certain of our satellites are discussed below.

Owned Satellites

EchoStar III. EchoStar III was originally designed to operate a maximum of 32 DBS transponders in a mode that provides service to the entire continental United States ("CONUS") at approximately 120 watts per channel, switchable to 16 transponders operating at over 230 watts per channel, and was equipped with a total of 44 traveling wave tube amplifiers ("TWTAs") to provide redundancy. As a result of TWTA failures in previous years, during January and May 2010, and February 2011, only 10 transponders are currently available for use. Although these failures have impacted the commercial operation of the satellite, the satellite has been fully depreciated. It is likely that additional TWTA failures will occur from time to time in the future and such failures could further impact commercial operation of the satellite. ;/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biEchoStar VI./i/b EchoStar VI was designed with 108 solar array strings, of which approximately 102 are required to assure full power availability for the original minimum 12-year useful life of the satellite. During March and August of 2010, EchoStar VI experienced anomalies resulting in the loss of 24 solar array strings, reducing the number of functional solar array strings to 84. While these anomalies did not reduce the estimated useful life of the satellite to less than 12 years, commercial operation has been impacted and there can be no assurance that future anomalies will not reduce its useful life or further impact its commercial operation. The satellite was designed to operate 32 DBS transponders in CONUS at approximately 125 watts per channel, switchable to 16 DBS transponders operating at approximately 250 watts per channel. The power reduct ion resulting from the solar array failures currently limits us to operating 24 DBS transponders in CONUS at approximately 125 watts per channel, switchable to 12 DBS transponders operating at approximately 250 watts per channel. The number of transponders to which power can be provided is expected to decline in the future at the rate of approximately one transponder every three years. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biEchoStar VIII/i/bb./b EchoStar VIII was designed to operate 32 DBS transponders in CONUS at approximately 120 watts per channel, switchable to 16 DBS transponders operating at approximately 240 watts per channel. EchoStar VIII was also designed with spot-beam technology. This satellite has experienced several anomalies prior to 2011, but none have reduced its useful life or impacted its commercial operation. During January 2011, the satellite experienced an anomaly, which temporarily disrupted electrical power to some components causing an interruption of broadcast service. Testing is being performed to determine if this anomaly will reduce the satellite's useful life or impact its commercial operations. There can be no assurance that this anomaly or any future anomalies will not reduce its useful life or impact its commercial operatio n. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biLeased Satellites /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biAMC-16./i/b AMC-16 commenced commercial operation during February 2005 and currently operates at the 85 degree orbital location. This SES World Skies satellite is equipped with 24 Ku-band fixed satellite services ("FSS") transponders that operate at approximately 120 watts per channel and a Ka-band payload consisting of 12 spot beams. During the first quarter 2010, SES World Skies notified us that AMC-16 had experienced a solar-array anomaly that further reduced its available transponder capacity. As a result, our monthly recurring payment was reduced accordingly and our capital lease obligation and the corresponding asset value were lowered by approximately $39 million. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 1px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biLong-Lived Satellite Assets /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"We evaluate our satellites for impairment and test for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. This evaluation is performed at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. Certain of the anomalies discussed above, and previously disclosed, may be considered to represent a significant adverse change in the physical condition of a particular satellite. However, based on the redundancy designed within each satellite, these anomalies are not considered to be significant events that would require evaluation for impairment recognition because the projected cash flows have not been significantly affected by these anomalies. /font/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 18px;"nbsp;/p /div

Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets

7.	Intangible Assets

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, our identifiable intangibles subject to amortization consisted of the following:


	As of
	December 31, 2010					December 31, 2009
	Intangible Assets		Accumulated Amortization			Intangible Assets		Accumulated Amortization
	(In thousands)
Contract-based	$	190,566	$	(108,361	)	$	190,566	$	(91,733	)
Customer relationships		23,632		(23,605	)		23,600		(17,700	)
Technology-based		118,305		(35,086	)		73,314		(26,234	)

Total	$	332,503	$	(167,052	)	$	287,480	$	(135,667	)

Amortization of these intangible assets is recorded on a straight line basis over an average finite useful life primarily ranging from approximately three to 20 years. Amortization was $31 million, $33 million and $33 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Estimated future amortization of our identifiable intangible assets as of December 31, 2010 is as follows (in thousands):


For the Years Ended December 31,
2011	$	27,944
2012		26,124
2013		26,120
2014		24,910
2015		20,279
Thereafter		40,074

Total	$	165,451

Impairments of Goodwill, Indefinite-Lived and Long-Lived Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Impairments of Goodwill, Indefinite-Lived and Long-Lived Assets

Impairments of Goodwill, Indefinite-Lived and Long-Lived Assets

8.	Impairments of Goodwill, Indefinite-Lived and Long-Lived Assets

During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, we did not record any impairments on goodwill, indefinite-lived or long-lived assets. During the year ended December 31, 2008, we recorded impairment charges in "Impairments of goodwill, indefinite-lived and long-lived assets" on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), detailed in the table below.


	For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
	Pre-Tax		After-Tax
	(In thousands)
Impairments of goodwill, indefinite-lived and long-lived assets:
Goodwill impairment	$	247,253	$	247,253
FCC authorization impairment		38,720		33,434
Satellite impairments:
AMC-15		137,955		85,339
AMC-16		79,745		49,331
CMBStar		85,000		52,581
Casualty loss - AMC-14		12,799		7,918
Other impairments		11,273		8,678

Total impairments of goodwill, indefinite-lived and long-lived assets	$	612,745	$	484,534

The after tax amounts presented in the table above consider their specific tax attributes, including the effect of any required valuation allowance for deferred tax assets (see Note 10).

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Asset Impairments

We assess the carrying value of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually, or more frequently whenever events occur and circumstances change indicating potential impairment.

Goodwill Impairment. The fair value of goodwill carried in our "Digital Set-Top Box" reporting unit was determined using a discounted cash flow model. The discounted cash flows were based on probability weighted financial forecasts developed by management. This model used Level 3 inputs. The implied fair value of goodwill was measured as the difference between the fair value of the "Digital Set-Top Box" reporting unit and the reporting unit's carrying value.

Based on this assessment, during 2008, we recorded a $247 million charge to fully impair our goodwill. This impairment was the result of the significant decline in the fair value of our "Digital Set-Top Box" reporting unit caused by the weak economic conditions and the effect of those conditions on our expected cash flows.

FCC Authorization Impairment. Prior to September 2008, we held certain FCC licenses with an aggregate carrying amount of $43 million in our "All Other" reporting unit. During 2008, as a result of the weak domestic economy, we determined that we no longer plan to invest additional amounts to exploit these assets. As a result of this change in the business environment and changes in our business plan for these assets, we determined that we had a triggering event related to these FCC frequencies. Based on this triggering event we performed an impairment review of these assets using Level 3 inputs in a discounted cash flow model to determine our estimated fair value. Based on this assessment, during 2008, we recorded an impairment charge of $39 million.

Long-Lived Asset Impairments

We review our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

AMC-15 and AMC-16 Impairments. In connection with the Spin-off, the satellite lease agreements for AMC-15 and AMC-16, two in-orbit satellites with substantial unused satellite capacity, were contributed to us by DISH Network. These assets are part of our "Satellite Services" business. Our business plan contemplated sufficient cash inflows to support the carrying amount of these satellites. However, during 2008, due to our inability to successfully generate planned cash inflows from business opportunities, together with a decrease in demand for satellite services as a result of the weak economy we performed an impairment analysis and determined that the respective undiscounted cash flows would not recover the carrying amount of these satellites. We estimated the fair values of these satellites using a discounted cash flow model based on discrete financial forecasts d eveloped by management. The discounted cash flow models used Level 3 inputs.

Based on the results of this analysis, the carrying value of AMC-15 and AMC-16 exceeded the fair value by $138 million and $80 million, respectively, and we recorded these amounts as impairment charges during 2008. These assets are included in our "Satellite Services" segment.

CMBStar Impairment. In connection with the Spin-off, DISH Network contributed to us, a satellite under construction, CMBStar. We have suspended construction of the CMBStar satellite and during April 2008, we notified the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television of China that we were suspending construction of the CMBStar satellite pending, among other things, further analysis relating to efforts to meet the satellite performance criteria and/or confirmation that alternative performance criteria would be acceptable. During 2008, we continued to explore remedies and alternative uses for this satellite. During the fourth quarter of 2008, there were significant adverse changes in the business climate, and we were unable to secure a commercial agreement for an alternative use. As a result, we performed an impairment analysis and determined that the undiscounted cash flows would not recover the carrying amount of this satellite. We determined the fair value of this satellite by evaluating the probable cash flows that we may receive from potential uses, including what other purchasers in the market may have paid for a reasonably similar asset and the fair value we could realize should we deploy the satellite in a manner different from its original intended use (for example, we considered component resale values). The valuation model used Level 3 inputs.

Based on the results of this analysis, the carrying value of CMBStar exceeded its fair value by $85 million, and we recorded an impairment charge during 2008. This asset is included in our "All Other" segment.

AMC-14 Casualty Loss. In connection with the Spin-off, the satellite lease agreement for AMC-14 was contributed to us by DISH Network. During 2008, AMC-14 experienced a launch anomaly and failed to reach its intended orbit. SES World Skies subsequently declared the AMC-14 satellite a total loss due to a lack of viable options to reposition the satellite to its proper geostationary orbit. Therefore, we have no obligation to make any future monthly lease payments to SES World Skies with respect to the satellite. However, we did make up-front payments with respect to the satellite prior to launch and recorded capitalized interest and insurance costs related to the satellite. These amounts, net of insurance proceeds of $41 million, totaled $13 million and were written-off during 2008 and were attributed to our "Satellite Services" segment.

Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

9.	Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations consist of the following:


	As of December 31,
	2010			2009
	(In thousands)
Capital lease obligations:
Satellites financed under capital lease obligations	$	405,449		$	436,924
Other equipment financed under capital lease obligations		901			2,210
8% note payable for EchoStar IX satellite vendor financing, payable over 14 years from launch		6,315			6,970
8% mortgage payable due in installments through 2015		220			265

Total		412,885			446,369
Less current portion		(53,060	)		(54,206	)

Capital lease obligations, mortgages and other notes payable, net of current portion	$	359,825		$	392,163

Capital Lease Obligations

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, we had $535 million and $509 million capitalized for the estimated fair value of satellites acquired under capital leases included in "Property and equipment, net," with related accumulated depreciation of $268 million and $240 million, respectively. In our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), we recognized $28 million, $21 million and $55 million in depreciation expense on satellites acquired under capital lease agreements during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Nimiq 5. Nimiq 5 was launched in September 2009 and commenced commercial operation at the 72.7 degree orbital location during October 2009, where it provides additional high-powered capacity to our satellite fleet. See Note 19 for further discussion.

AMC-15. AMC-15, an FSS satellite, commenced commercial operation during January 2005. This lease is renewable by us on a year-to-year basis following the initial ten-year term, and provides us with certain rights to lease capacity on replacement satellites.

AMC-16. AMC-16 commenced commercial operation during February 2005. This lease is renewable by us on a year-to-year basis following the initial ten-year term, and provides us with certain rights to lease capacity on replacement satellites.

Future minimum lease payments under these capital lease obligations, together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2010 are as follows (in thousands):


For the Years Ended December 31,
2011	$	118,134
2012		117,412
2013		117,315
2014		111,971
2015		44,150
Thereafter		377,521

Total minimum lease payments		886,503
Less: Amount representing lease of the orbital location and estimated executory costs (primarily insurance and maintenance) including profit thereon, included in total minimum lease payments		(260,309	)

Net minimum lease payments		626,194
Less: Amount representing interest		(219,844	)

Present value of net minimum lease payments		406,350
Less: Current portion		(52,311	)

Long-term portion of capital lease obligations	$	354,039

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

10.

Income Taxes

Our income tax policy is to record the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and amounts reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, as well as probable operating loss, tax credit and other carryforwards. Deferred tax assets are offset by valuation allowances when we believe it is more likely than not that net deferred tax assets will not be realized. We periodically evaluate our need for a valuation allowance. Determining necessary valuation allowances requires us to make assessments about historical financial information as well as the timing of future events, including the probability of expected future taxable income and available tax planning opportunities. Our deferred tax assets included tax effected net operating losses ("NOLs") and credits of $4 million as of December 31, 2010 which has been offset by a valuation allowance. As of December 31, 2010, we had capital loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes of $58 million, which has been offset by a valuation allowance.

The components of pretax income (loss) are as follows:


	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2010		2009			2008
	(In thousands)
Domestic	$	284,501	$	425,793		$	(1,046,999	)
Foreign		4,272		(434	)		(7,869	)

Total	$	288,773	$	425,359		$	(1,054,868	)

The components of the (provision for) benefit from income taxes are as follows:


	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2010			2009			2008
	(In thousands)
Current (provision) benefit:
Federal	$	21,542		$	(9,240	)	$	(55,166	)
State		(579	)		(5,216	)		(7,953	)
Foreign		(1,809	)		(855	)		(2,212	)

		19,154			(15,311	)		(65,331	)

Deferred (provision) benefit:
Federal		(98,626	)		(134,287	)		297,201
State		(6,593	)		(16,162	)		42,846
Decrease (increase) in valuation allowance		1,650			105,105			(178,036	)

		(103,569	)		(45,344	)		162,011

Total benefit (provision)	$	(84,415	)	$	(60,655	)	$	96,680

The actual tax provisions for 2010, 2009 and 2008 reconcile to the amounts computed by applying the statutory Federal tax rate to income before taxes as shown below:


	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2010			2009			2008
	% of pre-tax (income)/loss
Statutory rate		(35.0	)		(35.0	)		35.0
State income taxes, net of Federal benefit		(1.9	)		(4.4	)		2.3
Foreign taxes and income not U.S. taxable		(0.1	)		—			(0.5	)
Stock option compensation		0.1			(0.4	)		0.1
Goodwill impairment		—			—			(8.3	)
Decrease (increase) in valuation allowance		2.0			24.7			(17.1	)
Stock write-off		2.0			—			—
Other		3.7			0.8			(2.3	)

Total benefit (provision) for income taxes		(29.2	)		(14.3	)		9.2

The temporary differences, which give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, are as follows:


	As of December 31,
	2010			2009
	(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
NOL, credit and other carryforwards	$	23,062		$	5,140
Unrealized (gains) losses on investments		15,243			79,099
Accrued expenses		12,042			13,532
Stock compensation		8,998			9,062
State taxes net of federal effect		(1,843	)		8,287

Total deferred tax assets		57,502			115,120
Valuation allowance		(46,670	)		(95,102	)

Deferred tax asset after valuation allowance		10,832			20,018


Deferred tax liabilities:
Unrealized (gains) losses on investments		(61,797	)		(38,380	)
Depreciation, amortization and intangible assets		(88,996	)		(8,173	)

Total deferred tax liabilities		(150,793	)		(46,553	)

Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$	(139,961	)	$	(26,535	)


Current portion of net deferred tax asset (liability)	$	(64,121	)	$	5,053
Noncurrent portion of net deferred tax asset (liability)		(75,840	)		(31,588	)

Total net deferred tax asset (liability)	$	(139,961	)	$	(26,535	)

Overall, our net deferred tax assets are offset by a valuation allowance of $47 million and $95 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, principally related to losses that are capital in nature. The decrease in the valuation allowance primarily relates to realized and unrealized gains on marketable investment securities and other investments. Approximately $43 million of the change in valuation allowance is accounted for in accumulated other comprehensive income in 2010. We evaluated and assessed the expected near-term utilization of NOLs, book and taxable income trends, available tax strategies and the overall deferred tax position to determine the valuation allowance required as of December 31, 2010 and 2009.

As of December 31, 2010, we had undistributed earnings attributable to foreign subsidiaries. Since net undistributed earnings are positive, and we intend to permanently reinvest in our foreign subsidiaries, we have not recognized a deferred tax liability for any outside basis differences. It is not practicable to determine the amount of the unrecognized deferred tax liability at this time.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes

In addition to filing federal income tax returns, we and one or more of our subsidiaries will file income tax returns in all states that impose an income tax. We are not currently under any to U.S. federal, state or local income tax examinations. We also file income tax returns in the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Spain and a number of other foreign jurisdictions where we have insignificant operations. We are generally open to income tax examination in these foreign jurisdictions by tax authorities in taxable years beginning in 2003. As of December 31, 2010, no taxing authority has proposed any significant adjustments to our tax positions. We have no significant current tax examinations in process in our foreign jurisdictions.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):


	For the Years Ended December 31,
Unrecognized tax benefit	2010		2009			2008
	(In thousands)
Balance as of beginning of period	$	14,559	$	15,181		$	800
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		—		155			14,381
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years		15,440		—			—
Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years		—		(777	)		—

Balance as of end of period	$	29,999	$	14,559		$	15,181

We have $15 million in unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, could favorably affect our effective tax rate. We do not expect to pay or effectively settle any of the unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.

Accrued interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions are recorded as a component of "Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized" and "Other, net," respectively, on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). During the year ended December 31, 2010, we recorded a $1 million benefit for interest and penalty in earnings. There was no accrued interest and penalties at December 31, 2010. The table above excludes these amounts.

Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)	Dec. 31, 2010
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
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Employee Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans

12.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Our employees participate in EchoStar's employee stock purchase plan (the "ESPP"), in which we are authorized to issue 2.5 million shares of Class A common stock. At December 31, 2010, we had 2.0 million shares of Class A common stock which remain available for issuance under this plan. Substantially all full-time employees who have been employed by us for at least one calendar quarter are eligible to participate in the ESPP. Employee stock purchases are made through payroll deductions. Under the terms of the ESPP, employees may not deduct an amount which would permit such employee to purchase our capital stock under all of our stock purchase plans at a rate which would exceed $25,000 in fair value of capital stock in any one year. The purchase price of the stock is 85% of the closing price of the Class A common stock on the last bu siness day of each calendar quarter in which such shares of Class A common stock are deemed sold to an employee under the ESPP. During each of the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, employee purchases of Class A common stock through the ESPP totaled 0.1 million shares.

401(k) Employee Savings Plan

We sponsor a 401(k) Employee Savings Plan (the "401(k) Plan") for eligible employees. Voluntary employee contributions to the 401(k) Plan may be matched 50% by us, subject to a maximum annual contribution of $1,500 per employee. Forfeitures of unvested participant balances which are retained by the 401(k) Plan may be used to fund matching and discretionary contributions. We also may make an annual discretionary contribution to the plan with approval by our Board of Directors, subject to the maximum deductible limit provided by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. These contributions may be made in cash or in our stock.

The following table summarizes the expense associated with matching contributions and discretionary contributions:


	For the Years Ended December 31,
Expense Recognized Related to the 401(k) Plan	2010		2009		2008
	(In thousands)
Matching contributions, net of forfeitures	$	1,481	$	1,424	$	1,251

Discretionary stock contributions, net of forfeitures	$	4,032	$	3,719	$	1,467

Stock-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

13.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock Incentive Plans

We maintain stock incentive plans to attract and retain officers, directors and key employees. Stock awards under these plans include both performance and non-performance based stock incentives. As of December 31, 2010, we had outstanding under these plans stock options to acquire 7.8 million shares of our Class A common stock and 0.1 million restricted stock units. Stock options granted prior to and on December 31, 2010 were granted with exercise prices equal to or greater than the market value of our Class A common stock at the date of grant and with a maximum term of ten years. While historically we have issued stock awards subject to vesting, typically at the rate of 20% to 33% per year, some stock awards have been granted with immediate vesting, and other stock awards vest only upon the achievement of certain company-w ide objectives. As of December 31, 2010, we had 6.9 million shares of our Class A common stock available for future grant under our stock incentive plans.

In connection with the Spin-off, as permitted by DISH Network's existing stock incentive plans and consistent with the Spin-off exchange ratio, each DISH Network stock option was converted into two stock options as follows:

•

an adjusted DISH Network stock option for the same number of shares that were exercisable under the original DISH Network stock option, with an exercise price equal to the exercise price of the original DISH Network stock option multiplied by 0.831219.

•

a new EchoStar stock option for one-fifth of the number of shares that were exercisable under the original DISH Network stock option, with an exercise price equal to the exercise price of the original DISH Network stock option multiplied by 0.843907.

Similarly, each holder of DISH Network restricted stock units retained his or her DISH Network restricted stock units and received one EchoStar restricted stock unit for every five DISH Network restricted stock units that they held.

Consequently, the fair value of the DISH Network stock award and the new EchoStar stock award immediately following the Spin-off was equivalent to the fair value of such stock award immediately prior to the Spin-off.

As of December 31, 2010, the following stock awards were outstanding:


	As of December 31, 2010
	EchoStar Awards				DISH Network Awards
Stock Awards Outstanding	Stock Options		Restricted Stock Units		Stock Options		Restricted Stock Units
Held by EchoStar employees		6,757,399		48,465		3,471,496		292,348
Held by DISH Network employees		1,037,974		58,784		N/A		N/A

Total		7,795,373		107,249		3,471,496		292,348

We are responsible for fulfilling all stock awards related to EchoStar common stock, and DISH Network is responsible for fulfilling all stock awards related to DISH Network common stock, regardless of whether such stock awards are held by our or DISH Network's employees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, our stock-based compensation expense, resulting from stock awards outstanding at the Spin-off date, is based on the stock awards held by our employees regardless of whether such stock awards were issued by EchoStar or DISH Network. Accordingly, stock-based compensation that we expense with respect to DISH Network stock awards is included in "Additional paid-in capital" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Exercise prices for stock options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2010 are as follows:


		Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
		Number Outstanding as of December 31, 2010		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Number Exercisable as of December 31, 2010		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life		Weighted- Average Exercise Price
$	— - $ 10.00		16,758		5.44	$	2.77		16,140		5.41	$	2.71
$	10.00 - $ 15.00		1,155,808		8.22	$	14.83		173,008		8.07	$	14.83
$	15.00 - $ 20.00		1,416,150		9.31	$	18.67		59,950		6.70	$	16.89
$	20.00 - $ 25.00		2,067,644		6.82	$	22.24		685,744		6.48	$	22.09
$	25.00 - $ 30.00		2,894,932		6.07	$	28.68		1,643,330		5.29	$	28.22
$	30.00 - $ 35.00		96,581		5.09	$	32.15		65,840		4.35	$	32.26
$	35.00 - $ 40.00		147,500		6.21	$	36.84		78,697		6.07	$	36.78

$	— - $ 40.00		7,795,373		7.17	$	23.24		2,722,709		5.80	$	25.77

Stock Award Activity

Our stock option activity was as follows:


	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2010					2009					2008
	Options			Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted- Average Exercise Price
Total options outstanding, beginning of period		7,203,101		$	24.85		5,184,415		$	28.61		4,182,755		$	22.96
Granted		1,258,000		$	19.15		2,523,000		$	17.09		2,498,500		$	29.33
Exercised		(105,573	)	$	15.06		(37,931	)	$	5.73		(228,090	)	$	21.77
Forfeited and cancelled		(560,155	)	$	33.99		(466,383	)	$	26.08		(1,268,750	)	$	12.63

Total options outstanding, end of period		7,795,373		$	23.24		7,203,101		$	24.85		5,184,415		$	28.61

Performance based options outstanding, end of period (1)		697,100		$	25.38		724,450		$	25.40		885,650		$	25.61

Exercisable at end of period		2,722,709		$	25.77		1,904,479		$	29.46		1,296,512		$	29.45

(1)

These stock options, which are included in the caption "Total options outstanding, end of period," were issued pursuant to a performance-based stock incentive plan. Vesting of these stock options is contingent upon meeting a certain company goal which is not yet probable of being achieved. See discussion of the 2005 LTIP below.

We realized tax benefits from stock awards exercised during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 as follows:


	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2010		2009		2008
	(In thousands)
Tax benefit from stock awards exercised	$	1,810	$	1,044	$	1,933

Based on the closing market price of our Class A common stock on December 31, 2010, the aggregate intrinsic value of our stock options was as follows:


	As of December 31, 2010
	Options Outstanding		Options Exercisable
	(In thousands)
Aggregate intrinsic value	$	26,665	$	4,571

Our restricted stock unit activity was as follows:


	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2010					2009					2008
	Restricted Stock Units			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Restricted Stock Units			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Restricted Stock Units			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Total restricted stock units outstanding, beginning of period		130,040		$	27.78		272,856		$	29.40		343,386		$	29.69
Granted		—		$	—		—		$	—		—		$	—
Vested		(13,975	)	$	31.84		(21,025	)	$	30.26		(56,000	)	$	31.24
Forfeited and cancelled		(8,816	)	$	26.70		(121,791	)	$	31.00		(14,530	)	$	29.14

Total restricted stock units outstanding, end of period		107,249		$	27.33		130,040		$	27.78		272,856		$	29.40

Restricted Performance Units outstanding, end of period (1)		93,274		$	26.66		99,990		$	26.56		108,856		$	26.42

(1)

These Restricted Performance Units, which are included in the caption "Total restricted stock units outstanding, end of period," were issued pursuant to a performance-based stock incentive plan. Vesting of these Restricted Performance Units is contingent upon meeting a certain company goal which is not yet probable of being achieved. See discussion of the 2005 LTIP below.

Long-Term Performance-Based Plans

2005 LTIP. During 2005, DISH Network adopted a long-term, performance-based stock incentive plan (the "2005 LTIP"). The 2005 LTIP provides stock options and restricted stock units, either alone or in combination, which vest over seven years at the rate of 10% per year during the first four years, and at the rate of 20% per year thereafter. Exercise of the stock awards is subject to a performance condition that a company-specific goal is achieved by March 31, 2015.

Contingent compensation related to the 2005 LTIP will not be recorded in our financial statements unless and until the achievement of the performance condition is probable. The competitive nature of our industry and certain other factors can significantly impact achievement of the goal. Consequently, while it was determined that achievement of the goal was not probable as of December 31, 2010, this assessment could change at any time.

If all of the stock awards under the 2005 LTIP were vested and the goal had been met, or if we had determined that achievement of the goal was probable during the year ended December 31, 2010, we would have recorded total non-cash, stock-based compensation expense for our employees as indicated in the table below. If the goal is met and there are unvested stock awards at that time, the vested amounts would be expensed immediately on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), with the unvested portion recognized ratably over the remaining vesting period.


	2005 LTIP
			Vested
	Total		Portion
	(In thousands)
DISH Network awards held by EchoStar employees	$	17,641	$	10,108
EchoStar awards held by EchoStar employees		3,455		1,977

Total	$	21,096	$	12,085

Of the 7.8 million stock options and 0.1 million restricted stock units outstanding under our stock incentive plans as of December 31, 2010, the following awards were outstanding pursuant to the 2005 LTIP:


	As of December 31, 2010
	Number of Awards		Weighted- Average Exercise Price
Stock options		697,100	$	25.38
Restricted performance units		93,274

Total		790,374

Stock-Based Compensation

Total non-cash, stock-based compensation expense for all of our employees is shown in the following table for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 and was allocated to the same expense categories as the base compensation for such employees:


	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2010		2009		2008
	(In thousands)
Cost of sales - services and other	$	—	$	—	$	722
Research and development expenses		3,579		3,663		6,901
Selling, general and administrative expenses		9,967		9,708		15,982

Total non-cash, stock-based compensation	$	13,546	$	13,371	$	23,605

As of December 31, 2010, our total unrecognized compensation cost related to our non-performance based unvested stock awards was $27 million and includes compensation expense that we will recognize for DISH Network stock awards held by our employees as a result of the Spin-off. This cost is based on an estimated future forfeiture rate of approximately 1.2% per year and will be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately three years. Share-based compensation expense is recognized based on stock awards ultimately expected to vest and is reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Changes in the estimated forfeiture rate can have a significant effect on share-based compensation expense since the effect of adjusting the rate is recognized in the period the forfeiture estimate is changed.

Valuation

The fair value of each stock award for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was estimated at the date of the grant using a Black-Scholes option valuation model with the following assumptions:


	For the Years Ended December 31,
Stock Options	2010	2009	2008
Risk-free interest rate	1.64% - 2.97%	1.70% - 3.16%	2.74% - 3.42%
Volatility factor	31.00% - 32.73%	28.48% - 42.68%	19.98% - 24.90%
Expected term of options in years	6.1 - 6.2	3.0 - 6.4	6.0 - 6.1
Weighted-average fair value of options granted	$6.44 - $9.11	$4.76 - $7.43	$7.63 - $9.29

We do not currently intend to pay dividends on our common stock and accordingly, the dividend yield percentage used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model is set at zero for all periods. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded stock options which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Consequently, our estimate of fair value may differ from other valuation models. Further, the Black-Scholes option valuation model requires the input of subjective assumptions. Changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate. Therefore, we do not believe the existing models provide as reliable a single measure of the fair value of stock-based compensation awards as a market-based model would.

We will continue to evaluate the assumptions used to derive the estimated fair value of our stock options as new events or changes in circumstances become known.

Acquisition of Move Networks

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Acquisition of Move Networks

Acquisition of Move Networks

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Acquisition of Move Networks

On December 31, 2010, we acquired certain assets of Move Networks, Inc. ("Move Networks") for $45 million, of which $2.25 million was placed into escrow for certain potential contingencies. These assets include patented technology that enables the adaptive delivery of video content via the Internet which will enable us to expand our portfolio of advanced technologies serving cable, satellite, telecommunications companies and IPTV video providers. This transaction was accounted for as a business combination. However, we have not completed allocating the purchase price amongst the assets that were acquired and thus the allocation in the table below may change.


	Purchase Price Allocation
	(In thousands)
Acquisition intangibles (1)	$	44,991

Total purchase price	$	44,991

(1)	"Acquisition Intangibles" in the table above are primarily comprised of technology-based intangibles with an estimated useful life of approximately fifteen years.

The transaction did not have an impact on our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010 and would not have materially impacted our results of operations for this period had the transaction occurred on January 1, 2010. Furthermore, the transaction would not have had a material impact on our results of operations for the comparable period in 2009 or 2008 had the transaction occurred on January 1, 2009 or January 1, 2008, respectively.

Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

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Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

Future maturities of our contractual obligations are summarized as follows:


	Payments due by period
	Total		2011		2012		2013		2014		2015		Thereafter
	(In thousands)
Long-term debt obligations	$	6,535	$	749	$	808	$	871	$	940	$	1,005	$	2,162
Capital lease obligations		406,350		52,311		56,928		62,651		64,850		11,088		158,522
Interest expense on long-term debt and capital lease obligations		222,057		37,256		32,504		27,267		21,489		17,852		85,689
Satellite-related obligations		1,020,744		160,930		160,058		79,583		76,451		65,289		478,433
Operating lease obligations		17,554		6,977		4,609		2,566		1,635		1,014		753
Purchase and other obligations		287,513		287,513		—		—		—		—		—

Total	$	1,960,753	$	545,736	$	254,907	$	172,938	$	165,365	$	96,248	$	725,559

In certain circumstances the dates on which we are obligated to make these payments could be delayed. These amounts will increase to the extent we procure insurance for our satellites or contract for the construction, launch or lease of additional satellites.

The table above does not include $30 million of liabilities associated with unrecognized tax benefits which were accrued and are included on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2010. We do not expect any portion of this amount to be paid or settled within the next twelve months.

In connection with TerreStar Networks' bankruptcy, we entered into agreements to provide a $75 million Credit Facility to TerreStar Networks and certain of its affiliates, of which $25 million has been funded as of December 31, 2010. The table above does not include any unfunded amounts. See Note 4 under "Investments in TerreStar" for further discussion.

During December 2009, we entered into a joint venture to provide a direct-to-home ("DTH") satellite service in Taiwan and certain other targeted regions in Asia. We own 50% and have joint control of the joint venture. Pursuant to these arrangements, we sell hardware such as digital set-top boxes and provide certain technical support services to the joint venture. We have provided $18 million of cash to the joint venture, and an $18 million line of credit that the joint venture may only use to purchase set-top boxes from us. This investment is subject to an evaluation for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis. This quarterly evaluation consists of reviewing, among other things, company business plans and current financial statements, if available, for factors that may indicate an impairment of our investment. During the year ended December 31, 2010, we recorded a $14 million charge to fully impair this investment, which is included in "Unrealized and realized gains (losses) on marketable investment securities and other investments" on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). As of December 31, 2010, the remaining amount available under the line of credit is $10 million and if advanced would be subject to our evaluation for other-than-temporary impairment. The table above includes this $10 million under "Purchase and other obligations."

Satellite-Related Obligations

Satellites Under Construction. As of December 31, 2010, we had entered into the following contracts to construct new satellites which are contractually scheduled to be completed within the next two years. Future commitments related to these satellites are included in the table above under "Satellite-related obligations."

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QuetzSat-1. During 2008, we entered into a ten-year satellite service agreement with SES Latin America S.A. ("SES") to lease all of the capacity on QuetzSat-1. QuetzSat-1 is expected to be launched during the second half of 2011 and will operate at the 77 degree orbital location. Upon expiration of the initial term, we have the option to renew the transponder service agreement on a year-to-year basis through the end-of-life of the QuetzSat-1 satellite. DISH Network has agreed to lease 24 of the 32 DBS transponders on this satellite from us. The expected future payments related to QuetzSat-1 included in the table above are $301 million.

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EchoStar XVI. During November 2009, we entered into a contract for the construction of EchoStar XVI, a DBS satellite, which is expected to be completed during the second half of 2012 and will operate at the 61.5 degree orbital location. DISH Network has agreed to lease all of the capacity on this satellite from us for a portion of its useful life. The expected future payments related to EchoStar XVI included in the table above are $85 million.

Purchase Obligations

Our purchase obligations primarily consist of binding purchase orders for digital set-top boxes and related components, digital broadcast operations and transitional service agreements. Our purchase obligations can fluctuate significantly from period to period due to, among other things, management's control of inventory levels, and can materially impact our future operating asset and liability balances, and our future working capital requirements.

Rent Expense

For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, total rent expense for operating leases approximated $25 million, $7 million and $12 million, respectively. The increase in rent expense from 2009 to 2010 primarily resulted from an increase in costs related to the EchoStar I satellite, which we began leasing from DISH Network during the first quarter of 2010. The decrease in rent expense from 2008 to 2009 was primarily attributable to a decrease in transponder lease expense primarily resulting from the termination of a lease agreement.

Patents and Intellectual Property

Many entities, including some of our competitors, now have and may in the future obtain patents and other intellectual property rights that cover or affect products or services directly or indirectly related to those that we offer. We may not be aware of all patents and other intellectual property rights that our products and services may potentially infringe. Damages in patent infringement cases can include a tripling of actual damages in certain cases. Further, we cannot estimate the extent to which we may be required in the future to obtain licenses with respect to intellectual property rights held by others and the availability and cost of any such licenses. Various parties have asserted patent and other intellectual property rights with respect to components within our direct broadcast satellite products and services. We cannot be certain that these persons do not own the rights t hey claim, that these rights are not valid, that our products and services do not infringe on these rights, that we would be able to obtain licenses from these persons on commercially reasonable terms or, if we were unable to obtain such licenses, that we would be able to redesign our products and services to avoid infringement.

Contingencies

In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a separation agreement with DISH Network, which provides, among other things, for the division of certain liabilities, including liabilities resulting from litigation. Under the terms of the separation agreement, we have assumed certain liabilities that relate to our business including certain designated liabilities for acts or omissions prior to the Spin-off. Certain specific provisions govern intellectual property related claims under which, generally, we will only be liable for our acts or omissions following the Spin-off and DISH Network will indemnify us for any liabilities or damages resulting from intellectual property claims relating to the period prior to the Spin-off as well as DISH Network's acts or omissions following the Spin-off.

Acacia

During 2004, Acacia Media Technologies ("Acacia") filed a lawsuit against us and DISH Network in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The suit also named DirecTV, Comcast, Charter, Cox and a number of smaller cable companies as defendants. Acacia is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein. The suit alleges infringement of United States Patent Nos. 5,132,992; 5,253,275; 5,550,863; 6,002,720; and 6,144,702, which relate to certain systems and methods for transmission of digital data. On September 25, 2009, the District Court granted summary judgment to the defendants on invalidity grounds, and dismissed the action with prejudice. On October 8, 2010, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal. Acacia may no longer appeal this dismissal si nce their time to seek en banc review with the Federal Circuit Court of Appeal or petition the United States Supreme Court for certiorari have now expired.

Broadcast Innovation, L.L.C.

During 2001, Broadcast Innovation, L.L.C. ("Broadcast Innovation") filed a lawsuit against DISH Network, DirecTV, Thomson Consumer Electronics and others in United States District Court in Denver, Colorado. Broadcast Innovation is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein. The suit alleges infringement of United States Patent Nos. 6,076,094 (the '094 patent) and 4,992,066 (the '066 patent). The '094 patent relates to certain methods and devices for transmitting and receiving data along with specific formatting information for the data. The '066 patent relates to certain methods and devices for providing the scrambling circuitry for a pay television system on removable cards. Subsequently, DirecTV and Thomson settled with Broadcast Innovation leaving DISH Network as the only defendant.

During 2004, the District Court issued an order finding the '066 patent invalid. Also in 2004, the District Court found the '094 patent invalid in a parallel case filed by Broadcast Innovation against Charter and Comcast. In 2005, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned that finding of invalidity with respect to the '094 patent and remanded the Charter case back to the District Court. During June 2006, Charter filed a reexamination request with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The District Court has stayed the Charter case pending reexamination, and our case has been stayed pending resolution of the Charter case.

We intend to vigorously defend this case. In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe any of the asserted patents, we may be subject to substantial damages, which may include treble damages, and/or an injunction that could require us to materially modify certain user-friendly features that we currently offer to consumers. We are being indemnified by DISH Network for any potential liability or damages resulting from this suit relating to the period prior to the effective date of the Spin-off. We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.

Finisar Corporation

Finisar Corporation ("Finisar") obtained a $100 million verdict in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against DirecTV for patent infringement. Finisar, an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein, alleged that DirecTV's electronic program guide and other elements of its system infringe United States Patent No. 5,404,505 (the '505 patent).

During 2006, we and DISH Network, together with NagraStar L.L.C., filed a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against Finisar that asks the Court to declare that we do not infringe, and have not infringed, any valid claim of the '505 patent. Finisar brought counterclaims against us, DISH Network and NagraStar alleging that we infringed the '505 patent. During April 2008, the Federal Circuit reversed the judgment against DirecTV and ordered a new trial. On remand, the District Court granted summary judgment in favor of DirecTV and during January 2010, the Federal Circuit affirmed the District Court's grant of summary judgment, and dismissed the action with prejudice. Finisar then agreed to dismiss its counterclaims against us, DISH Network and NagraStar without prejudice. We also agreed to dismiss our Declaratory Judgment action without prejudice.

Joao Control

During December 2010, Joao Control & Monitoring Systems ("Joao") filed suit against Sling Media Inc., our indirect wholly owned subsidiary, ACTI Corporation, ADT Security, Alarmclub.Com, American Honda Motor Company. BMW, Byremote, Drivecam, Honeywell, Iveda Corporation, Magtec Products, Mercedes-Benz, On-Net Surveillance, OnStar, SafeFreight Technology, Skyway Security, SmartVue Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales, Tyco, UTC Fire and Xanboo in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging infringement of United States Patent Nos. 6,549,130 and 6,587,046. The abstracts of the patents state that the claims are directed to the remote control of devices and appliances. Joao is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein.

We intend to vigorously defend this case. In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe the asserted patent, we may be subject to substantial damages, which may include treble damages, and/or an injunction that could require us to materially modify certain features that we currently offer to consumers. We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.

Nazomi Communications

On February 10, 2010, Nazomi Communications, Inc. ("Nazomi") filed suit against Sling Media, Inc., a subsidiary of ours, Nokia Corp, Nokia Inc., Microsoft Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Western Digital Corp., Western Digital Technologies, Inc., Garmin Ltd., Garmin Corp., Garmin International, Inc., Garmin USA, Inc., Vizio Inc. and iOmega Corp in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 7,080,362 ("the '362 patent") and United States Patent No. 7,225,436 ("the '436 patent"). The '362 patent and the '436 patent relate to Java hardware acceleration. The suit alleges that the Slingbox-Pro-HD product infringes the '362 patent and the '436 patent because the Slingbox-PRO HD allegedly incorporates an ARM926EJ-S processor core capable of Java hardware acceleration.

NorthPoint Technology

On July 2, 2009, NorthPoint Technology, Ltd filed suit against us, DISH Network, and DirecTV in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 6,208,636 (the '636 patent). The '636 patent relates to the use of multiple low-noise block converter feedhorns, or LNBFs, which are antennas used for satellite reception.

We intend to vigorously defend this case. In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe the asserted patent, we may be subject to substantial damages, which may include treble damages, and/or an injunction that could require us to materially modify certain features that we currently offer to consumers. We are being indemnified by DISH Network for any potential liability or damages resulting from this suit relating to the period prior to the effective date of the Spin-off. We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.

Personalized Media Communications

During 2008, Personalized Media Communications, Inc. ("PMC") filed suit against us, DISH Network and Motorola, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alleging infringement of United States Patent Nos. 4,694,490; 5,109,414; 4,965,825; 5,233,654; 5,335,277; and 5,887,243, which relate to satellite signal processing. PMC is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein.

Suomen Colorize Oy

During October 2010, Suomen Colorize Oy ("Suomen") filed suit against us and DISH Network L.L.C., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of DISH Network, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 7,277,398. Suomen is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein. The abstract of the patent states that the claims are directed to a method and terminal for providing services in a telecommunication network.

We intend to vigorously defend this case. In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe the asserted patent, we may be subject to substantial damages, which may include treble damages, and/or an injunction that could require us to materially modify certain features that we currently offer to consumers. We are being indemnified by DISH Network for any potential liability or damages resulting from this suit relating to the period prior to the effective date of the Spin-off. We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.

Technology Development Licensing

On January 22, 2009, Technology Development and Licensing L.L.C. ("TDL") filed suit against us and DISH Network in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleging infringement of United States Patent No. Re. 35,952, which relates to certain favorite channel features. TDL is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein. In July 2009, the Court granted our motion to stay the case pending two re-examination petitions before the Patent and Trademark Office.

We intend to vigorously defend this case. In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe the asserted patent, we may be subject to substantial damages, which may include treble damages, and/or an injunction that could require us to materially modify certain user-friendly features that we currently offer to consumers. We are being indemnified by DISH Network for any potential liability or damages resulting from this suit relating to the period prior to the effective date of the Spin-off. We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.

Tivo Inc.

During January 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part the April 2006 jury verdict concluding that certain of our digital video recorders, or DVRs, infringed a patent held by Tivo. In its January 2008 decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed the jury's verdict of infringement on Tivo's "software claims," and upheld the award of damages from the District Court. The Federal Circuit, however, found that we did not literally infringe Tivo's "hardware claims," and remanded such claims back to the District Court for further proceedings. On October 6, 2008, the Supreme Court denied our petition for certiorari. As a result, DISH Network paid approximately $105 million to Tivo.

We also developed and deployed "next-generation" DVR software. This improved software was automatically downloaded to our current customers' DVRs, and is fully operational (our "original alternative technology"). The download was completed as of April 2007. We received written legal opinions from outside counsel that concluded our original alternative technology does not infringe, literally or under the doctrine of equivalents, either the hardware or software claims of Tivo's patent. Tivo filed a motion for contempt alleging that we are in violation of the Court's injunction. We opposed this motion on the grounds that the injunction did not apply to DVRs that have received our original alternative technology, that our original alternative technology does not infringe Tivo's patent, and that we were in compliance with the injunction.

In June 2009, the United States District Court granted Tivo's motion for contempt, finding that our original alternative technology was not more than colorably different than the products found by the jury to infringe Tivo's patent, that the original alternative technology still infringed the software claims, and that even if the original alternative technology was "non-infringing," the original injunction by its terms required that DISH Network disable DVR functionality in all but approximately 192,000 digital set-top boxes in the field. The District Court also amended its original injunction to require that we inform the court of any further attempts to design around Tivo's patent and seek approval from the court before any such design-around is implemented. The District Court awarded Tivo $103 million in supplemental damages and interest for the period from September 2006 through A pril 2008, based on an assumed $1.25 per subscriber per month royalty rate. DISH Network posted a bond to secure that award pending appeal of the contempt order. On July 1, 2009, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals granted a permanent stay of the District Court's contempt order pending resolution of our appeal.

The District Court held a hearing on July 28, 2009 on Tivo's claims for contempt sanctions. Tivo sought up to $975 million in contempt sanctions for the period from April 2008 to June 2009 based on, among other things, profits Tivo alleges DISH Network made from subscribers using DVRs. We opposed Tivo's request arguing, among other things, that sanctions are inappropriate because we made good faith efforts to comply with the Court's injunction. We also challenged Tivo's calculation of profits. On September 4, 2009, the District Court partially granted Tivo's motion for contempt sanctions and awarded $2.25 per DVR subscriber per month for the period from April 2008 to July 2009 (as compared to the award for supplemental damages for the prior period from September 2006 to April 2008, which was based on an assumed $1.25 per DVR subscriber per month). By the District Cou rt's estimation, the total award for the period from April 2008 to July 2009 is approximately $200 million. The District Court also awarded Tivo its attorneys' fees and costs incurred during the contempt proceedings. Enforcement of these awards has been stayed by the District Court pending resolution of our appeal of the underlying June 2009 contempt order. On February 8, 2010, we and Tivo submitted a stipulation to the District Court that the attorneys' fees and costs, including expert witness fees and costs, that Tivo incurred during the contempt proceedings amounted to $6 million.

In light of the District Court's finding of contempt, and its description of the manner in which it believes our original alternative technology infringed the '389 patent, we are also developing and testing potential new alternative technology in an engineering environment. As part of our development process, we downloaded several of our design-around options to less than 1,000 subscribers for "beta" testing. On March 11, 2010, we requested that the District Court approve the implementation of one of our design-around options on an expedited basis. There can be no assurance that the District Court will approve this request.

Oral argument on our appeal of the contempt ruling took place on November 2, 2009, before a three-judge panel of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. On March 4, 2010, the Federal Circuit affirmed the District Court's contempt order in a 2-1 decision. On May 14, 2010, our petition for en banc review of that decision by the full Federal Circuit was granted and the opinion of the three-judge panel was vacated. Oral argument occurred on November 9, 2010. There can be no assurance that the full Federal Circuit will reverse the decision of the three-judge panel. Tivo has stated that it will seek additional damages for the period from June 2009 to the present.

On October 6, 2010, the Patent and Trademark Office (the "PTO") issued an office action confirming the validity of certain of the software claims of United States Patent No. 6,233,389 (the '389 patent). However, the PTO only confirmed the validity of the '389 patent after Tivo made statements that we believe narrow the scope of its claims. The claims that were confirmed thus should not have the same scope as the claims that we were found to have infringed and which underlie the contempt ruling that we are now appealing. Therefore, we believe that the PTO's conclusions are relevant to the issues on appeal. The PTO's conclusions support our position that our original alternative technology does not infringe and that we acted in good faith to design around Tivo's patent.

If we are unsuccessful in overturning the District Court's ruling on Tivo's motion for contempt, we are not successful in developing and deploying potential new alternative technology and we are unable to reach a license agreement with Tivo on reasonable terms, we may be required to cease distribution of digital set-top boxes with DVR functionality. In that event, our sales of digital set-top boxes to DISH Network and others would likely significantly decrease and could even potentially cease for a period of time. Furthermore, the inability to offer DVR functionality would place us at a significant disadvantage to our competitors and make it even more difficult for us to penetrate new markets for digital set-top boxes. The adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations if the District Court's contempt order is upheld would be significant.

If we are successful in overturning the District Court's ruling on Tivo's motion for contempt, but unsuccessful in defending against any subsequent claim in a new action that our original alternative technology or any potential new alternative technology infringes Tivo's patent, we could be prohibited from distributing DVRs. In that event, we would be at a significant disadvantage to our competitors who could continue offering DVR functionality and the adverse effect on our business would be material.

Because both we and DISH Network are defendants in the Tivo lawsuit, we and DISH Network are jointly and severally liable to Tivo for any final damages and sanctions that may be awarded by the District Court. DISH Network has agreed that it is obligated under the agreements entered into in connection with the Spin-off to indemnify us for substantially all liability arising from this lawsuit. We contributed an amount equal to our $5 million intellectual property liability limit under the Receiver Agreement, and during 2009, we recorded a charge included in "General and administrative expenses – DISH Network" on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for this amount to reflect this contribution. We and DISH Network have further agreed that our $5 million contribution would not exhaust our liability to DISH Network for other intellectual prope rty claims that may arise under the Receiver Agreement. We and DISH Network also agreed that we would each be entitled to joint ownership of, and a cross-license to use, any intellectual property developed in connection with any potential new alternative technology.

Because we are jointly and severally liable with DISH Network, to the extent that DISH Network does not or is unable to pay any damages or sanctions arising from this lawsuit, we would then be liable for any portion of these damages and sanctions not paid by DISH Network. Any amounts that DISH Network may be required to pay could impair its ability to pay us and also negatively impact our future liquidity.

If we become liable for any portion of these damages or sanctions, we may be required to raise additional capital at a time and in circumstances in which we would normally not raise capital and there can be no assurance that such capital would be available on terms that would be attractive to us or at all. Therefore, any capital we raise may be on terms that are unfavorable to us, which might adversely affect our financial position and results of operations and might also impair our ability to raise capital on acceptable terms in the future to fund our own operations and initiatives.

Other

In addition to the above actions, we are subject to various other legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to any of these actions is unlikely to materially affect our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
Segment Reporting	Dec. 31, 2010
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We also use certain of our satellites to offer our ViP-TV service, which transports MPEG-4 IP encapsulated standard-definition and high-definition programming on behalf of telecommunications companies and rural cable operators. /font/p/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 1px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"The "All Other" category consists of revenue and net income (loss) from other operations including our corporate investment portfolio for which segment disclosure requirements do not apply. /font/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 12px;"nbsp;/p table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" align="center" trtd width="58%" /td td valign="bottom" width="3%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="3%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="3%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="3%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="3%" /td td /td td /td td /td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bDigitalbr /Set-Top Boxbr /Business/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bSatellitebr /Servicesbr /Business/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bAll/b/fontbr /font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bOther/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bEliminations/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bConsolidatedbr /Total/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" colspan="18" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"b /b(In thousands)b /b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"buYear Ended Decembernbsp;31, 2010/u/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" colspan="17" /td td valign="bottom" /td/tr trtd valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Total revenue/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"2,070,672/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"262,022/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"17,675/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"#8212;nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"2,350,369/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Total costs and expenses/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"(2,025,125/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2")nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"(174,509/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2")nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"(8,410/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2")nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"#8212;nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"(2,208,044/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2")nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Depreciation and amortization/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"113,675/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"94,943/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"20,293/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"#8212;nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"228,911/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Other/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"15,859/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"1,214/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"129,463/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"#8212;nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"146,536/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr tr style="font-size: 1px;"td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td/tr trtd valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"EBITDA (1)/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"175,081/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"183,670/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"159,021/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"#8212;nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"517,772/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr tr style="font-size: 1px;"td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; 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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Dec. 31, 2010
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	div table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" trtd valign="top" width="4%" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"b17./b/font/td td valign="top" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bValuation and Qualifying Accounts /b/font/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Our valuation and qualifying accounts as of Decembernbsp;31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 are as follows: /font/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 12px;"nbsp;/p table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" align="center" trtd width="60%" /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td/tr trtd valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" p style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid; width: 110pt;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bAllowance for doubtful accounts/b/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bBalancenbsp;atbr /Beginningbr /of Year/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bChargednbsp;tobr /Costs andbr /Expenses/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bRecoverybr /ofnbsp;Amountsbr /Previouslybr /Reserved/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bDeductions/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bBalancenbsp;atbr /End ofbr /Year/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" colspan="18" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"(In thousands)/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"For the years ended:/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td/tr trtd valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Decembernbsp;31, 2010/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"5,605/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"3,801/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"(129/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2")nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"(1,633/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2")nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"7,644/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Decembernbsp;31, 2009/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"7,182/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"2,963/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"(4,682/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2")nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"142/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"5,605/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Decembernbsp;31, 2008/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"51/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"6,432/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"#8212;nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"699/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"7,182/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr/table /div

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	Dec. 31, 2010
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	div table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" trtd valign="top" width="4%" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"b18./b/font/td td valign="top" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bQuarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) /b/font/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Our quarterly results of operations are summarized as follows: /font/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 12px;"nbsp;/p table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="92%" align="center" trtd width="60%" /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="14" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bFor the Three Months Ended/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bMarchnbsp;31/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bJunenbsp;30/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bSeptembernbsp;30/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bDecembernbsp;31/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" colspan="14" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"(In thousands, except per share amounts)/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bYear ended Decembernbsp;31, 2010:/b/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td/tr trtd valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Total revenue/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"627,080/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"603,049/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"607,040/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"513,200/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Operating income (loss)/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"40,766/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"31,313/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"38,603/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"31,643/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Net income (loss)/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"71,746/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"(41,477/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2")nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"5,151/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"168,938/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; 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Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions	Dec. 31, 2010
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions	div font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2" /font div table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" trtd valign="top" width="4%" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"b19./b/font/td td valign="top" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bRelated Party Transactions /b/font/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bRelated Party Transactions with DISH Network /b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Following the Spin-off, we and DISH Network have operated as separate public companies and DISH Network has no ownership interest in us. However, a substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of both companies is owned beneficially by our Chairman, Charles W. Ergen or by certain trusts established by Mr.nbsp;Ergen for the benefit of his family. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"In connection with the Spin-off and subsequent to the Spin-off, we and DISH Network have entered into certain agreements pursuant to which we obtain certain products, services and rights from DISH Network, DISH Network obtains certain products, services and rights from us, and we and DISH Network have indemnified each other against certain liabilities arising from our respective businesses. We also may enter into additional agreements with DISH Network in the future. The following is a summary of the terms of the principal agreements that we have entered into with DISH Network that may have an impact on our financial position and results of operations. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"We expect that DISH Network will remain our principal customer. However, the agreements pursuant to which DISH Network purchases digital set-top boxes or digital broadcast operation services from us expire on Januarynbsp;1, 2012. Therefore, if we are unable to extend these contracts on similar terms with DISH Network, or if we are otherwise unable to obtain similar contracts from third parties before that date, there could be a significant adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial position. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 1px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Generally, the prices charged for products and services provided under the agreements entered into in connection with the Spin-off are based on our cost plus a fixed margin (unless noted differently below), which varies depending on the nature of the products and services provided. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bi"Equipment revenue ndash; DISH Network" /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iReceiver Agreement/i. In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a receiver agreement pursuant to which DISH Network has the right but not the obligation to purchase digital set-top boxes and related accessories, and other equipment from us for a period ending Januarynbsp;1, 2012. The receiver agreement allows DISH Network to purchase digital set-top boxes, related accessories and other equipment from us at cost plus a fixed margin, which varies depending on the nature of the equipment purchased. Additionally, we provide DISH Network with standard manufacturer warranties for the goods sold under the receiver agreement. DISH Network may terminate the receiver agreement for any reason upon at least 60 days notice to us. We may terminate the receiver agreement if certain entities were to acquire DISH Network. The receiver agreement also includes an indemnificat ion provision, whereby the parties indemnify each other for certain intellectual property matters. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bi"Services and other revenue ndash; DISH Network" /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iBroadcast Agreement. /iIn connection with the Spin-off, we and DISH Network entered into a broadcast agreement pursuant to which we provide certain broadcast services to DISH Network, including teleport services such as transmission and downlinking, channel origination services, and channel management services for a period ending on Januarynbsp;1, 2012. DISH Network may terminate channel origination services and channel management services for any reason and without any liability upon at least 60 days notice to us. If DISH Network terminates teleport services for a reason other than our breach, DISH Network is obligated to pay us the aggregate amount of the remainder of the expected cost of providing the teleport services. The fees for services provided under the broadcast agreement are calculated at cost plus a fixed margin, which varies depending on the nature o f the products and services provided. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iBroadcast Agreement for Certain Sports Related Programming. /iDuring May 2010, we and DISH Network entered into a broadcast agreement pursuant to which we provide certain broadcast services to DISH Network in connection with its carriage of certain sports related programming. The term of this agreement is for ten years. If DISH Network terminates this agreement for a reason other than our breach, DISH Network is generally obligated to reimburse us for any direct costs we incur related to any such termination that they cannot reasonably mitigate. The fees for the broadcast services provided under this agreement depend, among other things, upon the cost to develop and provide such services. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iSatellite Capacity Agreements. /iIn connection with the Spin-off and subsequent to the Spin-off, we entered into certain satellite capacity agreements pursuant to which DISH Network leases certain satellite capacity on certain satellites owned or leased by us. The fees for the services provided under these satellite capacity agreements depend, among other things, upon the orbital location of the applicable satellite and the length of the lease. The term of each of the leases is set forth below: /font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 4%;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iEchoStar III, VI, VIII and XII. /iDISH Network leases certain satellite capacity from us on EchoStar VI, VIII and XII. The leases generally terminate upon the earlier of: (i)nbsp;the end of life or replacement of the satellite (unless DISH Network determines to renew on a year-to-year basis); (ii)nbsp;the date the satellite fails; (iii)nbsp;the date the transponder on which service is being provided fails; or (iv)nbsp;a certain date, which depends upon, among other things, the estimated useful life of the satellite, whether the replacement satellite fails at launch or in orbit prior to being placed into service, and the exercise of certain renewal options. DISH Network generally has the option to renew each lease on a year-to-year basis through the end of the respective satellite's life. There can be no assurance that any options to renew such agreements will be exercised. In August 2010, DISH Network's lease of EchoStar III terminated when it was replaced by EchoStar XV, which is owned by DISH Network. /font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 1px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 4%;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iEchoStar IX/i. DISH Network leases certain satellite capacity from us on EchoStar IX. Subject to availability, DISH Network generally has the right to continue to lease satellite capacity from us on EchoStar IX on a month-to-month basis. /font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 4%;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iEchoStar XVI./i DISH Network will lease certain satellite capacity from us on EchoStar XVI after its service commencement date and this lease generally terminates upon the earlier of: (i)nbsp;the end of life or replacement of the satellite; (ii)nbsp;the date the satellite fails; (iii)nbsp;the date the transponder(s) on which service is being provided under the agreement fails; or (iv)nbsp;ten years following the actual service commencement date. Upon expiration of the initial term, DISH Network has the option to renew on a year-to-year basis through the end of life of the satellite. There can be no assurance that any options to renew this agreement will be exercised. EchoStar XVI is expected to be launched during the second half of 2012. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iEchoStar XV./i EchoStar XV is owned by DISH Network and is operated at the 61.5 degree orbital location. The FCC has granted us an authorization to operate the satellite at the 61.5 degree orbital location. For so long as EchoStar XV remains in service at the 61.5 degree orbital location, DISH Network is obligated to pay us a fee which varies depending on the number of frequencies being used by EchoStar XV. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iNimiq 5 Agreement. /iDuring September 2009, we entered into a fifteen-year satellite service agreement with Telesat Canada ("Telesat") to receive service on all 32 DBS transponders on the Nimiq 5 satellite at the 72.7 degree orbital location (the "Telesat Transponder Agreement"). During September 2009, DISH Network also entered into a satellite service agreement (the "DISH Telesat Agreement") with us, pursuant to which they will receive service from us on all 32 of the DBS transponders covered by the Telesat Transponder Agreement. We and DISH Network are currently receiving service on 23 of these DBS transponders and will receive service on the remaining nine DBS transponders over a phase-in period that will be completed in 2012. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Under the terms of the DISH Telesat Agreement, DISH Network makes certain monthly payments to us that commenced in October 2009 when the Nimiq 5 satellite was placed into service and continue through the service term. Unless earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of the DISH Telesat Agreement, the service term will expire ten years following the date it was placed into service. Upon expiration of the initial term DISH Network has the option to renew the DISH Telesat Agreement on a year-to-year basis through the end of life of the Nimiq 5 satellite. Upon in-orbit failure or end of life of the Nimiq 5 satellite, and in certain other circumstances, DISH Network has certain rights to receive service from us on a replacement satellite. There can be no assurance that any options to renew this agreement will be exercised or that DISH Network will exercise its option to receive ser vice on a replacement satellite. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iQuetzSat-1 Lease Agreement./i During 2008, we entered into a ten-year satellite service agreement with SES, which provides, among other things, for the provision by SES to us of service on 32 DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite expected to be placed into service at the 77 degree orbital location during the second half of 2011. During 2008, we also entered into a transponder service agreement ("QuetzSat-1 Transponder Agreement") with DISH Network pursuant to which they will receive service from us on 24 of the DBS transponders on QuetzSat-1, which will replace certain other transponders leased from us. The remaining eight DBS transponders on QuetzSat-1 are expected to be used by Dish Mexico. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Under the terms of the QuetzSat-1 Transponder Agreement, DISH Network will make certain monthly payments to us commencing when the QuetzSat-1 satellite is placed into service and continuing through the service term. Unless earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of the QuetzSat-1 Transponder Agreement, the service term will expire ten years following the actual service commencement date. Upon expiration of the initial term, DISH Network has the option to renew the QuetzSat-1 Transponder Agreement on a year-to-year basis through the end of life of the QuetzSat-1 satellite. Upon a launch failure, in-orbit failure or end of life of the QuetzSat-1 satellite, and in certain other circumstances, DISH Network has certain rights to receive service from us on a replacement satellite. There can be no assurance that any options to renew this agreement will be exercised or that DISH Net work will exercise its option to receive service on a replacement satellite. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iTTamp;C Agreement. /iIn connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a telemetry, tracking and control ("TTamp;C") agreement pursuant to which we provide TTamp;C services to DISH Network and its subsidiaries for a period ending on Januarynbsp;1, 2012. The fees for services provided under the TTamp;C agreement are calculated at cost plus a fixed margin. DISH Network may terminate the TTamp;C agreement for any reason upon at least 60 days notice. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iReal Estate Lease Agreements. /iWe have entered into lease agreements pursuant to which DISH Network leases certain real estate from us. The rent on a per square foot basis for each of the leases is comparable to per square foot rental rates of similar commercial property in the same geographic area, and DISH Network is responsible for a portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance of the premises. The term of each of the leases is set forth below: /font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 4%;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iInverness Lease Agreement. /iThe lease for certain space at 90 Inverness Circle East in Englewood, Colorado expires on Januarynbsp;1, 2012. /font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 4%;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iMeridian Lease Agreement. /iDISH Network leases all of 9601 S. Meridian Blvd. in Englewood, Colorado for a period ending on Januarynbsp;1, 2012 with a renewal option for one additional year. /font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 4%;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iSanta Fe Lease Agreement. /iDISH Network leases all of 5701 S. Santa Fe Dr.nbsp;in Littleton, Colorado for a period ending on Januarynbsp;1, 2012 with a renewal option for one additional year. /font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 4%;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iEchoStar Data Networks Sublease Agreement/i. The sublease for certain space at 211 Perimeter Center in Atlanta, Georgia is for a period ending on Octobernbsp;31, 2016. /font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 4%;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iGilbert Lease Agreement/i. The lease for certain space at 801 N. DISH Dr.nbsp;in Gilbert, Arizona expired on Januarynbsp;1, 2010. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iProduct Support Agreement/i. In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a product support agreement pursuant to which DISH Network has the right, but not the obligation, to receive product support (including certain engineering and technical support services) for all set-top boxes and related accessories that our subsidiaries have previously sold and in the future may sell to DISH Network. The fees for the services provided under the product support agreement are calculated at cost plus a fixed margin, which varies depending on the nature of the services provided. The term of the product support agreement is the economic life of such receivers and related accessories, unless terminated earlier. DISH Network may terminate the product support agreement for any reason upon at least 60 days notice. In the event of an early termination of this agreement, DISH Network shall be entitled to a refund of any unearned fees paid to us for the services. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iSatellite Procurement Agreement. /iIn connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a satellite procurement agreement pursuant to which DISH Network had the right, but not the obligation, to engage us to manage the process of procuring new satellite capacity for DISH Network. The satellite procurement agreement expired on Januarynbsp;1, 2010. However, we and DISH Network have agreed that following Januarynbsp;1, 2010, DISH Network shall continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to engage us to manage the process of procuring new satellite capacity for DISH Network pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement as described below. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iServices Agreement/i. In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a services agreement pursuant to which DISH Network had the right, but not the obligation, to receive logistics, procurement and quality assurance services from us. This agreement expired on Januarynbsp;1, 2010. However, we and DISH Network have agreed that following Januarynbsp;1, 2010, DISH Network shall continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to receive from us certain of the services previously provided under the services agreement pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement as discussed below. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iDISHOnline.com Services Agreement. /iEffective Januarynbsp;1, 2010, DISH Network entered into a two-year agreement with us pursuant to which DISH Network will receive certain services associated with an online video portal. The fees for the services provided under this services agreement depend, among other things, upon the cost to develop and operate such services. DISH Network has the option to renew this agreement for three successive one year terms and the agreement may be terminated for any reason upon at least 120 days notice to us. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iDISH Remote Access Services Agreement./i Effective Februarynbsp;23, 2010, DISH Network entered into an agreement with us pursuant to which DISH Network will receive, among other things, certain remote DVR management services. The fees for the services provided under this services agreement depend, among other things, upon the cost to develop and operate such services. This agreement has a term of five years with automatic renewal for successive one year terms and may be terminated for any reason upon at least 120 days notice to us. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iSlingService Services Agreement./i Effective Februarynbsp;23, 2010, DISH Network entered into an agreement with us pursuant to which DISH Network will receive certain place-shifting services. The fees for the services provided under this services agreement depend, among other things, upon the cost to develop and operate such services. This agreement has a term of five years with automatic renewal for successive one year terms and may be terminated for any reason upon at least 120 days notice to us. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iInternational Programming Rights Agreement/i. DISH Network purchased certain international rights for sporting events from us included in "Services and other revenue ndash; DISH Network" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), of which we only retain a certain portion. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bi"General and administrative expenses ndash; DISH Network" /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iManagement Services Agreement/i. In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a management services agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which DISH Network makes certain of its officers available to provide services (which are primarily legal and accounting services) to us. Specifically, R. Stanton Dodge and Paul W. Orban remain employed by DISH Network, but also serve as our Executive Vice President and General Counsel, and Senior Vice President and Controller, respectively. We make payments to DISH Network based upon an allocable portion of the personnel costs and expenses incurred by DISH Network with respect to such DISH Network officers (taking into account wages and fringe benefits). These allocations are based upon the estimated percentages of time to be spent by the DISH Network executive officers performing services for us under the management services agreement. We also reimburse DISH Network for direct out-of-pocket costs incurred by DISH Network for management services provided to us. We and DISH Network evaluate all charges for reasonableness at least annually and make any adjustments to these charges as we and DISH Network mutually agree upon. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"The management services agreement automatically renewed on Januarynbsp;1, 2011 for an additional one-year period until Januarynbsp;1, 2012 and renews automatically for successive one-year periods thereafter, unless terminated earlier: (i)nbsp;by us at any time upon at least 30 days notice; (ii)nbsp;by DISH Network at the end of any renewal term, upon at least 180 days notice; or (iii)nbsp;by DISH Network upon notice to us, following certain changes in control. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iReal Estate Lease Agreement/i. During 2008, we entered into a sublease for space at 185 Varick Street, New York, New York from DISH Network for a period of approximately seven years. The rent on a per square foot basis for this sublease was comparable to per square foot rental rates of similar commercial property in the same geographic area at the time of the sublease, and we are responsible for our portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance of the premises. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 1px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iTransition Services Agreement. /iIn connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a transition services agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which we had the right, but not the obligation, to receive the following services from DISH Network: finance, information technology, benefits administration, travel and event coordination, human resources, human resources development (training), program management, internal audit, legal, accounting and tax, and other support services. The fees for the services provided under the transition services agreement were calculated at cost plus a fixed margin, which varied depending on the nature of the services provided. The transition services agreement expired on Januarynbsp;1, 2010. However, we and DISH Network have agreed that following Januarynbsp;1, 2010 we shall continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to receive from DISH Network certain of the services previously provided under the transition services agreement pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement, as discussed below. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iProfessional Services Agreement. /iDuring 2009, we and DISH Network agreed that we shall continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to receive from DISH Network the following services, among others, certain of which were previously provided under the transition services agreement: information technology, travel and event coordination, internal audit, legal, accounting and tax, benefits administration, program acquisition services and other support services. Additionally, we and DISH Network agreed that DISH Network shall continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to engage us to manage the process of procuring new satellite capacity for DISH Network (as discussed above, previously provided under the satellite procurement agreement) and receive logistics, procurement and quality assurance services from us (as discussed above, previously provided under the services agreement). The professional services agreement expires on Januarynbsp;1, 2012, but renews automatically for successive one-year periods thereafter, unless terminated earlier by either party upon at least 60 days notice. However, either party may terminate the services it receives with respect to a particular service for any reason upon at least 30 days notice. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biOther Agreements ndash; DISH Network /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iSatellite Capacity Leased from DISH Network./i During 2009, we entered into a satellite capacity agreement pursuant to which we lease certain satellite capacity from DISH Network on EchoStar I. The fee for the services provided under this satellite capacity agreement depends, among other things, upon the orbital location of the satellite and the length of the lease. During the year ended Decembernbsp;31, 2010, the amount of those fees included in "Cost of sales ndash; services and other" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) was approximately $19 million. During the years ended Decembernbsp;31, 2009 and 2008, we did not lease satellite capacity from DISH Network on EchoStar I. The lease generally terminates upon the earlier of: (i)nbsp;the end of life or replacement of the satellite (unless we determine to rene w on a year-to-year basis); (ii)nbsp;the date the satellite fails; (iii)nbsp;the date the transponder on which service is being provided fails; or (iv)nbsp;a certain date, which depends, among other things, upon the estimated useful life of the satellite, whether the replacement satellite fails at launch or in orbit prior to being placed into service, and the exercise of certain renewal options. We generally have the option to renew this lease on a year-to-year basis through the end of the satellite's life. There can be no assurance that any options to renew this agreement will be exercised. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bi /i/biPackout Services Agreement./ibi /i/bIn connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a packout services agreement, whereby we had the right, but not the obligation, to engage a DISH Network subsidiary to package and ship satellite receivers to customers that are not associated with DISH Network or its subsidiaries. This agreement expired on Januarynbsp;1, 2010.bi /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iRemanufactured Receiver Agreement./i In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a remanufactured receiver agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which we have the right, but not the obligation, to purchase remanufactured receivers and accessories from DISH Network at cost plus a fixed margin, which varies depending on the nature of the equipment purchased. This agreement expires on Januarynbsp;1, 2012. We may terminate the remanufactured receiver agreement for any reason upon at least 60 days notice to us. DISH Network may also terminate this agreement if certain entities acquire it. During the years ended Decembernbsp;31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, we purchased remanufactured receivers and accessories from DISH Network for an aggregate amount of $3 million, $7 million and $12 million, respectively. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iTax Sharing Agreement./i In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a tax sharing agreement with DISH Network which governs our respective rights, responsibilities and obligations after the Spin-off with respect to taxes for the periods ending on or before the Spin-off. Generally, all pre-Spin-off taxes, including any taxes that are incurred as a result of restructuring activities undertaken to implement the Spin-off, are borne by DISH Network, and DISH Network will indemnify us for such taxes. However, DISH Network is not liable for and will not indemnify us for any taxes that are incurred as a result of the Spin-off or certain related transactions failing to qualify as tax-free distributions pursuant to any provision of Sectionnbsp;355 or Sectionnbsp;361 of the Code because of: (i)nbsp;a direct or indirect acquisition of any of our stock, stock options or assets; (ii)nbsp;any action that we take or fail to take; or (iii)nbsp;any action that we take that is inconsistent with the information and representations furnished to the IRS in connection with the request for the private letter ruling, or to counsel in connection with any opinion being delivered by counsel with respect to the Spin-off or certain related transactions. In such case, we will be solely liable for, and will indemnify DISH Network for, any resulting taxes, as well as any losses, claims and expenses. The tax sharing agreement will only terminate after the later of the full period of all applicable statutes of limitations, including extensions, or once all rights and obligations are fully effectuated or performed. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iTivo./i Because both we and DISH Network are defendants in the Tivo lawsuit, we and DISH Network are jointly and severally liable to Tivo for any final damages and sanctions that may be awarded by the District Court. DISH Network has agreed that it is obligated under the agreements entered into in connection with the Spin-off to indemnify us for substantially all liability arising from this lawsuit. We contributed an amount equal to our $5 million intellectual property liability limit under the Receiver Agreement, and during 2009, we recorded a charge included in "General and administrative expenses ndash; DISH Network" on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for this amount to reflect this contribution. We and DISH Network have further agreed that our $5 million contribution would not exhaust our liability to DISH Network for other intellectual property claims that may arise under the Receiver Agreement. We and DISH Network also agreed that we would each be entitled to joint ownership of, and a cross-license to use, any intellectual property developed in connection with any potential new alternative technology. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iMultimedia Patent Trust/i. In December 2009, DISH Network agreed that it is obligated under the agreements entered into in connection with the Spin-off to indemnify us for all of the costs to settle this lawsuit relating to the period prior to the Spin-off and a portion of such settlement costs relating to the period after the Spin-off. We have agreed that our contribution towards such settlement costs shall not be applied against our aggregate liability cap under the Receiver Agreement. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iLaunch Service./i During 2009, we assigned certain of our rights under a launch contract to DISH Network for its fair value of $103 million. We recorded the assignment of these rights at our net book value of $89 million and recorded the $14 million difference between our net book value and DISH Network's purchase price as a capital transaction with DISH Network. The $103 million was received in the first quarter 2010. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iWeather Related Programming Agreement./i During May 2010, we and DISH Network entered into an agreement pursuant to which, among other things, we agreed to develop certain weather related programming and DISH Network received the right to distribute such programming. This agreement was terminated during June 2010. In July 2010, we sold our interest in the entity that held such weather related programming for $5 million. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"iAcquisition of Alta Wireless, Inc. and Sale of South.com, L.L.C./i During October 2010, we purchased an additional equity interest in Alta Wireless, Inc. from another party for $2.8 million. This transaction increased our ownership in Alta Wireless, Inc. from 49.9% to 95%. Alta Wireless Inc. holds certain authorizations for local multipoint distribution service ("LMDS") spectrum in the United States. Additionally, during October 2010, we and the same counterparty sold our respective interests in South.com, L.L.C. to DISH Network for $2 million and $3 million, respectively. South.com, L.L.C. holds certain authorizations for multichannel video and data distribution service ("MVDDS") spectrum in the United States. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"biOther Agreements /i/b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"In November 2009, Mr.nbsp;Roger Lynch became employed by both us and DISH Network as Executive Vice President. Mr.nbsp;Lynch is responsible for the development and implementation of advanced technologies that are of potential utility and importance to both us and DISH Network. Mr.nbsp;Lynch's compensation consists of cash and equity compensation and is borne by both DISH Network and us. /font/p p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bRelated Party Transactions with NagraStar L.L.C. /b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"We own 50% of NagraStar L.L.C. ("NagraStar"), a joint venture that is our primary provider of encryption and related security technology used in our set-top boxes. Although we do not consolidate NagraStar, we have the ability to significantly influence its operating policies; therefore, we account for our investment in NagraStar under the equity method of accounting. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"The table below summarizes our transactions with NagraStar. /font/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 12px;"nbsp;/p table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="84%" align="center" trtd width="73%" /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="10" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bFor the Years Ended Decembernbsp;31,/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"b2010/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"b2009/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"b2008/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" colspan="10" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"(In thousands)/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bPurchases:/b/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" colspan="9" /td td valign="bottom" /td/tr trtd valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Purchases from NagraStar/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"18,557/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"31,165/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"46,712/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr tr style="font-size: 1px;"td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 12px;"nbsp;/p table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="76%" align="center" trtd width="81%" /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="6" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bAs of Decembernbsp;31,/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"b2010/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"b2009/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" colspan="6" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"(In thousands)/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bAmounts Payable and Commitments:/b/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" colspan="5" /td td valign="bottom" /td/tr trtd valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Amounts payable to NagraStar/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"799/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"3,683/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr tr style="font-size: 1px;"td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Commitments to purchase from NagraStar/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"4,934/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"11,836/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr tr style="font-size: 1px;"td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bRelated Party Transactions with Dish Mexico /b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"During 2008, we entered into a joint venture for a DTH satellite service in Mexico known as Dish Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. ("Dish Mexico"). Pursuant to these arrangements, we provide certain broadcast services and satellite capacity and sell hardware such as digital set-top boxes and related equipment to Dish Mexico. Subject to a number of conditions, we committed to provide $112 million of value over an initial ten year period in the form of cash, equipment and services, which was satisfied as of Decembernbsp;31, 2010. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 1px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"The following table summarizes our transactions with Dish Mexico. /font/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 12px;"nbsp;/p table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="84%" align="center" trtd width="75%" /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="10" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bFornbsp;thenbsp;Yearsnbsp;Endednbsp;Decembernbsp;31,/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"b2010/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"b2009/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"b2008/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" colspan="10" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"(In thousands)/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bSales not related to the original contribution commitment associated with our investment:/b/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td/tr trtd valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Digital set-top boxes and related accessories/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"80,910/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"36,289/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"#8212;nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr tr style="font-size: 1px;"td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Sales of satellite services/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"8,520/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"8,300/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"175/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr tr style="font-size: 1px;"td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 12px;"nbsp;/p table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="76%" align="center" trtd width="81%" /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td td valign="bottom" width="4%" /td td /td td /td td /td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="6" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"bAs of Decembernbsp;31,/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"b2010/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid;" valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"b2009/b/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr trtd valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" colspan="6" align="center"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="1"(In thousands)/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;/font/td/tr tr bgcolor="#cceeff"td valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bReceivable:/b/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom" /td/tr trtd valign="top" p style="text-indent: -1em; margin-left: 1em;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Amounts receivable from Dish Mexico/font/p/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"2,296/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font class="_mt" size="1"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td td valign="bottom"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"$/font/td td valign="bottom" align="right"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"15,132/font/td td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"nbsp;nbsp;/font/td/tr tr style="font-size: 1px;"td valign="bottom" /td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td td valign="bottom"nbsp;nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td td style="border-top: #000000 3px double;" valign="bottom"nbsp;/td tdnbsp;/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bRelated Party Transactions with a Joint Venture in Taiwan /b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"During December 2009, we entered into a joint venture to provide a DTH satellite service in Taiwan and certain other targeted regions in Asia. We own 50% and have joint control of the joint venture. Pursuant to these arrangements, we sell hardware such as digital set-top boxes and provide certain technical support services to the joint venture. We have provided $18 million of cash to the joint venture, and an $18 million line of credit that the joint venture may only use to purchase set-top boxes from us. This investment is subject to an evaluation for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis. This quarterly evaluation consists of reviewing, among other things, company business plans and current financial statements, if available, for factors that may indicate an impairment of our investment. During the year ended Decembernbsp;31, 2010, we recorded a $14 million charge to fully impair this investment, which is included in "Unrealized and realized gains (losses) on marketable investment securities and other investments" on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). As of Decembernbsp;31, 2010, the remaining amount available under the line of credit is $10 million and if advanced would be subject to our evaluation for other-than-temporary impairment. /font/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 18px;"nbsp;/p/div /div

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Dec. 31, 2010
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events	div table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" trtd valign="top" width="4%" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"b20./b/font/td td valign="top" align="left"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bSubsequent Events /b/font/td/tr/table p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"bAgreement and Plan of Merger /b/font/p p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"On Februarynbsp;13, 2011, Hughes Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Hughes"), and the parent company of Hughes Network Systems, LLC ("HNS"), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with EchoStar Corporation, a Nevada corporation ("EchoStar"), EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C., a Colorado limited liability company ("Satellite Services"), and Broadband Acquisition Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Merger Sub"), pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, Merger Sub will merge with and into Hughes (the "Merger"), with Hughes continuing as the surviving entity, which will become a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar. /font/p p style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, upon the closing of the Merger, each issued and outstanding share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Common Stock"), of Hughes (other than any Common Stock with respect to which appraisal rights have been duly exercised under Delaware law) will automatically be converted into the right to receive $60.70 in cash (without interest) and cancelled. The Merger Agreement also contemplates the repayment of all of the outstanding debt of Hughes and HNS (including the 9font class="_mt" size="1"sup style="position: relative; bottom: 0.8ex; vertical-align: baseline;"nbsp;1/sup/fontfont class="_mt" size="2"//fontfont class="_mt" size="1"2/fontfont style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"% Senior Notes due 2014 issued by HNS), except that the $115 million loan facility guaranteed by COFACE, the French Export Credit Agency, will continue to remain outstanding following the Merger if the requisite lender consents thereunder are obtained. /font/font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 1px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Each of the boards of directors of Hughes and Merger Sub approved the Merger Agreement and deemed it advisable and fair, and in the best interests of, their respective companies and stockholders, to enter into the Merger Agreement and to consummate the Merger and the transactions and agreements contemplated thereby. The board of directors of EchoStar approved the Merger Agreement and deemed it advisable and fair to, and in the best interests of, its stockholders to enter into the Merger Agreement and to consummate the transactions and agreements contemplated thereby. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"The Merger is expected to close later this year, subject to certain closing conditions, including among others, (i)nbsp;receiving the required approvals of Hughes' stockholders, which approval was effected on Februarynbsp;13, 2011, by written consent of a majority of Hughes' stockholders (the "Majority Stockholders' Written Consents"), (ii)nbsp;20 business days having elapsed since the mailing to Hughes' stockholders of the definitive information statement, with respect to such adoption of the Merger Agreement, in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, (iii)nbsp;receiving certain government regulatory approvals, including approval by the FCC, the expiration or termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amende d, and the receipt of the consents required under certain export control laws, (iv)nbsp;the absence of any order or injunction by a court of competent jurisdiction preventing the consummation of the Merger, and the absence of any action taken, or any law enacted, entered, enforced or made applicable to the Merger, by any governmental entity that makes the consummation of the Merger illegal or otherwise restrains, enjoins or prohibits the Merger, (v)nbsp;the absence of any proceeding in which the Office of Communications of the United Kingdom seeks to prohibit or enjoin the Merger, (vi)nbsp;the accuracy of the representations and warranties made by Hughes, EchoStar and Merger Sub, (vii)nbsp;the performance, in all material respects, by each of Hughes, EchoStar and Merger Sub of all its respective obligations, agreements and covenants under the Merger Agreement, (viii)nbsp;subject to certain customary exceptions, the absence of (a)nbsp;a change or event that has a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of operations of Hughes and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole or (b)nbsp;any event, change, occurrence or effect that would prevent, materially delay or materially impede the performance by Hughes of its obligations under the Merger Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, if not cured, in either case since Februarynbsp;13, 2011 and (ix)nbsp;holders of shares of Common Stock representing in excess of 25% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock shall not have exercised (or if exercised, shall not have withdrawn prior to the commencement of the marketing period for the financing of the pending transaction) rights of dissent in connection with the Merger. The Merger Agreement clarifies that no party may rely on a failure of conditions to be satisfied if such party's breach was the proximate cause of the failure. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"The Merger Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants of Hughes, EchoStar and Merger Sub. In particular, Hughes makes certain representations and warranties related to the business in which it operates, including with respect to its communications licenses; the health of its satellite currently in orbit and other related information; that there are no claims under coordination and concession agreements; the status of Hughes' earth stations; and compliance with regulatory and export control laws. EchoStar and Merger Sub also make a representation that EchoStar and Satellite Services have sufficient financing in order to complete the Merger. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"Hughes has agreed to various covenants in the Merger Agreement, including, among others, covenants (i)nbsp;to use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business in the ordinary course consistent with past practice during the interim period between the execution of the Merger Agreement and completion of the Merger, (ii)nbsp;not to engage in certain kinds of transactions during this interim period and (iii)nbsp;to cooperate and use commercially reasonable efforts to take all actions necessary to obtain all governmental and antitrust, FCC and regulatory approvals, subject to certain customary limitations. As noted above, EchoStar and Satellite Services represent and warrant in the Merger Agreement that at the closing of the Merger they will have access to sufficient funds to consummate the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, and there is no closing condition related to them having procured such financing. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 1px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"The Merger Agreement also contains a covenant pursuant to which Hughes has agreed, subject to certain customary exceptions described below, that it will not, and will cause its representatives not to, solicit, facilitate (including by providing information) or participate in any negotiations or discussions with any person relating to, any takeover proposal, as further described in the Merger Agreement. The Merger Agreement contains a "fiduciary-out" provision, which provides that, prior to the time the stockholders of Hughes have adopted and approved the Merger Agreement (which adoption and approval was obtained on Februarynbsp;13, 2011 pursuant to the Majority Stockholders' Written Consents), the board of directors of Hughes may engage with alternative purchasers, change its recommendation to Hughes' stockholders or enter into a definitive agreement with respect to an unsolicited acquisition proposal, only if the board of directors of Hughes has determined in good faith (a)nbsp;that failure to take such action is likely to be inconsistent with the board's fiduciary duties, and (b)nbsp;that the acquisition proposal constitutes a "Superior Proposal." However, as Hughes' stockholders have approved and adopted the Merger Agreement pursuant to a written stockholders' consent, the "fiduciary-out" provision no longer provides an exception to the non-solicitation obligations described in this paragraph. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"The Merger Agreement also contains a covenant pursuant to which EchoStar or the surviving entity must indemnify officers, directors and employees of Hughes and its subsidiaries for a period of six years following the closing of the Merger for all liabilities or claims related to their service or employment with Hughes or its subsidiaries occurring prior to the closing of the Merger. This covenant further requires EchoStar to keep in place Hughes' directors and officers liability and fiduciary liability insurance policies in effect at the closing, or purchase a "tail policy" offering similar coverage unless Hughes purchases such a policy prior to closing. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"The Merger Agreement contains certain termination rights for both Hughes and EchoStar. In addition to certain termination rights related to breaches of the agreement or actions taken by Hughes with respect to alternative transactions, so long as the failure of the terminating party to comply with its obligations is not the cause for delay in closing, each of EchoStar and Hughes has the right to terminate the Merger Agreement unilaterally if the Merger has not closed by a date nine months from the execution of the Merger Agreement. In addition, the Merger Agreement provides that, upon termination of the Merger Agreement under specified circumstances, Hughes may be required to pay EchoStar a termination fee of $45 million. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"The Merger Agreement also contains termination and other rights related to the occurrence of certain reductions in performance or total loss of Hughes' satellite currently in orbit, and certain waivers increasing risks associated with construction, launch or operation of Hughes' satellite currently under construction (a "Material Satellite Event"). Upon a Material Satellite Event, EchoStar is entitled to terminate the Merger Agreement until 60 days after Hughes provides a written plan describing its intended response (the "Mitigation Plan"). If EchoStar has not provided written consent to the Mitigation Plan 30 days after delivery, Hughes can then terminate the Merger Agreement. In addition, from the date of any Material Satellite Event until EchoStar's approval of the Mitigation Plan, Hughes will also be required to provide EchoStar with daily reports of customer complaints and subsc riber cancellations. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"The representations, warranties and covenants contained in the Merger Agreement were made by the parties thereto only for purposes of that agreement and as of specific dates; were solely for the benefit of the parties to the Merger Agreement; may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the contracting parties, including being qualified by confidential disclosures made for the purposes of allocating contractual risk between the parties to the Merger Agreement instead of establishing these matters as facts (such disclosures include information that has been included in Hughes' public disclosures, as well as additional non-public information); and may be subject to standards of materiality applicable to the contracting parties that differ from those applicable to investors. Investors are not third party beneficiaries under the Merger Agreement (except for the right of Hughes' stockholde rs to receive the transaction consideration from and after the consummation of the Merger) and should not rely on the representations, warranties and covenants or any descriptions thereof as characterizations of the actual state of facts or condition of Hughes or EchoStar or any of their respective subsidiaries or affiliates. Additionally, the representations, warranties, covenants, conditions and other terms of the Merger Agreement may be subject to subsequent waiver or modification. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations, warranties and covenants may change after the date of the Merger Agreement, which subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in Hughes' public disclosures. /font/p p style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px;"font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"EchoStar and Satellite Services have obtained an aggregate financing commitment of $1.0 billion in senior secured bridge financing and $800 million in senior unsecured bridge financing, in each case from Deutsche Bank AG Cayman Islands Branch in connection with the pending transaction. These funds, in addition to existing cash balances, will be sufficient to finance the cash consideration to Hughes stockholders and to refinance certain existing Hughes debt. In addition to certain other conditions, the commitment of these funds is contingent on the closing of the transaction. The funding of the financing commitment is not a condition to the transaction or to the obligations of EchoStar or Merger Sub under the Merger Agreement./font/p /div