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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Subscriber System Depreciation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Amortization of deferred subscriber acquisition costs | $ 23,000 | $ 20,000 | $ 45,416 | $ 37,760
Subscriber system assets, depreciation expense | $ 126,000 | $ 141,000 | $ 259,000 | $ 281,000

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