Property and Equipment - Depreciation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Depreciation expense | |||
| Total depreciation expense | $ 452,243 | $ 464,542 | $ 418,667 |
| Satellites | |||
| Depreciation expense | |||
| Total depreciation expense | 197,469 | 210,763 | 180,517 |
| Depreciation expense under capital leases agreements | 56,200 | 59,700 | 59,700 |
| Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other | |||
| Depreciation expense | |||
| Total depreciation expense | 135,536 | 123,360 | 126,625 |
| Customer rental equipment | |||
| Depreciation expense | |||
| Total depreciation expense | 105,725 | 116,685 | 98,076 |
| Buildings and improvements | |||
| Depreciation expense | |||
| Total depreciation expense | $ 13,513 | $ 13,734 | $ 13,449 |