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Number of satellites in geostationary orbit utilized by reporting entity owned.

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Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 item	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 10, 2024 USD ($)
Property and equipment
Impairment of long-lived assets \| $		$ 3,142
Real estate property in Littleton, Colorado, \| CONX \| EchoStar Real Estate Holding L.L.C.
Property and equipment
Purchase price of property \| $			$ 26,750
Pay-TV
Property and equipment
Number of satellites utilized in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator	9
Owned satellites	7
Number of satellites leased	2
Broadband and Satellite Services
Property and equipment
Number of satellites utilized in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator	9
Owned satellites	6
Number of satellites leased	3