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Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | ||
| Carrying Amount | $ 2,001,588 | $ 2,002,041 |
| Fair Value | 2,196,338 | 2,238,491 |
| Capital lease obligations | 420,800 | 486,458 |
| Total debt and capital lease obligations | 2,422,388 | 2,488,499 |
| Less: Current portion | (69,791) | (67,706) |
| Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations | 2,352,597 | 2,420,793 |
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6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019
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| Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | ||
| Carrying Amount | 1,100,000 | 1,100,000 |
| Fair Value | 1,193,500 | 1,210,000 |
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6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 | Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation ("HSSC")
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| Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | ||
| Interest rate (as a percent) | 6.50% | |
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7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021
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| Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | ||
| Carrying Amount | 900,000 | 900,000 |
| Fair Value | 1,001,250 | 1,026,450 |
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7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021 | Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation ("HSSC")
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| Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | ||
| Interest rate (as a percent) | 7.625% | |
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Other
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| Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | ||
| Carrying Amount | 1,588 | 2,041 |
| Fair Value | $ 1,588 | $ 2,041 |
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Other | Minimum
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| Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | ||
| Interest rate (as a percent) | 5.50% | |
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Other | Maximum
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| Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | ||
| Interest rate (as a percent) | 15.75% |