Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current Assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Available-for-sale Securities, Current Current marketable investment securities Marketable investment securities Debt securities Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Trade accounts receivable Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $23,525 and $20,972, 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 of accumulated depreciation of $2,870,472 and $2,871,457, respectively Indefinite-Lived License Agreements FCC authorizations Other Marketable Securities, Noncurrent Other investment securities Other Assets, Noncurrent Other noncurrent assets, net Assets, Noncurrent Total noncurrent 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 Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current Trade accounts payable - EchoStar Amounts payable to NagraStar Deferred Revenue and Credits, Current Deferred revenue and other Accrued Liabilities, 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 capital lease obligations Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Long-Term Obligations, Net of Current Portion: Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Deferred tax liabilities Deferred Long-term Liability Charges 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 8) Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount Redeemable noncontrolling interests 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 Attributable to Parent Total DISH DBS stockholder's equity (deficit) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interests 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 doubtful accounts on trade accounts receivable Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated depreciation on property and equipment, net 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) Revenues [Abstract] Revenue: Subscription and Circulation Revenue Subscriber-related revenue Advertising sales Equipment sales and other revenue. Equipment Sales and Other Revenue Equipment sales and other revenue Revenue, Net Total revenue Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Costs and Expenses (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below - Note 6): Cost of Goods Sold, Subscription Subscriber-related expenses Represent satellite and transmission expenses during the period. Satellite And Transmission Expenses Satellite and transmission expenses Other Cost of Operating Revenue Cost of sales - equipment, services and other Subscriber Acquisition Costs [Abstract] Subscriber acquisition costs: Represents the amount of subscriber promotions subsidies recognized in cost of sales. Cost Of Sales Subscriber Promotions Subsidies Cost of sales - subscriber promotion subsidies Other subscriber promotion subsidies. Other Subscriber Promotions Subsidies Other subscriber acquisition costs Advertising Expense Subscriber acquisition advertising Cost of Goods and Services Sold Total subscriber acquisition costs General and Administrative Expense General and administrative expenses Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization expense Depreciation and amortization (Note 6) 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 Premiums, interest expense and deferred financing costs, as applicable Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other, net 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) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net income (loss) attributable to DISH DBS 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), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax Deferred income tax (expense) benefit, net 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) Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to DISH DBS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Long-term debt 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 Share-based Compensation Non-cash, stock-based compensation Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred tax expense (benefit) Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating 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 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: Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Proceeds from issuance of senior notes Payments of Dividends Dividend to DISH Orbital Corporation Dividend paid to DOC Maturities of Senior Debt Redemption and repurchases of senior notes (Note 7) Principal balance of debt redeemed Repayments of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Other, net Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash flows from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 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 Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Property and Equipment Long-Term Debt Long-term Debt [Text Block] Long-Term Debt 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 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 Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurements 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 Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of available-for-sale investments Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Schedule of inventory 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 Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of carrying and fair values of the entity's debt facilities Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block] Schedule of transactions with NagraStar Schedule of Investments [Table] Schedule of Investments [Line Items] Spectrum Investments Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction with EchoStar Number of subscribers. Number of Subscribers Number of subscribers Interest Paid 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 Capital Lease Obligations Incurred Satellites and other assets financed under capital lease obligations Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Represents details pertaining to EchoStar, a legal entity in which the director owns majority voting interests. Echo Star [Member] EchoStar Represents information pertaining to Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation. Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation [Member] HSSC Represents information pertaining to Other investment securities. Other Investment Securities [Member] Other investment securities Member 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: Marketable Securities, Restricted, Noncurrent Restricted marketable investment securities(1) Marketable Securities Total marketable investment securities Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted cash and cash equivalents (1) Cost Method Investments Other investment securities - cost method 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 Maximum maturities of commercial paper. Commercial Paper Maturities Maximum Maximum maturities of commercial paper Maximum maturities of corporate securities. Corporate Securities Maturities Maximum Maximum maturities of corporate securities Represents information pertaining to EchoStar and Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation. Echo Star And Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation [Member] EchoStar and HSSC Represents the number of owned satellites transferred and leased back in connection with the transaction involving the sale of property to another party and the lease of the property back to the seller. Related Party Transactions Number of Owned Satellites Transferred and Leased Back Number of owned satellites transferred and leased back The fair value of liabilities transferred in noncash investing or financing activities. Liabilities Transferred Transfer of liabilities and other Represents the amount of cash transferred in exchange for shares of a series of preferred tracking stock issued under the agreement. Cash in Exchange of Shares Issued Cash in exchange for shares of series of preferred tracking stock issued Represents the preferred tracking stock issued during the period by the related party. Related Party Transactions Preferred Tracking Stock Issued by Related Party Preferred tracking stock issued by related party Represents the percentage of economic interest held in the Hughes Retail Group. Related Party Transactions Percentage of Economic Interest Held Percentage of economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group Represents the historical cost of tracking stock. Related Party Transactions Historical Cost of Tracking Stock Historical cost of tracking stock Represents the difference between the historical cost basis of the Tracking Stock received and the net carrying value of the satellites included in the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction. Related Party Transactions Tracking Stock Capital Transaction Capital transaction Capital distribution to the related party in connection with purchases of strategic investments, net of tax. Capital Distribution to Related Party in Connection Purchase of Strategic Investments Capital transaction recorded in additional paid-in capital Capital Distribution To Related Party Net Of Tax Capital Distribution To Related Party Net Of Tax Capital distribution to EchoStar, net of deferred taxes Represents the prohibited transfer period of preferred tracking stock issued during the period by the related party. Related Party Transactions Preferred Tracking Stock Prohibited Transfer Period Tracking stock prohibited transfer period Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types Of Debt And Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] U S Treasury And Government [Member] U.S. Treasury and agency securities Corporate Debt Securities [Member] Corporate securities 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 Debt Securities Nonrestricted And Restricted [Member] Other (including restricted) Equity Securities [Member] Equity Securities Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Accumulated net unrealized gains (losses) Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss), before Tax Accumulated net unrealized gains, before tax, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Unrealized Gains Losses, Net Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Accumulated net unrealized gains, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract] Components of available-for-sale investments Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities Equity securities Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss) [Abstract] Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax Unrealized Gains Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax Unrealized Losses Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract] Contractual maturities of restricted and non-restricted marketable investment securities Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Current Debt securities with contractual maturities within one year Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value Debt securities with contractual maturities extending longer than one year through and including five years Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] Fair value measurements on recurring basis Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member] Level 1 Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member] Level 2 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) Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount Transfer of investments from Level 1 to Level 2 Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount Transfer of investments from Level 2 to Level 1 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] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Equipment Leased To Other Party [Member] Equipment leased to customers Represents the information pertaining to satellites assets owned by the entity. Satellites [Member] Satellites Represents buildings, furniture, fixtures, equipment and other property plant and equipment owned by the entity. Building Furniture Fixtures Other Equipment [Member] Buildings, furniture, fixtures, equipment and other Represents details pertaining to Pay-TV Satellites assets owned by the entity. Pay T V Satellites [Member] Pay-TV Satellites Depreciation and Amortization [Line Items] Depreciation and amortization expense 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 in geostationary orbit utilized by reporting entity under capital leases. Number of Satellites in Geostationary Orbit, Utilized by Reporting Entity under Capital Leases Number of satellites utilized under capital lease Represents the information pertaining to satellites assets owned by the entity, EchoStar XV. Echo Star X V [Member] EchoStar XV Represents information pertaining to satellites assets leased from EchoStar, Echo Star XVI, which are accounted for as operating leases. Echo Star X V I [Member] EchoStar XVI Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Depreciable life of assets Represents option to renew the lease for an additional term. Option To Renew For Additional Term Option to renew the lease for an additional period Represents option to renew the lease for an additional term if the company exercises its renewal option. Option To Renew The Lease For Additional Term If Exercise Renewal Option Another option to renew the lease if renewal option exercised Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Represents details pertaining to the 7 1/8 percent Senior Notes, which are due in 2016. Senior Notes7.125 Percent Due2016 [Member] 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2016 Represents details pertaining to 4 5/8 percent senior notes, which are due in 2017. Senior Notes4.625 Percent Due2017 [Member] 4 5/8% Senior Notes due 2017 Represents details pertaining to the 4 1/4 percent Senior Notes, which are due in 2018. Senior Notes4.25 Percent Due2018 [Member] 4 1/4% Senior Notes due 2018 Represents details pertaining to the 7 7/8 percent Senior Notes, which are due in 2019. Senior Notes7.875 Percent Due2019 [Member] 7 7/8% Senior Notes due 2019 Represents details pertaining to the 5 1/8 percent Senior Notes, which are due in 2020. Senior Notes5.125 Percent Due2020 [Member] 5 1/8% Senior Notes due 2020 Represents details pertaining to the 6 3/4 percent Senior Notes, which are due in 2021. Senior Notes6.750 Percent Due2021 [Member] 6 3/4% Senior Notes due 2021 Represents details pertaining to 5 7/8 percent senior notes, which are due in 2022. Senior Notes5.875 Percent Due2022 [Member] 5 7/8% Senior Notes due 2022 Represents details pertaining to the 5 percent Senior Notes, which are due in 2023. Senior Notes5 Percent Due2023 [Member] 5% Senior Notes due 2023 Represents details pertaining to 5 7/8 percent senior notes, which are due in 2024. Senior Notes5.875 Percent Due2024 [Member] 5 7/8% Senior Notes due 2024 Represents details pertaining to 7 3/4 percent senior notes, which are due in 2026. Senior Notes7.75 Percent Due2026 [Member] 7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2026 Other Notes Payable [Member] Other Notes Payable [Member] Other notes payable Long-term Debt, Gross Carrying Value Long-term Debt, Fair Value Fair Value Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net Unamortized deferred financing costs and debt discount, net Capital Lease Obligations Capital lease obligations (3) Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations (including current portion) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Interest rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage Redemption price as a percentage of principal amount Debt repurchase price percentage in the event of change of control. Debt Repurchase Price, Percentage in Event of Change of Control Percentage of principal amount at which notes may be required to be repurchased in event of change of control Long-term debt redemption with net proceeds from equity offerings as a percentage of principal amount. Long Term Debt, Redemption with Net Proceeds from Equity Offerings as Percentage of Principal Amount Maximum percentage of the aggregate principal amount of notes with net proceeds of certain equity offerings or capital contributions Schedule of disclosures relating to commitments of the entity. Commitments [Table] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Satellite transponder guarantees. Satellite Transponder Guarantees [Member] Satellite transponder guarantees Represents information pertaining to The Hopper litigation. Hopper Litigation [Member] Hopper litigation Represents details pertaining to patent infringements alleged by Technology Development and Licensing L.L.C. Technology Development Licensing [Member] Technology Development Licensing Represents information pertaining to the Do Not Call litigation which relates to violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Telephone Sales Rules, and analogous state statutes and state consumer protection laws. Do Not Call Litigation [Member] Do Not Call Litigation Represents information pertaining to Lightsquared Harbinger Capital Partners LLC. Light Squared Harbinger Capital Partners L L C [Member] Lightsquared Harbinger Capital Partners LLC Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Classification Of Variable Interest Entity [Domain] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Variable Interest Entity Primary Beneficiary [Member] 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 [Member] Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum Majority Shareholder [Member] Dish Network Information relating to American AWS-3 Wireless III L.L.C. ("American III"), an wholly-owned subsidiary of Dish Network. American I I I [Member] American III Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Auction 1000 [Member] Auction1000 [Member] Auction 1000 [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Subsidiaries [Member] DISH Network L.L.C. Range [Axis] Range [Member] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Maximum Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Payment to acquire certain wireless licenses Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity Non-controlling investments First Phase Auction Threshold Amount First Phase Auction Threshold Amount First phase auction threshold amount Percent Of Geographic Coverage Area Percent Of Geographic Coverage Area Percent of geographic coverage area Minimum Upfront Deposit From Bidder In Forward Auction Bid Minimum Upfront Deposit From Bidder In Forward Auction Bid Minimum upfront deposit from bidder in forward auction bid First Phase Auction Proceeds Amount First Phase Auction Proceeds Amount First phase auction proceeds Second Phase Auction Proceeds Amount Second Phase Auction Proceeds Amount Second phase auction proceeds Second Phase Auction Threshold Amount Second Phase Auction Threshold Amount Second phase auction threshold Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted Represents value of bidding credit. Bidding Credit Bidding credit value Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Claim amount Represents the period of injunctive relief from placing any outbound telemarketing calls to market or promote its goods or services sought by plantiff. Period of Injunctive Relief Sought from Placing any Telemarketing Calls to Market or Promote Goods and Services Period of injunctive relief sought from placing any outbound telemarketing calls to market or promote its goods or services Represents the number of days to store HD primetime programs recordings. Number of Days to Store HD Prime Time Programs Recordings Number of days to store HD primetime programs recordings Number of reexamination petitions pending before patent and trademark office. Number of Reexamination Petitions Pending before Patent and Trademark Office Number of reexamination petitions pending before patent and trademark office Represents the business days allowed to terminate existing agreements. Business Days Allowed to Terminate Existing Agreements Business days allowed to terminate existing agreements Loss Contingencies [Table] Represents information pertaining to the LightSquared transaction shareholder derivative actions. Light Squared Transaction Shareholder Derivative Actions [Member] LightSquared transaction shareholder derivative actions Vermont National Telephone Company [Member] Vermont National Telephone Company [Member] Vermont National Telephone Company [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum Title of Individual [Axis] Title Of Individual With Relationship To Entity [Domain] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Board Of Directors Chairman [Member] Mr. Ergen Represents information related to Director Defendants, other than board of directors. Director Defendants Other Than Board Of Directors Chairman [Member] Director Defendants Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss contingencies The value (monetary amount) of the award the federal plaintiff seeks in the legal matter. Loss Contingency Damages Sought Value From Federal Plaintiff Claim amount from federal plaintiff The value (monetary amount) of the award the state plaintiff seeks in the legal matter. Loss Contingency Damages Sought Value From State Plaintiff Claim amount from state plaintiff Claim Amount Minimum That Would Not Raise Constitutional Concerns Claim Amount Minimum That Would Not Raise Constitutional Concerns Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs Number of shareholders who filed lawsuits Represents the number of claims asserted by Jacksonville PFPF in second amended complaint. Number of Claims Asserted Number of claims asserted by Jacksonville PFPF Falsely Claimed Bidding Credit Percentage Falsely Claimed Bidding Credit Percentage Falsely claimed bidding credit, percentage Loss Contingency Recovery Amount Loss Contingency Recovery Amount Recovery amount Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] EchoStar X V I I I Satellite [Member] Echostar X V I I I Satellite [Member] EchoStar XVIII Satellite Description and amounts of significant related party transactions entered into by another related party with a direct or indirect ownership interest in the reporting entity. Related Party Transaction Primary Related Party [Axis] Related parties with a direct or indirect ownership interest in the reporting entity. Primary Related Party [Domain] Primary Related Party [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Purchases from NagraStar Expenses associated with services Represents information pertaining to required notice period for termination of agreement from related party under related party transactions agreement. Related Party Transactions Agreement, Minimum Termination Notice Required from Related Party Minimum required notice period for termination of agreement by related party Required notice period for termination of agreement Represents information pertaining to the related party transactions agreement term. Related Party Transactions, Agreement Term Agreement term Represents information pertaining to the related party transactions automatic renewal period. Related Party Transactions, Agreement Automatic Renewal Period Automatic renewal period 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 minimum notice period for termination of agreement under the related party transactions. Related Party Transactions, Required Minimum Notice Period for Termination of Agreement Minimum notice period for termination of agreement 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 Represents information pertaining to the maximum number of three year renewal options under related party transactions agreement. Related Party Transactions Agreement Maximum Number of Three Year Renewal Options Number of consecutive three year renewal options Represents information pertaining to the related party transactions renewal option term. Related Party Transactions, Agreement Renewal Option Term Agreement Renewal Option Term Represents information pertaining to required notice period for termination of agreement by the reporting entity under the related party transactions agreement. Related Party Transactions, Agreement Termination Notice Required by Reporting Entity Required notice period for termination by the reporting entity Extension Of Initial Term Extension Of Initial Term Extension of initial term 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 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 number of transponders subleased under the related party transactions agreement. Related Party Transactions Number of DBS Transponders Subleased Number of transponders subleased Information relating to Sling TV Holding L.L.C. ("Sling TV", formerly known as DISH Digital Holding L.L.C.). Sling Tv Holding L L C [Member] DISH Digital Holding LLC Represents information pertaining to minimum notice period for termination of a specific service under related party transactions. Related Party Transactions, Required Minimum Notice Period for Termination of Specific Service Minimum notice period for termination of a specific service Represents information pertaining to the related party transactions agreement term of renewal option exercised. Related Party Transaction Agreement Renewal Option Term Exercised Term of renewal option exercised Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions Ownership percentage Represents the voting interest in subsidiary, expressed as a percentage. Voting Interest In Subsidiary Voting interest (as a percent) Represents the adjustment amount to additional paid in capital due to difference between the historical cost basis of the assets transferred. Additional Paid In Capital Due To Historical Cost Differences Additional paid in capital recorded due to difference between the historical cost basis of the assets transferred Represents the amount of distribution equal to initial fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest due to redeem of redeemable noncontrolling interest, net of deferred taxes. Deemed Distribution Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Fair Value Net Of Deferred Tax Represents the period within which non-voting interest is redeemable. Non-voting interest redeemable period Non-voting interest redeemable period from fifth anniversary of the exchange agreement Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case Type [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Represents information pertaining to legal proceedings of TiVo vs Dish Network and Echostar Corporation. Ti Vovs Dish Network And Echo Star Corporation [Member] TiVo v. Dish Network and EchoStar Corporation Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party Purchased set-top boxes and other equipment from EchoStar Litigation Settlement, Amount Settlement amount Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments Initial settlement amount paid Litigation settlement total amount to be paid through six annual installments. Litigation Settlement Total Amount To Be Paid Through Six Annual Installments Aggregate of six annual installment amounts between 2012 and 2017 Loss contingency estimated percentage of annual payments payable by entity. Loss Contingency Estimated Percentage Of Annual Payments Payable By Entity Estimated percentage of annual future payments payable by the company Represents the number of annual installments in the litigation settlement. Litigation Settlement, Number of Annual Installments Litigation settlement number of annual installments Represents information pertaining to the contribution from related party for initial settlement under the related party transactions agreement. Contribution from Related Party for Initial Settlement Contribution from related party Related party transaction expenses from transactions with related party, less than. Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Less than Payments to third party by related party Related party transaction aggregate payments to third party by related parties under extension option, less than. Related Party Transaction, Aggregate Payments to Third Party by Related Parties under Extension Option Less than Payments to third party by related party under extension option Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction Amount paid by related party transaction Represents information pertaining to EchoStar and Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation. Dish Investors [Member] DISH Investors Represents details pertaining to NagraStar, an equity method investee of the entity. Nagra Star L L C [Member] NagraStar Represents information relating to PMC. P M C [Member] PMC Represents the amount for commitments to related parties. Commitments To Related Parties Commitments to NagraStar Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Arrangements And Nonarrangement Transactions [Member] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Represents information pertaining to the Transaction Agreement. Transaction Agreement [Member] Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction Geographical [Axis] Segment Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] C [A] CALIFORNIA O [H] OHIO Illinois And North Carolina [Member] Illinois And North Carolina [Member] Illinois And North Carolina [Member] 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. Administrative Support Services Agreement [Member] Broadband, Wireless and Other Segments Represents details pertaining to El Paso Lease Agreement. El Paso Fe Lease Agreement [Member] El Paso Lease Agreement Represents details pertaining to the Remanufactured Receiver Agreement. Remanufactured Receiver Agreement [Member] Remanufactured Receiver Agreement Represents details pertaining to DISH Remote Access Services Agreement. D I S H Remote Access Services Agreement [Member] DISH Remote Access Services Agreement Represents details pertaining to Sling Service Services Agreement. Sling Service Services Agreement [Member] Sling Service Services Agreement Represents details pertaining to the Broadcast Agreement for certain sports related programming. Certain Sports Related Programming Broadcast Agreement [Member] Certain Sports Related Programming Broadcast Agreement Represents the information pertaining to satellites assets leased from EchoStar, Echo Star VIII, which are accounted for as operating leases. Echo Star V I I I [Member] EchoStar VIII Information about Telesat Transponder Agreement with related party. Telesat Transponder Agreement [Member] Telesat Transponder Agreement Represents details pertaining to DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement. D I S H Nimiq5 Agreement [Member] DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement Represents details pertaining to QuetzSat-1 Lease Agreement. Quetz Sat1 Lease Agreement [Member] QuetzSat-1 Lease Agreement Represents information pertaining to the 103 orbital location agreement. One Hundred Three Degree Orbital Location [Member] 103 degree orbital location member Represents details pertaining to TT and C Agreement. Telemetry Tracking And Control Agreement [Member] TT&C Agreement Broadcast Agreement 2012 [Member] Broadcast Agreement2012 [Member] 2012 Broadcast Agreement [Member] Dish Network [Member] Dish Network [Member] Dish Network [Member] Represents details pertaining to the Product Support Agreement. Product Support Agreement [Member] Product Support Agreement Represents details pertaining to DISHOnline.com Services Agreement. D I S H Online. Com Services Agreement [Member] DISH Online.com Services Agreement Represents details pertaining to the Application Development Agreement. Application Development Agreement [Member] Application Development Agreement Represents details pertaining to the XiP Encryption Agreement. Xi P Encryption Agreement [Member] XiP Encryption Agreement Represents details pertaining to the Professional Services Agreement. Professional Services Agreement [Member] Professional Services Agreement Represents details pertaining to the Receiver Agreement. Receiver Agreement [Member] Receiver Agreement Represents details pertaining to Patent Cross-License Agreements. Patent Cross License Agreements [Member] Patent Cross-License Agreements G Tld Agreement [Member] G Tld Agreement [Member] gTLD Agreement [Member] Rovi License Agreement [Member] Rovi License Agreement [Member] Rovi License Agreement