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Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Goodwill associated with various acquisitions | ||
| Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 533,018 | $ 6,457 |
| Troppus acquisition | 10,363 | |
| Hughes acquisition | 516,198 | |
| Deferred tax adjustment | (12,025) | |
| Contribution to DISH Digital | (6,457) | |
| Impairment | (6,612) | |
| Balance at the end of the period | 507,924 | 533,018 |
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EchoStar Technologies Business
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| Goodwill associated with various acquisitions | ||
| Balance at the beginning of the period | 16,820 | 6,457 |
| Troppus acquisition | 10,363 | |
| Contribution to DISH Digital | (6,457) | |
| Impairment | (6,612) | |
| Balance at the end of the period | 3,751 | 16,820 |
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Hughes Business
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| Goodwill associated with various acquisitions | ||
| Balance at the beginning of the period | 516,198 | |
| Hughes acquisition | 516,198 | |
| Deferred tax adjustment | (12,025) | |
| Balance at the end of the period | $ 504,173 | $ 516,198 |
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The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in in a second reportable transaction during the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. No definition available.
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of other decrease (increase) in the carrying value of goodwill that is not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of adjustments to goodwill resulting from the subsequent recognition of deferred tax assets during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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