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Property and Equipment (Details 3) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Depreciation expense      
Total depreciation expense $ 418,667,000 $ 365,591,000 $ 278,872,000
Satellites
     
Depreciation expense      
Total depreciation expense 180,517,000 150,034,000 112,182,000
Depreciation expense under capital leases agreements 59,700,000 59,700,000 33,900,000
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
     
Depreciation expense      
Total depreciation expense 126,625,000 121,919,000 116,397,000
Customer rental equipment
     
Depreciation expense      
Total depreciation expense 98,076,000 80,709,000 40,877,000
Buildings and improvements
     
Depreciation expense      
Total depreciation expense $ 13,449,000 $ 12,929,000 $ 9,416,000