v3.20.2

Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Real Estate Leases to DISH Network (Details) - DISH Network - Related Party Transactions, Lessor, Operating Lease, Real Estate | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2020
100 Inverness Lease Agreement |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement | 180 days |
Required minimum notice period for termination of agreement after extension | 30 days |
Meridian Lease Agreement |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Required minimum notice period for termination of agreement after extension |  | 30 days

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