v3.20.2

Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement (Details) - Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Automatic renewal period | 1 year |
DISH Network |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Term of contract | 5 years |
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement |  | 180 days

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