Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Document Type Document Period End Date Document Quarterly Report Document Transition Report Entity File Number Entity Registrant Name Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Shell Company Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current Assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Marketable Securities, Current Marketable investment securities Current marketable investment securities Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $30,890 and $32,861, respectively Inventory, Net Inventory Total inventory Other Assets, Current Other current assets Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] Noncurrent Assets: Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent Restricted cash, cash equivalents and marketable investment securities Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net Property and equipment, net Indefinite-Lived License Agreements FCC authorizations Other Marketable Securities, Noncurrent Other investment securities Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Operating lease assets Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent Note receivable - DISH Network (Note 13) Aggregate principal amount Amounts due from parties associated with the reporting entity from interest accrued, due after 1 year (or 1 business cycle). Interest Accrued, Related Parties, Noncurrent Interest receivable - DISH Network (Note 13) Other Assets, Noncurrent Other noncurrent assets, net Assets, Noncurrent Total noncurrent assets Assets Assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity (Deficit) Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable, Current Trade accounts payable Amount of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration has been received or is receivable, classified as current and other. Contract with Customer, Liability, Current and Other Deferred revenue and other Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of programming. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Accrued Programming Current Accrued programming Interest Payable, Current Accrued interest Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Other accrued expenses Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations (Note 8) Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Long-Term Obligations, Net of Current Portion: Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current portion (Note 8) Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Deferred tax liabilities Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Operating lease liabilities Long-term portion of lease obligations Amount of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration has been received or is receivable, classified as noncurrent and other. Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent and Other Long Term Liabilities Long-term deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent Total long-term obligations, net of current portion Liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholder's Equity (Deficit): Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 1,015 shares issued and outstanding Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated earnings (deficit) Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total stockholder's equity (deficit) Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholder's equity (deficit) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Allowance for credit losses Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] This member stands for subscriber related services. Service revenue Equipment sales and other revenue. Equipment sales and other revenue Revenues [Abstract] Revenue: Revenues Total revenue Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Costs and Expenses (exclusive of depreciation): Cost of Goods and Services Sold Cost of services Other Cost of Operating Revenue Cost of sales - equipment and other Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative expenses Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization expense Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Costs and Expenses Total costs and expenses Operating Income (Loss) Operating income (loss) Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Other Income (Expense): Investment Income, Net Interest income Interest Expense, Debt Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other, net Total Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other income (expense) Income (Loss) before Income Tax Income (loss) before income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax (provision) benefit, net Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) Net income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Comprehensive Income (Loss): Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax Deferred income tax (expense) benefit, net Deferred income tax (expense) benefit attributable to other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income (loss) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT) Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Additional Paid-In Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance Balance Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Non-cash, stock-based compensation Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Tax Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities, net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation Stockholders' Equity, Other Other CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities: Gain (Loss) on Investments Realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments and other Share-based Compensation Non-cash, stock-based compensation expense (benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred tax expense (benefit) Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses Changes in allowance for credit losses Interest Income, Related Party Non-cash interest income - DISH Network Interest income Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities, Net Other, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets and Liabilities, Net Changes in current assets and current liabilities, net Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash flows from operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from sales and purchases of marketable investment securities. Proceeds from Payments for Marketable Securities (Purchases) Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities, net Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of property and equipment Origination of Notes Receivable from Related Parties Notes receivable - DISH Network Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Other, net Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash flows from investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Repayment of long-term debt and finance lease obligations Repayment of long-term debt and finance lease obligations Maturities of Senior Debt Redemption and repurchases of senior notes Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Proceeds from issuance of senior notes Repayments of Debt Early debt extinguishment costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash flows from financing activities Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period (Note 4) Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period (Note 4) Organization and Business Activities Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Organization and Business Activities Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Supplemental Data - Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] Supplemental Data - Statements of Cash Flows Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Other Investment Securities Investments in Debt and Equity Instruments, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) [Text Block] Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Other Investment Securities Inventory Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Inventory Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Property and Equipment Leases The entire disclosure of information about leases. Lease Disclosure [Text Block] Leases Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations The entire disclosure for all or part of the information related to long term debt and finance lease liabilities. Long Term Debt and Finance Lease Liability [Text Block] Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors Financial information for subsidiary guarantors. Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors [Text Block] Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors No Definition available. Disaggregation of Revenue The entire disclosure of Revenue from contract with customer, disaggregation of revenue text block. Revenue from Contract with Customer, Disaggregation of Revenue [Text Block] Disaggregation of Revenue No Definition available. Contract Balances The Entire disclosure of revenue from contract with customer, contract balances text block. Revenue from Contract with Customer, Contract Balances [Text Block] Contract Balances Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Presentation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Principles of Consolidation Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block] Assets Recognized Related to the Costs to Obtain a Contract with a Subscriber Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Advertising Costs Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block] Research and Development New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block] Schedule of supplemental cash flow and other non-cash data Investment [Table Text Block] Schedule of marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investment securities Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis Summary Of Marketable Securities Other Net [Table Text Block] Summary Of Marketable Securities Other Net [Table Text Block] Gains and Losses on Sales and Changes in Carrying Amounts of Investments Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Schedule of inventory Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of property and equipment Schedule of depreciation and amortization expense. Schedule of Depreciation and Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of depreciation and amortization expense Schedule of pay-TV satellite fleet. Schedule of Pay TV Satellites [Table Text Block] Schedule of pay-TV satellite fleet Lease, Cost [Table Text Block] Summary of the components of lease expense The tabular disclosure of supplemental cashflow information related to leases. Lessee Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Table Text Block] Summary of Supplemental cash flow information related to leases Summary of supplemental balance sheet information related to leases Lessee Supplemental Balance Sheet Information [Table Text Block] Summary of supplemental balance sheet information related to leases Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block] Summary of maturities of operating lease liabilities Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block] Summary of maturities of finance lease liabilities Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of carrying and fair values of the entity's debt facilities Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block] Schedule of future maturities of long-term debt, finance lease and contractual obligations Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block] Revenue by geographic region Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block] Schedule of disaggregation of revenue Schedule of valuation and qualifying accounts. Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block] Schedule of Contract balances Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Represent information pertaining Dish Mexico. Dish Mexico Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block] Schedule of related party transaction Schedule of Investments [Table] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Pay Tv Subscribers [Member] Pay TV Subscribers It represents subscribers DISH TV. DISH TV subscribers It represents subscribers Sling TV. Sling TV subscribers Schedule of Investments [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies Organization and Business Activities Number of subscribers. Number of Subscribers Number of subscribers Summarization of the disclosures for all significant accounting policies of the reporting entity. Accounting Policies [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Minimum Maximum Accounting Policies [Line Items] Significant accounting policies Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Depreciable life of assets Useful life of property and equipment Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract] Advertising Costs Advertising Expense Advertising expenses Research and Development Expense [Abstract] Research and Development Research and Development Expense Research and development costs Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table] Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The minimum amortization period of assets recognized related to costs to obtain a subscriber contract. Amortization Period Of Assets Recognized Related To Costs To Obtain Subscriber Contract Period to amortize assets recognized related to costs to obtain subscriber contract The amount of contract cost capitalized during the year. Contract Cost Capitalized During the Year Contract cost capitalized during the period Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Amortization expense related to the programs Capitalized Contract Cost, Net Total costs capitalized Interest Paid, Net Cash paid for interest Proceeds from Interest Received Cash received for interest Income Taxes Paid Cash paid for income taxes Cash paid for income taxes to parent. Cash Paid for Income Taxes to Parent Cash paid for income taxes to DISH Network Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Represents information pertaining to NagraStar LLC NagraStar Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Other Investment Securities Other investment securities: Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Other Investment Securities: Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted cash and cash equivalents Equity Method Investments Other investment securities Marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalent and other investment securities. Marketable Investment Securities Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Other Investment Securities Total marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investment securities Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Interest on equity method investment Ownership interest in equity method investment Investment Type [Axis] Investments [Domain] Commercial Paper [Member] Corporate securities Represents the maturity period of unsecured debt. Unsecured Debt Term Of Maturity Debt term of Maturity Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract] Contractual maturities of restricted and non-restricted marketable investment securities Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value Debt securities with contractual maturities within one year Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair value measurements on recurring basis Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Level 2 Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instruments [Domain] Commercial paper Investments in debt securities other than variable rate demand obligations, auction-rate securities, or mortgage backed securities. Includes investments that are restricted and those that are not restricted. Other (including restricted) Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair value of marketable securities Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Cash equivalents (including restricted) Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Current Debt securities Represents the fair value of investments in marketable debt and equity securities. It also represents the fair values of all assets resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, net of the effects of master netting arrangements. Marketable Debt and Equity Securities and Derivative Assets Total Cost Related To Early Redemption Of Debt Cost Related To Early Redemption Of Debt Costs related to early redemption of debt Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates Marketable Securities Other Marketable Securities Other Other Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Finished goods Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves Work-in-process and service repairs Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves Raw materials Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Equipment leased to customers Represents the information pertaining to satellites assets owned by the entity, EchoStar XV. EchoStar XV Represents the information pertaining to satellites assets owned by the entity, EchoStar XVIII. EchoStar XVIII Satellites Acquired Under Finance Lease Agreements [Member] Satellites acquired under finance lease agreements Represents the information pertaining to furniture, fixtures, equipment and other. Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other Buildings and improvements Land Construction in progress Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Total property and equipment Property and equipment, gross Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated depreciation Represents the information pertaining to satellites assets owned by the entity. Satellites Represents buildings, furniture, fixtures, equipment and other property plant and equipment owned by the entity. Buildings, furniture, fixtures, equipment and other Depreciation and Amortization [Line Items] Depreciation and amortization expense Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Represents details pertaining to EchoStar, a legal entity in which the director owns majority voting interests. EchoStar Dish Network [Member] Dish Network Represents details pertaining to Pay-TV Satellites assets owned by the entity. Pay-TV Satellites Represents Anik F3, an FSS satellite. FSS Satellite Anik F3 Number of satellites in geostationary orbit utilized by reporting entity. Number of Satellites in Geostationary Orbit Utilized by Reporting Entity Number of satellites utilized in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator Number of satellites in geostationary orbit utilized by reporting entity owned. Number of Satellites in Geostationary Orbit, Utilized by Reporting Entity Owned Owned Satellites Number of satellites in geostationary orbit utilized by reporting entity under operating leases. Number of Satellites in Geostationary Orbit, Utilized by Reporting Entity under Operating Leases Number of satellites utilized under operating lease Number Of Satellites Leased From Third Parties Number Of Satellites Leased From Third Parties Number of satellites leased from third parties Property Plant Equipment Lease Term Property Plant Equipment Lease Term Leased term Property Plant Equipment Lease Extension Term Property Plant Equipment Lease Extension Term Leased extension term Lessee, Lease, Description [Table] Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] Leases Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract Remaining lease terms, operating lease Lessee, Finance Lease, Term of Contract Remaining lease terms, finance lease Lessee, Operating Lease, Existence of Option to Extend [true false] Renewal options, operating lease Lessee, Finance Lease, Existence of Option to Extend [true false] Renewal options, finance lease Lessee, Operating Lease, Existence of Option to Terminate [true false] Options to terminate, operating lease Lessee, Finance Lease, Existence of Option to Terminate [true false] Options to terminate, finance lease Term of lessee's operating lease termination, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Lessee, Operating Lease, Option To Terminate, Period Termination period, operating lease Term of lessee's finance lease termination, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Lessee, Finance Lease, Option To Terminate, Period Termination period, finance lease Operating Lease, Cost Operating lease cost Short-term Lease, Cost Short-term lease cost Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization Amortization of right-of-use assets Finance Lease, Interest Expense Interest on lease liabilities Amount of finance lease cost. Finance Lease Cost Total finance lease cost Lease, Cost Total lease costs Operating Lease, Payments Operating cash flows from operating leases Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability Operating cash flows from finance leases Finance Lease, Principal Payments Financing cash flows from finance leases Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability Operating leases Property and equipment [Member] Operating Lease, Liability, Current Less: Current portion Other current liabilities Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Operating Lease, Liability Total operating lease liabilities Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Finance Lease, Liability, Current Less: Current portion Other current liabilities Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Long-term portion of lease obligations Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Finance Lease, Liability Total finance lease liabilities Finance lease obligations Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term: Operating leases Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term: Finance leases Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Weighted Average Discount Rate: Operating leases Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Weighted Average Discount Rate: Finance leases Operating Lease Liabilities, Payments Due [Abstract] Maturities of lease liabilities: Operating lease Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2022 (remaining six months) Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months 2023 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two 2024 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three 2025 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four 2026 Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payment for operating lease due after fourth fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach). Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Four Thereafter Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Total lease payments Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount Less: Imputed interest Finance Lease Liabilities, Payments, Due [Abstract] Maturities of lease liabilities: Finance lease Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2022 (remaining six months) Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months 2023 Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two 2024 Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Total lease payments Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount Less: Imputed interest No definition available. Operating and Finance Lease Liabilities, Payments Due [Abstract] Future minimum payments for total lease liabilities Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payments for operating and finance lease having an initial or remaining lease term in excess of one year due in remainder of fiscal year following latest fiscal year. Lessee, Operating And Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2022 (remaining six months) Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payments for operating and finance lease, due in next twelve months following latest fiscal year. Lessee Operating and Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Next Twelve Months 2023 Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payments for operating and finance lease, due in second fiscal year following latest fiscal year. Lessee, Operating And Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two 2024 Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payments for operating and finance lease, due in third fiscal year following latest fiscal year. Lessee, Operating And Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three 2025 Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payments for operating and finance lease, due in fourth fiscal year following latest fiscal year. Lessee, Operating And Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four 2026 Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payments for operating and finance lease, due after fourth fiscal year following latest fiscal year. Lessee Operating And Finance Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Four Thereafter Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payments for operating and finance lease. Lessee, Operating And Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Total lease payments Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payments in excess of discounted obligation for lease payments for operating and finance lease. Lessee, Operating And Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount Less: Imputed interest Present value of lessee's discounted obligation for lease payments from operating and finance lease. Operating And Finance Lease, Liability Total Present value of lessee's discounted obligation for lease payments from operating and finance lease, classified as current. Operating And Finance Lease, Liability, Current Less: Current portion Present value of lessee's discounted obligation for lease payments from operating and finance lease, classified as noncurrent. Operating And Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Long-term portion of lease obligations Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Represents a wholly-owned subsidiary of the entity. D I S H D B S Corporation Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Represents details pertaining to 5 7/8 percent senior notes, which are due in 2022. 5 7/8% Senior Notes due 2022 Represents details pertaining to the 5 percent Senior Notes, which are due in 2023. 5% Senior Notes due 2023 Represents details pertaining to 5 7/8 percent senior notes, which are due in 2024. 5 7/8% Senior Notes due 2024 Represents details pertaining to 7 3/4 percent senior notes, which are due in 2026. 7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2026 Represents details pertaining to 5 1/4 percent senior Secured notes, which are due in 2026. 5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 Represents Senior Notes 7.375 Percent Due 2028 Member. 7 3/8% Senior Notes due 2028 Represents details pertaining to 5 3/4 percent senior Secured notes, which are due in 2028. 5 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 Represents details pertaining to the 51/8 Percent Senior Notes, which are in 2029. 5 1/8% Senior Notes due 2029 Other Notes Payable [Member] Other notes payable Debt Instrument [Line Items] Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Gross Carrying Amount Long-term Debt, Fair Value Fair Value Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net Unamortized deferred financing costs and debt discounts, net Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Total long-term debt and finance lease obligations (including current portion) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Interest rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Term Term of debt instrument Payments to Fund Long-term Loans to Related Parties Additional advances to DISH network under Intercompany Loan Advanced an additional amount Tabular disclosure of the aggregate amount of maturities of long-term borrowings including capital lease obligations for each of the five years and thereafter following the date of the latest balance sheet date presented. Schedule of Future Maturities of Contractual Obligations [Table] Information pertaining to the future maturities of contractual obligations of the entity. Contractual Obligations Type [Axis] Represents the type of contractual obligations, such as long-term borrowings, capital lease obligations, interest expense on long-term debt and capital lease obligations, satellite-related obligations, operating lease obligations, purchase and other obligations. Contractual Obligations Type [Domain] Represents the information relating to satellite-related obligations of the entity. Other long-term obligations Contractual Obligations [Line Items] Commitment and contingencies Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Commitment and Contingencies Contractual Obligation, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2022 (remaining three months) Contractual Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months 2023 Contractual Obligation, Due in Second Year 2024 Contractual Obligation, Due in Third Year 2025 Contractual Obligation, Due in Fourth Year 2026 Amount of contractual obligation to be paid after fourth fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach). Contractual Obligation To Be Paid After Year Four Thereafter Contractual Obligation Contractual obligation Total Increase Contractual Obligation Increase Contractual Obligation Increase to contractual obligation Schedule of disclosures relating to commitments of the entity. Commitments [Table] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Represents information pertaining to ClearPlay, Inc. ClearPlay, Inc. TQ Delta LLC [Member] TQ Delta LLC [Member] Realtime Adaptive Streaming Litigation [Member] Realtime Adaptive Streaming Litigation [Member] Name of Property [Axis] Name of Property [Domain] Represents information pertaining to spectrum purchase agreement. Spectrum purchase agreement Consolidated Entities [Axis] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Northstar Spectrum And SNR Holdco Northstar Wireless is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northstar Spectrum, LLC ("Northstar Spectrum"), which is an entity owned by Dish Network and Northstar Manager, LLC ("Northstar Manager"). Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] DISH Network Spectrum Investments [Member] Spectrum Investments Information about AWS 3 auction. AWS 3 Auction Vermont National Telephone Company [Member] Vermont National Telephone Company The amount of aggregate purchase price under the transaction agreement. Transaction Agreements, Aggregate Purchase Price Purchase price The amount of fee payable on expiration or in the event of not exercising the option to purchase under the asset purchase agreement. Asset Purchase Agreement Termination Fee Payable Termination fee Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity Non-controlling investments Deployment Of 5G Network Deployment Of 5g Network 5G Network deployment Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Payment to acquire certain wireless licenses and related assets Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement Attorney fees awarded Represents the percentage of bidding credit. Percentage Of Bidding Credit Bidding credit credits Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Claim amount Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Loss contingency Payments to Acquire Investments Total investment Represents value of bidding credit. Bidding Credit Loss Contingency Recovery Amount Loss Contingency Recovery Amount Represents information pertaining to unrestricted subsidiaries. Unrestricted Subsidiaries Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] United States Canada and Mexico Canada and Mexico Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] Disaggregation of Revenue Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax Revenue This member stands for Pay Tv video and related services. Pay-TV video and related revenue Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable Balance at End of Period Balance at Beginning of Period Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense Current Period Provision For Expected Credit Losses Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions Write-offs Charged Against Allowance Revenue, Practical Expedient, Remaining Performance Obligation [true/false] Remaining performance obligations Contract with Customer, Liability Contract liabilities The amount of contract liability recorded as customer contract revenue during the period. Contract Liability Recorded As Customer Contract Revenue Contract liability recorded as customer contract revenue Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Domain] Represents information pertaining to satellites assets leased from EchoStar, Echo Star XVI, which are accounted for as operating leases. EchoStar XVI Information about Telesat Transponder Agreement with related party. Telesat Transponder Agreement Represents details pertaining to DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement. DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement Represents information pertaining to Nimiq 5 agreement member. Nimiq 5 Agreement Represents details pertaining to QuetzSat-1 Lease Agreement. QuetzSat-1 Lease Agreement Represents details pertaining to TT and C Agreement. TT&C Agreement Represents information pertaining to Master Transaction Agreement Office Space from DISH Network Represents details pertaining to Santa Fe Lease Agreement. Santa Fe Lease Agreement Represents the details pertaining to the administrative support such as legal, information systems, marketing, human resources, accounting and finance services to DISH Network's Broadband, Wireless Spectrum and other business segments. Broadband, Wireless and Other Segments Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Represent satellite and transmission expenses during the period. Satellite And Transmission Expenses Satellite and transmission expenses Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Purchases from NagraStar Expenses associated with services Represents information pertaining to the related party transactions agreement term from commencement of service date. Related Party Transactions, Agreement Term from Commencement of Service Date Agreement term from commencement of service date Represents information pertaining to the related party transactions renewal option term. Related Party Transactions, Agreement Renewal Option Term Agreement Renewal Option Term Represents the additional term of renewal option. Related Party Transactions, Agreement Additional Renewal Option Term Additional term of renewal option Represents information pertaining to the related party transactions agreement term with third party. Related Party Transactions, Agreement Term with Third Party Agreement term with third party Represents information pertaining to the number of DBS transponders available to receive services under the related party transactions agreement. Related Party Transactions, Number of DBS Transponders Available Number of DBS transponders available to receive services Represents information pertaining to the number of DBS transponders currently used under related party transactions agreement. Related Party Transactions, Number of DBS Transponders Used Number of DBS transponders currently used Represents information pertaining to the related party transactions agreement term. Related Party Transactions, Agreement Term Agreement term The period of renewal of agreement. Period for Renewal of Agreement Purchase of renewal of agreement The number of automatic renewal period. Number of Automatic Renewal Periods Number of automatic renewal period Related party transactions required notice period for termination of agreement. Related Party Transactions Required Notice Period for Termination of Agreement Notice period for termination of agreement Percentage of Paid-in-Kind Interest. Paid-in-Kind Interest Rate Paid in kind Interest rate Number of tranches in which the loan matures. Debt Instruments, Number of Tranches Number of tranches Percentage of loan repayable plus accrued but unpaid interest. Percentage Of Loan Repayable Percent of loan repayable Percentage of interest payment due to be paid in cash. Percentage of Interest Payment Due, To be Paid in Cash Interest payment due Percentage of cash accrual interest rate. Notes Receivable, Cash Accrual Interest Rate Fixed rate Represents information pertaining to Uplink services. Uplink services Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current Amounts payable to NagraStar Represents the amount for commitments to related parties. Commitments To Related Parties Commitments to NagraStar Revenue from Related Parties Sales Accounts Receivable, Related Parties Amounts receivable