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Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2026 item USD ($)
Pay-TV |
Property and Equipment |
Number of satellites utilized in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator | 9
Owned satellites | $ | 6
Number of satellites owned by DISH DBS Deconsolidated Entities | $ | 2
Number of satellites leased | 1
Broadband and Satellite Services |
Property and Equipment |
Number of satellites utilized in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator | 7
Owned satellites | 4
Number of satellites leased | 3

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