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Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Aug. 01, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill associated with various acquisitions |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period |  | $ 504,173 |
Balance at the end of the period |  | 510,630 |
Balance at the end of the period |  | 504,173 | $ 510,630
Sling TV Holding |  |  |
Goodwill associated with various acquisitions |  |  |
Other (increase) decreases to goodwill | $ 6,500 | 6,457 |
EchoStar Technologies Business |  |  |
Goodwill associated with various acquisitions |  |  |
Balance at the end of the period |  | 6,457 |
Balance at the end of the period |  | 6,457 | 6,457
EchoStar Technologies Business | Sling TV Holding |  |  |
Goodwill associated with various acquisitions |  |  |
Other (increase) decreases to goodwill |  | 6,457 |
Hughes Business |  |  |
Goodwill associated with various acquisitions |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period |  | 504,173 |
Balance at the end of the period |  | 504,173 |
Balance at the end of the period |  | $ 504,173 | $ 504,173

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