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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 13, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	Hughes Satellite Systems Corp
Entity Central Index Key	0001533758
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2013
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	No
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 0
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,000
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 163,709	$ 136,219
Marketable investment securities	116,860	42,422
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $10,737 and $14,918, respectively	132,955	186,848
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of zero	68,091	36,340
Advances to affiliates, net	740	1,999
Inventory	56,993	59,675
Deferred tax assets	63,786	23,451
Prepaids and deposits	27,127	28,242
Other current assets	27,389	9,447
Total current assets	657,650	524,643
Noncurrent Assets:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	15,114	28,066
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,676,182 and $1,488,265, respectively	1,983,281	2,158,891
Regulatory authorizations	471,658	562,712
Goodwill	504,173	504,173
Other intangible assets, net	213,747	274,914
Other investments	30,212	29,133
Other noncurrent assets, net	165,976	134,005
Total noncurrent assets	3,384,161	3,691,894
Total assets	4,041,811	4,216,537
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	91,000	128,456
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	5	6,322
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	67,300	64,418
Advances from affiliates, net	10,711	64,890
Taxes other than income taxes	4,268	5,878
Deferred revenue and other	55,086	44,585
Accrued compensation	19,741	19,779
Accrued expenses and other	80,293	75,765
Total current liabilities	328,404	410,093
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,351,572	2,420,245
Deferred tax liabilities	266,674	266,433
Advances from affiliates	8,221	8,424
Long-term deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities	62,122	51,431
Total noncurrent liabilities	2,688,589	2,746,533
Total liabilities	3,016,993	3,156,626
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
Shareholder's Equity:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, 1,000 shares issued and outstanding
Additional paid-in capital	1,106,463	1,100,276
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(18,644)	(13,539)
Accumulated deficit	(71,862)	(36,163)
Total HSS shareholder's equity	1,015,957	1,050,574
Noncontrolling interests	8,861	9,337
Total shareholders' equity	1,024,818	1,059,911
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 4,041,811	$ 4,216,537

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Allowance for doubtful accounts on trade accounts receivable (in dollars)	$ 10,737	$ 14,918
Allowance for doubtful accounts on trade accounts receivable - DISH Network (in dollars)	0	0
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	$ 1,676,182	$ 1,488,265
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	1,000	1,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$ 987,023	$ 941,804	$ 574,590
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	291,924	211,560	216,100
Equipment revenue	194,825	255,636	161,313
Equipment revenue - DISH Network	69,119	23,757	600
Total revenue	1,542,891	1,432,757	952,603
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	502,134	480,040	305,652
Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	237,103	232,690	128,491
Selling, general and administrative expenses (including DISH Network)	239,264	222,986	148,386
Research and development expenses	21,845	21,264	11,668
Depreciation and amortization	403,476	352,367	266,051
Impairment of long-lived assets	34,664	22,000
Total costs and expenses	1,438,486	1,331,347	860,248
Operating income	104,405	101,410	92,355
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income	7,487	2,212	3,759
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(197,062)	(153,955)	(88,343)
Hughes Acquisition costs			(35,300)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	4,288	2,540	2,196
Other, net (includes reclassification of realized gains on available-for-sale (AFS) securities out of accumulated other comprehensive loss of $32, $13,189 and zero, respectively)	10,534	24,672	7,593
Total other expense, net	(174,753)	(124,531)	(110,095)
Loss before income taxes	(70,348)	(23,121)	(17,740)
Income tax benefit, net	35,525	10,895	3,972
Net loss	(34,823)	(12,226)	(13,768)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	876	(35)	635
Net loss attributable to HSS	(35,699)	(12,191)	(14,403)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net loss	(34,823)	(12,226)	(13,768)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(7,981)	(3,278)	(11,340)
Unrealized gains (losses ) on AFS securities and other	2,022	10,936	2,222
Recognition of previously unrealized gains on AFS securities included in net loss	(32)	(13,189)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(5,991)	(5,531)	(9,118)
Comprehensive loss	(40,814)	(17,757)	(22,886)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10)	59	(569)
Comprehensive loss attributable to HSS	$ (40,804)	$ (17,816)	$ (22,317)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Reclassification of realized gains on available-for-sale ("AFS") securities out of accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 32	$ 13,189

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Deficit	Owner's Net Investment	Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 480,633				$ 480,633
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Owner's net investment reclass upon formation of HSS		$ 490,202			(490,202)
Contributions from owner	608,852	608,852
Stock-based compensation	485	485
Other	(33)	(33)
Acquisition of Hughes Communications	9,679					$ 9,679
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)	(13,768)			$ (23,972)	$ 9,569	635
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(11,340)		$ (10,136)			(1,204)
Unrealized losses on AFS securities, net and other	2,222		2,222
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	1,076,730	1,099,506	(7,914)	(23,972)		9,110
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Stock-based compensation	770	770
Other	168					168
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)	(12,226)			(12,191)		(35)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(3,278)		(3,372)			94
Unrealized losses on AFS securities, net and other	(2,253)		(2,253)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	1,059,911	1,100,276	(13,539)	(36,163)		9,337
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Stock-based compensation	1,769	1,769
Other	3,952	4,418				(466)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)	(34,823)			(35,699)		876
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(7,981)		(7,095)			(886)
Unrealized losses on AFS securities, net and other	1,990		1,990
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 1,024,818	$ 1,106,463	$ (18,644)	$ (71,862)		$ 8,861

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss	$ (34,823)	$ (12,226)	$ (13,768)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	403,476	352,367	266,051
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	(4,288)	(2,540)	(2,196)
Amortization of debt issuance costs	5,401	5,010	2,768
Realized gains on marketable investment securities and other investments, net	(1,681)	(13,173)
Impairment of long-lived assets	34,664	22,000
Stock-based compensation	1,769	770	485
Deferred tax benefit	(41,107)	(15,369)	(9,596)
Changes in current assets and current liabilities, net
Trade accounts receivable	54,086	(12,656)	(17,930)
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(3,520)	(1,850)	12,044
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	(31,751)	(3,212)	(673)
Inventory	947	(12,585)	9,984
Other current assets	(3,038)	16,350	(10,750)
Trade accounts payable	(26,758)	21,125	18,102
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	(6,317)	(3,778)	(2,592)
Accrued expenses and other	14,720	(28,136)	(16,903)
Changes in noncurrent assets and noncurrent liabilities, net	(26,214)	(8,640)	(1,844)
Other, net	(13,518)	(10,876)	(4,353)
Net cash flows from operating activities	322,048	292,581	228,829
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(125,802)	(92,727)	(304,863)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	57,399	317,431	510,291
Purchases of property and equipment	(199,261)	(411,220)	(275,772)
Acquisition of regulatory authorizations		(98,477)
Proceeds from the transfer of regulatory authorization to DISH Network	23,148
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, net of cash acquired of $98,900			(2,075,713)
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents	12,952	(4,526)	(1,729)
Other, net	(15,052)	(12,772)	(5,286)
Net cash flows from investing activities	(246,616)	(302,291)	(2,153,072)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(63,506)	(56,525)	(58,079)
Debt issuance costs		(229)	(57,825)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		1,641	2,000,000
Contributions from parent	10,219		166,379
Advances from affiliates		72,538
Other	2,716	(764)	292
Net cash flows from financing activities	(50,571)	16,661	2,050,767
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	2,629	4,265	(1,627)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	27,490	11,216	124,897
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	136,219	125,003	106
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	163,709	136,219	125,003
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest (including capitalized interest)	188,169	192,534	118,476
Capitalized interest		45,058	38,359
Cash paid to EchoStar for income taxes	138	1,007	270
Cash paid for income taxes	9,151	8,198	3,968
Satellites and other assets financed under capital lease obligations	1,301	24,355	196,977
Capitalized in-orbit incentive obligations	18,000	24,950
Reduction of capital lease obligation and associated asset value			20,214
Reduction of capital lease obligation for AMC-16	6,694	12,599	6,616
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable	3,284	$ 13,325	11,775
Transfer of regulatory authorization to EchoStar	$ 65,535
Marketable investment securities included in capital contributions			$ 422,473

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, cash acquired	$ 98,900

Organization and Business Activities	12 Months Ended
Organization and Business Activities	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization and Business Activities
Organization and Business Activities	Note 1. Organization and Business Activities Principal Business Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation (together with its subsidiaries is referred to as "HSS," the "Company," "we," "us" and/or "our") is a holding company and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation ("EchoStar"). We are a global provider of satellite operations, video delivery solutions, and broadband satellite technologies and services for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments. We were formed as a Colorado corporation in March 2011 to facilitate the acquisition (the "Hughes Acquisition") of Hughes Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Hughes Communications") and related financing transactions. In connection with our formation, EchoStar contributed the assets and liabilities of its satellite services business, including its principal operating subsidiary of its satellite services business, EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C., to us. We currently operate in two business segments. • *Hughes—which provides satellite broadband internet access to North American consumers and broadband network services and equipment to domestic and international enterprise markets. The Hughes segment also provides managed services to large enterprises and solutions to customers for mobile satellite systems. • EchoStar Satellite Services*—which uses certain of our owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related licenses to lease capacity on a full-time and occasional-use basis primarily to DISH Network Corporation and its subsidiaries ("DISH Network"), and secondarily to Dish Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. ("Dish Mexico"), a joint venture that we entered into in 2008, as well as United States ("U.S") government service providers, state agencies, internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, programmers, and private enterprise customers.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation We consolidate all majority owned subsidiaries, investments in entities in which we have controlling interest and variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary. Non-majority owned investments are accounted for using the equity method when we have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of the investee. When we do not have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of the investee, the cost method is used. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the balance sheets, the reported amounts of revenue and expense for each reporting period, and certain information disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, amortization periods of deferred revenue and deferred subscriber acquisition costs, percentage-of-completion related to revenue recognition, allowances for doubtful accounts, allowances for sales returns and rebates, warranty obligations, self-insurance obligations, deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, loss contingencies, fair value of financial instruments, fair value of options granted under EchoStar's stock-based compensation plans, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, lease classifications, asset impairments, useful lives and amortization methods of property, equipment and intangible assets, and royalty obligations. Weakened economic conditions may increase the inherent uncertainty in the estimates and assumptions indicated above. We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be relevant under the circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results may differ from previously estimated amounts, and such differences may be material to our Consolidated Financial Statements. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period they occur or prospectively if the revised estimate affects future periods. Foreign Currency The functional currency for certain of our foreign operations is determined to be the local currency. Accordingly, we translate assets and liabilities of these foreign entities from their local currencies to U.S. dollars using period-end exchange rates and translate income and expense accounts at monthly average rates. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as "Foreign currency translation adjustments" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Gains and losses resulting from re-measurement of the foreign currency denominated assets, liabilities, and transactions into the functional currency are recognized in "Other, net" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). We occasionally enter into forward exchange contracts to mitigate foreign currency exchange risks related to certain of our assets and liabilities and forecasted transactions. These forward contracts are not designated as qualified hedges and, therefore, changes in the fair values of these derivatives are recognized in earnings. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the net transactions gains and losses that resulted from the re-measurement of the foreign currency and the related derivative gains and losses were not material in each of the periods presented herein. Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 primarily consisted of money market funds, government bonds, corporate notes, and commercial paper. The cost of these investments approximates their fair value. Marketable Investment Securities We classify our marketable investment securities as available for sale, except in certain instances where we have accounted for certain securities as trading securities or are using the fair value method. We report our available-for-sale securities at fair value and generally recognize the difference between fair value and amortized cost as unrealized gains and losses in other comprehensive income as "Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and other" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Declines in the fair value of a marketable investment security which are determined to be other-than-temporary are recognized in earnings thus establishing a new cost basis for such investment. Interest and dividend income from marketable investment securities is reported in "Interest income" and "Other, net," respectively, in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date. We evaluate our marketable investment securities portfolio on a quarterly basis to determine whether declines in the fair value of these securities are other-than-temporary. Our evaluation consists of reviewing, among other things: • the fair value of each security compared to its amortized cost; • the length of time and the extent to which the fair value of a security has been lower than amortized cost; • the historical volatility of the price of each security; • any market and company specific factors related to each security; and • our intent and ability to hold the investment to recovery. Where the fair value of a debt security has declined below its amortized cost, we consider the decline to be other-than-temporary if any of the following factors apply: • we intend to sell the security, • it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before maturity or recovery, or • we do not expect to recover the security's entire amortized cost basis, even if there is no intent to sell the security. In general, we use the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method to determine the cost basis on sales of marketable investment securities. Other Investment Securities—Cost and Equity Method Generally, we account for our non-marketable equity investments using either the equity method or cost method of accounting. It is not practicable to regularly estimate the fair value of our equity securities that are not publicly traded. We evaluate these equity investments on a quarterly basis to determine whether an event or changes in circumstances has occurred that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment. As part of our evaluation, we review available information such as business plans and current financial statements of these companies for factors that may indicate an impairment of our investments. Such factors may include, but are not limited to, cash flow concerns, material litigation, violations of debt covenants, bankruptcy and changes in business strategy. When we determine that an investment is impaired, and the impairment is other-than-temporary, we adjust the carrying amount of the investment to its estimated fair value and recognize the impairment loss in earnings. Investments in which we own at least 20% of the voting securities or have significant influence are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Equity method investments are initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for our proportionate share of the net earnings or loss of the investee, which is reflected in "Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates, net" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The carrying amount of our investments may include a component of goodwill if the cost of our investment exceeds the fair value of the underlying identifiable assets and liabilities of the investee. Dividends received from equity method investees reduce the carrying amount of the investment. Accounts Receivable We estimate allowances for the potential non-collectability of accounts receivable based upon past collection experience and consideration of other relevant factors. 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. Inventory Inventory is stated at the lower of cost, determined using the FIFO method, or net realizable value. We use standard costing methodologies in determining the cost of certain of our finished goods and work-in-process inventories. Inventories are adjusted to net realizable value using our best estimates of future use. In making assessments of future use or recovery, we consider the aging and composition of inventory balances, the effects of technological and/or design changes, forecasted future product demand based on firm or near-firm customer orders, and alternative means of disposition of excess or obsolete items. Property and Equipment Property and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. The cost of our satellites includes construction costs, including the present value of in-orbit incentives payable to the satellite manufacturer, launch costs, capitalized interest, and related insurance premiums. Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis over lives ranging from one to 30 years. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to expense when incurred. Costs of renewals and betterments are capitalized. Impairment of Long-lived Assets We review our long-lived assets for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The 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 held and used in operations, the asset is impaired if the carrying amount of the asset exceeded its undiscounted estimated future net cash flows. When an asset is impaired, we adjust the carrying amount of such asset to its estimated fair value and recognize the impairment loss in earnings. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquired businesses over the estimated fair value assigned to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We do not amortize goodwill, but test goodwill for impairment annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate impairment may exist in interim periods. Our goodwill consists entirely of goodwill assigned to reporting units of our Hughes segment in connection with the 2011 acquisition of Hughes Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("the Hughes Acquisition"). We test Hughes goodwill for impairment in the second fiscal quarter. There are two steps to the goodwill impairment test. Step one compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. We typically estimate fair value of the reporting units using discounted cash flow techniques, which includes significant assumptions about prospective financial information, terminal value and discount rates. If the reporting unit's carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value, it is necessary to perform the second step of the impairment test, which compares the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of such goodwill to determine the amount of impairment loss. We may bypass the two-step goodwill impairment test if we determine, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount including goodwill. See Note 8 for further discussion of our goodwill impairment testing. Regulatory Authorizations and Other Intangible Assets At acquisition and periodically thereafter, we evaluate our intangible assets to determine whether their useful lives are finite or indefinite. We consider our intangible assets to have indefinite lives when no significant legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic, or other factors limit the useful life. Intangible assets that have finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives, ranging from approximately one to 20 years. When we expect to incur significant costs to renew or extend finite-lived intangible assets, we amortize the total initial and estimated renewal costs over the combined initial and assumed renewal terms. In such instances, actual renewal costs are capitalized when they are incurred. We test intangible assets with finite lives for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable, as discussed above under "Impairment of Long-lived Assets." We do not amortize our indefinite-lived intangible assets, but test those assets for impairment annually or more frequently if circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the asset may be impaired. Costs incurred to renew or extend indefinite-lived intangible assets are expensed as incurred. Our indefinite-lived intangible assets include Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") authorizations and certain other contractual or regulatory rights to use spectrum at specified orbital locations (collectively "Regulatory Authorizations"). We have determined that our FCC authorizations have indefinite useful lives due to the following: • FCC authorizations are non-depleting assets; • renewal satellite applications generally are authorized by the FCC subject to certain conditions, without substantial cost under a stable regulatory, legislative, and legal environment; • expenditures required to maintain the authorization are not significant; and • we intend to use these authorizations indefinitely. Income Taxes We establish a provision for income taxes currently payable or receivable and for income tax amounts deferred to future periods based upon a separate return allocation method which results in income tax expense that approximates the expense that would result if we were a stand-alone entity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the estimated future tax effects of differences that exist between the financial reporting carrying amount and tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are offset by valuation allowances when we determine it is more likely than not that such deferred tax assets will not be realized in the foreseeable future. From time to time, we engage in transactions where the income tax consequences may be subject to uncertainty. We recognize tax benefits when, in management's judgment, a tax filing position is more likely than not of being sustained if challenged by the tax authorities. For tax positions that meet the more likely than not threshold, we may not recognize a portion of a tax benefit depending on management's assessment of how the tax position will ultimately be settled. Due to the fact that we have substantial net operating loss carryforwards, our reserves for unrecognized tax benefits are netted against the deferred tax assets associated with our net operating loss carryforwards. 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 unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. 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 utilize the highest level of inputs available according to 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. Transfers between levels in the fair value hierarchy are considered to occur at the beginning of the quarterly accounting period. There were no transfers between levels for each of the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the carrying amount of our cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, accounts payable and accrued liabilities were equal to or approximated fair value due to their short-term nature or proximity to current market rates. Fair values of our current marketable investment securities are based on a variety of observable market inputs. For our investments in publicly traded equity securities, fair value ordinarily is determined based on a Level 1 measurement that reflects quoted prices for identical securities in active markets. Fair values of our investments in marketable debt securities generally are based on Level 2 measurements as the markets for debt securities are less active. Trades of identical debt securities on or near the measurement date are considered a strong indication of fair value. Matrix pricing techniques that consider par value, coupon rate, credit quality, maturity and other relevant features also may be used to determine fair value of our investments in marketable debt securities. Fair values for our publicly traded long-term debt are based on quoted market prices in less active markets and are categorized as Level 2 measurements. The fair values of our privately held debt are Level 2 measurements and are estimated to approximate their carrying amounts based on the proximity of their interest rates to current market rates. See Note 9 for the fair value of our long-term debt. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the fair values of our orbital incentive obligations, based on measurements categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, approximated their carrying amounts of $48.4 million and $30.0 million, respectively. We use fair value measurements from time-to-time in connection with impairment testing and the assignment of purchase consideration to assets and liabilities of acquired companies. Those fair value measurements typically include significant unobservable inputs and are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, prices are fixed or determinable, collectability is reasonably assured, and the goods have been delivered or services have been rendered. 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 generally is recognized upon shipment to customers. Revenue from leasing equipment or services are recognized ratably over the lease period. Revenue from digital broadcast operations and other services are recognized when the related services are performed. Upfront fees collected in connection with the service arrangements for customers in our Hughes segment consumer market are deferred and recognized as service revenue over the estimated subscriber life. In situations where customer offerings represent a bundled arrangement for both services and hardware, revenue elements are separated for revenue recognition purposes using the relative selling price method. We offer a rebate to qualifying new consumer subscribers in our Hughes segment and reduce related revenue based on an estimate of the number of rebates that will be redeemed. This estimate is based on historical experience and actual sales during the promotion. Our Hughes segment has a consumer equipment rental program, under which customers enter into a contract which requires that the customer pay rental and service charges for a minimum term of 24 months and the early cancellation of service is subject to payment of a termination charge. Once the initial 24 month term ends, it converts to a month-to-month contract. Revenue on the rental equipment is recognized on a monthly basis as service revenue over the customer contract term. In October 2012, our Hughes segment entered into a wholesale service agreement with dishNET Satellite Broadband L.L.C. ("dishNET"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH Network. Under this agreement, dishNET has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase certain broadband equipment, and to market, sell, and distribute Hughes satellite internet service. We recognize a monthly subscriber wholesale service fee as we provide the service. In addition to providing standard product and service offerings, our Hughes segment also enters into contracts to design, develop, and deliver complex telecommunication networks to customers in its enterprise and mobile satellite systems markets. These contracts for telecommunication networks require significant effort to develop and construct the network, over an extended time period. Sales under these contracts are recognized using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting. Depending on the nature of the deliverables in each arrangement, we recognize revenue under the cost-to-cost method or the units of delivery method. Under the cost-to-cost method, sales are recorded equivalent to costs incurred plus a portion of the profit expected to be realized, which is consistent with the ratio of costs incurred to estimated total costs at completion multiplied by the total estimated contract revenue. Under the units of delivery method, sales are recorded as products are delivered and costs are recognized based on the expected profit for the entire agreement. Profits expected to be realized on long-term contracts are based on estimates of total sale values and costs at completion. These estimates are reviewed and revised periodically throughout the lives of the contracts, and adjustments to profits resulting from such revisions are recorded in the accounting period in which the revisions are made. Estimated losses on contracts are recorded in the period in which they are identified. We report revenue net of sales taxes imposed on our goods and services 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. Debt Issuance Costs Costs of issuing debt generally are deferred and amortized utilizing the effective interest method with amortization included in "Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Cost of Equipment and Services Cost of equipment primarily consists of materials and direct labor costs associated with the procurement and manufacture of our products and indirect overhead incurred in the procurement and production process, including freight and royalties. Cost of equipment generally is recognized as products are delivered to customers. Cost of services primarily consists of costs of digital broadcast operations, transponder capacity service agreements, satellite services, hub infrastructure, customer care, wireline and wireless capacity, and direct labor costs associated with the service provided. Cost of services is recognized as costs are incurred. Research and Development Costs incurred in research and development activities are expensed as incurred. Deferred Subscriber Acquisition Costs ("SAC") Deferred SAC is included in "Other noncurrent assets, net" in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. SAC consists of costs paid to third-party dealers and customer service representative commissions on new service activations and hardware upgrades and, in certain cases, the cost of hardware and installation services provided to customers at the inception of service or hardware upgrade. SAC is deferred when a customer commits to a service agreement, and then the deferred SAC is amortized over the contractual term, in proportion to when the related service revenue is earned. We monitor the recoverability of SAC and are entitled to an early termination fee if the subscriber cancels service prior to the end of the commitment period. The recoverability of deferred SAC is reasonably assured through the monthly service fee charged to customers, our ability to recover the equipment, and/or our ability to charge an early termination fee. Capitalized Software Costs Development costs related to software for internal use and externally marketed are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software, not in excess of five years. Internal use capitalized software costs are included in "Property and equipment, net" and externally marketed capitalized software costs are included in "Other noncurrent assets, net" in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Software program reviews for externally marketed capitalized software costs are conducted at least annually, or as events and circumstances warrant such a review, to determine if capitalized software development costs are recoverable and to ensure that costs associated with programs that are no longer generating revenue are expensed. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the net carrying amount of externally marketed software was $31.4 million and $15.9 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recorded $1.7 million, $0.3 million and minimal, respectively, of amortization expense relating to our externally marketed software. Advertising Costs Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we incurred advertising expense of $42.2 million, $40.8 million and $21.3 million, respectively. New Accounting Pronouncements In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11 amending requirements for the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. ASU No. 2013-11 requires entities to present in the financial statements an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward except to the extent such items are not available or not intended to be used at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position. In such instances, the unrecognized tax benefit is required to be presented in the financial statements as a liability and not be combined with deferred tax assets. ASU No. 2013-11 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted ASU No. 2013-11 in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2013, but did not retrospectively apply the standard to our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2012. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects	Note 3. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects We have not recognized any tax effects on foreign currency translation adjustments because they are not expected to result in future taxable income or deductions. We have not recognized any tax effects on unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities because such gains or losses would affect the amount of existing capital loss carryforwards for which the related deferred tax asset has been fully offset by a valuation allowance. Accumulated other comprehensive income includes cumulative foreign currency translation losses of $20.6 million, $13.5 million and $10.1 million as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Investment Securities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Investment Securities

Investment Securities

Note 4. Investment Securities

Our marketable investment securities and other investments consisted of the following:

	As of December 31,

	2013		2012
	(In thousands)
Marketable investment securities—current:
Corporate bonds	$	97,807	$	33,035
VRDNs		7,460		6,860
Strategic equity security		7,159		—
Other		4,434		2,527


Total marketable investment securities—current		116,860		42,422


Other investments—noncurrent:
Cost method		15,438		17,074
Equity method		14,774		12,059


Total other investments—noncurrent		30,212		29,133


Total marketable and other investments	$	147,072	$	71,555

Marketable Investment Securities

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

Corporate bonds

Our corporate bond portfolio includes debt instruments issued by individual corporations, primarily in the industrial and financial services industries.

Variable rate demand notes ("VRDNs")

VRDNs are long-term floating rate 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 municipalities and corporations, 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.

Strategic Equity Securities

Our strategic investment portfolio consists of an investment in shares of common stock of a public company, which are highly speculative and have experienced and continue to experience volatility. The value of our investment portfolio depends on the value of such shares of common stock. We did not receive any dividend income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Other

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

Other Investments—Noncurrent

We have several strategic investments in certain equity securities that are accounted for using either the equity or the cost method of accounting. 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.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities

The components of our available-for-sale investments are summarized in the table below.

			Unrealized

	Amortized Cost		Unrealized					Estimated Fair Value
	Amortized Cost		Gains		Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2013
Debt securities:
Corporate bonds	$	97,846	$	25	$	(64	)	$	97,807
VRDNs		7,460		—		—			7,460
Other		4,433		1		—			4,434
Equity security—strategic		4,834		2,325		—			7,159


Total marketable investment securities	$	114,573	$	2,351	$	(64	)	$	116,860




As of December 31, 2012
Debt securities:
Corporate bonds	$	33,033	$	21	$	(19	)	$	33,035
VRDNs		6,860		—		—		$	6,860
Other		2,526		1		—		$	2,527


Total marketable investment securities	$	42,419	$	22	$	(19	)	$	42,422

As of December 31, 2013, restricted and non-restricted marketable investment securities included debt securities of $103.6 million with contractual maturities of one year or less and $6.1 million with contractual maturities greater than one year. We may realize proceeds from certain investments prior to their contractual maturity as a result of our ability to sell these securities prior to their contractual maturity.

Marketable Investment Securities in a Loss Position

The following table reflects the length of time that our available-for-sale securities have been in an unrealized loss position. We do not intend to sell these securities before they recover or mature, and it is more likely than not that we will hold these securities until they recover or mature. In addition, we are not aware of any specific factors indicating that the underlying issuers of these 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 securities are primarily related to temporary market fluctuations.

	As of December 31,

	2013					2012
	Fair Value		Unrealized Loss			Fair Value		Unrealized Loss
	(In thousands)
Less than 12 months	$	75,987	$	(64	)	$	18,253	$	(19	)


Total	$	75,987	$	(64	)	$	18,253	$	(19	)

Realized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities

We recognized gains from the sales of our available-for-sale marketable investment securities of $13.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. We did not recognize any gains from the sales of our available-for-sale marketable investment securities for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2011. We recognized minimal losses from the sales of our available-for-sale marketable investment securities for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Proceeds from sales of our available-for-sale marketable investment securities totaled $8.6 million, $155.3 million and $434.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Fair Value Measurements

Our current marketable investment securities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as summarized in the table below. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, we did not have investments that were categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

	As of December 31,

	2013						2012
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2
	(In thousands)
Cash equivalents	$	115,635	$	8,665	$	106,970	$	25,678	$	598	$	25,080




Debt securities:
Corporate bonds	$	97,807	$	—	$	97,807	$	33,035	$	—	$	33,035
VRDNs		7,460		—		7,460		6,860		—		6,860
Other		4,434		—		4,434		2,527		—		2,527
Equity security—strategic		7,159		7,159		—		—		—		—


Total marketable investment securities	$	116,860	$	7,159	$	109,701	$	42,422	$	—	$	42,422

In 2013, 2012 and 2011 we did not have any investments that were accounted for using the fair value method.

Trade Accounts Receivable

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade Accounts Receivable

Note 5. Trade Accounts Receivable

Our trade accounts receivable consisted of the following:

	As of December 31,

	2013			2012
	(In thousands)
Trade accounts receivable	$	136,063		$	161,962
Contracts in process, net		7,629			39,804


Total trade accounts receivable		143,692			201,766
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(10,737	)		(14,918	)
Trade accounts receivable—DISH Network		68,091			36,340


Total trade accounts receivable, net	$	201,046		$	223,188

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, progress billings offset against contracts in process amounted to $2.6 million and $5.4 million, respectively.

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The entire disclosure for claims held for amounts due a entity, excluding financing receivables. Examples include, but are not limited to, trade accounts receivables, notes receivables, loans receivables. Includes disclosure for allowance for credit losses.

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Inventory

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Inventory

Inventory

Note 6. Inventory

Our inventory consisted of the following:

	As of December 31,

	2013		2012
	(In thousands)
Finished goods	$	45,068	$	46,060
Raw materials		5,871		8,688
Work-in process		6,054		4,927


Total inventory	$	56,993	$	59,675

Property and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

Note 7. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

			As of December 31,

	Depreciable Life (In Years)		As of December 31,
	Depreciable Life (In Years)		2013			2012
			(In thousands)
Land		—	$	11,663		$	11,383
Buildings and improvements		1–30		72,559			69,509
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other		1–12		296,896			252,928
Customer rental equipment		2–4		374,689			251,707
Satellites—owned(1)		1.5–15		1,949,040			1,762,264
Satellites acquired under capital leases		10–15		935,104			935,104
Construction in progress		—		19,512			364,261


Total property and equipment				3,659,463			3,647,156
Accumulated depreciation(1)				(1,676,182	)		(1,488,265	)


Property and equipment, net			$	1,983,281		$	2,158,891

(1): Balances previously reported as of December 31, 2012 have been reduced to exclude a fully-depreciated satellite that was retired from commercial service prior to December 31, 2012.

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, accumulated depreciation included accumulated depreciation of satellites acquired under capital leases of $421.8 million and $362.1 million, respectively.

"Construction in progress" consisted of the following:

	As of December 31,

	2013		2012
	(In thousands)
Progress amounts for satellite construction, including certain amounts prepaid under satellite service agreements and launch costs:
EchoStar XVI	$	—	$	345,090
Other		100		6,500
Uplinking equipment		3,362		3,242
Other		16,050		9,429


Construction in progress	$	19,512	$	364,261

For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recorded zero, $45.1 million and $38.4 million, respectively, of capitalized interest related to our satellites under construction.

Depreciation expense associated with our property and equipment consisted of the following:

	For the Years Ended December 31,

	2013		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Satellites	$	180,517	$	150,034	$	112,026
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other		49,581		50,120		30,927
Customer rental equipment		98,076		80,690		40,877
Buildings and improvements		5,041		4,710		2,470


Total depreciation expense	$	333,215	$	285,554	$	186,300

Satellites depreciation expense includes amortization of satellites under capital lease agreements of $59.7 million, $59.7 million and $33.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Our depreciation expense increased in 2012 and 2011 as a result of the Hughes Acquisition. See Note 12 for further discussion.

Satellites

As of December 31, 2013, we utilized 12 of our owned and leased satellites in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator. Four of our satellites are accounted for as capital leases and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the terms of the satellite service agreements. We depreciate our owned satellites on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each satellite.

Information for our satellite fleet is presented below.

Satellites	Segment	Launch Date

Owned:
SPACEWAY 3(4)	Hughes	August 2007	95	12
EchoStar XVII	Hughes	July 2012	107	15
EchoStar III(1)(2)	ESS	October 1997	61.5	12
EchoStar VI	ESS	July 2000	96.2	12
EchoStar VIII(1)	ESS	August 2002	77	12
EchoStar IX(1)	ESS	August 2003	121	12
EchoStar XII(1)(5)	ESS	July 2003	61.5	1.5
EchoStar XVI(1)	ESS	November 2012	61.5	15
Leased from Other Third Parties(3):
AMC-15	ESS	December 2004	105	10
AMC-16	ESS	January 2005	85	10
Nimiq 5(1)	ESS	September 2009	72.7	15
QuetzSat-1(1)	ESS	September 2011	77	10

(1): See Note 16 for further discussion of our transactions with DISH Network.
(2): Fully depreciated and currently an in-orbit spare.
(3): These satellites are accounted for as capital leases and their launch dates represent dates that the satellites were placed into service.
(4): Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of the date of the Hughes Acquisition.
(5): Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of June 30, 2013, the date EchoStar XII was impaired.

Recent Developments

EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI, EchoStar XIV. On February 20, 2014, we entered into agreements with DISH Network to implement a transaction pursuant to which, among other things: (i) on March 1, 2014, EchoStar and HSS will issue shares of preferred tracking stock to DISH Network in exchange for five satellites owned by DISH Network (EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV) (including related in-orbit incentive obligations and interest payments of approximately $58.9 million) and approximately $11.4 million in cash; and (ii) beginning on March 1, 2014, DISH Network will lease certain satellite capacity on these five satellites (collectively, the "Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction"). See Note 18 for a discussion of our subsequent events.

EchoStar VI and VIII. DISH Network leases satellite capacity from us on certain of our satellites. The leases for the EchoStar VI and VIII satellites expired in accordance with their terms in the first quarter of 2013. EchoStar VI was fully depreciated in August 2012. In May 2013, DISH Network began leasing capacity from us on EchoStar VIII as an in-orbit spare. Effective March 1, 2014, this lease will be converted to a month-to-month lease. Both parties have the right to terminate this lease with 30 days notice.

EchoStar XVI. In November 2012, we launched the EchoStar XVI satellite, a direct broadcast satellite ("DBS"). EchoStar XVI is leased to DISH Network for the delivery of direct-to-home ("DTH") broadcast services to DISH Network customers in the United States. We began leasing capacity on EchoStar XVI to DISH Network in January 2013.

QuetzSat-1. In 2008, we entered into a transponder service agreement with SES to lease all of the capacity on QuetzSat-1. Concurrently, in 2008, we entered into a transponder service agreement with DISH Network, pursuant to which, DISH Network agreed to lease 24 of the DBS transponders on QuetzSat-1 when it is placed into commercial operation at the 77 degree west longitude orbital location. In January 2013, QuetzSat-1 was moved to the 77 degree west longitude orbital location and commenced commercial operations in February 2013. See Note 16 in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 15 of this report for further discussion of our agreement with DISH Network relating to QuetzSat-1.

Satellite Anomalies

Certain of our satellites have experienced anomalies, some of which have had a significant adverse impact on their remaining useful lives and/or commercial operations. There can be no assurance that future anomalies will not further impact the remaining useful life and commercial operation of any of the satellites in our fleet. In addition, 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 in-orbit insurance on our satellites; therefore, we generally bear the risk of any uninsured in-orbit failures. Pursuant to the terms of the agreements governing certain portions of our indebtedness, we are required, subject to certain limitations on coverage, to maintain launch and in-orbit insurance for SPACEWAY 3, EchoStar XVI, and EchoStar XVII. The recent satellite anomalies that have affected 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"). As a result of the failure of traveling wave tube amplifiers ("TWTAs") in previous years, including the most recent failures in February 2013 and April 2013, only six transponders are currently available for use. 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. EchoStar III was fully depreciated in 2009 and is currently used as an in-orbit spare.

EchoStar VI. EchoStar VI was designed to operate 32 DBS transponders with a minimum 12-year useful life. Prior to 2012, EchoStar VI experienced solar array anomalies and the loss of TWTAs that did not reduce its useful life; however, the solar array anomalies impacted the commercial operation of the satellite. EchoStar VI lost (i) two additional TWTAs in March 2012, increasing the total number of TWTAs lost on the satellite to five out of 48 TWTAs and (ii) an additional solar array string during the second quarter of 2012, reducing the total power available for use by the spacecraft. The anomalies in 2012 did not impact current commercial operation or the estimated useful life of the satellite. However, there can be no assurance that these anomalies or any future anomalies will not reduce the satellite's useful life or impact its commercial operation. EchoStar VI was fully depreciated in August 2012.

EchoStar VIII. EchoStar VIII was designed to operate 32 DBS transponders in the CONUS at approximately 120 watts per channel, switchable to 16 DBS transponders operating at approximately 240 watts per channel. Prior to and during 2011, EchoStar VIII experienced several anomalies. In January 2011, EchoStar VIII experienced an anomaly which temporarily disrupted electrical power to some components, causing an interruption of broadcast service and causing one of the two on-board computers used to control the satellite to fail. These anomalies have not impacted the commercial operation or estimated useful life of the satellite. However, if the remaining on-board computer fails, the commercial operation of the satellite would cease and result in a complete loss of the satellite.

EchoStar XII. EchoStar XII was designed to operate 13 DBS transponders at 270 watts per channel in CONUS mode, or 22 spot beams using a combination of 135 and 65 watt TWTAs or hybrid CONUS/spot beam mode. We currently operate EchoStar XII in spot beam mode. Prior to 2010, EchoStar XII experienced anomalies resulting in the loss of electrical power available from its solar arrays. In September 2012, November 2012, and January 2013, EchoStar XII experienced additional solar array anomalies, which further reduced the electrical power available to operate EchoStar XII. An engineering analysis completed in the second quarter of 2013 indicated further loss of available electrical power and resulting capacity loss was likely. As a result, we recognized a $34.7 million impairment loss in the second quarter of 2013. Additional solar array anomalies are likely and, if they occur, they will continue to degrade the operational capability of EchoStar XII and could lead to additional impairment charges in the future.

Leased Satellites

AMC-16. AMC-16, a FSS satellite, commenced commercial operation during February 2005. AMC-16 was designed to operate 24 Ku-band FSS transponders that operate at approximately 120 watts per channel and a Ka-band pay load consisting of 12 spot beams. In each of February 2012, April 2012, and November 2012, AMC-16 experienced a solar-power anomaly, which caused additional partial loss of satellite capacity. As a result of prior period depreciation and adjustments associated with satellite anomalies, the net carrying amount of AMC-16 was reduced to zero as of December 31, 2010. Thereafter, subsequent reductions in our capital lease obligation resulting from reductions in our recurring lease payments are recognized as gains in "Other, net" on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Upon determination of related reductions in our monthly recurring payments, we reduced our capital lease obligation for AMC-16 and recognized corresponding gains of $12.6 million in 2012 and $6.7 million in 2013. There can be no assurance that the existing anomalies or any future anomalies will not reduce AMC-16's useful life or further impact its commercial operations.

Satellite Impairments

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. 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, certain of these anomalies are not necessarily considered to be significant events that would require a test of recoverability.

EchoStar XII. Prior to 2012, EchoStar XII experienced anomalies resulting in the loss of electrical power available from its solar arrays, which reduced the number of transponders that could be operated. In September 2012, November 2012, and January 2013, EchoStar XII experienced additional solar array anomalies, which further reduced electrical power available. Our ongoing engineering analysis, completed in consultation with the satellite manufacturer, has indicated that further loss of available electrical power and resulting capacity loss is likely. The satellite is currently leased to DISH Network pursuant to an agreement that entitles DISH Network to a reduction in its monthly recurring lease payments in the event of a partial loss of satellite capacity or complete failure of the satellite. In the second quarter of 2013, we determined that the undiscounted cash flows from DISH Network were not likely to be sufficient to recover the carrying amount of the satellite as a result of expected reductions in the monthly recurring lease payments due to future capacity loss. Consequently, in the second quarter of 2013, we recognized a $34.7 million impairment loss within our EchoStar Satellite Services segment to reduce the carrying amount of the satellite to its estimated fair value of $11.3 million as of June 30, 2013. Our fair value estimate was determined using probability weighted discounted cash flow techniques and is categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Our estimate included significant unobservable inputs related to predicted electrical power levels and the number of billable transponders that can be supported by predicted available power. In connection with our impairment analysis, we revised our estimate of the useful life of the satellite. Effective July 2013, the $11.3 million adjusted carrying amount of EchoStar XII is depreciated on a straight-line basis over its then remaining estimated useful life of 18 months. The carrying amount of EchoStar XII, net of accumulated depreciation, as of December 31, 2013 was $7.5 million.

Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations, and Other Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations, and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations, and Other Intangible Assets

Note 8. Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The excess of the cost of an acquired business over the fair values of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets at the time of the acquisition is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is assigned to our reporting units of our operating segments, and is subject to our annual impairment testing, or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not less than its carrying amount.

As of December 31, 2013, all of our goodwill is assigned to the Hughes segment. During the second quarter of 2013, we applied a qualitative assessment in our annual impairment testing of goodwill assigned to reporting units of the Hughes segment. Based on our assessment as of that date, we determined that no further testing of goodwill for impairment was necessary as it was not more likely than not that the fair values of the Hughes segment reporting units were less than the corresponding carrying amounts.

Regulatory Authorizations

Regulatory Authorizations included amounts with finite and indefinite useful lives as follows:

	As of December 31,

	2013		2012
	(In thousands)
Indefinite lives	$	471,658	$	491,657
Finite lives		—		71,055


Total regulatory authorizations	$	471,658	$	562,712

In June 2013 we entered into an agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which we conveyed to DISH Network certain of our rights under a Canadian Regulatory Authorization to develop certain spectrum rights at the 103 degree west longitude orbital location, which we acquired in 2012. In the third quarter of 2013, we received $23.1 million from DISH Network in exchange for these rights. In accordance with accounting principles that apply to transfers of assets between companies under common control, we did not recognize any gain on this transaction. Rather, we increased our additional paid-in capital to reflect the excess of the cash payment over the carrying amount of the derecognized intangible asset, net of related income taxes.

As discussed in Note 16, in August 2013, we transferred our Brazil Authorization with a carrying amount of $65.5 million to a subsidiary of EchoStar. In accordance with accounting principles that apply to transfers of assets between companies under common control, we did not recognize any gain on this transaction. Rather, we increased our additional paid-in capital to reflect the excess of the consideration received (cash and loan forgiveness) over the carrying amount of the Brazil Authorization, net of related income taxes.

Other Intangible Assets

Our other intangible assets, which are subject to amortization, and primarily resulted from our acquisition of Hughes in 2011, consisted of the following:

			As of December 31,

			2013							2012
	Weighted Average Useful life (in Years)		2013							2012
	Weighted Average Useful life (in Years)		Cost		Accumulated Amortization			Carrying Amount		Cost		Accumulated Amortization			Carrying Amount
			(In thousands)
Customer relationships		8	$	270,300	$	(129,022	)	$	141,278	$	270,300	$	(90,289	)	$	180,011
Contract-based		4		64,800		(49,132	)		15,668		64,800		(37,930	)		26,870
Technology-based		6		51,417		(22,147	)		29,270		51,417		(13,577	)		37,840
Trademark portfolio		20		29,700		(3,836	)		25,864		29,700		(2,351	)		27,349
Favorable leases		4		4,707		(3,040	)		1,667		4,707		(1,863	)		2,844


Total other intangible assets.			$	420,924	$	(207,177	)	$	213,747	$	420,924	$	(146,010	)	$	274,914

Customer relationships are amortized predominantly in relation to the expected contribution of cash flow to the business over the life of the intangible asset. Other intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the periods the assets are expected to contribute to our cash flows. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, intangible asset amortization expense was $70.3 million, $66.8 million and $79.8 million, respectively.

Future Amortization

As of December 31, 2013, our estimated future amortization of intangible assets was as follows:

	Amount

	(In thousands)
For the Years Ending December 31,
2014	$	56,647
2015		41,680
2016		34,685
2017		22,153
2018		14,631
Thereafter		43,951


Total	$	213,747

Impairments of Intangible Assets

In connection with the Hughes Acquisition, we acquired contractual rights to receive $44.0 million in cash discounts on future launch services ("Credits") and assigned an estimated fair value of $22.0 million to the Credits on the acquisition date. In November 2012, we entered into an agreement for alternative launch services and determined that the potential to realize value from the Credits was less than previously estimated. Based on an updated fair value estimate using unobservable inputs that considered factors such as the viability of the launch services provider and marketability of the Credits, we recognized a $22.0 million impairment loss to reduce the carrying amount of the Credits to their estimated fair value of zero as of December 31, 2012.

The impairment losses recognized in the fourth quarter of 2012 were based primarily on fair value estimates using probability-weighted discounted cash flow techniques and limited market data. Our fair value estimates included significant unobservable inputs and are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

Note 9. Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, our debt primarily consisted of our Senior Secured Notes and Senior Notes, as defined below (collectively, the "Notes"), and our capital lease obligations. The Notes are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and fair values of our debt:

			As of December 31,

			2013					2012
	Interest Rates		Carrying Amount			Fair Value		Carrying Amount			Fair Value
			(In thousands)
6¹/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019		6.500%	$	1,100,000		$	1,193,500	$	1,100,000		$	1,210,000
7⁵/8% Senior Notes due 2021		7.625%		900,000		$	1,001,250		900,000			1,026,450
Other		5.50%–15.75%		1,496			1,496		1,902			1,902


Subtotal				2,001,496		$	2,196,246		2,001,902		$	2,238,352




Capital lease obligations(1)				417,376					482,761


Total debt and capital lease obligations				2,418,872					2,484,663
Less: Current portion				(67,300	)				(64,418	)


Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations			$	2,351,572				$	2,420,245

(1): Disclosure regarding the fair value of capital lease obligations is not required.

We estimated the fair value of our publicly traded long-term debt using market prices in less active markets (Level 2).

6¹/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019

On June 1, 2011, we issued $1.10 billion aggregate principal amount of our 6¹/2% Senior Secured Notes (the "Senior Secured Notes") at an issue price of 100.0%, pursuant to a Secured Indenture dated June 1, 2011 (the "Secured Indenture"). The Senior Secured Notes mature on June 15, 2019. Interest accrues at an annual rate of 6¹/2% and is payable semi-annually in cash, in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year.

The Senior Secured Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at any time at a redemption price equal to 100.0% of the principal amount thereof plus a "make-whole" premium, as defined in the Secured Indenture, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. Prior to June 15, 2014, we may also redeem up to 35.0 of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes at a redemption price equal to 106.5% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption, with the net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings or capital contributions. In addition, prior to June 15, 2015, we may redeem up to 10.0% of the outstanding Senior Secured Notes per year at a redemption price equal to 103.0% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.

The Senior Secured Notes are:

•

our general secured obligations;

•

secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of our assets and the assets of certain of our subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions and Permitted Liens (as defined in the Secured Indenture);

•

effectively junior to our obligations that are secured by assets that are not part of the Collateral (as defined in the Secured Indenture) that is securing the Senior Secured Notes, in each case to the extent of the value of the Collateral securing such obligations;

•

effectively senior to our existing and future unsecured obligations to the extent of the value of the Collateral securing the Senior Secured Notes, after giving effect to Permitted Liens;

•

senior in right of payment to all of our existing and future obligations that are expressly subordinated to the Senior Secured Notes;

•

structurally junior to any existing and future obligations of any non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (as defined in the Secured Indenture); and

•

unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a general senior secured basis by each Guarantor (as defined in the Secured Indenture).

Subject to certain exceptions, the Secured Indenture contains restrictive covenants that, among other things, impose limitations on our ability and, in certain instances, the ability of our Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the Secured Indenture), to:

•

pay dividends or make distributions on our capital stock or repurchase our capital stock;

•

incur additional debt;

•

make certain investments;

•

create liens or enter into sale and leaseback transactions;

•

merge or consolidate with another company;

•

transfer and sell assets;

•

enter into transactions with affiliates; and

•

allow to exist certain restrictions on the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to pay dividends, make distributions, make other payments, or transfer assets to us.

In the event of a change of control, as defined in the Secured Indenture, we would be required to make an offer to repurchase all or any part of a holder's Senior Secured Notes at a purchase price equal to 101.0% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the date of repurchase.

As discussed above, we and certain of our subsidiaries have granted a first priority security interest in substantially all of our assets, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens, in connection with the issuance of $1.10 billion aggregate principal amount of its Senior Secured Notes.

7⁵/8% Senior Notes due 2021

On June 1, 2011, we issued $900.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 7⁵/8% Senior Notes (the "Senior Notes") at an issue price of 100.0%, pursuant to an Unsecured Indenture dated June 1, 2011 (the "Unsecured Indenture"). The Senior Notes mature on June 15, 2021. Interest accrues at an annual rate of 7⁵/8% and is payable semi-annually in cash, in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year.

The Senior Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at any time at a redemption price equal to 100.0% of the principal amount plus a "make-whole" premium, as defined in the Unsecured Indenture, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. Prior to June 15, 2014, we may also redeem up to 35.0% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 107.625% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption, with the net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings or capital contributions.

The Senior Notes are:

•

our general unsecured obligations;

•

effectively junior to our obligations that are secured to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such obligations;

•

senior in right of payment to all of our existing and future obligations that are expressly subordinated to the Senior Notes;

•

structurally junior to any existing and future obligations of any non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (as defined in the Unsecured Indenture); and

•

unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a general senior basis by each Guarantor (as defined in the Unsecured Indenture).

Subject to certain exceptions, the Unsecured Indenture contains restrictive covenants that, among other things, impose limitations on our ability and, in certain instances, the ability of our Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the Unsecured Indenture), to:

•

pay dividends or make distributions on our capital stock or repurchase our capital stock;

•

incur additional debt;

•

make certain investments;

•

create liens or enter into sale and leaseback transactions;

•

merge or consolidate with another company;

•

transfer and sell assets;

•

enter into transactions with affiliates; and

•

allow to exist certain restrictions on the ability of certain subsidiaries to pay dividends, make distributions, make other payments, or transfer assets to us.

In the event of a change of control, as defined in the Unsecured Indenture, we would be required to make an offer to repurchase all or any part of a holder's Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 101.0% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the date of repurchase.

Debt Issuance Costs

In connection with the issuance of the Notes, we incurred $58.1 million of debt issuance costs, which are included in "Other noncurrent assets, net" in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we amortized $5.4 million, $5.0 million and $2.8 million of debt issuance costs, respectively, which are included in "Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Capital Lease Obligations

Our capital lease obligations reflect the present value of future minimum lease payments under noncancelable lease agreements, primarily for certain of our satellites (see Note 7). These agreements require monthly recurring payments, which include principal, interest, an amount for use of the orbital location and estimated executory costs, such as insurance and maintenance. The monthly recurring payments generally are subject to reduction in the event of failures that reduce the satellite transponder capacity. Certain of these agreements provide for extension of the initial lease term at our option. The effective interest rates for our satellite capital lease obligations range from 7.78% to 10.97%, with a weighted average of 9.87% as of December 31, 2013. As discussed in Note 16, we have subleased transponders on certain of our leased satellites to DISH Network.

The following satellites are accounted for as capital leases and depreciated over the terms of the respective satellite service agreements on a straight-line basis.

AMC-15. AMC-15 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.

Nimiq 5. Nimiq 5 was launched in September 2009 and commenced commercial operation at the 72.7 degree west longitude orbital location in October 2009, where it provides additional high-powered capacity to our satellite fleet. The lease is renewable by us on a month-to-month basis following the initial 15-year term.

QuetzSat-1. In 2008, we entered into a ten-year satellite service agreement with SES Latin America S.A. ("SES Latin America") to lease all of the capacity on QuetzSat-1. QuetzSat-1 was launched on September 29, 2011 and was placed into service during the fourth quarter of 2011 at the 67.1 degree west longitude orbital location. We commenced payments under our agreement with SES Latin America upon the placement of the QuetzSat-1 satellite at the 67.1 degree west longitude orbital location. In 2008, we also entered into an agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which DISH Network has agreed to lease certain of the DBS transponders on QuetzSat-1 from us when it was placed into commercial operation at the 77 degree west longitude orbital location, which occurred in January 2013. See Note 16 for further discussion on our agreement with DISH Network relating to QuetzSat-1.

Future minimum lease payments under these capital lease obligations, together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2013, are as follows:

	Amount

	(In thousands)
For the Years Ending December 31,
2014	$	141,524
2015		89,030
2016		87,965
2017		87,965
2018		87,807
Thereafter		433,585


Total minimum lease payments		927,876
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		(276,007	)


Net minimum lease payments		651,869
Less: Amount representing interest		(234,493	)


Present value of net minimum lease payments		417,376
Less: Current portion		(65,918	)


Long-term portion of capital lease obligations	$	351,458

For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we received sublease rental income of approximately $126.7 million, $78.9 million and $62.2 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, our future minimum sublease rental income was $ 875.9 million relating to our satellites. See "Nimiq 5 Agreement" and "QuetzSat-1 Agreement" in Note 16 for further discussion on our lease agreements with DISH Network.

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Note 10. Income Taxes

The components of income (loss) before income taxes are as follows:

	For the Years Ended December 31,

	2013			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Domestic	$	(82,846	)	$	(41,384	)	$	(35,509	)
Foreign		12,498			18,263			17,769


Total loss before income taxes	$	(70,348	)	$	(23,121	)	$	(17,740	)

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

	For the Years Ended December 31,

	2013			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Current benefit (provision):
Federal	$	23		$	2,075		$	—
State		(376	)		(211	)		(1,403	)
Foreign		(5,229	)		(6,338	)		(4,221	)


Total current provision		(5,582	)		(4,474	)		(5,624	)


Deferred benefit (provision):
Federal		30,789			15,709			8,677
State		11,375			(270	)		919
Foreign		(1,057	)		(70	)		—


Total deferred benefit		41,107			15,369			9,596


Total income tax benefit, net	$	35,525		$	10,895		$	3,972

The actual tax provisions for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 reconcile to the amounts computed by applying the statutory federal tax rate to income (loss) before income taxes as shown below:

	For the Years Ended December 31,

	2013			2012			2011
Statutory rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal effect		15.6	%		(7.7	)%		(1.8	)%
Permanent differences		(2.9	)%		(5.2	)%		(16.9	)%
Valuation allowance		(0.2	)%		22.1	%		3.6	%
Other		3.0	%		2.9	%		2.5	%


Total effective tax rate		50.5	%		47.1	%		22.4	%

The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

	As of December 31,

	2013			2012
	(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating losses, credit and other carryforwards	$	620,768		$	541,708
Unrealized loss on investments, net		7,101			6,939
Accrued expenses		25,165			20,244
Stock-based compensation		1,691			5,766
Other assets		12,225			2,824


Total deferred tax assets		666,950			577,481
Valuation allowance		(30,908	)		(22,907	)


Deferred tax assets after valuation allowance		636,042			554,574


Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization		(837,091	)		(794,610	)
Other liabilities		(755	)		(1,456	)


Total deferred tax liabilities		(837,846	)		(796,066	)


Total net deferred tax liabilities	$	(201,804	)	$	(241,492	)




Current portion of net deferred tax assets	$	63,786		$	23,451
Noncurrent portion of net deferred tax liabilities		(265,590	)		(264,943	)


Total net deferred tax liabilities	$	(201,804	)	$	(241,492	)

Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the effects of tax losses, credits, and the future income tax effects of temporary differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and are measured using enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

We evaluate our deferred tax assets for realization and record a valuation allowance when we determine that it is more likely than not that the amounts will not be realized. Overall, our net deferred tax assets were offset by a valuation allowance of $30.9 million and $22.9 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The change in the valuation allowance primarily relates to an increase in realized and unrealized losses that are capital in nature and an increase in the net operating loss carryforwards of certain foreign subsidiaries.

Tax benefits of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards are evaluated on an ongoing basis, including a review of historical and projected future operating results, the eligible carryforward period, and other circumstances. Net operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes were $1.6 billion as of December 31, 2013. A substantial portion of these operating loss carryforwards will begin to expire in 2020. Tax credits available to offset future tax liabilities are $11.0 million as of December 31, 2013. A substantial portion of these tax credits will begin to expire in 2026.

As of December 31, 2013, we had undistributed earnings attributable to foreign subsidiaries for which no provision for U.S. income taxes or foreign withholding taxes has been made because it is expected that such earnings will be reinvested outside the U.S. indefinitely. 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 U.S. federal income tax returns with EchoStar, we file income tax returns in all states that impose an income tax. As of December 31, 2013, we are currently under a U.S. federal income tax examination for fiscal year 2009 and 2010. We also file income tax returns in the United Kingdom, Brazil, India and a number of other foreign jurisdictions where we have insignificant operations. We generally are open to income tax examination in these foreign jurisdictions in taxable years beginning in 2003. As of December 31, 2013, we have no on-going significant current income tax examinations in process in our foreign jurisdictions.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized income tax benefits is as follows:

	For the Years Ended December 31,

Unrecognized tax benefit	2013			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Balance as of beginning of period	$	3,480		$	20,032		$	16,066
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		81			—			3,119
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years		186			376			1,721
Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years		—			(341	)		(874	)
Reductions based on tax settlements		(115	)		(16,587	)		—


Balance as of end of period	$	3,632		$	3,480		$	20,032

As of December 31, 2013, we had $3.6 million of unrecognized income tax benefits, of which $3.6 million, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate. As of December 31, 2012, we had $3.5 million of unrecognized income tax benefits, of which $3.5 million, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate. We do not believe that the total amount of unrecognized income tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease within the next twelve months due to the lapse of statute of limitations or settlement with tax authorities.

Our policy related to interest and penalties for uncertain tax positions is to record them as a component of income tax expense in the accompanying statement of operations. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recorded an insignificant amount of interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense on the accompanying statements of operations.

Estimates of our uncertain tax positions are made based upon prior experience and are updated in light of changes in facts and circumstances. However, due to the uncertain and complex application of tax regulations, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of audits may result in liabilities which could be materially different from these estimates. In such an event, we will record additional income tax provision or income tax benefit in the period in which such resolution occurs.

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans	Dec. 31, 2013
Employee Benefit Plans
Employee Benefit Plans	Note 11. Employee Benefit Plans Employee Stock Purchase Plan Our eligible employees can participate in EchoStar's employee stock purchase plan (the "ESPP"), under which EchoStar is authorized to issue 2.5 million shares of Class A common stock. As of December 31, 2013, EchoStar had 1.4 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 EchoStar's capital stock under all of EchoStar's 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 85.0% of the closing price of EchoStar's Class A common stock on the last business day of each calendar quarter in which such shares of Class A common stock are deemed sold to an employee under the ESPP. Employee purchases of Class A common stock through the ESPP were insignificant for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. 401(k) Employee Savings Plans During 2011 and 2012, we had two 401(k) employee savings plans; one for eligible employees of Hughes Communications which was in place prior to the Hughes Acquisition (the "Hughes 401(k) Plan") and one for all of our other eligible employees (the "EchoStar 401(k) Plan"). Effective January 1, 2013, all participant account balances under the EchoStar 401(k) Plan were transferred to the Hughes 401(k) Plan, which was then renamed, the EchoStar 401(k) Plan (the "Plan"), resulting in a single 401(k) employee savings plan for all of our eligible employees. Under the Plan, eligible employees may contribute up to 75.0% of their compensation on a pre-tax basis, subject to the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") limit of $17,500 in 2013. Employee contributions are immediately vested. The Company will match 50 cents on the dollar for the first 6.0% of the employee's salary that they contribute to the Plan for a total of 3.0% match. The Company will match a maximum of $7,500. The Company match is calculated each pay period there is an employee contribution. Forfeitures of unvested participant balances which were retained by the EchoStar 401(k) Plan may be used to fund matching and discretionary contributions. Our Board of Directors may also authorize an annual discretionary contribution to the Plan, 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. Matching contributions under the Plan vest at 20.0% per year and are 100.0% vested after an eligible employee has completed five years of service. Matching contributions for eligible employees who participated in the Hughes 401(k) Plan prior to the conversion of the two plans, vest 100.0% after the eligible employees have completed three years of service. For the year ended December 31, 2013, we recognized matching contributions, net of forfeitures, of $2.9 million and discretionary stock contributions, net of forfeitures of $5.0 million to the Plan. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we recognized $6.9 million and $3.5 million of matching contributions, respectively, to the Hughes 401(k) Plan.

Acquisition

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Acquisition

Acquisition

Note 12. Acquisition

Hughes Communications

On June 8, 2011, EchoStar completed the Hughes Acquisition, pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger (the "Hughes Agreement") by and between certain of its subsidiaries, including EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C., and Hughes Communications, Inc. Pursuant to the Hughes Agreement, 100.0% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock and vested stock options of Hughes Communications, Inc. were converted into the right to receive $60.70 (minus any applicable exercise price) in cash and substantially all of the outstanding debt of Hughes Communications, Inc. was repaid. The funding of the Hughes Acquisition was supported by the issuance of the Notes. See Note 9 for further discussion.

In connection with the Hughes Acquisition, each share of unvested restricted stock and unvested stock option of Hughes Communications, Inc. was converted into the right to receive $60.70 (minus any applicable exercise price) in cash on the vesting date of the stock award. As of December 31, 2013, our maximum liability for these unvested stock awards of Hughes Communications, Inc. was approximately $4.4 million, which is payable based on the original vesting terms of the stock award. Of the $4.4 million, $3.5 million was accrued as of December 31, 2013, the remainder of which will be recognized over the remaining vesting period associated with the original stock award, the last of which expires in 2014.

Hughes Communications is a global leader in broadband satellite technologies and services and a leading provider of managed network services. Together with Hughes Communications, we have an extensive fleet of owned and leased satellites, experienced personnel and communications facilities around the world. The Hughes Acquisition significantly expands our ability to provide new video and data products and solutions.

The Hughes Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. The aggregate purchase price for the acquisition was assigned to the acquired assets and liabilities, as follows:

	Amount

	(In thousands)
Cash	$	98,900
Marketable investment securities		22,148
Other current assets		282,471
Property and equipment		930,426
Goodwill (non-deductible)		504,173
Other intangibles assets		420,907
Regulatory authorizations		400,000
Other noncurrent assets		61,463
Current liabilities		(293,029	)
Deferred tax liabilities		(220,928	)
Long-term liabilities		(22,239	)
Noncontrolling interests		(9,679	)


Total purchase price	$	2,174,613

During 2011, in connection with the Hughes Acquisition, we incurred $35.3 million of acquisition related transaction costs consisting primarily of banking, bond forfeiture, legal and accounting fees. These costs are included in "Hughes Acquisition costs" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

The following unaudited pro forma consolidated operating results for the year ended December 31, 2011 give effect to the Hughes Acquisition as if it occurred on January 1, 2010. These pro forma amounts are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have occurred if these transactions had occurred on such date and should not be used as a predictive measure of our future financial position, results of operations or liquidity. The pro forma adjustments are based on currently available information and certain assumptions that we believe are reasonable.

Supplemental pro forma financial information (Unaudited)	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

	(In thousands)
Total revenue	$	1,417,892




Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	3,540

Effective June 9, 2011, revenue and expenses associated with the Hughes Acquisition are included within the Hughes segment in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). See Note 14 for further information.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

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Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations at December 31, 2013 and the effect such obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in future periods:

	Payments due in the Year Ending December 31,

	Total		2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter
	(In thousands)
Long-term debt obligations	$	2,001,497	$	1,383	$	107	$	7	$	—	$	—	$	2,000,000
Capital lease obligations		417,375		65,917		27,023		29,074		32,415		35,949		226,997
Interest expense on long-term debt and capital lease obligations		1,142,946		180,417		175,809		172,990		169,863		166,378		277,489
Satellite-related obligations		621,924		138,920		88,918		66,317		52,414		45,914		229,441
Operating lease obligations		55,628		15,353		13,796		9,840		7,619		2,790		6,230
Purchase and other obligations		5,064		5,064		—		—		—		—		—


Total	$	4,244,434	$	407,054	$	305,653	$	278,228	$	262,311	$	251,031	$	2,740,157

"Satellite-related obligations" primarily includes, among other things, payment pursuant to agreements for the construction of the EchoStar XVI and EchoStar XVII satellites, payments pursuant to launch services contracts, executory costs for our capital lease satellites, costs under transponder agreements and in-orbit incentives relating to certain satellites.

The table above does not include amounts related to deferred tax liabilities, unrecognized tax positions and certain other amounts recorded in our noncurrent liabilities as the timing of any payments is uncertain. The table also excludes long-term deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities that do not require future cash payments.

In certain circumstances, the dates on which we are obligated to pay our contractual obligations could change.

Rent Expense

For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recorded $18.5 million, $18.1 million and $10.9 million, respectively, of operating lease expense relating to the leases of office, equipment, and other facilities. Rent expense excludes satellite-related expenses incurred of $145.8 million, $161.6 million and $109.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively

Patents and Intellectual Property

Many entities, including some of our competitors, have or 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 be substantial, and in certain circumstances can be trebled. 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 they claim, that these rights are not valid or that our products and services do not infringe on these rights. Further, we cannot be certain 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

Separation Agreement

In 2008, DISH Network Corporation contributed 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 to EchoStar (the "Spin-off"). In connection with the Spin-off, EchoStar entered into a separation agreement with DISH Network that provides, among other things, for the division of certain liabilities, including liabilities resulting from litigation. Under the terms of the separation agreement, EchoStar has assumed certain liabilities that relate to its business including certain designated liabilities for acts or omissions that occurred prior to the Spin-off. Certain specific provisions govern intellectual property related claims under which, generally, EchoStar will only be liable for its acts or omissions following the Spin-off and DISH Network will indemnify EchoStar 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.

Litigation

We are involved in a number of legal proceedings (including those described below) concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of our business activities. Many of these proceedings are at preliminary stages, and many of these proceedings seek an indeterminate amount of damages. We regularly evaluate the status of the legal proceedings in which we are involved to assess whether a loss is probable or there is a reasonable possibility that a loss or an additional loss may have been incurred and to determine if accruals are appropriate. If accruals are not appropriate, we further evaluate each legal proceeding to assess whether an estimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss can be made. We record an accrual for litigation and other loss contingencies when we determine that a loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Legal fees and other costs of defending litigation are charged to expense as incurred.

For certain cases described below, management is unable to provide a meaningful estimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss because, among other reasons, (i) the proceedings are in various stages; (ii) damages have not been sought; (iii) damages are unsupported and/or exaggerated; (iv) there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending appeals or motions; (v) there are significant factual issues to be resolved; and/or (vi) there are novel legal issues or unsettled legal theories to be presented or a large number of parties are involved (as with many patent-related cases). For these cases, however, management does not believe, based on currently available information, that the outcomes of these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, though the outcomes could be material to our operating results for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period.

California Institute of Technology

On October 1, 2013, the California Institute of Technology ("Caltech") filed suit against two of our indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, Hughes Communications, Inc. and Hughes Network Systems, LLC, as well as against DISH Network, DISH Network L.L.C., and dishNET Satellite Broadband L.L.C., in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging infringement of United States Patent Nos. 7,116,710; 7,421,032; 7,916,781; and 8,284,833, each of which is entitled "Serial Concatenation of Interleaved Convolutional Codes forming Turbo-Like Codes." Caltech appears to assert that encoding data as specified by the DVB-S2 standard, infringes each of the asserted patents.

We intend to vigorously defend this case. In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe 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 features that we currently offer to our consumers. We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.

E-Contact Technologies, LLC

On February 22, 2012, E-Contact Technologies, LLC ("E-Contact") filed suit against Hughes Communications, Inc. and Hughes Network Systems, LLC, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 5,347,579, which is entitled "Personal Computer Diary." E-Contact appeared to assert that some portion of HughesNet email services infringed that patent. On April 17, 2013, the Court ordered E-Contact to show cause as to why the case should not be dismissed in light of a number of E-Contact's patent claims being invalidated in an associated case, E-Contact Technologies, Inc. v. Apple, Inc. et al., 1:11-cv-432 (E.D. Tex.). On April 22, 2013, the Court granted a stipulated motion that dismissed with prejudice E-Contact's claims against us, and the matter is now concluded.

Network Acceleration Technologies, LLC

On November 30, 2012, Network Acceleration Technologies, LLC ("NAT") filed suit against Hughes Network Systems, LLC in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 6,091,710 (the "710 patent"), which is entitled "System and Method for Preventing Data Slow Down Over Asymmetric Data Transmission Links." NAT re-filed its case on July 19, 2013. NAT 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, as well as an ongoing royalty obligation. We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.

TQP Development, LLC

On November 14, 2012, TQP Development, LLC ("TQP") filed suit against Hughes Network Systems, LLC in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 5,412,730, which is entitled "Encrypted Data Transmission System Employing Means for Randomly Altering the Encryption Keys." TQP 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. We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.

Other

In addition to the above actions, we are subject to various other legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of our 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, though the outcomes could be material to our operating results for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period.

Segment Reporting

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting

Note 14. Segment Reporting

Operating segments are business components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), who for HSS, is EchoStar's Chief Executive Officer. Under this definition, we operate two primary business segments.

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Hughes—which provides satellite broadband internet access to North American consumers and broadband network services and equipment to domestic and international enterprise markets. The Hughes segment also provides managed services to large enterprises and solutions to customers for mobile satellite systems.

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EchoStar Satellite Services—which uses certain of our owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related licenses to lease capacity on a full-time and occasional-use basis primarily to DISH Network, and secondarily to Dish Mexico, United States government service providers, state agencies, internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, programmers, and private enterprise customers.

The primary measure of segment profitability that is reported regularly to our CODM is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA. Our segment operating results do not include real estate and other activities, costs of certain business development activities, expenses of various corporate departments and our centralized treasury operations, including income from our investment portfolio and interest expense on our debt. These activities are accounted for in the "All Other and Eliminations" column in the table below. Total assets by segment have not been reported herein because the information is not provided to our CODM on a regular basis. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, transactions between segments were not significant.

The following tables present revenue, capital expenditures, and EBITDA for each of our operating segments and reconciles total consolidated EBITDA to reported "Loss before income taxes" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss):

Year Ended December 31,	Hughes		EchoStar Satellite Services		All Other and Eliminations			Consolidated Total

	(In thousands)
2013
Net revenue:
External revenue	$	1,215,783	$	326,828	$	—		$	1,542,611
Intersegment revenue	$	2,343	$	3,349	$	(5,412	)	$	280
Total revenue	$	1,218,126	$	330,177	$	(5,412	)	$	1,542,891
Capital expenditures	$	186,561	$	12,700	$	—		$	199,261
EBITDA	$	281,513	$	235,993	$	4,321		$	521,827
2012
Net revenue:
External revenue	$	1,156,590	$	275,280	$	—		$	1,431,870
Intersegment revenue	$	2,124	$	2,705	$	(3,942	)	$	887
Total revenue	$	1,158,714	$	277,985	$	(3,942	)	$	1,432,757
Capital expenditures	$	292,222	$	118,998	$	—		$	411,220
EBITDA	$	265,755	$	212,549	$	2,720		$	481,024
2011
Net revenue:
External revenue	$	675,586	$	276,819	$	—		$	952,405
Intersegment revenue	$	636	$	—	$	(438	)	$	198
Total revenue	$	676,222	$	276,819	$	(438	)	$	952,603
Capital expenditures	$	156,768	$	119,004	$	—		$	275,772
EBITDA	$	167,100	$	198,262	$	(33,102	)	$	332,260

	For the Years Ended December 31,

	2013			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
EBITDA	$	521,827		$	481,024		$	332,260
Interest income and expense, net		(189,575	)		(151,743	)		(84,584	)
Depreciation and amortization		(403,476	)		(352,367	)		(266,051	)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		876			(35	)		635


Loss before income taxes	$	(70,348	)	$	(23,121	)	$	(17,740	)

Geographic Information and Transactions with Major Customers

Geographic Information. Revenue is attributed to geographic regions based upon the location where the goods and services are provided. North America revenue includes transactions with North America customers. All other revenue includes transactions with customers in Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, South America, and the Middle East.

The following table summarizes total long-lived assets and revenue attributed to the North America and other foreign locations.

	As of December 31,

Long-lived assets:	2013		2012
	(In thousands)
North America:
United States	$	3,144,345	$	3,402,059
Other		542		40
All other		27,972		98,592


Total long-lived assets	$	3,172,859	$	3,500,691

	For the Years Ended December 31,

Revenue:	2013		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
North America:
United States	$	1,226,326	$	1,117,969	$	769,553
Other		85,145		70,671		26,630
All other		231,420		244,117		156,420


Total revenue	$	1,542,891	$	1,432,757	$	952,603

Transactions with Major Customers. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, our revenue included sales to one major customer. The following table summarizes sales to this customer and its percentage of total revenue.

	For the Years Ended December 31,

	2013			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Total revenue:
DISH Network:
Hughes segment	$	113,869		$	34,017		$	1,854
EchoStar Satellite Services segment		247,174			201,300			214,846


Total DISH Network		361,043			235,317			216,700
All other		1,181,848			1,197,440			735,903


Total revenue	$	1,542,891		$	1,432,757		$	952,603




Percentage of total revenue:
DISH Network		23.4	%		16.4	%		22.7	%




All other		76.6	%		83.6	%		77.3	%

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

Note 15. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

Our quarterly results of operations are summarized as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended

	March 31			June 30			September 30			December 31
	(In thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2013:
Total revenue	$	362,555		$	397,871		$	386,967		$	395,498
Operating income	$	18,012		$	6,918		$	35,947		$	43,528
Net income (loss)	$	(9,352	)	$	(27,005	)	$	(3,449	)	$	4,983
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(9,392	)	$	(27,181	)	$	(3,766	)	$	4,640
Year ended December 31, 2012:
Total revenue	$	347,337		$	352,879		$	350,774		$	381,767
Operating income	$	34,578		$	32,354		$	26,092		$	8,386
Net income (loss)	$	(1,134	)	$	397		$	15,375		$	(26,864	)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(1,047	)	$	629		$	15,660		$	(27,433	)

For the quarter ended December 31, 2012, our operating results included a $22.0 million impairment of a contract credit for launch services.

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions	Note 16. Related Party Transactions EchoStar We and EchoStar have agreed that we shall have the right, but not the obligation, to receive from EchoStar certain corporate services, including among other things: treasury, tax, accounting and reporting, risk management, legal, internal audit, human resources, and information technology. In addition, we occupy certain office space in buildings owned by EchoStar and pay a portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance of the premises in accordance with the percentage of the space we occupy. These services are provided at cost. We may terminate a particular service we receive from EchoStar for any reason upon at least 30 days notice. We recorded expenses for services received from EchoStar of $11.6 million, $9.2 million, and 7.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In April 2012, HNS Americas Comunicações LTDA ("Hughes Brazil"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hughes Communications, entered into an agreement with EchoStar pursuant to which EchoStar loaned Hughes Brazil approximately $8.0 million (the "EchoStar Loan"). The EchoStar Loan matures in April 2017. Interest accrues at the one year LIBOR rate, as adjusted on a quarterly basis, plus 1% per annum and is payable quarterly in cash or capitalized into the outstanding principal amount. In addition, in August 2012, Hughes Brazil entered into a Brazilian real denominated loan agreement (the "Brazil Loan") with EchoStar do Brasil Participações LTDA. ("EchoStar Brazil"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar, pursuant to which EchoStar Brazil loaned Hughes Brazil approximately 131.5 million Brazilian reais. The Brazil Loan was subsequently assigned to EchoStar 45 Telecomunicações Ltda ("EchoStar 45"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar Brazil. Interest accrued at the one-year LIBOR rate, as adjusted on a quarterly basis, plus 1% per annum and was payable together with the principal amount. In July 2013, Anatel, the Brazilian communications regulatory authority, granted Hughes Brazil permission to transfer the acquired right to use the 45 degree west longitude orbital location ("Brazil Authorization"), to EchoStar 45. This transfer was completed in August 2013 in exchange for the forgiveness of the Brazil Loan, which had a balance including accrued interest of 133.2 million reais (approximately $59.7 million) on the transfer date and 23.1 million reais (approximately $10.2 million) in cash to cover the balance of the EchoStar Loan and costs incurred by Hughes Brazil associated with the Brazil Authorization. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had aggregate outstanding loan balances of $8.2 million and $72.5 million, respectively, including accrued interest, for the EchoStar Loan and the Brazil Loan included in current and noncurrent "Advances from affiliates, net" on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. DISH Network Following the Spin-off, EchoStar and DISH Network have operated as separate public companies and DISH Network has no ownership interest in EchoStar or us. However, a substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of EchoStar and DISH Network is owned beneficially by Charles W. Ergen, our Chairman, and by certain trusts established by Mr. Ergen for the benefit of his family. In connection with and following the Spin-off, EchoStar and DISH Network have entered into certain agreements pursuant to which we and EchoStar obtain certain products, services and rights from DISH Network; DISH Network obtains certain products, services and rights from us and EchoStar; and we and DISH Network have indemnified each other against certain liabilities arising from our respective businesses. EchoStar also may enter into additional agreements with DISH Network in the future. Generally, the amounts DISH Network pays for products and services provided under the agreements 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. The following is a summary of the terms of the principal agreements that we or EchoStar have entered into with DISH Network that may have an impact on our financial position and results of operations. *"Services and other revenue—DISH Network"* *Satellite Capacity Leased to DISH Network.* Since the Spin-off, we have entered into certain satellite capacity agreements pursuant to which DISH Network leases 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 lease is set forth below: EchoStar VI, VIII and XII. The leases for EchoStar VI, VIII and XII generally terminate upon the earlier of: (i) the end of life or replacement of the satellite (unless, in the case of EchoStar VI or XII, DISH Network determines to renew on a year-to-year basis); (ii) the date the satellite fails; (iii) the date the transponders on which service is being provided fail; or (iv) 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 has the option to renew the lease of EchoStar VI or XII on a year-to-year basis through the end of the respective satellite's life. There can be no assurance that any option to renew such agreement will be exercised. Beginning in the first quarter of 2013, the leases for the EchoStar VI and VIII satellite expired in accordance with their terms; DISH Network no longer leases capacity from us on the EchoStar VI satellite; however in May 2013, DISH Network began leasing capacity from us on EchoStar VIII as an in orbit spare. Effective March 1, 2014, this lease will be converted to a month-to-month lease. Both parties have the right to terminate this lease with 30 days notice. EchoStar IX. 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. EchoStar XVI. During December 2009, we entered into an initial ten-year transponder service agreement with DISH Network to lease from us all of the capacity on EchoStar XVI, a DBS satellite. EchoStar XVI was launched in November 2012 and placed at the 61.5 degree orbital location. Under the original transponder service agreement, the initial term generally expired upon the earlier of: (i) the end-of-life or replacement of the satellite; (ii) the date the satellite failed; (iii) the date the transponder(s) on which service was being provided under the agreement failed; or (iv) ten years following the actual service commencement date. Effective December 21, 2012, we and DISH Network amended the transponder service agreement to, among other things, change the initial term to generally expire upon the earlier of: (i) the end-of-life or replacement of the satellite; (ii) the date the satellite fails; (iii) the date the transponder(s) on which service is being provided under the agreement fails; or (iv) four years following the actual service commencement date. Prior to expiration of the initial term, we, upon certain conditions, and DISH Network have the option to renew for an additional six-year period. If either we or DISH Network exercise our respective six-year renewal options, DISH Network has the option to renew for an additional five-year period prior to expiration of the then-current term. There can be no assurance that any option to renew this agreement will be exercised. We began to lease capacity on EchoStar XVI to DISH Network in January 2013. *Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction* On February 20, 2014, we entered into agreements with DISH Network to implement a transaction pursuant to which, among other things: (i) on March 1, 2014, EchoStar and HSS will issue shares of preferred tracking stock to DISH Network in exchange for five satellites owned by DISH Network (EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV) (including related in-orbit incentive obligations and interest payments of approximately $58.9 million) and approximately $11.4 million in cash; and (ii) beginning on March 1, 2014, DISH Network will lease certain satellite capacity on these five satellites (collectively, the "Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction"). See Note 18 for a discussion of our subsequent events. *Nimiq 5 Agreement.* During 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 west longitude orbital location (the "Telesat Transponder Agreement"). During 2009, we also entered into a satellite service agreement (the "DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement") with DISH Network, pursuant to which DISH Network leases from us all 32 of the DBS transponders covered by the Telesat Transponder Agreement. Under the terms of the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement, DISH Network makes certain monthly payments to us that commenced in September 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 Nimiq 5 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 Nimiq 5 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 the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement will be exercised or that DISH Network will exercise its option to receive service on a replacement satellite. *QuetzSat-1 Agreement.* During 2008, we entered into a ten-year satellite service agreement with SES Latin America, which provides, among other things, for the provision by SES Latin America to us of service on 32 DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite. Concurrently, in 2008, we entered into a transponder service agreement with DISH Network, pursuant to which DISH Network leases 24 of the DBS transponders on QuetzSat-1. QuetzSat-1 was launched on September 29, 2011 and was placed into service during the fourth quarter of 2011 at the 67.1 degree west longitude orbital location. In the interim, we provided DISH Network with alternate capacity at the 77 degree west longitude orbital location. During the third quarter of 2012, we and DISH Network entered into an agreement pursuant to which we sublease back from DISH Network five of the 24 DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite leased to DISH Network. In January 2013, QuetzSat-1 was moved to the 77 degree west longitude orbital location and DISH Network commenced commercial operations at such location in February 2013. Under the terms of our contractual arrangements with DISH Network, we began to provide service to DISH Network on the QuetzSat-1 satellite in February 2013 and will continue to provide service through the remainder of the service term. Unless extended or earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of our agreement with DISH Network for the QuetzSat-1 satellite, the initial service term will expire in November 2021. Upon expiration of the initial service term, DISH Network has the option to renew the agreement for the QuetzSat-1 satellite on a year-to-year basis through the end of life of the QuetzSat-1 satellite. Upon an 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 Network will exercise its option to receive service on a replacement satellite. *103 Degree Orbital Location/SES-3.* During May 2012, we entered into a spectrum development agreement (the "103 Spectrum Development Agreement") with Ciel Satellite Holdings Inc. ("Ciel") to develop certain spectrum rights at the 103 degree west longitude orbital location (the "103 Spectrum Rights"). During June 2013, we and DISH Network entered into a spectrum development agreement (the "DISH 103 Spectrum Development Agreement") pursuant to which DISH Network may use and develop the 103 Spectrum Rights. During the third quarter 2013, DISH Network made a payment to us in exchange for these rights. Unless earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of the DISH 103 Spectrum Development Agreement, the term generally will continue for the duration of the 103 Spectrum Rights Agreement. In connection with the 103 Spectrum Development Agreement, during May 2012, we also entered into a ten-year service agreement with Ciel pursuant to which we lease certain satellite capacity from Ciel on the SES-3 satellite at the 103 degree orbital location (the "103 Service Agreement"). During June 2013, we and DISH Network entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network leases certain satellite capacity from us on the SES-3 satellite (the "DISH 103 Service Agreement"). Under the terms of the DISH 103 Service Agreement, DISH Network makes certain monthly payments to us through the service term. Unless earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of the DISH 103 Service Agreement, the initial service term will expire on the earlier of: (i) the date the SES-3 satellite fails; (ii) the date the transponder(s) on which service was being provided under the agreement fails; or (iii) ten years following the actual service commencement date. Upon in-orbit failure or end of life of the SES-3 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 DISH Network will exercise its option to receive service on a replacement satellite. *TT&C Agreement.* Effective January 1, 2012, we entered into a telemetry, tracking and control ("TT&C") agreement pursuant to which we provide TT&C services to DISH Network and its subsidiaries for a period ending on December 31, 2016 (the "2012 TT&C Agreement"). The fees for services provided under the 2012 TT&C Agreement are calculated at either: (i) a fixed fee or (ii) cost plus a fixed margin, which will vary depending on the nature of the services provided. DISH Network is able to terminate the 2012 TT&C Agreement for any reason upon 60 days notice. In connection with the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction, on February 20, 2014, we amended the TT&C Agreement to cease the provision of TT&C services to DISH Network for the EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV satellites. See Note 18 for a discussion of subsequent events. In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a telemetry, tracking and control ("TT&C") agreement pursuant to which we provided TT&C services to DISH Network for a period that ended on January 1, 2012 (the "Prior TT&C Agreement"). The fees for services provided under the Prior TT&C Agreement were calculated at cost plus a fixed margin. DISH Network was able to terminate the Prior TT&C Agreement for any reason upon 60 days notice. *Blockbuster.* On April 26, 2011, DISH Network acquired substantially all of the assets of Blockbuster, Inc. (the "Blockbuster Acquisition"). On June 8, 2011, we completed the Hughes Acquisition. HNS provided certain broadband products and services to Blockbuster pursuant to an agreement that was entered into prior to the Blockbuster Acquisition and the Hughes Acquisition. Subsequent to both the Blockbuster Acquisition and the Hughes Acquisition, Blockbuster entered into a new agreement with HNS pursuant to which Blockbuster may continue to purchase broadband products and services from our Hughes segment. The term of the agreement is through October 31, 2014 and Blockbuster has the option to renew the agreement for an additional one year period. *Radio Access Network Agreement.* On November 29, 2012, HNS entered into an agreement with DISH Network L.L.C. pursuant to which HNS will construct for DISH Network a ground-based satellite radio access network ("RAN") for a fixed fee. The completion of the RAN under this agreement is expected to occur on or before November 29, 2014. This agreement generally may be terminated by DISH Network at any time for convenience. *RUS Implementation Agreement.* In September 2010, DISH Broadband L.L.C. ("DISH Broadband"), DISH Network's wholly owned subsidiary, was selected by the Rural Utilities Service ("RUS") of the United States Department of Agriculture to receive up to approximately $14.1 million in broadband stimulus grant funds (the "Grant Funds"). Effective November 2011, HNS and DISH Broadband entered into a RUS Implementation Agreement (the "RUS Agreement") pursuant to which HNS provides certain portions of the equipment and broadband service used to implement DISH Broadband's RUS program. The initial term of the RUS Agreement continues until the earlier of: (i) September 24, 2013; or (ii) the date that the Grant Funds have been exhausted. In addition, DISH Broadband may terminate the RUS Agreement for convenience upon 45 days prior written notice to HNS. The RUS Agreement expired in June 2013 when the Grant Funds were exhausted. *TerreStar Agreement.* On March 9, 2012, DISH Network completed its acquisition of substantially all the assets of TerreStar. Prior to DISH Network's acquisition of substantially all the assets of TerreStar and our completion of the Hughes Acquisition, TerreStar and HNS entered into various agreements pursuant to which our Hughes segment provides, among other things, hosting, operations and maintenance services for TerreStar's satellite gateway and associated ground infrastructure. These agreements generally may be terminated by DISH Network at any time for convenience. *Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement.* Effective October 1, 2012, HNS and dishNET Satellite Broadband L.L.C. ("dishNET"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH Network, entered into a distribution agreement (the "Distribution Agreement") pursuant to which dishNET has the right, but not the obligation, to market, sell and distribute the Hughes satellite internet service (the "Hughes service"). dishNET pays HNS a monthly per subscriber wholesale service fee for the Hughes service based upon a subscriber's service level, and, beginning January 1, 2014, based upon certain volume subscription thresholds. The Distribution Agreement also provides that dishNET has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase certain broadband equipment from us to support the sale of the Hughes service. The Distribution Agreement has a five year term with automatic renewal for successive one year terms unless terminated by either party with a written notice at least 180 days before the expiration of the then-current term. Upon expiration or termination of the Distribution Agreement, the parties will continue to provide the Hughes service to the then-current dishNET subscribers pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Distribution Agreement. As part of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction on February 20, 2014, Hughes and dishNET entered into an amendment to the Distribution Agreement which will, among other things, extend the initial term of the Distribution Agreement through March 1, 2024. See Note 18 for a discussion of our subsequent events. *"General and administrative expenses—DISH Network"* *Management Services Agreement.* EchoStar entered into a Management Services Agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which DISH Network made certain of its officers available to provide services (which were primarily accounting services) to us and EchoStar. The Management Services Agreement automatically renewed on January 1, 2013 for an additional one year period until January 1, 2014. Effective June 15, 2013, we terminated the Management Services Agreement. EchoStar made 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 were based upon the estimated percentages of time to be spent by the DISH Network executive officers performing services for us and EchoStar under the Management Services Agreement. EchoStar also reimbursed DISH Network for direct out-of-pocket costs incurred by DISH Network for management services provided to us and EchoStar. EchoStar and DISH Network evaluated all charges for reasonableness at least annually and made any adjustments to these charges as EchoStar and DISH Network mutually agreed upon. A portion of these costs and expenses have been allocated to us in the manner described above under the caption "EchoStar." *Professional Services Agreement.* In connection with the Spin-off, EchoStar entered into various agreements with DISH Network including the Transition Services Agreement, Satellite Procurement Agreement and Services Agreement, which all expired on January 1, 2010 and were replaced by a Professional Services Agreement. During 2009, EchoStar and DISH Network agreed that EchoStar shall continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to receive the following services from DISH Network, 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, EchoStar 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 (previously provided under the Satellite Procurement Agreement), receive logistics, procurement and quality assurance services from EchoStar (previously provided under the Services Agreement) and other support services. A portion of these costs and expenses have been allocated to us in the manner described above under the caption "EchoStar." The Professional Services Agreement automatically renewed on January 1, 2014 for an additional one-year period and 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 Professional Services Agreement in part with respect to any particular service it receives for any reason upon at least 30 days notice. *Real Estate Lease Agreements.* We have entered into lease agreements pursuant to which we lease certain real estate from DISH Network. 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 areas at the time of the lease, and we are responsible for our portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance of the premises. The term of each of the leases is set forth below: American Fork Occupancy License Agreement. The license for certain space at 796 East Utah Valley Drive in American Fork, Utah is for a period ending on July 31, 2017, subject to the terms of the underlying lease agreement. *Other Agreements—DISH Network* *Satellite Capacity Leased from DISH Network.* Since the Spin-off, EchoStar entered into certain satellite capacity agreements pursuant to which, it acquires certain satellite capacity from DISH Network on certain satellites owned or leased by DISH Network. 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 satellite capacity agreement is set forth below: *D-1.* In November 2012, HNS entered into a satellite capacity agreement pursuant to which HNS leases certain satellite capacity from DISH Network on the D-1 satellite for research and development. This service agreement terminates upon the earlier of: (i) the end-of-life of the satellite; (ii) the date the satellite fails; (iii) the date the spectrum capacity on which service is being provided under the agreement fails; or (iv) June 30, 2014. *Tax Sharing Agreement.* As a subsidiary of EchoStar, we are an indirect party to EchoStar's tax sharing agreement with DISH Network that was entered into in connection with the Spin-off. This agreement governs EchoStar and DISH Network's 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 EchoStar for such taxes. However, DISH Network is not liable for and will not indemnify EchoStar 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 Section 355 or Section 361 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended because of: (i) a direct or indirect acquisition of any of EchoStar's stock, stock options or assets; (ii) any action that EchoStar takes or fails to take; or (iii) any action that EchoStar takes 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, EchoStar 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. In light of the tax sharing agreement, among other things, and in connection with EchoStar's consolidated federal income tax returns for certain tax years prior to and for the year of the Spin-off, during the third quarter of 2013, EchoStar and DISH Network agreed upon a supplemental allocation of the tax benefits arising from certain tax items resolved in the course of the IRS's examination of EchoStar's consolidated tax returns. As a result, DISH Network agreed to pay EchoStar an amount that includes $93.1 million of the federal tax benefit they received as a result of our operations. *DBSD North America Agreement.* On March 9, 2012, DISH Network completed its acquisition of 100% of the equity of reorganized DBSD North America, Inc. ("DBSD North America"). Prior to DISH Network's acquisition of DBSD North America and our completion of the Hughes Acquisition, DBSD North America and HNS entered into an agreement pursuant to which our Hughes segment provides, among other things, hosting, operations and maintenance services of DBSD North America's satellite gateway and associated ground infrastructure. This agreement was renewed for a one-year period ending on February 15, 2014, and renews for three successive one-year periods unless terminated by DBSD North America upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the expiration of any renewal term. Hughes Systique Corporation ("Hughes Systique") We contract with Hughes Systique for software development services. In addition to our 44.4% ownership in Hughes Systique, Mr. Pradman Kaul, the President of Hughes Communications, Inc. and a member of EchoStar's Board of Directors and his brother, who is the CEO and President of Hughes Systique, in the aggregate, owned approximately 26.1%, on an undiluted basis, of Hughes Systique's outstanding shares as of December 31, 2013. Furthermore, Mr. Pradman Kaul serves on the board of directors of Hughes Systique. We are considered the "primary beneficiary" of Hughes Systique due to, among other factors, our ability to significantly influence and direct the operating and financial decisions of Hughes Systique and our obligation to provide financial support in the form of term loans. As a result, we are required to consolidate Hughes Systique's financial statements in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Dish Mexico During 2008, EchoStar entered into a joint venture for a DTH satellite service in Mexico known as Dish Mexico. Pursuant to these arrangements, we provide certain satellite capacity to Dish Mexico. We recognized satellite services revenue from Dish Mexico of $22.6 million, $13.3 million and $8.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, our accounts receivable balance due from Dish Mexico was $3.5 million and $3.1 million, respectively. Deluxe/EchoStar LLC We own 50% of Deluxe/EchoStar LLC ("Deluxe"), a joint venture that we entered into in 2010 to build an advanced digital cinema satellite distribution network targeting delivery to digitally equipped theaters in the U.S. and Canada. We account for our investment in Deluxe using the equity method. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 we recognized revenue from Deluxe for transponder services and the sale of broadband equipment of $1.8 million, $1.6 million and $0.2 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, and 2012, we have receivables from Deluxe of approximately $1.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively.

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12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Note 17. Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries (together, the "Guarantor Subsidiaries") have fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, the obligations of the Company under the Notes, which were issued on June 1, 2011. See Note 9 for further information on the Notes.

In lieu of separate financial statements of the Guarantor Subsidiaries, condensed consolidating financial information prepared in accordance with Rule 3-10(f) of Regulation S-X is presented below, including the condensed balance sheet information, the condensed statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) information and the condensed statement of cash flows information of the Company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a combined basis and the non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Company on a combined basis and the eliminations necessary to arrive at the corresponding information of the Company on a consolidated basis.

The indentures governing the Notes contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, impose limitations on our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make distributions, incur additional debt, make certain investments, create liens or enter into sale and leaseback transactions, merge or consolidate with another company, transfer and sell assets, or enter into transactions with affiliates.

The condensed consolidating financial information should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included herein.

Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2013
(In thousands)

	HSS		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	97,674	$	34,340		$	31,695	$	—		$	163,709
Marketable investment securities		109,702		7,158			—		—			116,860
Trade accounts receivable, net		—		86,726			46,229		—			132,955
Trade accounts receivable—DISH Network, net		—		68,037			54		—			68,091
Advances to affiliates, net		158,763		—			—		(158,023	)		740
Inventory		—		47,021			9,972		—			56,993
Other current assets		38		99,888			22,856		(4,480	)		118,302


Total current assets		366,177		343,170			110,806		(162,503	)		657,650
Restricted cash and cash equivalents		7,004		7,500			610		—			15,114
Property and equipment, net		—		1,961,103			22,178		—			1,983,281
Regulatory authorizations		—		471,658			—		—			471,658
Goodwill		—		504,173			—		—			504,173
Other intangible assets, net		—		213,747			—		—			213,747
Investment in subsidiaries		—		65,453			—		(65,453	)		—
Advances to affiliates		2,645,266		1,716			—		(2,646,982	)		—
Other noncurrent assets, net		44,875		140,107			11,206		—			196,188


Total assets	$	3,063,322	$	3,708,627		$	144,800	$	(2,874,938	)	$	4,041,811




Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	$	—	$	78,093		$	12,907	$	—		$	91,000
Trade accounts payable—DISH Network		5		—			—		—			5
Current portion of long-term debt
and capital lease obligations		—		65,430			1,870		—			67,300
Advances from affiliates, net		—		295,562			18,509		(303,360	)		10,711
Accrued expenses and other		47,359		91,254			25,255		(4,480	)		159,388


Total current liabilities		47,364		530,339			58,541		(307,840	)		328,404
Long-term debt and capital lease
obligations, net of current portion		2,000,000		350,597			975		—			2,351,572
Advances from affiliates		—		2,644,566			10,637		(2,646,982	)		8,221
Other long-term liabilities		—		328,463			333		—			328,796
Total HSS shareholder's equity (deficit)		1,015,958		(145,338	)		65,453		79,884			1,015,957
Noncontrolling interests		—		—			8,861		—			8,861


Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	$	3,063,322	$	3,708,627		$	144,800	$	(2,874,938	)	$	4,041,811

Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2012
(In thousands)

	HSS		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	24,098	$	88,623		$	23,498	$	—		$	136,219
Marketable investment securities		42,422		—			—		—			42,422
Trade accounts receivable, net		—		127,994			58,854		—			186,848
Trade accounts receivable—DISH Network, net		—		36,153			187		—			36,340
Advances to affiliates, net		502,580		195			5,064		(505,840	)		1,999
Inventory		—		49,834			9,841		—			59,675
Other current assets		8		36,255			24,877		—			61,140


Total current assets		569,108		339,054			122,321		(505,840	)		524,643
Restricted cash and cash equivalents		12,079		15,036			951		—			28,066
Property and equipment, net		—		2,133,692			25,199		—			2,158,891
Regulatory authorizations		—		491,657			71,055		—			562,712
Goodwill		—		504,173			—		—			504,173
Other intangible assets, net		—		274,914			—		—			274,914
Investment in subsidiaries		—		65,357			—		(65,357	)		—
Advances to affiliates		2,447,234		1,716			—		(2,448,950	)		—
Other noncurrent assets, net		50,276		106,779			6,083		—			163,138


Total assets	$	3,078,697	$	3,932,378		$	225,609	$	(3,020,147	)	$	4,216,537




Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	$	355	$	106,177		$	21,924	$	—		$	128,456
Trade accounts payable—DISH Network		5		6,317			—		—			6,322
Current portion of long-term debt
and capital lease obligations		—		62,144			2,274		—			64,418
Advances from affiliates, net		—		556,657			90,893		(582,660	)		64,890
Accrued expenses and other		27,762		93,720			24,525		—			146,007


Total current liabilities		28,122		825,015			139,616		(582,660	)		410,093
Long-term debt and capital lease
obligations, net of current portion		2,000,000		419,551			694		—			2,420,245
Advances from affiliates		—		2,446,884			10,490		(2,448,950	)		8,424
Other long-term liabilities		—		317,749			115		—			317,864
Total HSS shareholder's equity (deficit)		1,050,575		(76,821	)		65,357		11,463			1,050,574
Noncontrolling interests		—		—			9,337		—			9,337


Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	$	3,078,697	$	3,932,378		$	225,609	$	(3,020,147	)	$	4,216,537

Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2013
(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	854,266		$	153,936		$	(21,179	)	$	987,023
Services and other revenue—DISH Network		—			291,242			682			—			291,924
Equipment revenue		—			184,322			43,838			(33,335	)		194,825
Equipment revenue—DISH Network		—			69,119			—			—			69,119


Total revenue		—			1,398,949			198,456			(54,514	)		1,542,891


Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales—services and other		—			417,183			105,659			(20,708	)		502,134
Cost of sales—equipment		—			231,043			38,204			(32,144	)		237,103
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (including DISH Network)		—			208,804			32,122			(1,662	)		239,264
Research and development expenses		—			21,845			—			—			21,845
Depreciation and amortization		—			396,672			6,804			—			403,476
Impairment of long-lived asset		—			34,664			—			—			34,664


Total costs and expenses		—			1,310,211			182,789			(54,514	)		1,438,486


Operating income		—			88,738			15,667			—			104,405


Other Income (Expense):
Interest income		198,979			5,680			1,280			(198,452	)		7,487
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized		(145,526	)		(247,761	)		(2,227	)		198,452			(197,062	)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net		(69,638	)		5,896			—			63,742			—
Other, net		32			16,812			(2,022	)		—			14,822


Total other expense, net		(16,153	)		(219,373	)		(2,969	)		63,742			(174,753	)


Income (loss) before income taxes		(16,153	)		(130,635	)		12,698			63,742			(70,348	)
Income tax benefit (provision), net		(19,546	)		61,357			(6,286	)		—			35,525


Net income (loss)		(35,699	)		(69,278	)		6,412			63,742			(34,823	)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			876			—			876


Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(35,699	)	$	(69,278	)	$	5,536		$	63,742		$	(35,699	)




Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	(35,699	)	$	(69,278	)	$	6,412		$	63,742		$	(34,823	)


Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		—			—			(7,981	)		—			(7,981	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities and other		1,990			—			32			—			2,022
Recognition of previously unrealized gains on AFS securities included in net income (loss)		(32	)		—			—			—			(32	)
Equity in other comprehensive loss of subsidiaries, net		(7,063	)		(7,063	)		—			15,932			—


Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax		(5,105	)		(7,063	)		(7,949	)		15,932			(5,991	)


Comprehensive loss		(40,804	)		(76,341	)		(1,537	)		79,674			(40,814	)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable
to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(10	)		—			(10	)


Comprehensive loss attributable to HSS	$	(40,804	)	$	(76,341	)	$	(1,527	)	$	79,674		$	(40,804	)

Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	811,158		$	148,294		$	(17,648	)	$	941,804
Services and other revenue—DISH Network		—			211,281			279			—			211,560
Equipment revenue		—			221,595			53,812			(19,771	)		255,636
Equipment revenue—DISH Network		—			23,757			—			—			23,757


Total revenue		—			1,267,791			202,385			(37,419	)		1,432,757


Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales—services and other		—			395,874			101,264			(17,098	)		480,040
Cost of sales—equipment		—			213,682			37,446			(18,438	)		232,690
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (including DISH Network)		1,263			187,852			35,754			(1,883	)		222,986
Research and development expenses		—			21,264			—			—			21,264
Depreciation and amortization		—			344,190			8,177			—			352,367
Impairment of assets		—			22,000			—			—			22,000


Total costs and expenses		1,263			1,184,862			182,641			(37,419	)		1,331,347


Operating income (loss)		(1,263	)		82,929			19,744			—			101,410


Other Income (Expense):
Interest income		185,087			229			3,051			(186,155	)		2,212
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized		(145,135	)		(191,220	)		(3,755	)		186,155			(153,955	)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net		(36,876	)		11,981			—			24,895			—
Other, net		161			28,362			(1,311	)		—			27,212


Total other income (expense), net		3,237			(150,648	)		(2,015	)		24,895			(124,531	)


Income (loss) before income taxes		1,974			(67,719	)		17,729			24,895			(23,121	)
Income tax benefit (provision), net		(14,165	)		31,468			(6,408	)		—			10,895


Net income (loss)		(12,191	)		(36,251	)		11,321			24,895			(12,226	)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(35	)		—			(35	)


Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(12,191	)	$	(36,251	)	$	11,356		$	24,895		$	(12,191	)




Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	(12,191	)	$	(36,251	)	$	11,321		$	24,895		$	(12,226	)


Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		—			—			(3,278	)		—			(3,278	)
Unrealized gains on AFS securities and other		1,195			9,775			(34	)		—			10,936
Recognition of previously unrealized gains on AFS securities included in net income (loss)		(161	)		(13,028	)		—			—			(13,189	)
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net		(6,659	)		(3,406	)		—			10,065			—


Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(5,625	)		(6,659	)		(3,312	)		10,065			(5,531	)


Comprehensive income (loss)		(17,816	)		(42,910	)		8,009			34,960			(17,757	)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable
to noncontrolling interests		—			—			59			—			59


Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(17,816	)	$	(42,910	)	$	7,950		$	34,960		$	(17,816	)

Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	496,285		$	86,618		$	(8,313	)	$	574,590
Services and other revenue—DISH Network		—			216,100			—			—			216,100
Equipment revenue		—			145,373			33,317			(17,377	)		161,313
Equipment revenue—DISH Network		—			600			—			—			600


Total revenue		—			858,358			119,935			(25,690	)		952,603


Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales—services and other		—			253,057			60,186			(7,591	)		305,652
Cost of sales—equipment		—			120,920			23,762			(16,191	)		128,491
Selling, general and administrative expenses (including DISH Network)		1,427			128,734			20,133			(1,908	)		148,386
Research and development expenses		—			11,668			—			—			11,668
Depreciation and amortization		—			260,633			5,418			—			266,051


Total costs and expenses		1,427			775,012			109,499			(25,690	)		860,248


Operating income (loss)		(1,427	)		83,346			10,436			—			92,355


Other Income (expense):
Interest income		98,091			1,452			1,200			(96,984	)		3,759
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized		(84,507	)		(99,886	)		(934	)		96,984			(88,343	)
Hughes Acquisition costs		(35,300	)		—			—			—			(35,300	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		3,881			6,074			—			(9,955	)		—
Other, net		6			10,997			(1,214	)		—			9,789


Total other expense, net		(17,829	)		(81,363	)		(948	)		(9,955	)		(110,095	)


Income (loss) before income taxes		(19,256	)		1,983			9,488			(9,955	)		(17,740	)
Income tax benefit (provision), net		5,488			2,434			(3,950	)		—			3,972


Net income (loss)		(13,768	)		4,417			5,538			(9,955	)		(13,768	)
Less: Net income attributable to interests		—			—			635			—			635


Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(13,768	)	$	4,417		$	4,903		$	(9,955	)	$	(14,403	)




Comprehensive Loss:
Net income (loss)	$	(13,768	)	$	4,417		$	5,538		$	(9,955	)	$	(13,768	)


Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		—			—			(11,340	)		—			(11,340	)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities		(1,032	)		3,254			—			—			2,222
Equity in other comprehensive loss of subsidiaries		(7,517	)		(10,771	)		—			18,288			—


Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax:		(8,549	)		(7,517	)		(11,340	)		18,288			(9,118	)


Comprehensive income (loss)		(22,317	)		(3,100	)		(5,802	)		8,333			(22,886	)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(569	)		—			(569	)


Comprehensive loss attributable to HSS	$	(22,317	)	$	(3,100	)	$	(5,233	)	$	8,333		$	(22,317	)

Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2013
(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(35,699	)	$	(69,278	)	$	6,412		$	63,742		$	(34,823	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities		172,603			248,040			(30	)		(63,742	)		356,871


Net cash flows from operating activities		136,904			178,762			6,382			—			322,048


Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities		(125,802	)		—			—			—			(125,802	)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities		57,399			—			—			—			57,399
Purchases of property and equipment		—			(188,862	)		(10,399	)		—			(199,261	)
Transfer of regulatory authorization to DISH Network		—			23,148			—			—			23,148
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents		5,075			7,536			341			—			12,952
Other, net		—			(15,143	)		91			—			(15,052	)


Net cash flows from investing activities		(63,328	)		(173,321	)		(9,967	)		—			(246,616	)


Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		—			(58,973	)		(4,533	)		—			(63,506	)
Advances from affilates		—			—			10,219			—			10,219
Other		—			(751	)		3,467			—			2,716


Net cash flows from financing activities		—			(59,724	)		9,153			—			(50,571	)


Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		—			—			2,629			—			2,629


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		73,576			(54,283	)		8,197			—			27,490
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period		24,098			88,623			23,498			—			136,219


Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period	$	97,674		$	34,340		$	31,695		$	—		$	163,709

Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(12,191	)	$	(36,251	)	$	11,321		$	24,895		$	(12,226	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities		(234,920	)		563,217			1,405			(24,895	)		304,807


Net cash flows from operating activities		(247,111	)		526,966			12,726			—			292,581


Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities		(92,727	)		—			—			—			(92,727	)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities		301,231			16,200			—			—			317,431
Purchases of property and equipment		—			(404,121	)		(7,099	)		—			(411,220	)
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, net		—			(26,000	)		(72,477	)		—			(98,477	)
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents		(7,669	)		2,829			314			—			(4,526	)
Other, net		—			(12,772	)		—			—			(12,772	)


Net cash flows from investing activities		200,835			(423,864	)		(79,262	)		—			(302,291	)


Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		—			(54,576	)		(1,949	)		—			(56,525	)
Debt issuance costs		(229	)		—			—			—			(229	)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		—			7			1,634			—			1,641
Advances from affiliates		—			—			72,538			—			72,538
Other		—			(764	)		—			—			(764	)


Net cash flows from financing activities		(229	)		(55,333	)		72,223			—			16,661


Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		—			—			4,265			—			4,265


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(46,505	)		47,769			9,952			—			11,216
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period		70,603			40,854			13,546			—			125,003


Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period	$	24,098		$	88,623		$	23,498		$	—		$	136,219

Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(In thousands)



Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	(13,768	)	4,417		5,538		(9,955	)	(13,768	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities	(55,872	)	270,453		18,061		9,955		242,597


Net cash flows from operating activities	(69,640	)	274,870		23,599		—		228,829


Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(304,863	)	—		—		—		(304,863	)
Sales of marketable investment securities	510,291		—		—		—		510,291
Purchases of property and equipment	—		(271,716	)	(4,056	)	—		(275,772	)
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, net	—		(2,075,713	)	—		—		(2,075,713	)
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition	(2,174,614	)	—		—		2,174,614		—
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	826		(1,290	)	(1,265	)	—		(1,729	)
Other, net	—		(5,286	)	—		—		(5,286	)


Net cash flows from investing activities	(1,968,360	)	(2,354,005	)	(5,321	)	2,174,614		(2,153,072	)


Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	2,000,000		—		—		—		2,000,000
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition	—		2,174,614		—		(2,174,614	)	—
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—		(53,917	)	(4,162	)	—		(58,079	)
Debt issuance costs	(57,825	)	—		—		—		(57,825	)
Contributions from parent	166,379		—		—		—		166,379
Other	49		(708	)	951		—		292


Net cash flows from financing activities	2,108,603		2,119,989		(3,211	)	(2,174,614	)	2,050,767


Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	—		—		(1,627	)	—		(1,627	)


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	70,603		40,854		13,440		—		124,897
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period	—		—		106		—		106


Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period	70,603		40,854		13,546		—		125,003

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events	Note 18. Subsequent Events Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction. On February 20, 2014, EchoStar entered into agreements with DISH Network to implement a transaction pursuant to which, among other things: (i) on March 1, 2014, EchoStar will issue two series of preferred tracking stocks in exchange for the transfer by DISH Network of five satellites (including related in-orbit incentive obligations and interest payments of approximately $58.9 million) and approximately $11.4 million in cash; and (ii) beginning on March 1, 2014, we will lease to DISH Network certain satellite capacity on these five satellites (collectively, the "Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction"). *Transaction Agreement.* On February 20, 2014, EchoStar Corporation, HSS, and certain of EchoStar's other subsidiaries entered into a Transaction Agreement (the "Transaction Agreement") with DISH Operating L.L.C. ("DOLLC") and DISH Network L.L.C. ("DNLLC" and, together with DOLLC, the "DISH Investors"), each an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation ("DISH Network"), and EchoStar XI Holding L.L.C., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DNLLC, pursuant to which on March 1, 2014, EchoStar Corporation and HSS will, among other things, issue an aggregate of 6,290,499 shares (the "EchoStar Tracking Stock") and 81.128 shares (the "HSS Tracking Stock", and together with the EchoStar Tracking Stock, the "Tracking Stock"), respectively, of preferred tracking stock to the DISH Investors in exchange for the transfer by the DISH Investors and their respective subsidiaries, as applicable, to EchoStar Corporation and HSS, as applicable, five satellites (EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV) (including related in-orbit incentive obligations of approximately $58.9 million and approximately $11.4 million in cash (the "Transaction"). The Tracking Stock will generally track the residential retail satellite broadband business of Hughes Network Systems, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSS ("Hughes"), including without limitation the operations, assets and liabilities attributed to the Hughes residential retail satellite broadband business (collectively, the "Hughes Retail Group"). The shares of the Tracking Stock to be issued to the DISH Investors will represent an aggregate 80.0% economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group. In addition to the remaining 20.0% economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group, EchoStar will retain all economic interest in the wholesale satellite broadband business. The Transaction Agreement includes, among other things, customary mutual provisions for representations, warranties and indemnification. *Satellite Capacity Leased to DISH.* On February 20, 2014, we and certain subsidiaries of DISH Network entered into certain satellite capacity agreements pursuant to which beginning March 1, 2014, DISH Network will, among other things, lease certain satellite capacity on the EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI, and EchoStar XIV satellites. The total fees for the services provided under these satellite capacity agreements depend, among other things, upon the number of transponders on the applicable satellite and the length of the lease. The term of each satellite capacity agreement generally terminates upon the earlier of: (i) the end of life of the satellite; (ii) the date the satellite fails; or (iii) a certain date based upon, among other things, the estimated useful life of the satellite. 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. *Investor Rights Agreement.* On February 20, 2014, EchoStar and HSS entered into an Investor Rights Agreement (the "Investor Rights Agreement") with the DISH Investors with respect to the Tracking Stock. The Investor Rights Agreement provides for, among other things, certain information and consultation rights for the DISH Investors; certain transfer restrictions on the Tracking Stock and certain rights and obligations to offer and sell under certain circumstances (including a prohibition on transfer of the Tracking Stock for one year, with continuing transfer restrictions (including right of first offer in favor of EchoStar) thereafter, an obligation to sell the Tracking Stock to us in connection with a change of control of DISH Network and a right to require us to repurchase the Tracking Stock in connection with a change of control of EchoStar, in each case subject to certain terms and conditions); certain registration rights; certain obligations to provide conversion and exchange rights of the Tracking Stock under certain circumstances; and certain protective covenants afforded to holders of the Tracking Stock. The Investor Rights Agreement generally will terminate as to the DISH Investors at such time as the DISH Investors no longer hold any shares of the HSS-issued Tracking Stock and any registrable securities under the Investor Rights Agreement.

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Our valuation and qualifying accounts as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

Allowance for doubtful accounts	Balance at Beginning of the Year		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Deductions			Balance at End of Year

	(In thousands)
For the year ended:
December 31, 2013	$	14,918	$	35,098	$	(39,279	)	$	10,737
December 31, 2012	$	16,769	$	26,647	$	(28,498	)	$	14,918
December 31, 2011	$	4,725	$	18,441	$	(6,397	)	$	16,769

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation	Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation We consolidate all majority owned subsidiaries, investments in entities in which we have controlling interest and variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary. Non-majority owned investments are accounted for using the equity method when we have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of the investee. When we do not have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of the investee, the cost method is used. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the balance sheets, the reported amounts of revenue and expense for each reporting period, and certain information disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, amortization periods of deferred revenue and deferred subscriber acquisition costs, percentage-of-completion related to revenue recognition, allowances for doubtful accounts, allowances for sales returns and rebates, warranty obligations, self-insurance obligations, deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, loss contingencies, fair value of financial instruments, fair value of options granted under EchoStar's stock-based compensation plans, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, lease classifications, asset impairments, useful lives and amortization methods of property, equipment and intangible assets, and royalty obligations. Weakened economic conditions may increase the inherent uncertainty in the estimates and assumptions indicated above. We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be relevant under the circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results may differ from previously estimated amounts, and such differences may be material to our Consolidated Financial Statements. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period they occur or prospectively if the revised estimate affects future periods.
Foreign Currency	Foreign Currency The functional currency for certain of our foreign operations is determined to be the local currency. Accordingly, we translate assets and liabilities of these foreign entities from their local currencies to U.S. dollars using period-end exchange rates and translate income and expense accounts at monthly average rates. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as "Foreign currency translation adjustments" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Gains and losses resulting from re-measurement of the foreign currency denominated assets, liabilities, and transactions into the functional currency are recognized in "Other, net" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). We occasionally enter into forward exchange contracts to mitigate foreign currency exchange risks related to certain of our assets and liabilities and forecasted transactions. These forward contracts are not designated as qualified hedges and, therefore, changes in the fair values of these derivatives are recognized in earnings. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the net transactions gains and losses that resulted from the re-measurement of the foreign currency and the related derivative gains and losses were not material in each of the periods presented herein.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 primarily consisted of money market funds, government bonds, corporate notes, and commercial paper. The cost of these investments approximates their fair value.
Marketable Investment Securities	Marketable Investment Securities We classify our marketable investment securities as available for sale, except in certain instances where we have accounted for certain securities as trading securities or are using the fair value method. We report our available-for-sale securities at fair value and generally recognize the difference between fair value and amortized cost as unrealized gains and losses in other comprehensive income as "Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and other" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Declines in the fair value of a marketable investment security which are determined to be other-than-temporary are recognized in earnings thus establishing a new cost basis for such investment. Interest and dividend income from marketable investment securities is reported in "Interest income" and "Other, net," respectively, in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date. We evaluate our marketable investment securities portfolio on a quarterly basis to determine whether declines in the fair value of these securities are other-than-temporary. Our evaluation consists of reviewing, among other things: • the fair value of each security compared to its amortized cost; • the length of time and the extent to which the fair value of a security has been lower than amortized cost; • the historical volatility of the price of each security; • any market and company specific factors related to each security; and • our intent and ability to hold the investment to recovery. Where the fair value of a debt security has declined below its amortized cost, we consider the decline to be other-than-temporary if any of the following factors apply: • we intend to sell the security, • it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before maturity or recovery, or • we do not expect to recover the security's entire amortized cost basis, even if there is no intent to sell the security. In general, we use the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method to determine the cost basis on sales of marketable investment securities.
Other Investment Securities - Cost and Equity Method	Other Investment Securities—Cost and Equity Method Generally, we account for our non-marketable equity investments using either the equity method or cost method of accounting. It is not practicable to regularly estimate the fair value of our equity securities that are not publicly traded. We evaluate these equity investments on a quarterly basis to determine whether an event or changes in circumstances has occurred that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment. As part of our evaluation, we review available information such as business plans and current financial statements of these companies for factors that may indicate an impairment of our investments. Such factors may include, but are not limited to, cash flow concerns, material litigation, violations of debt covenants, bankruptcy and changes in business strategy. When we determine that an investment is impaired, and the impairment is other-than-temporary, we adjust the carrying amount of the investment to its estimated fair value and recognize the impairment loss in earnings. Investments in which we own at least 20% of the voting securities or have significant influence are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Equity method investments are initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for our proportionate share of the net earnings or loss of the investee, which is reflected in "Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates, net" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The carrying amount of our investments may include a component of goodwill if the cost of our investment exceeds the fair value of the underlying identifiable assets and liabilities of the investee. Dividends received from equity method investees reduce the carrying amount of the investment.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable We estimate allowances for the potential non-collectability of accounts receivable based upon past collection experience and consideration of other relevant factors. 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.
Inventory	Inventory Inventory is stated at the lower of cost, determined using the FIFO method, or net realizable value. We use standard costing methodologies in determining the cost of certain of our finished goods and work-in-process inventories. Inventories are adjusted to net realizable value using our best estimates of future use. In making assessments of future use or recovery, we consider the aging and composition of inventory balances, the effects of technological and/or design changes, forecasted future product demand based on firm or near-firm customer orders, and alternative means of disposition of excess or obsolete items.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. The cost of our satellites includes construction costs, including the present value of in-orbit incentives payable to the satellite manufacturer, launch costs, capitalized interest, and related insurance premiums. Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis over lives ranging from one to 30 years. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to expense when incurred. Costs of renewals and betterments are capitalized.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets	Impairment of Long-lived Assets We review our long-lived assets for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The 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 held and used in operations, the asset is impaired if the carrying amount of the asset exceeded its undiscounted estimated future net cash flows. When an asset is impaired, we adjust the carrying amount of such asset to its estimated fair value and recognize the impairment loss in earnings. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
Goodwill	Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquired businesses over the estimated fair value assigned to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We do not amortize goodwill, but test goodwill for impairment annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate impairment may exist in interim periods. Our goodwill consists entirely of goodwill assigned to reporting units of our Hughes segment in connection with the 2011 acquisition of Hughes Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("the Hughes Acquisition"). We test Hughes goodwill for impairment in the second fiscal quarter. There are two steps to the goodwill impairment test. Step one compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. We typically estimate fair value of the reporting units using discounted cash flow techniques, which includes significant assumptions about prospective financial information, terminal value and discount rates. If the reporting unit's carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value, it is necessary to perform the second step of the impairment test, which compares the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of such goodwill to determine the amount of impairment loss. We may bypass the two-step goodwill impairment test if we determine, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount including goodwill. See Note 8 for further discussion of our goodwill impairment testing.
Regulatory Authorizations and Other Intangible Assets	Regulatory Authorizations and Other Intangible Assets At acquisition and periodically thereafter, we evaluate our intangible assets to determine whether their useful lives are finite or indefinite. We consider our intangible assets to have indefinite lives when no significant legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic, or other factors limit the useful life. Intangible assets that have finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives, ranging from approximately one to 20 years. When we expect to incur significant costs to renew or extend finite-lived intangible assets, we amortize the total initial and estimated renewal costs over the combined initial and assumed renewal terms. In such instances, actual renewal costs are capitalized when they are incurred. We test intangible assets with finite lives for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable, as discussed above under "Impairment of Long-lived Assets." We do not amortize our indefinite-lived intangible assets, but test those assets for impairment annually or more frequently if circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the asset may be impaired. Costs incurred to renew or extend indefinite-lived intangible assets are expensed as incurred. Our indefinite-lived intangible assets include Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") authorizations and certain other contractual or regulatory rights to use spectrum at specified orbital locations (collectively "Regulatory Authorizations"). We have determined that our FCC authorizations have indefinite useful lives due to the following: • FCC authorizations are non-depleting assets; • renewal satellite applications generally are authorized by the FCC subject to certain conditions, without substantial cost under a stable regulatory, legislative, and legal environment; • expenditures required to maintain the authorization are not significant; and • we intend to use these authorizations indefinitely.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We establish a provision for income taxes currently payable or receivable and for income tax amounts deferred to future periods based upon a separate return allocation method which results in income tax expense that approximates the expense that would result if we were a stand-alone entity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the estimated future tax effects of differences that exist between the financial reporting carrying amount and tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are offset by valuation allowances when we determine it is more likely than not that such deferred tax assets will not be realized in the foreseeable future. From time to time, we engage in transactions where the income tax consequences may be subject to uncertainty. We recognize tax benefits when, in management's judgment, a tax filing position is more likely than not of being sustained if challenged by the tax authorities. For tax positions that meet the more likely than not threshold, we may not recognize a portion of a tax benefit depending on management's assessment of how the tax position will ultimately be settled. Due to the fact that we have substantial net operating loss carryforwards, our reserves for unrecognized tax benefits are netted against the deferred tax assets associated with our net operating loss carryforwards. 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 unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.
Fair Value Measurements	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 utilize the highest level of inputs available according to 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. Transfers between levels in the fair value hierarchy are considered to occur at the beginning of the quarterly accounting period. There were no transfers between levels for each of the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the carrying amount of our cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, accounts payable and accrued liabilities were equal to or approximated fair value due to their short-term nature or proximity to current market rates. Fair values of our current marketable investment securities are based on a variety of observable market inputs. For our investments in publicly traded equity securities, fair value ordinarily is determined based on a Level 1 measurement that reflects quoted prices for identical securities in active markets. Fair values of our investments in marketable debt securities generally are based on Level 2 measurements as the markets for debt securities are less active. Trades of identical debt securities on or near the measurement date are considered a strong indication of fair value. Matrix pricing techniques that consider par value, coupon rate, credit quality, maturity and other relevant features also may be used to determine fair value of our investments in marketable debt securities. Fair values for our publicly traded long-term debt are based on quoted market prices in less active markets and are categorized as Level 2 measurements. The fair values of our privately held debt are Level 2 measurements and are estimated to approximate their carrying amounts based on the proximity of their interest rates to current market rates. See Note 9 for the fair value of our long-term debt. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the fair values of our orbital incentive obligations, based on measurements categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, approximated their carrying amounts of $48.4 million and $30.0 million, respectively. We use fair value measurements from time-to-time in connection with impairment testing and the assignment of purchase consideration to assets and liabilities of acquired companies. Those fair value measurements typically include significant unobservable inputs and are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, prices are fixed or determinable, collectability is reasonably assured, and the goods have been delivered or services have been rendered. 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 generally is recognized upon shipment to customers. Revenue from leasing equipment or services are recognized ratably over the lease period. Revenue from digital broadcast operations and other services are recognized when the related services are performed. Upfront fees collected in connection with the service arrangements for customers in our Hughes segment consumer market are deferred and recognized as service revenue over the estimated subscriber life. In situations where customer offerings represent a bundled arrangement for both services and hardware, revenue elements are separated for revenue recognition purposes using the relative selling price method. We offer a rebate to qualifying new consumer subscribers in our Hughes segment and reduce related revenue based on an estimate of the number of rebates that will be redeemed. This estimate is based on historical experience and actual sales during the promotion. Our Hughes segment has a consumer equipment rental program, under which customers enter into a contract which requires that the customer pay rental and service charges for a minimum term of 24 months and the early cancellation of service is subject to payment of a termination charge. Once the initial 24 month term ends, it converts to a month-to-month contract. Revenue on the rental equipment is recognized on a monthly basis as service revenue over the customer contract term. In October 2012, our Hughes segment entered into a wholesale service agreement with dishNET Satellite Broadband L.L.C. ("dishNET"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH Network. Under this agreement, dishNET has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase certain broadband equipment, and to market, sell, and distribute Hughes satellite internet service. We recognize a monthly subscriber wholesale service fee as we provide the service. In addition to providing standard product and service offerings, our Hughes segment also enters into contracts to design, develop, and deliver complex telecommunication networks to customers in its enterprise and mobile satellite systems markets. These contracts for telecommunication networks require significant effort to develop and construct the network, over an extended time period. Sales under these contracts are recognized using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting. Depending on the nature of the deliverables in each arrangement, we recognize revenue under the cost-to-cost method or the units of delivery method. Under the cost-to-cost method, sales are recorded equivalent to costs incurred plus a portion of the profit expected to be realized, which is consistent with the ratio of costs incurred to estimated total costs at completion multiplied by the total estimated contract revenue. Under the units of delivery method, sales are recorded as products are delivered and costs are recognized based on the expected profit for the entire agreement. Profits expected to be realized on long-term contracts are based on estimates of total sale values and costs at completion. These estimates are reviewed and revised periodically throughout the lives of the contracts, and adjustments to profits resulting from such revisions are recorded in the accounting period in which the revisions are made. Estimated losses on contracts are recorded in the period in which they are identified. We report revenue net of sales taxes imposed on our goods and services 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.
Debt Issuance Costs	Debt Issuance Costs Costs of issuing debt generally are deferred and amortized utilizing the effective interest method with amortization included in "Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Cost of Equipment and Services	Cost of Equipment and Services Cost of equipment primarily consists of materials and direct labor costs associated with the procurement and manufacture of our products and indirect overhead incurred in the procurement and production process, including freight and royalties. Cost of equipment generally is recognized as products are delivered to customers. Cost of services primarily consists of costs of digital broadcast operations, transponder capacity service agreements, satellite services, hub infrastructure, customer care, wireline and wireless capacity, and direct labor costs associated with the service provided. Cost of services is recognized as costs are incurred.
Research and Development	Research and Development Costs incurred in research and development activities are expensed as incurred.
Deferred Subscriber Acquisition Costs ("SAC")	Deferred Subscriber Acquisition Costs ("SAC") Deferred SAC is included in "Other noncurrent assets, net" in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. SAC consists of costs paid to third-party dealers and customer service representative commissions on new service activations and hardware upgrades and, in certain cases, the cost of hardware and installation services provided to customers at the inception of service or hardware upgrade. SAC is deferred when a customer commits to a service agreement, and then the deferred SAC is amortized over the contractual term, in proportion to when the related service revenue is earned. We monitor the recoverability of SAC and are entitled to an early termination fee if the subscriber cancels service prior to the end of the commitment period. The recoverability of deferred SAC is reasonably assured through the monthly service fee charged to customers, our ability to recover the equipment, and/or our ability to charge an early termination fee.
Capitalized Software Costs	Capitalized Software Costs Development costs related to software for internal use and externally marketed are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software, not in excess of five years. Internal use capitalized software costs are included in "Property and equipment, net" and externally marketed capitalized software costs are included in "Other noncurrent assets, net" in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Software program reviews for externally marketed capitalized software costs are conducted at least annually, or as events and circumstances warrant such a review, to determine if capitalized software development costs are recoverable and to ensure that costs associated with programs that are no longer generating revenue are expensed. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the net carrying amount of externally marketed software was $31.4 million and $15.9 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recorded $1.7 million, $0.3 million and minimal, respectively, of amortization expense relating to our externally marketed software.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we incurred advertising expense of $42.2 million, $40.8 million and $21.3 million, respectively.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11 amending requirements for the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. ASU No. 2013-11 requires entities to present in the financial statements an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward except to the extent such items are not available or not intended to be used at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position. In such instances, the unrecognized tax benefit is required to be presented in the financial statements as a liability and not be combined with deferred tax assets. ASU No. 2013-11 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted ASU No. 2013-11 in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2013, but did not retrospectively apply the standard to our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2012. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Investment Securities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Investment Securities

Schedule of marketable investment securities and other investments

	As of December 31,

	2013		2012
	(In thousands)
Marketable investment securities—current:
Corporate bonds	$	97,807	$	33,035
VRDNs		7,460		6,860
Strategic equity security		7,159		—
Other		4,434		2,527


Total marketable investment securities—current		116,860		42,422


Other investments—noncurrent:
Cost method		15,438		17,074
Equity method		14,774		12,059


Total other investments—noncurrent		30,212		29,133


Total marketable and other investments	$	147,072	$	71,555

Schedule of unrealized gains (losses) on marketable investment securities

			Unrealized

	Amortized Cost		Unrealized					Estimated Fair Value
	Amortized Cost		Gains		Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2013
Debt securities:
Corporate bonds	$	97,846	$	25	$	(64	)	$	97,807
VRDNs		7,460		—		—			7,460
Other		4,433		1		—			4,434
Equity security—strategic		4,834		2,325		—			7,159


Total marketable investment securities	$	114,573	$	2,351	$	(64	)	$	116,860




As of December 31, 2012
Debt securities:
Corporate bonds	$	33,033	$	21	$	(19	)	$	33,035
VRDNs		6,860		—		—		$	6,860
Other		2,526		1		—		$	2,527


Total marketable investment securities	$	42,419	$	22	$	(19	)	$	42,422

Schedule of available-for-sale securities in continuous unrealized loss position by length of time and their fair value

	As of December 31,

	2013					2012
	Fair Value		Unrealized Loss			Fair Value		Unrealized Loss
	(In thousands)
Less than 12 months	$	75,987	$	(64	)	$	18,253	$	(19	)


Total	$	75,987	$	(64	)	$	18,253	$	(19	)

Schedule of fair value measurements

	As of December 31,

	2013						2012
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2
	(In thousands)
Cash equivalents	$	115,635	$	8,665	$	106,970	$	25,678	$	598	$	25,080




Debt securities:
Corporate bonds	$	97,807	$	—	$	97,807	$	33,035	$	—	$	33,035
VRDNs		7,460		—		7,460		6,860		—		6,860
Other		4,434		—		4,434		2,527		—		2,527
Equity security—strategic		7,159		7,159		—		—		—		—


Total marketable investment securities	$	116,860	$	7,159	$	109,701	$	42,422	$	—	$	42,422

Trade Accounts Receivable (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Trade Accounts Receivable

Schedule of trade accounts receivable

	As of December 31,

	2013			2012
	(In thousands)
Trade accounts receivable	$	136,063		$	161,962
Contracts in process, net		7,629			39,804


Total trade accounts receivable		143,692			201,766
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(10,737	)		(14,918	)
Trade accounts receivable—DISH Network		68,091			36,340


Total trade accounts receivable, net	$	201,046		$	223,188

Inventory (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Inventory

Schedule of inventory

	As of December 31,

	2013		2012
	(In thousands)
Finished goods	$	45,068	$	46,060
Raw materials		5,871		8,688
Work-in process		6,054		4,927


Total inventory	$	56,993	$	59,675

Property and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Property and Equipment

Schedule of property and equipment

			As of December 31,

	Depreciable Life (In Years)		As of December 31,
	Depreciable Life (In Years)		2013			2012
			(In thousands)
Land		—	$	11,663		$	11,383
Buildings and improvements		1–30		72,559			69,509
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other		1–12		296,896			252,928
Customer rental equipment		2–4		374,689			251,707
Satellites—owned(1)		1.5–15		1,949,040			1,762,264
Satellites acquired under capital leases		10–15		935,104			935,104
Construction in progress		—		19,512			364,261


Total property and equipment				3,659,463			3,647,156
Accumulated depreciation(1)				(1,676,182	)		(1,488,265	)


Property and equipment, net			$	1,983,281		$	2,158,891

(1): Balances previously reported as of December 31, 2012 have been reduced to exclude a fully-depreciated satellite that was retired from commercial service prior to December 31, 2012.

Schedule of construction in progress

	As of December 31,

	2013		2012
	(In thousands)
Progress amounts for satellite construction, including certain amounts prepaid under satellite service agreements and launch costs:
EchoStar XVI	$	—	$	345,090
Other		100		6,500
Uplinking equipment		3,362		3,242
Other		16,050		9,429


Construction in progress	$	19,512	$	364,261

Schedule of depreciation expense

	For the Years Ended December 31,

	2013		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Satellites	$	180,517	$	150,034	$	112,026
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other		49,581		50,120		30,927
Customer rental equipment		98,076		80,690		40,877
Buildings and improvements		5,041		4,710		2,470


Total depreciation expense	$	333,215	$	285,554	$	186,300

Schedule of satellites

Satellites	Segment	Launch Date

Owned:
SPACEWAY 3(4)	Hughes	August 2007	95	12
EchoStar XVII	Hughes	July 2012	107	15
EchoStar III(1)(2)	ESS	October 1997	61.5	12
EchoStar VI	ESS	July 2000	96.2	12
EchoStar VIII(1)	ESS	August 2002	77	12
EchoStar IX(1)	ESS	August 2003	121	12
EchoStar XII(1)(5)	ESS	July 2003	61.5	1.5
EchoStar XVI(1)	ESS	November 2012	61.5	15
Leased from Other Third Parties(3):
AMC-15	ESS	December 2004	105	10
AMC-16	ESS	January 2005	85	10
Nimiq 5(1)	ESS	September 2009	72.7	15
QuetzSat-1(1)	ESS	September 2011	77	10

(1): See Note 16 for further discussion of our transactions with DISH Network.
(2): Fully depreciated and currently an in-orbit spare.
(3): These satellites are accounted for as capital leases and their launch dates represent dates that the satellites were placed into service.
(4): Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of the date of the Hughes Acquisition.
(5): Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of June 30, 2013, the date EchoStar XII was impaired.

Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations, and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations, and Other Intangible Assets

Schedule of regulatory authorizations including amounts with finite and indefinite useful lives

			As of December 31,

			2013					2012
	Interest Rates		Carrying Amount			Fair Value		Carrying Amount			Fair Value
			(In thousands)
6¹/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019		6.500%	$	1,100,000		$	1,193,500	$	1,100,000		$	1,210,000
7⁵/8% Senior Notes due 2021		7.625%		900,000		$	1,001,250		900,000			1,026,450
Other		5.50%–15.75%		1,496			1,496		1,902			1,902


Subtotal				2,001,496		$	2,196,246		2,001,902		$	2,238,352




Capital lease obligations(1)				417,376					482,761


Total debt and capital lease obligations				2,418,872					2,484,663
Less: Current portion				(67,300	)				(64,418	)


Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations			$	2,351,572				$	2,420,245

(1): Disclosure regarding the fair value of capital lease obligations is not required.

Schedule of other intangible assets subject to amortization

			As of December 31,

			2013							2012
	Weighted Average Useful life (in Years)		2013							2012
	Weighted Average Useful life (in Years)		Cost		Accumulated Amortization			Carrying Amount		Cost		Accumulated Amortization			Carrying Amount
			(In thousands)
Customer relationships		8	$	270,300	$	(129,022	)	$	141,278	$	270,300	$	(90,289	)	$	180,011
Contract-based		4		64,800		(49,132	)		15,668		64,800		(37,930	)		26,870
Technology-based		6		51,417		(22,147	)		29,270		51,417		(13,577	)		37,840
Trademark portfolio		20		29,700		(3,836	)		25,864		29,700		(2,351	)		27,349
Favorable leases		4		4,707		(3,040	)		1,667		4,707		(1,863	)		2,844


Total other intangible assets.			$	420,924	$	(207,177	)	$	213,747	$	420,924	$	(146,010	)	$	274,914

Schedule of estimated future amortization of intangible assets

	Amount

	(In thousands)
For the Years Ending December 31,
2014	$	56,647
2015		41,680
2016		34,685
2017		22,153
2018		14,631
Thereafter		43,951


Total	$	213,747

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

Schedule of carrying amounts and fair values of the entity's debt

			As of December 31,

			2013					2012
	Interest Rates		Carrying Amount			Fair Value		Carrying Amount			Fair Value
			(In thousands)
6¹/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019		6.500%	$	1,100,000		$	1,193,500	$	1,100,000		$	1,210,000
7⁵/8% Senior Notes due 2021		7.625%		900,000		$	1,001,250		900,000			1,026,450
Other		5.50%–15.75%		1,496			1,496		1,902			1,902


Subtotal				2,001,496		$	2,196,246		2,001,902		$	2,238,352




Capital lease obligations(1)				417,376					482,761


Total debt and capital lease obligations				2,418,872					2,484,663
Less: Current portion				(67,300	)				(64,418	)


Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations			$	2,351,572				$	2,420,245

(1): Disclosure regarding the fair value of capital lease obligations is not required.

Schedule of future minimum lease payments under capital lease obligations

	Amount

	(In thousands)
For the Years Ending December 31,
2014	$	141,524
2015		89,030
2016		87,965
2017		87,965
2018		87,807
Thereafter		433,585


Total minimum lease payments		927,876
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		(276,007	)


Net minimum lease payments		651,869
Less: Amount representing interest		(234,493	)


Present value of net minimum lease payments		417,376
Less: Current portion		(65,918	)


Long-term portion of capital lease obligations	$	351,458

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Income Taxes

Schedule of components of income (loss) before income taxes

	For the Years Ended December 31,

	2013			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Domestic	$	(82,846	)	$	(41,384	)	$	(35,509	)
Foreign		12,498			18,263			17,769


Total loss before income taxes	$	(70,348	)	$	(23,121	)	$	(17,740	)

Schedule of components of the benefit (provision) for income taxes

	For the Years Ended December 31,

	2013			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Current benefit (provision):
Federal	$	23		$	2,075		$	—
State		(376	)		(211	)		(1,403	)
Foreign		(5,229	)		(6,338	)		(4,221	)


Total current provision		(5,582	)		(4,474	)		(5,624	)


Deferred benefit (provision):
Federal		30,789			15,709			8,677
State		11,375			(270	)		919
Foreign		(1,057	)		(70	)		—


Total deferred benefit		41,107			15,369			9,596


Total income tax benefit, net	$	35,525		$	10,895		$	3,972

Schedule of income tax rate reconciliation

	For the Years Ended December 31,

	2013			2012			2011
Statutory rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal effect		15.6	%		(7.7	)%		(1.8	)%
Permanent differences		(2.9	)%		(5.2	)%		(16.9	)%
Valuation allowance		(0.2	)%		22.1	%		3.6	%
Other		3.0	%		2.9	%		2.5	%


Total effective tax rate		50.5	%		47.1	%		22.4	%

Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities

	As of December 31,

	2013			2012
	(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating losses, credit and other carryforwards	$	620,768		$	541,708
Unrealized loss on investments, net		7,101			6,939
Accrued expenses		25,165			20,244
Stock-based compensation		1,691			5,766
Other assets		12,225			2,824


Total deferred tax assets		666,950			577,481
Valuation allowance		(30,908	)		(22,907	)


Deferred tax assets after valuation allowance		636,042			554,574


Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization		(837,091	)		(794,610	)
Other liabilities		(755	)		(1,456	)


Total deferred tax liabilities		(837,846	)		(796,066	)


Total net deferred tax liabilities	$	(201,804	)	$	(241,492	)




Current portion of net deferred tax assets	$	63,786		$	23,451
Noncurrent portion of net deferred tax liabilities		(265,590	)		(264,943	)


Total net deferred tax liabilities	$	(201,804	)	$	(241,492	)

Schedule of reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits

	For the Years Ended December 31,

Unrecognized tax benefit	2013			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Balance as of beginning of period	$	3,480		$	20,032		$	16,066
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		81			—			3,119
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years		186			376			1,721
Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years		—			(341	)		(874	)
Reductions based on tax settlements		(115	)		(16,587	)		—


Balance as of end of period	$	3,632		$	3,480		$	20,032

Acquisition (Tables) - Hughes Acquisition

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Acquisition

Final allocation of the purchase price

	Amount

	(In thousands)
Cash	$	98,900
Marketable investment securities		22,148
Other current assets		282,471
Property and equipment		930,426
Goodwill (non-deductible)		504,173
Other intangibles assets		420,907
Regulatory authorizations		400,000
Other noncurrent assets		61,463
Current liabilities		(293,029	)
Deferred tax liabilities		(220,928	)
Long-term liabilities		(22,239	)
Noncontrolling interests		(9,679	)


Total purchase price	$	2,174,613

Supplemental pro forma financial information (Unaudited)

Supplemental pro forma financial information (Unaudited)	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

	(In thousands)
Total revenue	$	1,417,892




Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	3,540

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies

Summary of contractual obligations

	Payments due in the Year Ending December 31,

	Total		2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter
	(In thousands)
Long-term debt obligations	$	2,001,497	$	1,383	$	107	$	7	$	—	$	—	$	2,000,000
Capital lease obligations		417,375		65,917		27,023		29,074		32,415		35,949		226,997
Interest expense on long-term debt and capital lease obligations		1,142,946		180,417		175,809		172,990		169,863		166,378		277,489
Satellite-related obligations		621,924		138,920		88,918		66,317		52,414		45,914		229,441
Operating lease obligations		55,628		15,353		13,796		9,840		7,619		2,790		6,230
Purchase and other obligations		5,064		5,064		—		—		—		—		—


Total	$	4,244,434	$	407,054	$	305,653	$	278,228	$	262,311	$	251,031	$	2,740,157

Segment Reporting (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting

Schedule of revenue, capital expenditures and EBITDA by operating segments

Year Ended December 31,	Hughes		EchoStar Satellite Services		All Other and Eliminations			Consolidated Total

	(In thousands)
2013
Net revenue:
External revenue	$	1,215,783	$	326,828	$	—		$	1,542,611
Intersegment revenue	$	2,343	$	3,349	$	(5,412	)	$	280
Total revenue	$	1,218,126	$	330,177	$	(5,412	)	$	1,542,891
Capital expenditures	$	186,561	$	12,700	$	—		$	199,261
EBITDA	$	281,513	$	235,993	$	4,321		$	521,827
2012
Net revenue:
External revenue	$	1,156,590	$	275,280	$	—		$	1,431,870
Intersegment revenue	$	2,124	$	2,705	$	(3,942	)	$	887
Total revenue	$	1,158,714	$	277,985	$	(3,942	)	$	1,432,757
Capital expenditures	$	292,222	$	118,998	$	—		$	411,220
EBITDA	$	265,755	$	212,549	$	2,720		$	481,024
2011
Net revenue:
External revenue	$	675,586	$	276,819	$	—		$	952,405
Intersegment revenue	$	636	$	—	$	(438	)	$	198
Total revenue	$	676,222	$	276,819	$	(438	)	$	952,603
Capital expenditures	$	156,768	$	119,004	$	—		$	275,772
EBITDA	$	167,100	$	198,262	$	(33,102	)	$	332,260

Schedule of reconciliation of EBITDA to reported loss before income taxes

	For the Years Ended December 31,

	2013			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
EBITDA	$	521,827		$	481,024		$	332,260
Interest income and expense, net		(189,575	)		(151,743	)		(84,584	)
Depreciation and amortization		(403,476	)		(352,367	)		(266,051	)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		876			(35	)		635


Loss before income taxes	$	(70,348	)	$	(23,121	)	$	(17,740	)

Summary of total long-lived assets and revenue attributed to the North American and other foreign locations

	As of December 31,

Long-lived assets:	2013		2012
	(In thousands)
North America:
United States	$	3,144,345	$	3,402,059
Other		542		40
All other		27,972		98,592


Total long-lived assets	$	3,172,859	$	3,500,691

	For the Years Ended December 31,

Revenue:	2013		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
North America:
United States	$	1,226,326	$	1,117,969	$	769,553
Other		85,145		70,671		26,630
All other		231,420		244,117		156,420


Total revenue	$	1,542,891	$	1,432,757	$	952,603

Summary of sales to major customer and its percentage of total revenue

	For the Years Ended December 31,

	2013			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Total revenue:
DISH Network:
Hughes segment	$	113,869		$	34,017		$	1,854
EchoStar Satellite Services segment		247,174			201,300			214,846


Total DISH Network		361,043			235,317			216,700
All other		1,181,848			1,197,440			735,903


Total revenue	$	1,542,891		$	1,432,757		$	952,603




Percentage of total revenue:
DISH Network		23.4	%		16.4	%		22.7	%




All other		76.6	%		83.6	%		77.3	%

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

Schedule of quarterly results of operations

	For the Three Months Ended

	March 31			June 30			September 30			December 31
	(In thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2013:
Total revenue	$	362,555		$	397,871		$	386,967		$	395,498
Operating income	$	18,012		$	6,918		$	35,947		$	43,528
Net income (loss)	$	(9,352	)	$	(27,005	)	$	(3,449	)	$	4,983
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(9,392	)	$	(27,181	)	$	(3,766	)	$	4,640
Year ended December 31, 2012:
Total revenue	$	347,337		$	352,879		$	350,774		$	381,767
Operating income	$	34,578		$	32,354		$	26,092		$	8,386
Net income (loss)	$	(1,134	)	$	397		$	15,375		$	(26,864	)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(1,047	)	$	629		$	15,660		$	(27,433	)

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Schedule of consolidating balance sheet

Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2013
(In thousands)

	HSS		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	97,674	$	34,340		$	31,695	$	—		$	163,709
Marketable investment securities		109,702		7,158			—		—			116,860
Trade accounts receivable, net		—		86,726			46,229		—			132,955
Trade accounts receivable—DISH Network, net		—		68,037			54		—			68,091
Advances to affiliates, net		158,763		—			—		(158,023	)		740
Inventory		—		47,021			9,972		—			56,993
Other current assets		38		99,888			22,856		(4,480	)		118,302


Total current assets		366,177		343,170			110,806		(162,503	)		657,650
Restricted cash and cash equivalents		7,004		7,500			610		—			15,114
Property and equipment, net		—		1,961,103			22,178		—			1,983,281
Regulatory authorizations		—		471,658			—		—			471,658
Goodwill		—		504,173			—		—			504,173
Other intangible assets, net		—		213,747			—		—			213,747
Investment in subsidiaries		—		65,453			—		(65,453	)		—
Advances to affiliates		2,645,266		1,716			—		(2,646,982	)		—
Other noncurrent assets, net		44,875		140,107			11,206		—			196,188


Total assets	$	3,063,322	$	3,708,627		$	144,800	$	(2,874,938	)	$	4,041,811




Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	$	—	$	78,093		$	12,907	$	—		$	91,000
Trade accounts payable—DISH Network		5		—			—		—			5
Current portion of long-term debt
and capital lease obligations		—		65,430			1,870		—			67,300
Advances from affiliates, net		—		295,562			18,509		(303,360	)		10,711
Accrued expenses and other		47,359		91,254			25,255		(4,480	)		159,388


Total current liabilities		47,364		530,339			58,541		(307,840	)		328,404
Long-term debt and capital lease
obligations, net of current portion		2,000,000		350,597			975		—			2,351,572
Advances from affiliates		—		2,644,566			10,637		(2,646,982	)		8,221
Other long-term liabilities		—		328,463			333		—			328,796
Total HSS shareholder's equity (deficit)		1,015,958		(145,338	)		65,453		79,884			1,015,957
Noncontrolling interests		—		—			8,861		—			8,861


Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	$	3,063,322	$	3,708,627		$	144,800	$	(2,874,938	)	$	4,041,811

Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2012
(In thousands)

	HSS		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	24,098	$	88,623		$	23,498	$	—		$	136,219
Marketable investment securities		42,422		—			—		—			42,422
Trade accounts receivable, net		—		127,994			58,854		—			186,848
Trade accounts receivable—DISH Network, net		—		36,153			187		—			36,340
Advances to affiliates, net		502,580		195			5,064		(505,840	)		1,999
Inventory		—		49,834			9,841		—			59,675
Other current assets		8		36,255			24,877		—			61,140


Total current assets		569,108		339,054			122,321		(505,840	)		524,643
Restricted cash and cash equivalents		12,079		15,036			951		—			28,066
Property and equipment, net		—		2,133,692			25,199		—			2,158,891
Regulatory authorizations		—		491,657			71,055		—			562,712
Goodwill		—		504,173			—		—			504,173
Other intangible assets, net		—		274,914			—		—			274,914
Investment in subsidiaries		—		65,357			—		(65,357	)		—
Advances to affiliates		2,447,234		1,716			—		(2,448,950	)		—
Other noncurrent assets, net		50,276		106,779			6,083		—			163,138


Total assets	$	3,078,697	$	3,932,378		$	225,609	$	(3,020,147	)	$	4,216,537




Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	$	355	$	106,177		$	21,924	$	—		$	128,456
Trade accounts payable—DISH Network		5		6,317			—		—			6,322
Current portion of long-term debt
and capital lease obligations		—		62,144			2,274		—			64,418
Advances from affiliates, net		—		556,657			90,893		(582,660	)		64,890
Accrued expenses and other		27,762		93,720			24,525		—			146,007


Total current liabilities		28,122		825,015			139,616		(582,660	)		410,093
Long-term debt and capital lease
obligations, net of current portion		2,000,000		419,551			694		—			2,420,245
Advances from affiliates		—		2,446,884			10,490		(2,448,950	)		8,424
Other long-term liabilities		—		317,749			115		—			317,864
Total HSS shareholder's equity (deficit)		1,050,575		(76,821	)		65,357		11,463			1,050,574
Noncontrolling interests		—		—			9,337		—			9,337


Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	$	3,078,697	$	3,932,378		$	225,609	$	(3,020,147	)	$	4,216,537

Schedule of consolidating statement of operations

Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2013
(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	854,266		$	153,936		$	(21,179	)	$	987,023
Services and other revenue—DISH Network		—			291,242			682			—			291,924
Equipment revenue		—			184,322			43,838			(33,335	)		194,825
Equipment revenue—DISH Network		—			69,119			—			—			69,119


Total revenue		—			1,398,949			198,456			(54,514	)		1,542,891


Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales—services and other		—			417,183			105,659			(20,708	)		502,134
Cost of sales—equipment		—			231,043			38,204			(32,144	)		237,103
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (including DISH Network)		—			208,804			32,122			(1,662	)		239,264
Research and development expenses		—			21,845			—			—			21,845
Depreciation and amortization		—			396,672			6,804			—			403,476
Impairment of long-lived asset		—			34,664			—			—			34,664


Total costs and expenses		—			1,310,211			182,789			(54,514	)		1,438,486


Operating income		—			88,738			15,667			—			104,405


Other Income (Expense):
Interest income		198,979			5,680			1,280			(198,452	)		7,487
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized		(145,526	)		(247,761	)		(2,227	)		198,452			(197,062	)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net		(69,638	)		5,896			—			63,742			—
Other, net		32			16,812			(2,022	)		—			14,822


Total other expense, net		(16,153	)		(219,373	)		(2,969	)		63,742			(174,753	)


Income (loss) before income taxes		(16,153	)		(130,635	)		12,698			63,742			(70,348	)
Income tax benefit (provision), net		(19,546	)		61,357			(6,286	)		—			35,525


Net income (loss)		(35,699	)		(69,278	)		6,412			63,742			(34,823	)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			876			—			876


Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(35,699	)	$	(69,278	)	$	5,536		$	63,742		$	(35,699	)




Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	(35,699	)	$	(69,278	)	$	6,412		$	63,742		$	(34,823	)


Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		—			—			(7,981	)		—			(7,981	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities and other		1,990			—			32			—			2,022
Recognition of previously unrealized gains on AFS securities included in net income (loss)		(32	)		—			—			—			(32	)
Equity in other comprehensive loss of subsidiaries, net		(7,063	)		(7,063	)		—			15,932			—


Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax		(5,105	)		(7,063	)		(7,949	)		15,932			(5,991	)


Comprehensive loss		(40,804	)		(76,341	)		(1,537	)		79,674			(40,814	)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable
to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(10	)		—			(10	)


Comprehensive loss attributable to HSS	$	(40,804	)	$	(76,341	)	$	(1,527	)	$	79,674		$	(40,804	)

Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	811,158		$	148,294		$	(17,648	)	$	941,804
Services and other revenue—DISH Network		—			211,281			279			—			211,560
Equipment revenue		—			221,595			53,812			(19,771	)		255,636
Equipment revenue—DISH Network		—			23,757			—			—			23,757


Total revenue		—			1,267,791			202,385			(37,419	)		1,432,757


Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales—services and other		—			395,874			101,264			(17,098	)		480,040
Cost of sales—equipment		—			213,682			37,446			(18,438	)		232,690
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (including DISH Network)		1,263			187,852			35,754			(1,883	)		222,986
Research and development expenses		—			21,264			—			—			21,264
Depreciation and amortization		—			344,190			8,177			—			352,367
Impairment of assets		—			22,000			—			—			22,000


Total costs and expenses		1,263			1,184,862			182,641			(37,419	)		1,331,347


Operating income (loss)		(1,263	)		82,929			19,744			—			101,410


Other Income (Expense):
Interest income		185,087			229			3,051			(186,155	)		2,212
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized		(145,135	)		(191,220	)		(3,755	)		186,155			(153,955	)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net		(36,876	)		11,981			—			24,895			—
Other, net		161			28,362			(1,311	)		—			27,212


Total other income (expense), net		3,237			(150,648	)		(2,015	)		24,895			(124,531	)


Income (loss) before income taxes		1,974			(67,719	)		17,729			24,895			(23,121	)
Income tax benefit (provision), net		(14,165	)		31,468			(6,408	)		—			10,895


Net income (loss)		(12,191	)		(36,251	)		11,321			24,895			(12,226	)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(35	)		—			(35	)


Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(12,191	)	$	(36,251	)	$	11,356		$	24,895		$	(12,191	)




Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	(12,191	)	$	(36,251	)	$	11,321		$	24,895		$	(12,226	)


Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		—			—			(3,278	)		—			(3,278	)
Unrealized gains on AFS securities and other		1,195			9,775			(34	)		—			10,936
Recognition of previously unrealized gains on AFS securities included in net income (loss)		(161	)		(13,028	)		—			—			(13,189	)
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net		(6,659	)		(3,406	)		—			10,065			—


Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(5,625	)		(6,659	)		(3,312	)		10,065			(5,531	)


Comprehensive income (loss)		(17,816	)		(42,910	)		8,009			34,960			(17,757	)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable
to noncontrolling interests		—			—			59			—			59


Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(17,816	)	$	(42,910	)	$	7,950		$	34,960		$	(17,816	)

Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	496,285		$	86,618		$	(8,313	)	$	574,590
Services and other revenue—DISH Network		—			216,100			—			—			216,100
Equipment revenue		—			145,373			33,317			(17,377	)		161,313
Equipment revenue—DISH Network		—			600			—			—			600


Total revenue		—			858,358			119,935			(25,690	)		952,603


Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales—services and other		—			253,057			60,186			(7,591	)		305,652
Cost of sales—equipment		—			120,920			23,762			(16,191	)		128,491
Selling, general and administrative expenses (including DISH Network)		1,427			128,734			20,133			(1,908	)		148,386
Research and development expenses		—			11,668			—			—			11,668
Depreciation and amortization		—			260,633			5,418			—			266,051


Total costs and expenses		1,427			775,012			109,499			(25,690	)		860,248


Operating income (loss)		(1,427	)		83,346			10,436			—			92,355


Other Income (expense):
Interest income		98,091			1,452			1,200			(96,984	)		3,759
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized		(84,507	)		(99,886	)		(934	)		96,984			(88,343	)
Hughes Acquisition costs		(35,300	)		—			—			—			(35,300	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		3,881			6,074			—			(9,955	)		—
Other, net		6			10,997			(1,214	)		—			9,789


Total other expense, net		(17,829	)		(81,363	)		(948	)		(9,955	)		(110,095	)


Income (loss) before income taxes		(19,256	)		1,983			9,488			(9,955	)		(17,740	)
Income tax benefit (provision), net		5,488			2,434			(3,950	)		—			3,972


Net income (loss)		(13,768	)		4,417			5,538			(9,955	)		(13,768	)
Less: Net income attributable to interests		—			—			635			—			635


Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(13,768	)	$	4,417		$	4,903		$	(9,955	)	$	(14,403	)




Comprehensive Loss:
Net income (loss)	$	(13,768	)	$	4,417		$	5,538		$	(9,955	)	$	(13,768	)


Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		—			—			(11,340	)		—			(11,340	)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities		(1,032	)		3,254			—			—			2,222
Equity in other comprehensive loss of subsidiaries		(7,517	)		(10,771	)		—			18,288			—


Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax:		(8,549	)		(7,517	)		(11,340	)		18,288			(9,118	)


Comprehensive income (loss)		(22,317	)		(3,100	)		(5,802	)		8,333			(22,886	)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			(569	)		—			(569	)


Comprehensive loss attributable to HSS	$	(22,317	)	$	(3,100	)	$	(5,233	)	$	8,333		$	(22,317	)

Schedule of consolidating statement of cash flows

Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2013
(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(35,699	)	$	(69,278	)	$	6,412		$	63,742		$	(34,823	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities		172,603			248,040			(30	)		(63,742	)		356,871


Net cash flows from operating activities		136,904			178,762			6,382			—			322,048


Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities		(125,802	)		—			—			—			(125,802	)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities		57,399			—			—			—			57,399
Purchases of property and equipment		—			(188,862	)		(10,399	)		—			(199,261	)
Transfer of regulatory authorization to DISH Network		—			23,148			—			—			23,148
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents		5,075			7,536			341			—			12,952
Other, net		—			(15,143	)		91			—			(15,052	)


Net cash flows from investing activities		(63,328	)		(173,321	)		(9,967	)		—			(246,616	)


Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		—			(58,973	)		(4,533	)		—			(63,506	)
Advances from affilates		—			—			10,219			—			10,219
Other		—			(751	)		3,467			—			2,716


Net cash flows from financing activities		—			(59,724	)		9,153			—			(50,571	)


Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		—			—			2,629			—			2,629


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		73,576			(54,283	)		8,197			—			27,490
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period		24,098			88,623			23,498			—			136,219


Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period	$	97,674		$	34,340		$	31,695		$	—		$	163,709

Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(12,191	)	$	(36,251	)	$	11,321		$	24,895		$	(12,226	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities		(234,920	)		563,217			1,405			(24,895	)		304,807


Net cash flows from operating activities		(247,111	)		526,966			12,726			—			292,581


Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities		(92,727	)		—			—			—			(92,727	)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities		301,231			16,200			—			—			317,431
Purchases of property and equipment		—			(404,121	)		(7,099	)		—			(411,220	)
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, net		—			(26,000	)		(72,477	)		—			(98,477	)
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents		(7,669	)		2,829			314			—			(4,526	)
Other, net		—			(12,772	)		—			—			(12,772	)


Net cash flows from investing activities		200,835			(423,864	)		(79,262	)		—			(302,291	)


Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		—			(54,576	)		(1,949	)		—			(56,525	)
Debt issuance costs		(229	)		—			—			—			(229	)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		—			7			1,634			—			1,641
Advances from affiliates		—			—			72,538			—			72,538
Other		—			(764	)		—			—			(764	)


Net cash flows from financing activities		(229	)		(55,333	)		72,223			—			16,661


Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		—			—			4,265			—			4,265


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(46,505	)		47,769			9,952			—			11,216
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period		70,603			40,854			13,546			—			125,003


Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period	$	24,098		$	88,623		$	23,498		$	—		$	136,219

Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(In thousands)



Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	(13,768	)	4,417		5,538		(9,955	)	(13,768	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities	(55,872	)	270,453		18,061		9,955		242,597


Net cash flows from operating activities	(69,640	)	274,870		23,599		—		228,829


Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(304,863	)	—		—		—		(304,863	)
Sales of marketable investment securities	510,291		—		—		—		510,291
Purchases of property and equipment	—		(271,716	)	(4,056	)	—		(275,772	)
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, net	—		(2,075,713	)	—		—		(2,075,713	)
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition	(2,174,614	)	—		—		2,174,614		—
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	826		(1,290	)	(1,265	)	—		(1,729	)
Other, net	—		(5,286	)	—		—		(5,286	)


Net cash flows from investing activities	(1,968,360	)	(2,354,005	)	(5,321	)	2,174,614		(2,153,072	)


Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	2,000,000		—		—		—		2,000,000
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition	—		2,174,614		—		(2,174,614	)	—
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—		(53,917	)	(4,162	)	—		(58,079	)
Debt issuance costs	(57,825	)	—		—		—		(57,825	)
Contributions from parent	166,379		—		—		—		166,379
Other	49		(708	)	951		—		292


Net cash flows from financing activities	2,108,603		2,119,989		(3,211	)	(2,174,614	)	2,050,767


Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	—		—		(1,627	)	—		(1,627	)


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	70,603		40,854		13,440		—		124,897
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period	—		—		106		—		106


Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period	70,603		40,854		13,546		—		125,003

Organization and Business Activities (Details)	12 Months Ended
Organization and Business Activities (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013 item
Organization and Business Activities
Number of business segments	2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value Measurements
Amount of transfers between levels within the fair value hierarchy	$ 0.0	$ 0.0
Revenue Recognition
Period of service contract under the consumer rental program	24 months
Capitalized Software Costs
Net carrying amount of externally marketed software	$ 31.4	15.9
Amortization expense relating to externally marketed software	1.7	0.3
Advertising Costs
Advertising expenses	42.2	40.8	$ 21.3
Level 2
Fair Value Measurements
Orbital incentive obligations	$ 48.4	$ 30.0
Minimum
Other Investment Securities - Cost and Equity Method
Ownership percentage of voting securities in investments that are accounted for under the equity method of accounting	20.00%
Property and equipment
Useful life	1 year
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Useful life	1 year
Maximum
Property and equipment
Useful life	30 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Useful life	20 years
Capitalized Software Costs
Useful life of the software	5 years

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects
Tax effects on foreign currency translation adjustments	$ 0	$ 0
Tax effects on unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities	0	0
Cumulative foreign currency translation losses	$ 20,600,000	$ 13,500,000	$ 10,100,000

Investment Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Investment Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Marketable investment securities - current:
Total marketable investment securities - current	$ 116,860	$ 42,422
Other investments - noncurrent:
Cost method	15,438	17,074
Equity method	14,774	12,059
Total other investments - noncurrent	30,212	29,133
Total marketable and other investments	147,072	71,555
Dividend income	0	0	$ 0
Corporate bonds
Marketable investment securities - current:
Total marketable investment securities - current	97,807	33,035
VRDNs
Marketable investment securities - current:
Total marketable investment securities - current	7,460	6,860
Strategic equity security
Marketable investment securities - current:
Total marketable investment securities - current	7,159
Other
Marketable investment securities - current:
Total marketable investment securities - current	$ 4,434	$ 2,527

Investment Securities (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities
Amortized Cost	$ 114,573	$ 42,419
Unrealized Gains	2,351	22
Unrealized Losses	(64)	(19)
Total marketable investment securities	116,860	42,422
Estimated Fair Value	103,600
Corporate bonds
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities
Amortized Cost	97,846	33,033
Unrealized Gains	25	21
Unrealized Losses	(64)	(19)
Estimated Fair Value	97,807	33,035
VRDNs
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities
Amortized Cost	7,460	6,860
Estimated Fair Value	7,460	6,860
Other
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities
Amortized Cost	4,433	2,526
Unrealized Gains	1	1
Estimated Fair Value	4,434	$ 2,527
Equity security - strategic
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities
Amortized Cost	4,834
Unrealized Gains	2,325
Estimated Fair Value	$ 7,159

Investment Securities (Details 3) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Contractual maturities of debt securities
Debt securities with contractual maturities of one year or less	$ 103.6
Debt securities with contractual maturities greater than one year	$ 6.1

Investment Securities (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Investment Securities (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair value of marketable investment securities in a loss position
Less than 12 months	$ 75,987	$ 18,253
Total	75,987	18,253
Unrealized losses on marketable investment securities in a loss position
Less than 12 months	(64)	(19)
Total	(64)	(19)
Realized gains on the sales of available-for-sale marketable investment securities	0	13,200	$ 0
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale marketable investment securities	$ 8,600	$ 155,300	$ 434,000

Investment Securities (Details 5) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair value of marketable securities
Total marketable investment securities	$ 116,860	$ 42,422
Debt security	103,600
Corporate bonds
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt security	97,807	33,035
VRDNs
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt security	7,460	6,860
Other
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt security	4,434	2,527
Equity security - strategic
Fair value of marketable securities
Equity security	7,159
Level 3
Fair value of marketable securities
Investments	0	0
Fair value measurements on recurring basis \| Total
Fair value of marketable securities
Cash equivalents	115,635	25,678
Total marketable investment securities	116,860	42,422
Fair value measurements on recurring basis \| Total \| Corporate bonds
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt security	97,807	33,035
Fair value measurements on recurring basis \| Total \| VRDNs
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt security	7,460	6,860
Fair value measurements on recurring basis \| Total \| Other
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt security	4,434	2,527
Fair value measurements on recurring basis \| Total \| Equity security - strategic
Fair value of marketable securities
Equity security	7,159
Fair value measurements on recurring basis \| Level 1
Fair value of marketable securities
Cash equivalents	8,665	598
Total marketable investment securities	7,159
Fair value measurements on recurring basis \| Level 1 \| Equity security - strategic
Fair value of marketable securities
Equity security	7,159
Fair value measurements on recurring basis \| Level 2
Fair value of marketable securities
Cash equivalents	106,970	25,080
Total marketable investment securities	109,701	42,422
Fair value measurements on recurring basis \| Level 2 \| Corporate bonds
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt security	97,807	33,035
Fair value measurements on recurring basis \| Level 2 \| VRDNs
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt security	7,460	6,860
Fair value measurements on recurring basis \| Level 2 \| Other
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt security	$ 4,434	$ 2,527

Trade Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Trade accounts receivable
Total trade accounts receivables	$ 143,692	$ 201,766
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(10,737)	(14,918)
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	68,091	36,340
Total trade accounts receivable, net	201,046	223,188
Progress billings offset against contracts in process	2,600	5,400
Trade accounts receivables
Trade accounts receivable
Total trade accounts receivables	136,063	161,962
Contracts in process, net
Trade accounts receivable
Total trade accounts receivables	$ 7,629	$ 39,804

Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory
Finished goods	$ 45,068	$ 46,060
Raw materials	5,871	8,688
Work-in process	6,054	4,927
Total inventory	$ 56,993	$ 59,675

Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 3,659,463	$ 3,647,156
Accumulated depreciation	(1,676,182)	(1,488,265)
Property and equipment, net	1,983,281	2,158,891
Accumulated depreciation on satellites acquired under capital leases	$ 421,800	362,100
Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	1 year
Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	30 years
Land
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 11,663	11,383
Buildings and improvements
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 72,559	69,509
Buildings and improvements \| Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	1 year
Buildings and improvements \| Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	30 years
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 296,896	252,928
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other \| Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	1 year
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other \| Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	12 years
Customer rental equipment
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 374,689	251,707
Customer rental equipment \| Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	2 years
Customer rental equipment \| Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	4 years
Satellites - owned
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 1,949,040	1,762,264
Satellites - owned \| Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	1 year 6 months
Satellites - owned \| Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	15 years
Satellites acquired under capital leases
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 935,104	935,104
Satellites acquired under capital leases \| Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	10 years
Satellites acquired under capital leases \| Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	15 years
Construction in progress
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 19,512	$ 364,261

Property and Equipment (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013
Property and equipment
Construction in progress	$ 364,261		$ 19,512
Capitalized interest related to satellites under construction	45,058	$ 38,359
EchoStar XVI
Property and equipment
Construction in progress	345,090
Satellite under construction: Other
Property and equipment
Construction in progress	6,500		100
Uplinking equipment
Property and equipment
Construction in progress	3,242		3,362
Construction in progress: Other
Property and equipment
Construction in progress	$ 9,429		$ 16,050

Property and Equipment (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	$ 333,215	$ 285,554	$ 186,300
Satellites
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	180,517	150,034	112,026
Depreciation expense - capital leases	59,700	59,700	33,900
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	49,581	50,120	30,927
Customer rental equipment
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	98,076	80,690	40,877
Buildings and improvements
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	$ 5,041	$ 4,710	$ 2,470

Property and Equipment (Details 4) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment (Details 4) $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2014 USD ($) item	Mar. 31, 2012 item	Jun. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) item	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 item	Aug. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)
Property and equipment
Liabilities Assumed \| $					$ 18,000	$ 24,950
Cash paid for property, plant and equipment \| $					199,261	411,220	$ 275,772
Carrying amount \| $				$ 2,158,891	1,983,281	2,158,891
Impairment loss \| $				$ 22,000	$ 34,664	22,000
Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					30 years
Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					1 year
Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction \| EchoStar \| Subsequent event \| DISH Network
Property and equipment
Number of owned satellites transferred	5
Liabilities Assumed \| $	$ 58,900
Cash paid for property, plant and equipment \| $	$ 11,400
Quetz Sat-1 Agreement \| DISH Network
Property and equipment
Related Party Transactions, Number of DBS Transponders Receiving Services					24				24
Satellites
Property and equipment
Number of satellites utilized in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator					12
Number of satellites utilized under capital lease					4
Satellites \| Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					15 years
Satellites \| Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					1 year 6 months
SPACEWAY 3
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					12 years
EchoStar XVII
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					15 years
EchoStar III - fully depreciated
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					12 years
Number of transponders available for use					6
Carrying amount \| $										$ 0
EchoStar III - fully depreciated \| Maximum
Property and equipment
Number of DBS transponders, option one					32
EchoStar VI
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					12 years
Number of DBS transponders, option one					32
Loss of TWTAs		2
Total number of TWTAs lost on the satellite		5
Number of traveling wave tube amplifiers		48
Carrying amount \| $										$ 0
EchoStar VI \| Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					12 years
EchoStar VIII
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					12 years
Number of DBS transponders, option one					32
Watts per channel, option one					120
Number of DBS transponders available, option two					16
Watts per channel, option two					240
EchoStar IX
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					12 years
EchoStar XII
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					1 year 6 months
Number of DBS transponders, option one					13
Watts per channel, option one					270
Watts per channel, option two					135
Number of spot beams					22
Watts per channel, option three					65
Carrying amount \| $					$ 7,500
Impairment loss \| $			$ 34,700
EchoStar XII \| EchoStar Satellite Services \| DISH Network
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					18 months
Carrying amount \| $								$ 11,300
Impairment loss \| $			34,700
EchoStar XII \| EchoStar Satellite Services \| DISH Network \| Level 3
Property and equipment
Estimated fair value \| $			$ 11,300
EchoStar XVI
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					15 years
AMC-16
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					10 years
Watts per channel, option one					120
Number of spot beams					12
Decrease in capital lease obligations \| $					$ 6,700	12,600
Carrying amount \| $											$ 0
Number of Ku-band FSS transponders					24
Gain recognized due to decrease in capital lease obligation \| $					$ 6,700	$ 12,600
Nimiq 5
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					15 years
QuetzSat-1
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					10 years
AMC- 15
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life					10 years

Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations, and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Regulatory authorizations
Finite lives	$ 420,924	$ 420,924
Total regulatory authorizations	471,658	562,712
Finite lives
Regulatory authorizations
Finite lives		71,055
Total regulatory authorizations
Regulatory authorizations
Total regulatory authorizations	471,658	562,712
Indefinite lives
Regulatory authorizations
Indefinite lives	$ 471,658	$ 491,657

Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations, and Other Intangible Assets (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Amount received from exchange of spectrum rights			$ 23,148
Carrying value of regulatory authorization transferred to subsidiary of EchoStar			65,535
Cost			420,924	$ 420,924
Accumulated Amortization			(207,177)	(146,010)
Carrying Amount			213,747	274,914
Amortization expense			70,300	66,800	$ 79,800
Customer relationships
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Cost			270,300	270,300
Accumulated Amortization			(129,022)	(90,289)
Carrying Amount			$ 141,278	180,011
Weighted Average Useful life			8 years
Contract-based
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Cost			$ 64,800	64,800
Accumulated Amortization			(49,132)	(37,930)
Carrying Amount			$ 15,668	26,870
Weighted Average Useful life			4 years
Technology-based
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Cost			$ 51,417	51,417
Accumulated Amortization			(22,147)	(13,577)
Carrying Amount			$ 29,270	37,840
Weighted Average Useful life			6 years
Trademark portfolio
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Cost			$ 29,700	29,700
Accumulated Amortization			(3,836)	(2,351)
Carrying Amount			$ 25,864	27,349
Weighted Average Useful life			20 years
Favorable leases
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Cost			$ 4,707	4,707
Accumulated Amortization			(3,040)	(1,863)
Carrying Amount			$ 1,667	$ 2,844
Weighted Average Useful life			4 years
Canadian regulatory authorization \| DISH Network
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Amount received from exchange of spectrum rights		$ 23,100
Brazil authorization
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Carrying value of regulatory authorization transferred to subsidiary of EchoStar	$ 65,500

Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations, and Other Intangible Assets (Details 3) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 08, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Estimated future amortization of the entity's intangible assets
2014			$ 56,647,000
2015			41,680,000
2016			34,685,000
2017			22,153,000
2018			14,631,000
Thereafter			43,951,000
Carrying Amount		$ 274,914,000	213,747,000	$ 274,914,000
Impairments of Intangible Assets
Impairment loss		22,000,000	34,664,000	22,000,000
Carrying Amount		274,914,000	213,747,000	274,914,000
Hughes Acquisition
Impairments of Intangible Assets
Contractual rights to receive in cash discounts on future launch services	$ 44,000,000
Estimated fair value of future launch services	$ 22,000,000	$ 0	$ 0	0
Impairment loss				$ 22,000,000

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt
Carrying Amount	$ 2,001,496	$ 2,001,902
Capital lease obligations	417,376	482,761
Total debt and capital lease obligations	2,418,872	2,484,663
Less: Current portion	(67,300)	(64,418)
Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations	2,351,572	2,420,245
Fair Value	$ 2,196,246	2,238,352
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019
Debt
Interest Rates (as a percent)	6.50%
Carrying Amount	$ 1,100,000	1,100,000
Fair Value	$ 1,193,500	1,210,000
7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt
Interest Rates (as a percent)	7.625%
Carrying Amount	$ 900,000	900,000
Fair Value	1,001,250	1,026,450
Other
Debt
Carrying Amount	1,496	1,902
Fair Value	$ 1,496	$ 1,902
Other \| Minimum
Debt
Interest Rates (as a percent)	5.50%
Other \| Maximum
Debt
Interest Rates (as a percent)	15.75%

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 01, 2011
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt issuance costs amortized	$ 5,401	$ 5,010	$ 2,768
Other noncurrent assets, net
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt issuance costs incurred			$ 58,100
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019
Debt and capital lease obligations
Principal amount of debt issued				$ 1,100,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	6.50%
Debt instrument issued, issue price (as a percent)	100.00%
Debt redemption price as a percentage of the principal amount	100.00%
Purchase price as a percentage of aggregate principal amount at which notes may be required to be repurchased in the event of change of control	101.00%
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 \| Prior to June 15, 2014
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt redemption price as a percentage of the principal amount	106.50%
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 \| Prior to June 15, 2014 \| Maximum
Debt and capital lease obligations
Percentage of the aggregate principal amount that may be redeemed	35.00%
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 \| Prior to June 15, 2015
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt redemption price as a percentage of the principal amount	103.00%
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 \| Prior to June 15, 2015 \| Maximum
Debt and capital lease obligations
Percentage of the aggregate principal amount that may be redeemed	10.00%
7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt and capital lease obligations
Principal amount of debt issued				$ 900,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	7.625%
Debt instrument issued, issue price (as a percent)	100.00%
Debt redemption price as a percentage of the principal amount	100.00%
Purchase price as a percentage of aggregate principal amount at which notes may be required to be repurchased in the event of change of control	101.00%
7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021 \| Prior to June 15, 2014
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt redemption price as a percentage of the principal amount	107.625%
7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021 \| Prior to June 15, 2014 \| Maximum
Debt and capital lease obligations
Percentage of the aggregate principal amount that may be redeemed	35.00%
Capital Lease Obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations
Effective interest rates for satellite capital lease obligations, minimum (as a percent)	7.78%
Effective interest rates for satellite capital lease obligations, maximum (as a percent)	10.97%
Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)	9.87%

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Future minimum lease payments under capital lease obligations, together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments
2014	$ 141,524
2015	89,030
2016	87,965
2017	87,965
2018	87,807
Thereafter	433,585
Total minimum lease payments	927,876
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	(276,007)
Net minimum lease payments	651,869
Less : Amount representing interest	(234,493)
Present value of net minimum lease payments	417,376
Less: Current portion	(65,918)
Long-term portion of capital lease obligations	351,458
Sublease rental income	126,700	$ 78,900	$ 62,200
Future minimum sublease rental income	$ 875,900
SES Latin America \| QuetzSat-1 Transponder
Capital lease obligations
Agreement term	10 years
AMC- 15
Capital lease obligations
Initial lease term of satellites	10 years
AMC-16
Capital lease obligations
Initial lease term of satellites	10 years
Nimiq 5
Capital lease obligations
Initial lease term of satellites	15 years

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of income (loss) before income taxes
Domestic	$ (82,846)	$ (41,384)	$ (35,509)
Foreign	12,498	18,263	17,769
Loss before income taxes	(70,348)	(23,121)	(17,740)
Current benefit (provision):
Federal	23	2,075
State	(376)	(211)	(1,403)
Foreign	(5,229)	(6,338)	(4,221)
Total current provision	(5,582)	(4,474)	(5,624)
Deferred benefit (provision):
Federal	30,789	15,709	8,677
State	11,375	(270)	919
Foreign	(1,057)	(70)
Total deferred benefit	41,107	15,369	9,596
Total income tax benefit, net	$ 35,525	$ 10,895	$ 3,972
Actual tax provision reconciliation to the amounts computed by applying statutory Federal tax rate to income before taxes
Statutory rate (as a percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of Federal effect (as a percent)	15.60%	(7.70%)	(1.80%)
Permanent difference (as a percent)	(2.90%)	(5.20%)	(16.90%)
Valuation allowance (as a percent)	(0.20%)	22.10%	3.60%
Other (as a percent)	3.00%	2.90%	2.50%
Total effective tax rate (as a percent)	50.50%	47.10%	22.40%
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 1,600,000
Tax credit carryforwards	11,000
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating losses, credit and other carryforwards	620,768	$ 541,708
Unrealized loss on investments, net	7,101	6,939
Accrued expenses	25,165	20,244
Stock-based compensation	1,691	5,766
Other assets	12,225	2,824
Total deferred tax assets	666,950	577,481
Valuation allowance	(30,908)	(22,907)
Deferred tax assets after valuation allowance	636,042	554,574
Deferred tax liabilities
Depreciation and amortization	(837,091)	(794,610)
Other liabilities	(755)	(1,456)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(837,846)	(796,066)
Current portion of net deferred tax assets	63,786	23,451
Noncurrent portion of net deferred tax liabilities	(265,590)	(264,943)
Total net deferred tax liabilities	(201,804)	(241,492)
Provision for income and withholding taxes on undistributed earnings attributable to foreign subsidiaries	0
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits
Beginning balance	3,480	20,032	$ 16,066
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	81		3,119
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years	186	376	1,721
Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years		(341)	(874)
Reductions based on tax settlements	(115)	(16,587)
Ending balance	3,632	3,480	$ 20,032
Unrecognized tax benefits if recognized, could affect our effective tax rate	$ 3,600	$ 3,500

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - EchoStar - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Class A common stock shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) shares
Employee benefit plans
Number of shares authorized for issue	2.5
Number of shares that remain available for issuance	1.4
Maximum fair value of capital stock permitted to be purchased by employees in any one year under ESPP \| $	$ 25,000
Purchase price as percentage of closing market price on the last business day of each calendar quarter under ESPP	85.00%
Minimum
Employee benefit plans
Minimum period for which full-time employees employed by the entity are eligible to participate in the ESPP	3 months

Employee Benefit Plans (Details 2)	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans (Details 2)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) item	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($) item	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) item
Employee benefit plans
Number of 401(k) employee saving plan \| item	1	2	2
Hughes 401(k) Plan
Employee benefit plans
Number of 401(k) employee saving plan \| item		1	1
Vesting percentage of matching contributions to eligible employees after specified period of service	100.00%
Eligibility for employer matching contributions, period of service	3 years
Matching contributions made by the company during the year		$ 6,900,000	$ 3,500,000
EchoStar 401(k) Plan
Employee benefit plans
Number of 401(k) employee saving plan \| item	1	1	1
Contribution limit per employee, as a percentage of eligible compensation	75.00%
Maximum annual contribution per employee under 401(k) plan	$ 17,500
Employer matching contribution as a percentage of voluntary employee contributions under 401(k) plan	50.00%
Percentage of eligible compensation, matched 100% by employer	3.00%
Percentage of eligible compensation, matched 50% by employer	6.00%
Employer maximum annual contribution per employee under 401(k) plan	$ 7,500
Vesting percentage of matching contributions to eligible employees per year	20.00%
Vesting percentage of matching contributions to eligible employees after specified period of service	100.00%
Eligibility for employer matching contributions, period of service	5 years
Discretionary stock contributions, net of forfeitures, under the 401(k) Plan	$ 5,000,000
Matching contributions made by the company during the year	$ 2,900,000

Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 08, 2011
Purchase price allocation
Goodwill (non-deductible)		$ 504,173	$ 504,173
Acquisition related transaction costs	$ 35,300
Hughes Acquisition
Acquisition
Percentage of issued and outstanding shares acquired				100.00%
Cash to be paid for each issued and outstanding share of common stock, vested stock option, unvested restricted stock unit and unvested stock option of Hughes pursuant to the Hughes Agreement (in dollars per share)				$ 60.70
Maximum liability for the unvested stock options of acquired entity		4,400
Portion of liability accrued for the unvested stock options of acquired entity		$ 3,500
Purchase price allocation
Cash				$ 98,900
Marketable investment securities				22,148
Other current assets				282,471
Property and equipment				930,426
Goodwill (non-deductible)				504,173
Other intangibles assets				420,907
Regulatory authorizations				400,000
Other noncurrent assets				61,463
Current liabilities				(293,029)
Deferred tax liabilities				(220,928)
Long-term liabilities				(22,239)
Noncontrolling interests				(9,679)
Total purchase price				$ 2,174,613
Acquisition related transaction costs	35,300
Supplemental pro forma financial information (Unaudited)
Total revenue	1,417,892
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$ 3,540

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies
Total	$ 4,244,434
2014	407,054
2015	305,653
2016	278,228
2017	262,311
2018	251,031
Thereafter	2,740,157
Long-term debt obligations
Commitments and Contingencies
Total	2,001,497
2014	1,383
2015	107
2016	7
Thereafter	2,000,000
Capital Lease Obligations
Commitments and Contingencies
Total	417,375
2014	65,917
2015	27,023
2016	29,074
2017	32,415
2018	35,949
Thereafter	226,997
Interest expense on long-term debt and capital lease obligations
Commitments and Contingencies
Total	1,142,946
2014	180,417
2015	175,809
2016	172,990
2017	169,863
2018	166,378
Thereafter	277,489
Satellite-related obligations
Commitments and Contingencies
Total	621,924
2014	138,920
2015	88,918
2016	66,317
2017	52,414
2018	45,914
Thereafter	229,441
Operating lease obligations
Commitments and Contingencies
Total	55,628
2014	15,353
2015	13,796
2016	9,840
2017	7,619
2018	2,790
Thereafter	6,230
Purchase and other obligations
Commitments and Contingencies
Total	5,064
2014	$ 5,064

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies
Total rent expense	$ 18.5	$ 18.1	$ 10.9
Satellite-related expenses	$ 145.8	$ 161.6	$ 109.7

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 3)	Oct. 02, 2013 item
Caltech
Commitments and Contingencies
Number of indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries against which lawsuit was filed	2

Segment Reporting (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Segment Reporting (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) item	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Segment Reporting
Number of business segments \| item									2
Segment Reporting
Total revenue	$ 395,498	$ 386,967	$ 397,871	$ 362,555	$ 381,767	$ 350,774	$ 352,879	$ 347,337	$ 1,542,891	$ 1,432,757	$ 952,603
Capital expenditures									199,261	411,220	275,772
EBITDA									521,827	481,024	332,260
Interest income and expense, net									(189,575)	(151,743)	(84,584)
Depreciation and amortization									(403,476)	(352,367)	(266,051)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests									876	(35)	635
Loss before income taxes									(70,348)	(23,121)	(17,740)
Hughes Business
Segment Reporting
Total revenue									1,215,783	1,156,590	675,586
EchoStar Satellite Services Business
Segment Reporting
Total revenue									326,828	275,280	276,819
Operating segments
Segment Reporting
Total revenue									1,542,611	1,431,870	952,405
Operating segments \| Hughes Business
Segment Reporting
Total revenue									1,218,126	1,158,714	676,222
Capital expenditures									186,561	292,222	156,768
EBITDA									281,513	265,755	167,100
Operating segments \| EchoStar Satellite Services Business
Segment Reporting
Total revenue									330,177	277,985	276,819
Capital expenditures									12,700	118,998	119,004
EBITDA									235,993	212,549	198,262
All Other and Eliminations
Segment Reporting
Total revenue									(5,412)	(3,942)	(438)
EBITDA									4,321	2,720	(33,102)
Intersegment
Segment Reporting
Total revenue									280	887	198
Intersegment \| Hughes Business
Segment Reporting
Total revenue									2,343	2,124	636
Intersegment \| EchoStar Satellite Services Business
Segment Reporting
Total revenue									3,349	2,705
Intersegment \| All other and eliminations
Segment Reporting
Total revenue									$ (5,412)	$ (3,972)	$ (438)

Segment Reporting (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Segment Reporting (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Geographic Information
Long-lived assets	$ 3,172,859				$ 3,500,691				$ 3,172,859	$ 3,500,691
Revenue	395,498	$ 386,967	$ 397,871	$ 362,555	381,767	$ 350,774	$ 352,879	$ 347,337	1,542,891	1,432,757	$ 952,603
United States
Geographic Information
Long-lived assets	3,144,345				3,402,059				3,144,345	3,402,059
Revenue									1,226,326	1,117,969	769,553
Other
Geographic Information
Long-lived assets	542				40				542	40
Revenue									85,145	70,671	26,630
All other
Geographic Information
Long-lived assets	$ 27,972				$ 98,592				27,972	98,592
Revenue									$ 231,420	$ 244,117	$ 156,420

Segment Reporting (Details 3) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Segment Reporting (Details 3) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) customer	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($) customer	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) customer
Segment Reporting
Number of major customers \| customer									1	1	1
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Revenue	$ 395,498	$ 386,967	$ 397,871	$ 362,555	$ 381,767	$ 350,774	$ 352,879	$ 347,337	$ 1,542,891	$ 1,432,757	$ 952,603
Hughes segment
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Revenue									1,215,783	1,156,590	675,586
EchoStar Satellite Services Business
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Revenue									326,828	275,280	276,819
DISH Network
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Revenue									$ 361,043	$ 235,317	$ 216,700
DISH Network \| Revenue
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Percentage of total revenue									23.40%	16.40%	22.70%
All other
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Revenue									$ 1,181,848	$ 1,197,440	$ 735,903
All other \| Revenue
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Percentage of total revenue									76.60%	83.60%	77.30%
Operating segments
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Revenue									$ 1,542,611	$ 1,431,870	$ 952,405
Operating segments \| Hughes segment
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Revenue									1,218,126	1,158,714	676,222
Operating segments \| EchoStar Satellite Services Business
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Revenue									330,177	277,985	276,819
Operating segments \| DISH Network \| Hughes segment
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Revenue									113,869	34,017	1,854
Operating segments \| DISH Network \| EchoStar Satellite Services Business
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Revenue									$ 247,174	$ 201,300	$ 214,846

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Total revenue	$ 395,498	$ 386,967	$ 397,871	$ 362,555	$ 381,767	$ 350,774	$ 352,879	$ 347,337	$ 1,542,891	$ 1,432,757	$ 952,603
Operating income	43,528	35,947	6,918	18,012	8,386	26,092	32,354	34,578	104,405	101,410	92,355
Net income (loss)	4,983	(3,449)	(27,005)	(9,352)	(26,864)	15,375	397	(1,134)	(34,823)	(12,226)	(13,768)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$ 4,640	$ (3,766)	$ (27,181)	$ (9,392)	(27,433)	$ 15,660	$ 629	$ (1,047)	(35,699)	(12,191)	$ (14,403)
Impairment of contract credit for launch services					$ 22,000				$ 34,664	$ 22,000

Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Thousands, R$ in Millions		1 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014 USD ($) item	Aug. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2013 BRL (R$)	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009 item	Sep. 30, 2009	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) item	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009 item	Sep. 30, 2012 item	Aug. 31, 2012 BRL (R$)	Apr. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Mar. 09, 2012	Sep. 30, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2008 item
Related party transactions
Liabilities Assumed								$ 18,000	$ 24,950
Cash paid for property, plant and equipment								199,261	411,220	$ 275,772
Account receivable balance due					$ 1,999			$ 740	1,999
DBSD North America Agreement
Related party transactions
Minimum required notice period for termination of agreement by related party								30 days
Agreement term								1 year
Term of renewal option								1 year
Number of successive one-year renewal options \| item								3
Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement
Related party transactions
Agreement term								5 years
Automatic renewal period								1 year
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement								180 days
Required minimum notice period for termination of agreement by the reporting entity								180 days
Satellite capacity leased to Dish Network
Related party transactions
Minimum required notice period for termination of agreement by related party								30 days
Required minimum notice period for termination of agreement by the reporting entity								30 days
Hughes Brazil
Related party transactions
Outstanding loan balance					$ 72,500			$ 8,200	72,500
Ciel
Related party transactions
Agreement term								10 years
DISH Network \| EchoStar XVI
Related party transactions
Agreement term from commencement of service date					4 years	10 years
Term of renewal option								6 years
Additional term of renewal option								5 years
DISH Network \| DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement
Related party transactions
Agreement term from commencement of service date							10 years
Number of DBS transponders currently receiving services \| item						32					32
DISH Network \| Quetz Sat-1 Agreement
Related party transactions
Number of DBS transponders currently receiving services \| item								24				24
Number of DBS transponders currently receiving services subleased back from related party \| item												5
DISH Network \| TT&C Agreement
Related party transactions
Minimum required notice period for termination of agreement by related party								60 days
DISH Network \| EchoStar Management Services Agreement
Related party transactions
Agreement term								1 year
DISH Network \| EchoStar Professional Services Agreement
Related party transactions
Agreement term								1 year
Automatic renewal period								1 year
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement								60 days
Required minimum notice for termination of individual service								30 days
DISH Network \| DBSD North America Agreement
Related party transactions
Ownership interest acquired by related party (as a percent)															100.00%
DISH Network \| Tax Sharing Agreement
Related party transactions
Net amount of the allocated tax attributes receivable								$ 93,100
DISH Network \| EchoStar \| Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction \| Subsequent event
Related party transactions
Related Party Transactions Number of Owned Satellites Transferred \| item	5
Liabilities Assumed	$ 58,900
Cash paid for property, plant and equipment	$ 11,400
Telesat \| Nimiq 5 Agreement
Related party transactions
Agreement term											15 years
Number of DBS transponders available to receive services \| item						32					32
SES \| QuetzSat-1 Transponder
Related party transactions
Agreement term								10 years
Number of DBS transponders available to receive services \| item																	32
Blockbuster
Related party transactions
Term of renewal option								1 year
Hughes Systique
Related party transactions
Ownership interest in related party (as a percent)								44.40%
Ownership interest percentage by related party								26.10%
Dish Mexico
Related party transactions
Revenue from related parties								$ 22,600	13,300	8,500
Account receivable balance due					$ 3,100			3,500	3,100
DISH Broadband \| RUS Implementation Agreement
Related party transactions
Minimum required notice period for termination of agreement by related party				45 days
DISH Broadband \| RUS Implementation Agreement \| Maximum
Related party transactions
Grants receivable by related party																$ 14,100
EchoStar
Related party transactions
Expense recorded for services provided								$ 11,600	9,200	7,700
Required minimum notice period for termination of agreement by the reporting entity								30 days
EchoStar \| Hughes Brazil \| EchoStar Loan
Related party transactions
Principal amount of debt issued														$ 8,000
EchoStar \| Hughes Brazil \| EchoStar Loan \| Brazil authorization
Related party transactions
Cash to cover the balance of the EchoStar Loan and costs incurred by Hughes Brazil associated with the Brazil Authorization		$ 10,200	R$ 23.1
EchoStar \| Hughes Brazil \| EchoStar Loan \| LIBOR
Related party transactions
Variable rate basis								one-year LIBOR
Spread over variable rate basis (as a percent)								1.00%
EchoStar \| Hughes Brazil \| Brazil Loan \| Brazil authorization
Related party transactions
Outstanding loan balance forgiven related to transfer of regulatory authorization to EchoStar		$ 59,700	R$ 133.2
EchoStar Brazil \| Hughes Brazil \| Brazil Loan
Related party transactions
Principal amount of debt issued \| R$													R$ 131.5
EchoStar Brazil \| Hughes Brazil \| Brazil Loan \| LIBOR
Related party transactions
Variable rate basis								one-year LIBOR
Spread over variable rate basis (as a percent)								1.00%
Deluxe
Related party transactions
Ownership interest in related party (as a percent)								50.00%
Revenue from related parties								$ 1,800	1,600	$ 200
Receivables from related parties					$ 800			$ 1,100	$ 800

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 163,709	$ 136,219	$ 125,003	$ 106
Marketable investment securities	116,860	42,422
Trade accounts receivable, net	132,955	186,848
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net	68,091	36,340
Advances to affiliates, net	740	1,999
Inventory	56,993	59,675
Other current assets	118,302	61,140
Total current assets	657,650	524,643
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	15,114	28,066
Property and equipment, net	1,983,281	2,158,891
Regulatory authorizations	471,658	562,712
Goodwill	504,173	504,173
Other intangible assets, net	213,747	274,914
Other noncurrent assets, net	196,188	163,138
Total assets	4,041,811	4,216,537
Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	91,000	128,456
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	5	6,322
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	67,300	64,418
Advances from affiliates, net	10,711	64,890
Accrued expenses and other	159,388	146,007
Total current liabilities	328,404	410,093
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,351,572	2,420,245
Advances from affiliates	8,221	8,424
Other long-term liabilities	328,796	317,864
Total HSS shareholder's equity	1,015,957	1,050,574
Noncontrolling interests	8,861	9,337
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	4,041,811	4,216,537
HSS
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	97,674	24,098	70,603
Marketable investment securities	109,702	42,422
Advances to affiliates, net	158,763	502,580
Other current assets	38	8
Total current assets	366,177	569,108
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	7,004	12,079
Advances to affiliates	2,645,266	2,447,234
Other noncurrent assets, net	44,875	50,276
Total assets	3,063,322	3,078,697
Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable		355
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	5	5
Accrued expenses and other	47,359	27,762
Total current liabilities	47,364	28,122
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,000,000	2,000,000
Total HSS shareholder's equity	1,015,958	1,050,575
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,063,322	3,078,697
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	34,340	88,623	40,854
Marketable investment securities	7,158
Trade accounts receivable, net	86,726	127,994
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net	68,037	36,153
Advances to affiliates, net		195
Inventory	47,021	49,834
Other current assets	99,888	36,255
Total current assets	343,170	339,054
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	7,500	15,036
Property and equipment, net	1,961,103	2,133,692
Regulatory authorizations	471,658	491,657
Goodwill	504,173	504,173
Other intangible assets, net	213,747	274,914
Investment in subsidiaries	65,453	65,357
Advances to affiliates	1,716	1,716
Other noncurrent assets, net	140,107	106,779
Total assets	3,708,627	3,932,378
Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	78,093	106,177
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network		6,317
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	65,430	62,144
Advances from affiliates, net	295,562	556,657
Accrued expenses and other	91,254	93,720
Total current liabilities	530,339	825,015
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	350,597	419,551
Advances from affiliates	2,644,566	2,446,884
Other long-term liabilities	328,463	317,749
Total HSS shareholder's equity	(145,338)	(76,821)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,708,627	3,932,378
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	31,695	23,498	$ 13,546	$ 106
Trade accounts receivable, net	46,229	58,854
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net	54	187
Advances to affiliates, net		5,064
Inventory	9,972	9,841
Other current assets	22,856	24,877
Total current assets	110,806	122,321
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	610	951
Property and equipment, net	22,178	25,199
Regulatory authorizations		71,055
Other noncurrent assets, net	11,206	6,083
Total assets	144,800	225,609
Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	12,907	21,924
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,870	2,274
Advances from affiliates, net	18,509	90,893
Accrued expenses and other	25,255	24,525
Total current liabilities	58,541	139,616
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	975	694
Advances from affiliates	10,637	10,490
Other long-term liabilities	333	115
Total HSS shareholder's equity	65,453	65,357
Noncontrolling interests	8,861	9,337
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	144,800	225,609
Eliminations
Assets
Advances to affiliates, net	(158,023)	(505,840)
Other current assets	(4,480)
Total current assets	(162,503)	(505,840)
Investment in subsidiaries	(65,453)	(65,357)
Advances to affiliates	(2,646,982)	(2,448,950)
Total assets	(2,874,938)	(3,020,147)
Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity (Deficit)
Advances from affiliates, net	(303,360)	(582,660)
Accrued expenses and other	(4,480)
Total current liabilities	(307,840)	(582,660)
Advances from affiliates	(2,646,982)	(2,448,950)
Total HSS shareholder's equity	79,884	11,463
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ (2,874,938)	$ (3,020,147)

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue:
Services and other revenue									$ 987,023	$ 941,804	$ 574,590
Services and other revenue - DISH Network									291,924	211,560	216,100
Equipment revenue									194,825	255,636	161,313
Equipment revenue - DISH Network									69,119	23,757	600
Total revenue	$ 395,498	$ 386,967	$ 397,871	$ 362,555	$ 381,767	$ 350,774	$ 352,879	$ 347,337	1,542,891	1,432,757	952,603
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other									502,134	480,040	305,652
Cost of sales - equipment									237,103	232,690	128,491
Selling, general and administrative expenses (including DISH Network)									239,264	222,986	148,386
Research and development expenses									21,845	21,264	11,668
Depreciation and amortization									403,476	352,367	266,051
Impairment of long-lived assets					22,000				34,664	22,000
Total costs and expenses									1,438,486	1,331,347	860,248
Operating income	43,528	35,947	6,918	18,012	8,386	26,092	32,354	34,578	104,405	101,410	92,355
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income									7,487	2,212	3,759
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized									(197,062)	(153,955)	(88,343)
Hughes Acquisition costs											(35,300)
Other, net									14,822	27,212	9,789
Total other expense, net									(174,753)	(124,531)	(110,095)
Loss before income taxes									(70,348)	(23,121)	(17,740)
Income tax benefit (provision), net									35,525	10,895	3,972
Net loss	4,983	(3,449)	(27,005)	(9,352)	(26,864)	15,375	397	(1,134)	(34,823)	(12,226)	(13,768)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests									876	(35)	635
Net loss attributable to HSS	4,640	(3,766)	(27,181)	(9,392)	(27,433)	15,660	629	(1,047)	(35,699)	(12,191)	(14,403)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$ 4,983	$ (3,449)	$ (27,005)	$ (9,352)	$ (26,864)	$ 15,375	$ 397	$ (1,134)	(34,823)	(12,226)	(13,768)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									(7,981)	(3,278)	(11,340)
Unrealized gains (losses ) on AFS securities and other									2,022	10,936	2,222
Recognition of previously unrealized gains on AFS securities included in net income (loss)									(32)	(13,189)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax									(5,991)	(5,531)	(9,118)
Comprehensive loss									(40,814)	(17,757)	(22,886)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									(10)	59	(569)
Comprehensive loss attributable to HSS									(40,804)	(17,816)	(22,317)
HSS
Costs and Expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses (including DISH Network)										1,263	1,427
Total costs and expenses										1,263	1,427
Operating income										(1,263)	(1,427)
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income									198,979	185,087	98,091
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized									(145,526)	(145,135)	(84,507)
Hughes Acquisition costs											(35,300)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net									(69,638)	(36,876)	3,881
Other, net									32	161	6
Total other expense, net									(16,153)	3,237	(17,829)
Loss before income taxes									(16,153)	1,974	(19,256)
Income tax benefit (provision), net									(19,546)	(14,165)	5,488
Net loss									(35,699)	(12,191)	(13,768)
Net loss attributable to HSS									(35,699)	(12,191)	(13,768)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)									(35,699)	(12,191)	(13,768)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses ) on AFS securities and other									1,990	1,195	(1,032)
Recognition of previously unrealized gains on AFS securities included in net income (loss)									(32)	(161)
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net									(7,063)	(6,659)	(7,517)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax									(5,105)	(5,625)	(8,549)
Comprehensive loss									(40,804)	(17,816)	(22,317)
Comprehensive loss attributable to HSS									(40,804)	(17,816)	(22,317)
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Revenue:
Services and other revenue									854,266	811,158	496,285
Services and other revenue - DISH Network									291,242	211,281	216,100
Equipment revenue									184,322	221,595	145,373
Equipment revenue - DISH Network									69,119	23,757	600
Total revenue									1,398,949	1,267,791	858,358
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other									417,183	395,874	253,057
Cost of sales - equipment									231,043	213,682	120,920
Selling, general and administrative expenses (including DISH Network)									208,804	187,852	128,734
Research and development expenses									21,845	21,264	11,668
Depreciation and amortization									396,672	344,190	260,633
Impairment of long-lived assets									34,664	22,000
Total costs and expenses									1,310,211	1,184,862	775,012
Operating income									88,738	82,929	83,346
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income									5,680	229	1,452
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized									(247,761)	(191,220)	(99,886)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net									5,896	11,981	6,074
Other, net									16,812	28,362	10,997
Total other expense, net									(219,373)	(150,648)	(81,363)
Loss before income taxes									(130,635)	(67,719)	1,983
Income tax benefit (provision), net									61,357	31,468	2,434
Net loss									(69,278)	(36,251)	4,417
Net loss attributable to HSS									(69,278)	(36,251)	4,417
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)									(69,278)	(36,251)	4,417
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses ) on AFS securities and other										9,775	3,254
Recognition of previously unrealized gains on AFS securities included in net income (loss)										(13,028)
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net									(7,063)	(3,406)	(10,771)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax									(7,063)	(6,659)	(7,517)
Comprehensive loss									(76,341)	(42,910)	(3,100)
Comprehensive loss attributable to HSS									(76,341)	(42,910)	(3,100)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Revenue:
Services and other revenue									153,936	148,294	86,618
Services and other revenue - DISH Network									682	279
Equipment revenue									43,838	53,812	33,317
Total revenue									198,456	202,385	119,935
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other									105,659	101,264	60,186
Cost of sales - equipment									38,204	37,446	23,762
Selling, general and administrative expenses (including DISH Network)									32,122	35,754	20,133
Depreciation and amortization									6,804	8,177	5,418
Total costs and expenses									182,789	182,641	109,499
Operating income									15,667	19,744	10,436
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income									1,280	3,051	1,200
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized									(2,227)	(3,755)	(934)
Other, net									(2,022)	(1,311)	(1,214)
Total other expense, net									(2,969)	(2,015)	(948)
Loss before income taxes									12,698	17,729	9,488
Income tax benefit (provision), net									(6,286)	(6,408)	(3,950)
Net loss									6,412	11,321	5,538
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests									876	(35)	635
Net loss attributable to HSS									5,536	11,356	4,903
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)									6,412	11,321	5,538
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments									(7,981)	(3,278)	(11,340)
Unrealized gains (losses ) on AFS securities and other									32	(34)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax									(7,949)	(3,312)	(11,340)
Comprehensive loss									(1,537)	8,009	(5,802)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									(10)	59	(569)
Comprehensive loss attributable to HSS									(1,527)	7,950	(5,233)
Eliminations
Revenue:
Services and other revenue									(21,179)	(17,648)	(8,313)
Equipment revenue									(33,335)	(19,771)	(17,377)
Total revenue									(54,514)	(37,419)	(25,690)
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other									(20,708)	(17,098)	(7,591)
Cost of sales - equipment									(32,144)	(18,438)	(16,191)
Selling, general and administrative expenses (including DISH Network)									(1,662)	(1,883)	(1,908)
Total costs and expenses									(54,514)	(37,419)	(25,690)
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income									(198,452)	(186,155)	(96,984)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized									198,452	186,155	96,984
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net									63,742	24,895	(9,955)
Total other expense, net									63,742	24,895	(9,955)
Loss before income taxes									63,742	24,895	(9,955)
Net loss									63,742	24,895	(9,955)
Net loss attributable to HSS									63,742	24,895	(9,955)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)									63,742	24,895	(9,955)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net									14,126	10,065	18,288
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax									14,126	10,065	18,288
Comprehensive loss									77,868	34,960	8,333
Comprehensive loss attributable to HSS									$ 77,868	$ 34,960	$ 8,333

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 4,983	$ (3,449)	$ (27,005)	$ (9,352)	$ (26,864)	$ 15,375	$ 397	$ (1,134)	$ (34,823)	$ (12,226)	$ (13,768)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities									356,871	304,807	242,597
Net cash flows from operating activities									322,048	292,581	228,829
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities									(125,802)	(92,727)	(304,863)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities									57,399	317,431	510,291
Purchases of property and equipment									(199,261)	(411,220)	(275,772)
Transfer of regulatory authorization to DISH Network									23,148
Acquisition of regulatory authorizations										(98,477)
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, net											(2,075,713)
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents									12,952	(4,526)	(1,729)
Other, net									(15,052)	(12,772)	(5,286)
Net cash flows from investing activities									(246,616)	(302,291)	(2,153,072)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations									(63,506)	(56,525)	(58,079)
Debt issuance costs										(229)	(57,825)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt										1,641	2,000,000
Advances from affiliates										72,538
Contributions from parent									10,219		166,379
Other									2,716	(764)	292
Net cash flows from financing activities									(50,571)	16,661	2,050,767
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents									2,629	4,265	(1,627)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents									27,490	11,216	124,897
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period				136,219				125,003	136,219	125,003	106
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	163,709				136,219				163,709	136,219	125,003
HSS
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)									(35,699)	(12,191)	(13,768)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities									172,603	(234,920)	(55,872)
Net cash flows from operating activities									136,904	(247,111)	(69,640)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities									(125,802)	(92,727)	(304,863)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities									57,399	301,231	510,291
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition											(2,174,614)
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents									5,075	(7,669)	826
Net cash flows from investing activities									(63,328)	200,835	(1,968,360)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Debt issuance costs										(229)	(57,825)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt											2,000,000
Contributions from parent											166,379
Other											49
Net cash flows from financing activities										(229)	2,108,603
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents									73,576	(46,505)	70,603
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period				24,098				70,603	24,098	70,603
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	97,674				24,098				97,674	24,098	70,603
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)									(69,278)	(36,251)	4,417
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities									248,040	563,217	270,453
Net cash flows from operating activities									178,762	526,966	274,870
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities										16,200
Purchases of property and equipment									(188,862)	(404,121)	(271,716)
Transfer of regulatory authorization to DISH Network									23,148
Acquisition of regulatory authorizations										(26,000)
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, net											(2,075,713)
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents									7,536	2,829	(1,290)
Other, net									(15,143)	(12,772)	(5,286)
Net cash flows from investing activities									(173,321)	(423,864)	(2,354,005)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations									(58,973)	(54,576)	(53,917)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt										7
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition											2,174,614
Other									(751)	(764)	(708)
Net cash flows from financing activities									(59,724)	(55,333)	2,119,989
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents									(54,283)	47,769	40,854
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period				88,623				40,854	88,623	40,854
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	34,340				88,623				34,340	88,623	40,854
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)									6,412	11,321	5,538
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities									(30)	1,405	18,061
Net cash flows from operating activities									6,382	12,726	23,599
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment									(10,399)	(7,099)	(4,056)
Acquisition of regulatory authorizations										(72,477)
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents									341	314	(1,265)
Other, net									91
Net cash flows from investing activities									(9,967)	(79,262)	(5,321)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations									(4,533)	(1,949)	(4,162)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt										1,634
Advances from affiliates									10,219	72,538
Other									3,467		951
Net cash flows from financing activities									9,153	72,223	(3,211)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents									2,629	4,265	(1,627)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents									8,197	9,952	13,440
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period				$ 23,498				$ 13,546	23,498	13,546	106
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 31,695				$ 23,498				31,695	23,498	13,546
Eliminations
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)									63,742	24,895	(9,955)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities									$ (63,742)	$ (24,895)	9,955
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition											2,174,614
Net cash flows from investing activities											2,174,614
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition											(2,174,614)
Net cash flows from financing activities											$ (2,174,614)

Subsequent Events (Details) $ in Thousands			12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2014 USD ($) item shares	Feb. 20, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Subsequent events
Liabilities Assumed			$ 18,000	$ 24,950
Cash paid for property, plant and equipment			$ 199,261	$ 411,220	$ 275,772
Subsequent event \| Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction \| DISH Network [Member] \| EchoStar
Subsequent events
Number of series of preferred tracking stock to be issued by the related party \| item	2
Number of satellites transferred \| item	5
Liabilities Assumed	$ 58,900
Cash paid for property, plant and equipment	$ 11,400
Subsequent event \| Transaction Agreement \| DISH Investors
Subsequent events
Preferred tracking stock issued by the related party \| shares	81.128
Number of satellites transferred \| item	5
Liabilities Assumed	$ 58,900
Cash paid for property, plant and equipment	$ 11,400
Percentage of economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group		80.00%
Subsequent event \| Transaction Agreement \| EchoStar
Subsequent events
Percentage of economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group		20.00%
Subsequent event \| Transaction Agreement \| EchoStar \| DISH Investors
Subsequent events
Preferred tracking stock issued by the related party \| shares	6,290,499
Subsequent event \| Investor Rights Agreement \| DISH Investors
Subsequent events
Prohibition period for transfer of the Tracking Stock		1 year

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Allowance for doubtful accounts - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Changes in valuation and qualifying accounts
Balance at Beginning of the Year	$ 14,918	$ 16,769	$ 4,725
Charged to Costs and Expenses	35,098	26,647	18,441
Deductions	(39,279)	(28,498)	(6,397)
Balance at End of Year	$ 10,737	$ 14,918	$ 16,769