DISH Network (DISH) 10-Q 8 May 23 2023 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Apr. 25, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2023
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-39144
Entity Registrant Name	DISH Network Corporation
Entity Tax Identification Number	88-0336997
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	NV
Entity Address, Address Line One	9601 South Meridian Boulevard
Entity Address, City or Town	Englewood
Entity Address, State or Province	CO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	80112
City Area Code	303
Local Phone Number	723-1000
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A common stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol	DISH
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001001082
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Class A common stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		294,172,528
Class B common stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		238,435,208

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,232,295	$ 1,785,056
Marketable investment securities	312,124	835,983
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $44,602 and $44,431, respectively	916,899	953,812
Inventory	523,020	502,373
Other current assets	536,768	532,886
Total current assets	4,521,106	4,610,110
Noncurrent Assets:
Restricted cash, cash equivalents and marketable investment securities	105,815	104,614
Property and equipment, net	6,301,699	5,640,119
FCC authorizations	37,231,920	36,933,073
Other investment securities	167,276	168,200
Operating lease assets	2,854,337	2,687,522
Other noncurrent assets, net	1,860,454	1,897,815
Intangible assets, net	519,447	565,109
Total noncurrent assets	49,040,948	47,996,452
Total assets	53,562,054	52,606,562
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	928,882	924,438
Deferred revenue and other	664,137	711,474
Accrued programming	1,373,088	1,298,777
Accrued interest	395,655	258,799
Other accrued expenses	1,417,374	1,283,570
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations (Note 9)	1,109,624	1,547,190
Total current liabilities	5,888,760	6,024,248
Long-Term Obligations, Net of Current Portion:
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current portion (Note 9)	20,352,913	19,801,948
Deferred tax liabilities	5,001,006	4,930,135
Operating lease liabilities	2,864,923	2,687,883
Long-term deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities	787,190	753,708
Total long-term obligations, net of current portion	29,006,032	28,173,674
Total liabilities	34,894,792	34,197,922
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 2)	484,764	464,359
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):
Additional paid-in capital	4,866,292	4,851,392
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,548)	(3,029)
Accumulated earnings (deficit)	13,311,555	13,088,850
Total DISH Network stockholders' equity (deficit)	18,180,614	17,942,524
Noncontrolling interests	1,884	1,757
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	18,182,498	17,944,281
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)	53,562,054	52,606,562
Class A common stock
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):
Common stock	2,931	2,927
Class B common stock
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):
Common stock	$ 2,384	$ 2,384

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Current Assets:
Allowance for credit losses on trade accounts receivable	$ 44,602	$ 44,431
Class A common stock
Current Assets:
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,600,000,000	1,600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	293,127,133	292,660,308
Common stock, shares outstanding	293,127,133	292,660,308
Class B common stock
Current Assets:
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	238,435,208	238,435,208

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 3,956,982	$ 4,330,620
Costs and Expenses (exclusive of depreciation):
Cost of services	2,332,706	2,482,642
Cost of sales - equipment and other	468,304	502,573
Selling, general and administrative expenses	586,852	618,704
Depreciation and amortization	245,697	176,341
Total costs and expenses	3,633,559	3,780,260
Operating income (loss)	323,423	550,360
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income	40,533	4,849
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(7,772)	(4,601)
Other, net	(30,521)	42,548
Total other income (expense)	2,240	42,796
Income (loss) before income taxes	325,663	593,156
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(82,425)	(144,310)
Net income (loss)	243,238	448,846
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	20,533	16,195
Net income (loss) attributable to DISH Network	$ 222,705	$ 432,651
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Class A and B common stock:
Basic (in shares)	531,293	529,067
Diluted (in shares)	638,385	636,470
Earnings per share - Class A and B common stock:
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to DISH Network (in dollars per share)	$ 0.42	$ 0.82
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to DISH Network (in dollars per share)	$ 0.35	$ 0.68
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$ 243,238	$ 448,846
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	632	(150)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities	(24)	(98)
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities included in net income (loss)	(1)	2
Deferred income tax (expense) benefit, net	(126)	23
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	481	(223)
Comprehensive income (loss)	243,719	448,623
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	20,533	16,195
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to DISH Network	223,186	432,428
Service revenue
Revenue:
Total revenue	3,809,421	4,075,122
Equipment sales and other revenue
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 147,561	$ 255,498

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Class A and B Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Earnings (Deficit)	Noncontrolling Interest	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 5,289	$ 4,735,484	$ 281	$ 10,785,617	$ 1,220	$ 395,222	$ 15,527,891
Issuance of Class A common stock:
Exercise of stock awards	1	253					254
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	2	4,360					4,362
Non-cash, stock-based compensation		15,285					15,285
Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities, net			(96)				(96)
Deferred income tax (expense) benefit attributable to other comprehensive income (loss)			23				23
Foreign currency translation			(150)				(150)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests					159	16,036	159
Net income (loss) attributable to DISH Network				432,651			432,651
Balance at Mar. 31, 2022	5,292	4,755,382	58	11,218,268	1,379	411,258	15,980,379
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022	5,311	4,851,392	(3,029)	13,088,850	1,757	464,359	17,944,281
Issuance of Class A common stock:
Exercise of stock awards		(386)					(386)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	4	3,249					3,253
Non-cash, stock-based compensation		12,037					12,037
Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities, net			(25)				(25)
Deferred income tax (expense) benefit attributable to other comprehensive income (loss)			(126)				(126)
Foreign currency translation			632				632
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests					127	20,405	127
Net income (loss) attributable to DISH Network				222,705			222,705
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023	$ 5,315	$ 4,866,292	$ (2,548)	$ 13,311,555	$ 1,884	$ 484,764	$ 18,182,498

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 243,238	$ 448,846
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	245,697	176,341
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments, derivatives and other	29,220	(42,546)
Non-cash, stock-based compensation	12,037	15,285
Deferred tax expense (benefit)	70,745	122,386
Changes in allowance for credit losses	171	(4,599)
Change in long-term deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities	1,214	4,017
Other, net	38,579	58,885
Changes in current assets and current liabilities, net	96,473	(73,271)
Net cash flows from operating activities	737,374	705,344
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(368,091)	(55,200)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	914,422	2,512,274
Purchases of property and equipment	(707,210)	(629,374)
Capitalized interest related to FCC authorizations (Note 2)	(199,395)	(266,917)
Purchases of FCC authorizations, including deposits		(7,206,757)
Other, net	(704)	3,348
Net cash flows from investing activities	(360,978)	(5,642,626)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and finance lease obligations	(25,626)	(5,818)
Redemption and repurchases of senior notes	(1,443,179)	(1,175)
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes	1,500,000
Net proceeds from Class A common stock options exercised and stock issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan	2,867	4,616
Debt issuance costs and debt (discount) premium	21,635
Proceeds from accrued interest	34,760
Other, net	(5,073)	4,428
Net cash flows from financing activities	85,384	2,051
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents	461,780	(4,935,231)
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period (Note 5)	1,847,981	7,734,260
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period (Note 5)	$ 2,309,761	$ 2,799,029

Organization and Business Activ

Organization and Business Activities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Organization and Business Activities
Organization and Business Activities	1. Organization and Business Activitie s ​ Principal Business ​ DISH Network Corporation is a holding company. Its subsidiaries (which together with DISH Network Corporation are referred to as “DISH Network,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and/or “our,” unless otherwise required by the context) operate primary business segments, Pay-TV and Wireless. Our Wireless business segment operates in ​ Pay-TV ​ We offer pay-TV services under the DISH brand and the SLING brand (collectively “Pay-TV” services). The DISH branded pay-TV service consists of, among other things, Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) licenses authorizing us to use direct broadcast satellite (“DBS”) and Fixed Satellite Service (“FSS”) spectrum, our owned and leased satellites, receiver systems, broadcast operations, a leased fiber optic network, in-home service and call center operations, and certain other assets utilized in our operations (“DISH TV”). We also design, develop and distribute receiver systems and provide digital broadcast operations, including satellite uplinking/downlinking, transmission and other services to third-party pay-TV providers. The SLING branded pay-TV services consist of, among other things, multichannel, live-linear and on-demand streaming over-the-top (“ OTT ”) Internet-based domestic, international and Latino video programming services (“SLING TV”). As of March 31, 2023, we had 9.198 million Pay-TV subscribers in the United States, including 7.098 million DISH TV subscribers and 2.100 million SLING TV subscribers. ​ Wireless – Retail Wireless ​ We offer nationwide prepaid and postpaid retail wireless services to subscribers primarily under our Boost Mobile, Boost Infinite and Gen Mobile brands (“Retail Wireless” services), as well as a competitive portfolio of wireless devices. Prepaid wireless subscribers generally pay in advance for monthly access to wireless talk, text, and data services. wireless talk, text, and data services . ​ We are currently operating our Retail Wireless business unit primarily as a mobile virtual network operator (“MVNO”) as we continue to complete our 5G Network Deployment. As an MVNO, today we depend on T-Mobile and AT&T to provide us with network services under the amended Master Network Services Agreement (“MNSA”) and Network Services Agreement (the “NSA”), respectively. Under the NSA, we expect AT&T will become our primary network services provider. As of March 31, 2023, we had million Wireless subscribers. ​ Other Developments ​ We regularly evaluate ways to enhance our business. As part of this process, we are in regular dialogue with interested parties who may assist us in accomplishing our goals, including ongoing conversations with CONX Corp. (an entity partially owned by Charles W. Ergen, our Chairman) regarding a transaction involving our Retail Wireless business unit. There can be no assurance that these discussions will lead to a transaction nor as to the structure or terms of any such transaction. ​ ​ ​ Wireless – 5G Network Deployment ​ We have invested a total of over $30 billion in Wireless spectrum licenses, which includes over $10 billion in noncontrolling investments in certain entities. The ​ DISH Network Spectrum ​ We have invested $30 billion to acquire certain Wireless spectrum licenses. These Wireless spectrum licenses are subject to certain interim and final build-out requirements, as well as certain renewal requirements. We plan to commercialize our Wireless spectrum licenses through the completion of the nation’s first cloud-native, Open Radio Access Network (“O-RAN”) based 5G network (our “5G Network Deployment”). We have committed to deploy a facilities-based 5G broadband network capable of serving increasingly larger portions of the U.S. population at different deadlines, including 20% of the U.S. population by June 2022 and 70% of the U.S. population by June 2023. of the U.S. population but less than 70% of the U.S. population s. On June 14, 2022, we announced we had successfully reached our 20% population coverage require ment. We are currently focused on our progression towards offering 5G broadband service to at least 5G sites. As of March 31, 2023, we had started construction on over 18,000 5G cell sites. We will need approximately 16,000 sites fully powered and fibered to provide 5G broadband service to over 70% of the U.S. population. ​ We may need to make significant additional investments or partner with others to, among other things, complete our 5G Network Deployment and further commercialize, build-out and integrate these licenses and related assets and any additional acquired licenses and related assets, as well as to comply with regulations applicable to such licenses. Depending on the nature and scope of such activities, any such investments or partnerships could vary significantly. In addition, as we complete our initial 5G Network Deployment, we have and may continue to incur significant additional expenses related to, among other things, research and development, wireless testing and ongoing upgrades to the wireless network infrastructure, software and third party integration. As a result of these investments, among other factors, we plan to raise additional capital, which may not be available on favorable terms . We may also determine that additional wireless spectrum licenses may be required to complete our 5G Network Deployment and to compete effectively with other wireless service providers. See Note 2 and Note 10 for further information. ​ DISH Network Noncontrolling Investments in the Northstar Entities and the SNR Entities Related to AWS-3 Wireless Spectrum Licenses ​ During 2015, through our wholly-owned subsidiaries American AWS-3 Wireless II L.L.C. (“American II”) and American AWS-3 Wireless III L.L.C. (“American III”), we initially made over $10 billion in certain noncontrolling investments in Northstar Spectrum, LLC (“Northstar Spectrum”), the parent company of Northstar Wireless, L.L.C. (“Northstar Wireless,” and collectively with Northstar Spectrum, the “Northstar Entities”), and in SNR Wireless HoldCo, LLC (“SNR HoldCo”), the parent company of SNR Wireless LicenseCo, LLC (“SNR Wireless,” and collectively with SNR HoldCo, the “SNR Entities”), respectively. 3 wireless spectrum licenses (the “AWS-3 Licenses”) to Northstar Wireless and to SNR Wireless, respectively, which are recorded in “FCC authorizations” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. ​ Under the applicable accounting guidance in Accounting Standards Codification 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”), Northstar Spectrum and SNR HoldCo are considered variable interest entities (“VIEs”) and, based on the characteristics of the structure of these entities and in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, we consolidate these entities into our financial statements. See Note 2 for further information. ​ The AWS-3 Licenses are subject to certain interim and final build-out requirements, as well as certain renewal requirements. The Northstar Entities and/or the SNR Entities may need to raise significant additional capital in the future, which may be obtained from third party sources or from us, so that the Northstar Entities and the SNR Entities may commercialize, build-out and integrate these AWS-3 Licenses, comply with regulations applicable to such AWS-3 Licenses, and make any potential Northstar Re-Auction Payment and SNR Re-Auction Payment for the AWS-3 licenses retained by the FCC. Depending upon the nature and scope of such commercialization, build-out and integration efforts, regulatory compliance, and potential Northstar Re-Auction Payment and SNR Re-Auction Payment, any loans, equity contributions or partnerships could vary significantly. ​ There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain a profitable return on our noncontrolling investments in the Northstar Entities and the SNR Entities. See Note 10 for further information. ​ Recent Developments ​ Cyber-Security Incident ​ On February 23, 2023, we announced on our quarterly earnings call that we had experienced a network outage that affected internal servers and IT telephony. We immediately activated our incident response and business continuity plans designed to contain, assess and remediate the situation. We engaged the services of cyber-security experts and outside advisors to assist in the evaluation of the situation, and once we determined that the outage was due to a cyber-security incident, we promptly notified appropriate law enforcement authorities. On February 28, 2023, we further disclosed that certain data had been extracted from our IT systems as part of this incident. Our investigation into the extent of the incident is now substantially completed. We have determined that our customer databases were not accessed in this incident. However, we have confirmed that certain employee-related records as well as a limited number of other records containing personal information were among the data extracted. We have taken steps to protect the affected records and personal information, and we received confirmation that the extracted data has been deleted. While we have no evidence that this data has been misused, we have started the process of notifying individuals whose data was extracted. ​ Our DISH TV, SLING TV and Retail Wireless services, along with our wireless and data networks remained operational at all times during the incident. As of March 31, 2023, all significant systems have been restored. ​ During the quarter ending March 31, 2023, we incurred certain cyber-security-related expenses, including, but not limited to, costs to remediate the incident and provide additional customer support. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we have incurred approximately million in cyber-security-related expenses, which are recorded in “Cost of services” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). We do not expect to incur material expenses in future periods resulting from the cyber-security incident. ​

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	​ ​ 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ​ Basis of Presentation ​ The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information. Accordingly, these statements do not include all of the information and notes required for complete financial statements prepared under GAAP. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Our results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. ​ Principles of Consolidation ​ We consolidate all majority owned subsidiaries, investments in entities in which we have controlling influence and VIEs where we have been determined to be the primary beneficiary. Minority interests are recorded as noncontrolling interests or redeemable noncontrolling interests. See below for further information. Non-consolidated investments are accounted for using the equity method when we have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of the investee. When we do not have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of an investee, these equity securities are classified as either marketable investment securities or other investments and recorded at fair value with changes recognized in “Other, net” within “Other Income (Expense)” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. ​ Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests ​ Northstar Wireless . Northstar Wireless is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northstar Spectrum, which is an entity owned by Northstar Manager, LLC (“Northstar Manager”) and us. Under the applicable accounting guidance in ASC 810, Northstar Spectrum is considered a VIE and, based on the characteristics of the structure of this entity and in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, we consolidate Northstar Spectrum into our financial statements. The Northstar Operative Agreements, as amended, provide for, among other things, that Northstar Manager has the ability, but not the obligation, to require Northstar Spectrum to purchase Northstar Manager’s ownership interests in Northstar Spectrum (the “Northstar Put Right”) for a purchase price that equals its equity contribution to Northstar Spectrum plus a fixed annual rate of return. ​ The First Northstar Put Window closed in the first quarter of 2021. On October 21, 2022, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiary American II received notice that Northstar Manager exercised the Northstar Put Right effective as of October 21, 2022. The consummation of the sale is subject to approval by the FCC. The value of the Northstar Put Right has accrued to approximately million as of March 31, 2023. If approved by the FCC, the sale will result in the elimination of all of our noncontrolling interest as it related to Northstar Wireless. ​ Northstar Purchase Agreement . On December 30, 2020, through our wholly owned subsidiary American II, we entered into a Purchase Agreement (the “Northstar Purchase Agreement”) with Northstar Manager and Northstar Spectrum, pursuant to which American II purchased ​ ​ As a result of the Northstar Transaction, through American II, we hold 97% of the Class B Common Interests in Northstar Spectrum and Northstar Manager holds 3% of the Class B Common Interests in Northstar Spectrum. Other than the change in ownership percentage of Northstar Spectrum, the Northstar Transaction did not modify or amend in any way the existing arrangements between or among the Northstar parties. ​ Northstar Spectrum does not have a call right with respect to Northstar Manager’s ownership interests in Northstar Spectrum. Although Northstar Manager is the sole manager of Northstar Spectrum, Northstar Manager’s ownership interest is considered temporary equity under the applicable accounting guidance and is thus recorded as part of “Redeemable noncontrolling interests” in the mezzanine section of our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Northstar Manager’s ownership interest in Northstar Spectrum was initially accounted for at fair value. Subsequently, Northstar Manager’s ownership interest in Northstar Spectrum is increased by the fixed annual rate of return through “Redeemable noncontrolling interests” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the offset recorded in “Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The operating results of Northstar Spectrum attributable to Northstar Manager are recorded as “Redeemable noncontrolling interests” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the offset recorded in “Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). See Note 10 for further information. ​ SNR Wireless . SNR Wireless is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SNR HoldCo, which is an entity owned by SNR Wireless Management, LLC (“SNR Management”) and us. Under the applicable accounting guidance in ASC 810, SNR HoldCo is considered a VIE and, based on the characteristics of the structure of this entity and in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, we consolidate SNR HoldCo into our financial statements. The SNR Operative Agreements, as amended, provide for, among other things, that SNR Management has the ability, but not the obligation, to require SNR HoldCo to purchase SNR Management’s ownership interests in SNR HoldCo (the “SNR Put Right”) for a purchase price that equals its equity contribution to SNR HoldCo plus a fixed annual rate of return. ​ The First SNR Put Window closed in the first quarter of 2021. On November 15, 2021, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiary American III received notice that SNR Management exercised the SNR Put Right effective as of November 15, 2021. The consummation of the sale is subject to approval by the FCC. T he value of the SNR Put Right has accrued to approximately $385 million as of March 31, 2023. If approved by the FCC, the sale will result in the elimination of all of our noncontrolling interest as it related to SNR Wireless. ​ SNR HoldCo does not have a call right with respect to SNR Management’s ownership interests in SNR HoldCo. Although SNR Management is the sole manager of SNR HoldCo, SNR Management’s ownership interest is considered temporary equity under the applicable accounting guidance and is thus recorded as part of “Redeemable noncontrolling interests” in the mezzanine section of our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. SNR Management’s ownership interest in SNR HoldCo was initially accounted for at fair value. Subsequently, SNR Management’s ownership interest in SNR HoldCo is increased by the fixed annual rate of return through “Redeemable noncontrolling interests” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the offset recorded in “Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The operating results of SNR HoldCo attributable to SNR Management are recorded as “Redeemable noncontrolling interests” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the offset recorded in “Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). See Note 10 for further information. ​ As of March 31, 2023 ​ ​ Use of Estimates ​ The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense for each reporting period. Estimates in accounting for, among other things, allowances for credit losses (including those related to our installment billing programs), self-insurance obligations, deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, loss contingencies, fair value of financial instruments, fair value of options granted under our stock-based compensation plans, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, the fair value of our option to purchase T-Mobile’s 800 MHz spectrum, relative standalone selling prices of performance obligations, finance leases, asset impairments, estimates of future cash flows used to evaluate and recognize impairments, useful lives of property, equipment and intangible assets, incremental borrowing rate (“IBR”) on lease right of use assets, nonrefundable upfront fees, independent third-party retailer incentives, programming expenses and subscriber lives. Economic conditions may increase the inherent uncertainty in the estimates and assumptions indicated above. Actual results may differ from previously estimated amounts, and such differences may be material to our condensed consolidated financial statements. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected prospectively in the period they occur. ​ Capitalized Interest ​ We capitalize interest associated with the acquisition or construction of certain assets, including, among other things, our Wireless spectrum licenses, build-out costs associated with our 5G Network Deployment and satellites. Capitalization of interest begins when, among other things, steps are taken to prepare the asset for its intended use and ceases when the asset is ready for its intended use or when these activities are substantially suspended. ​ We are currently preparing for the commercialization of our 5G Network Deployment . As a result, the interest expense related to the carrying amount of the is being capitalized. The qualifying assets exceed the carrying value of our long-term debt and finance lease obligations, therefore substantially all of our interest expense is being capitalized. However, as the qualifying assets are placed into service, we will cease to capitalize interest on those assets placed into service. ​ Fair Value Measurements ​ We determine fair value based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Market or observable inputs are the preferred source of values, followed by unobservable inputs or assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. We apply the following hierarchy in determining fair value: ​ ● Level 1, defined as observable inputs being quoted prices in active markets for identical assets; ● Level 2, defined as observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; and quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and ● Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other participants therefore requiring assumptions based on the best information available. ​ ​ As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the carrying amount for cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses) and current liabilities (excluding the “Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations”) was equal to or approximated fair value due to their short-term nature or proximity to current market rates. See Note 5 for the fair value of our marketable investment securities and derivative instruments. ​ Fair values for our publicly traded debt securities are based on quoted market prices, when available. The fair values of private debt are based on, among other things, available trade information, and/or an analysis in which we evaluate market conditions, related securities, various public and private offerings, and other publicly available information. In performing this analysis, we make various assumptions regarding, among other things, credit spreads, and the impact of these factors on the value of the debt securities. See Note 9 for the fair value of our long-term debt. ​ Assets Recognized Related to the Costs to Obtain a Contract with a Subscriber ​ We recognize an asset for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a subscriber if we expect the benefit of those costs to be longer than one year. We have determined that certain sales incentive programs in both our Pay-TV and Wireless segments, including those with our independent third-party retailers, meet the requirements to be capitalized, and payments made under these programs are capitalized and amortized to expense over the estimated subscriber life exceeding one year. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of March 31, 2023 ​ Advertising Costs ​ We recognize advertising expense when incurred as a component of “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Advertising expenses totaled March 31, 2023 ​ Research and Development ​ Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and are included as a component of “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) . March 31, 2023 ​ New Accounting Pronouncements ​ We do not expect that any recently issued accounting pronouncements will have a material effect on our condensed financial statements. ​

Basic and Diluted Net Income (L

Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share	​ ​ 3. Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share ​ We present both basic earnings per share (“EPS”) and diluted EPS. Basic EPS excludes potential dilution and is computed by dividing “Net income (loss) attributable to DISH Network” by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock awards were exercised and if our Convertible Notes were converted. The potential dilution from stock awards is accounted for using the treasury stock method based on the average market value of our Class A common stock for the reporting period. The potential dilution from conversion of the Convertible Notes is accounted for using the if-converted method, which requires that all of the shares of our Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes will be included in the calculation of diluted EPS assuming conversion of the Convertible Notes at the beginning of the reporting period (or at time of issuance, if later). ​ The following table presents EPS amounts for all periods and the basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding used in the calculation. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ (In thousands, except per share amounts) Net income (loss) $ 243,238 $ 448,846 Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax ​ 20,533 ​ 16,195 ​ Net income (loss) attributable to DISH Network - Basic ​ 222,705 ​ 432,651 Interest on dilutive Convertible Notes, net of tax (1) ​ ​ — ​ ​ — ​ Net income (loss) attributable to DISH Network - Diluted ​ $ 222,705 ​ $ 432,651 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Class A and B common stock: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Basic ​ 531,293 ​ 529,067 ​ Dilutive impact of Convertible Notes ​ ​ 107,016 ​ ​ 107,016 ​ Dilutive impact of stock awards outstanding ​ 76 ​ 387 ​ Diluted ​ 638,385 ​ 636,470 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Earnings per share - Class A and B common stock: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to DISH Network $ 0.42 $ 0.82 Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to DISH Network $ 0.35 $ 0.68 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, substantially all of our interest expense was capitalized. See Note 2 for further information. ​ Certain stock awards to acquire our Class A common stock are not included in the weighted-average common shares outstanding above, as their effect is anti-dilutive. In addition, vesting of performance/market based options and rights to acquire shares of our Class A common stock granted pursuant to our performance-based stock incentive plans (“Restricted Performance Units”) are both contingent upon meeting certain goals, some of which are not yet probable of being achieved. ​ ​ Furthermore, the warrants that we issued to certain option counterparties in connection with the Convertible Notes due 2026 are only exercisable at their expiration if the market price per share of our Class A common stock is greater than the strike price of the warrants, which is approximately $86.08 per share, subject to certain adjustments. As a consequence, the following are not included in the diluted EPS calculation. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of March 31, ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ (In thousands) ​ Anti-dilutive stock awards ​ 15,170 ​ 11,259 ​ Performance/market based options 14,308 ​ 15,981 ​ Restricted Performance Units/Awards ​ 693 ​ 1,273 ​ Common stock warrants ​ 46,029 ​ 46,029 ​ Total ​ 76,200 ​ 74,542 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Supplemental Data - Statements

Supplemental Data - Statements of Cash Flows	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Supplemental Data - Statements of Cash Flows
Supplemental Data - Statements of Cash Flows	4. Supplemental Data - Statements of Cash Flows ​ The following table presents certain supplemental cash flow and other non-cash data. See Note 8 for supplemental cash flow and non-cash data related to leases. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Cash paid for interest (including capitalized interest) $ 218,224 ​ $ 277,056 ​ Cash received for interest ​ ​ 4,556 ​ ​ 4,388 ​ Cash paid for income taxes ​ ​ 1,855 ​ ​ 3,871 ​ Capitalized interest (1) ​ ​ 325,323 ​ ​ 267,305 ​ Vendor financing ​ ​ 54,774 ​ ​ 12,140 ​ Accrued wireless equipment purchases ​ ​ 488,850 ​ ​ 431,636 ​ Asset retirement obligation ​ ​ 31,554 ​ ​ 48,237 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) See Note 2 for further information.

Marketable Investment Securitie

Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Other Investment Securities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Other Investment Securities
Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Other Investment Securities	5. Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Other Investment Securities ​ Our marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investment securities consisted of the following: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ March 31, ​ December 31, ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ (In thousands) ​ Marketable investment securities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Current marketable investment securities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Strategic - available-for-sale $ 144 ​ $ 144 ​ Strategic - trading/equity ​ 346 ​ ​ 655 ​ Other ​ 311,634 ​ ​ 835,184 ​ Total current marketable investment securities ​ 312,124 ​ ​ 835,983 ​ Restricted marketable investment securities (1) ​ 28,349 ​ ​ 41,689 ​ Total marketable investment securities ​ 340,473 ​ ​ 877,672 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Restricted cash and cash equivalents (1) ​ 77,466 ​ ​ 62,925 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other investment securities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other investment securities ​ 167,276 ​ ​ 168,200 ​ Total other investment securities ​ 167,276 ​ ​ 168,200 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investment securities $ 585,215 ​ $ 1,108,797 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Restricted marketable investment securities and restricted cash and cash equivalents are included in “Restricted cash, cash equivalents and marketable investment securities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. ​ Marketable Investment Securities ​ Our marketable investment securities portfolio consists of and may consist of debt and equity instruments. All equity securities are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in “Other, net” within “Other Income (Expense)” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). All debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded at fair value. We report the temporary unrealized gains and losses related to changes in market conditions of marketable debt securities as a separate component of “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” within “Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit),” net of related deferred income tax on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The corresponding changes in the fair value of marketable debt securities, which are determined to be company specific credit losses are recorded in “Other, net” within “Other Income (Expense)” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). ​ Current Marketable Investment Securities Strategic ​ Our current strategic marketable investment securities portfolio includes and may include strategic and financial debt and/or equity investments in private and public companies that are highly speculative and have experienced and continue to experience volatility. As of March 31, 2023, this portfolio consisted of securities of a small number of issuers, and as a result the value of that portfolio depends, among other things, on the performance of those issuers. The fair value of certain of the debt and equity securities in this portfolio can be adversely impacted by, among other things, the issuers’ respective performance and ability to obtain any necessary additional financing on acceptable terms, or at all. ​ Current Marketable Investment Securities - Other ​ Our current other marketable investment securities portfolio includes investments in various debt instruments including, among others, commercial paper, corporate securities and United States treasury and/or agency securities. ​ Commercial paper consists mainly of unsecured short-term, promissory notes issued primarily by corporations with maturities ranging up to 365 days . Corporate securities consist of debt instruments issued by corporations with various maturities normally less than . U.S. Treasury and agency securities consist of debt instruments issued by the federal government and other government agencies. ​ Restricted Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Investment Securities ​ As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, our restricted marketable investment securities, together with our restricted cash and cash equivalents, included amounts required as collateral for our letters of credit and trusts. ​ Other Investment Securities ​ We have strategic investments in certain debt and/or equity securities that are included in noncurrent “Other investment securities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and our equity securities are accounted for using the equity method of accounting or recorded at fair value. Certain of our equity method investments are detailed below. ​ NagraStar L.L.C. We own a interest in NagraStar L.L.C. (“NagraStar”), a joint venture that is our primary provider of encryption and related security systems intended to assure that only authorized customers have access to our programming. ​ Invidi Technologies Corporation . In November 2016, we, AT&T Inc., and Cavendish Square Holding B.V., an affiliate of WPP plc, entered into a series of agreements to acquire Invidi Technologies Corporation (“Invidi”), an entity that provides proprietary software for the addressable advertising market. ​ TerreStar Solutions, Inc. ​ Our ability to realize value from our strategic investments in securities that are not publicly traded depends on, among other things, the success of the issuers’ businesses and their ability to obtain sufficient capital, on acceptable terms or at all, and to execute their business plans. Because private markets are not as liquid as public markets, there is also increased risk that we will not be able to sell these investments, or that when we desire to sell them we will not be able to obtain fair value for them. ​ ​ Fair Value Measurements ​ Our investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ ​ March 31, 2023 ​ December 31, 2022 ​ ​ Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Cash equivalents (including restricted) ​ $ 2,091,414 ​ $ 54,665 ​ $ 2,036,749 ​ $ — ​ $ 1,620,458 ​ $ 174,050 ​ $ 1,446,408 ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Debt securities (including restricted): ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ U.S. Treasury and agency securities ​ $ — ​ $ — ​ $ — ​ $ — ​ $ 22,824 ​ $ 22,824 ​ $ — ​ $ — ​ Commercial paper ​ ​ 271,422 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 271,422 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 696,324 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 696,324 ​ ​ — ​ Corporate securities ​ ​ 66,557 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 66,557 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 156,380 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 156,380 ​ ​ — ​ Other ​ ​ 2,148 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 2,004 ​ ​ 144 ​ ​ 1,489 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 1,345 ​ ​ 144 ​ Equity securities ​ ​ 346 ​ ​ 346 ​ ​ — ​ ​ — ​ ​ 655 ​ ​ 655 ​ ​ — ​ ​ — ​ Total ​ $ 340,473 ​ $ 346 ​ $ 339,983 ​ $ 144 ​ $ 877,672 ​ $ 23,479 ​ $ 854,049 ​ $ 144 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of March 31, 2023, restricted and non-restricted marketable investment securities included debt securities of $334 million with contractual maturities within one year and $6 million with contractual maturities extending longer than one year through and including five years . ​ Derivative Instruments ​ We have the option to purchase certain of T-Mobile’s 800 MHz spectrum licenses from T-Mobile at a fixed price in the future. This instrument meets the definition of a derivative and was valued based upon, among other things, our estimate of the underlying asset price, the expected term, volatility, the risk free rate of return and the probability of us exercising the option. The instrument acquisition date fair value was $713 million. The derivative is remeasured quarterly. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the derivative’s fair value was billion, respectively, and is included in “Other noncurrent assets, net” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. All changes in the derivative’s fair value are recorded in “Other, net” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) until the option is either exercised or expires. See the table below. If we elect to exercise the option and purchase these licenses, we will record the licenses at fair value at that date in “FCC authorizations” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. If we elect to not exercise the option or it expires, we will expense the derivative’s fair value at that date on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and are potentially subject to pay T-Mobile a fee of approximately million per the Spectrum Purchase Agreement under certain circumstances. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the ​ We account for our option to purchase certain T-Mobile’s 800 MHz spectrum licenses under the Spectrum Purchase Agreement as a Level 3 instrument within the fair value hierarchy. ​ ​ Gains and Losses on Sales and Changes in Carrying Amounts of Investments and Other ​ “Other, net” within “Other Income (Expense)” included on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) is as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ Other, net: 2023 2022 ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Marketable investment securities - realized and unrealized gains (losses) ​ $ (308) ​ $ (448) ​ Derivative instruments - net realized and/or unrealized gains (losses) ​ ​ (28,961) ​ ​ 43,000 ​ Costs related to early redemption of debt ​ ​ 49 ​ ​ (6) ​ Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates ​ ​ (1,451) ​ ​ 400 ​ Other ​ ​ 150 ​ ​ (398) ​ Total ​ $ (30,521) ​ $ 42,548 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Inventory

Inventory	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Inventory
Inventory	6. Inventory ​ Inventory consisted of the following: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ December 31, ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Finished goods ​ $ 475,611 ​ $ 447,322 ​ Work-in-process and service repairs ​ ​ 22,708 ​ ​ 19,351 ​ Raw materials ​ ​ 24,701 ​ ​ 35,700 ​ Total inventory ​ $ 523,020 ​ $ 502,373 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Property and Equipment and Inta

Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets
Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets	​ ​ ​ 7. Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets ​ Property and Equipment ​ Property and equipment consisted of the following: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Depreciable ​ As of ​ ​ ​ Life ​ March 31, ​ December 31, ​ ​ (In Years) 2023 2022 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Equipment leased to customers ​ 2 - 5 ​ $ 1,271,946 ​ $ 1,318,272 ​ Satellites ​ 4 - 15 ​ ​ 1,718,865 ​ ​ 1,718,865 ​ Satellites acquired under finance lease agreements ​ ​ 15 ​ ​ ​ 344,447 ​ ​ 344,447 ​ Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other ​ 2 - 20 ​ ​ 1,217,232 ​ ​ 1,215,496 ​ 5G Network Deployment equipment (1) ​ 3 - 15 ​ ​ 1,559,785 ​ ​ 770,153 ​ Software ​ 3 - 6 ​ ​ 1,389,092 ​ ​ 1,354,656 ​ Buildings and improvements ​ 5 - 40 ​ ​ 380,952 ​ ​ 380,519 ​ Land ​ ​ - ​ ​ ​ 17,513 ​ ​ 17,513 ​ Construction in progress ​ ​ - ​ ​ ​ 3,171,221 ​ ​ 3,170,623 ​ Total property and equipment ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 11,071,053 ​ ​ 10,290,544 ​ Accumulated depreciation ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (4,769,354) ​ ​ (4,650,425) ​ Property and equipment, net ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 6,301,699 ​ $ 5,640,119 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Includes 5G Network Deployment assets acquired under finance lease agreements. ​ Depreciation and amortization expense consisted of the following: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Equipment leased to customers ​ $ 46,716 ​ $ 51,273 ​ Satellites ​ ​ 36,082 ​ ​ 39,806 ​ Buildings, furniture, fixtures, equipment and other (1) ​ ​ 117,234 ​ ​ 48,115 ​ Intangible assets ​ ​ 45,665 ​ ​ 37,147 ​ Total depreciation and amortization ​ $ 245,697 ​ $ 176,341 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) This increase primarily resulted from depreciation expense related to software, tower equipment and certain other assets placed into service in connection with our 5G Network Deployment. ​ Cost of sales and operating expense categories included in our accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) do not include depreciation expense related to satellites or equipment leased to customers. ​ ​ Satellites ​ Pay-TV Satellites . We currently utilize of which we own and depreciate over their estimated useful life. We also lease satellites from third parties: Ciel II and Anik F3, which are accounted for as operating leases, and Nimiq 5, which is accounted for as a financing lease and is depreciated over its economic life. ​ As of March 31, 2023, our pay-TV satellite fleet consisted of the following: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Degree ​ Lease ​ ​ ​ Launch ​ Orbital ​ Termination ​ Satellites Date Location Date ​ Owned: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ EchoStar X ​ February 2006 ​ 110 ​ N/A ​ EchoStar XI ​ July 2008 ​ 110 ​ N/A ​ EchoStar XIV ​ March 2010 ​ 119 ​ N/A ​ EchoStar XV ​ July 2010 ​ 61.5 ​ N/A ​ EchoStar XVI ​ November 2012 ​ 61.5 ​ N/A ​ EchoStar XVIII ​ June 2016 ​ 61.5 ​ N/A ​ EchoStar XXIII ​ March 2017 ​ 110 ​ N/A ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Under Construction: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ EchoStar XXV ​ 2026 ​ 110 ​ N/A ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Leased from Other Third Party: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Anik F3 ​ April 2007 ​ 118.7 ​ April 2025 ​ Ciel II ​ December 2008 ​ 129 ​ July 2023 ​ Nimiq 5 ​ September 2009 ​ 72.7 ​ September 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Satellite Under Construction ​ EchoStar XXV and is intended to be used at the 110 degree orbital location. This satellite is expected to be launched during 2026.

Leases

Leases	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Leases
Leases	8. Leases ​ We enter into non-cancelable operating and finance leases for, among other things, communication towers, satellites, office space, dark fiber and transport equipment, warehouses and distribution centers, vehicles and other equipment. Substantially all of our leases have remaining lease terms from one . For certain arrangements (generally communication towers), the lease term includes the non-cancelable period plus the renewal period that we are reasonably certain to exercise. ​ Through the first quarter of 2022, our Anik F3 and Nimiq 5 satellites were accounted for as finance leases. ​ ​ The components of lease expense were as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ ​ 2023 ​ 2022 ​ ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Operating lease cost (1) ​ $ 111,433 ​ $ 61,102 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Short-term lease cost (2) ​ ​ 2,718 ​ ​ 3,554 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Finance lease cost: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Amortization of right-of-use assets ​ ​ 27,056 ​ ​ 9,893 ​ Interest on lease liabilities ​ ​ 3,570 ​ ​ 2,732 ​ Total finance lease cost ​ ​ 30,626 ​ ​ 12,625 ​ Total lease costs ​ $ 144,777 ​ $ 77,281 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) The increase in operating lease cost is primarily related to communication tower leases. (2) Leases that have terms of 12 months or less. ​ Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ ​ 2023 ​ 2022 ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Operating cash flows from operating leases ​ $ 67,223 ​ $ 24,360 ​ Operating cash flows from finance leases ​ $ 2,397 ​ $ 917 ​ Financing cash flows from finance leases ​ $ 8,713 ​ $ 4,420 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Operating leases ​ $ 231,868 ​ $ 543,868 ​ Finance leases ​ $ 51,110 ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ December 31, ​ ​ ​ 2022 ​ 2022 ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Operating Leases: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Operating lease assets ​ $ 2,854,337 ​ $ 2,687,522 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other current liabilities ​ $ 225,464 ​ $ 194,030 ​ Operating lease liabilities ​ ​ 2,864,923 ​ ​ 2,687,883 ​ Total operating lease liabilities ​ $ 3,090,387 ​ $ 2,881,913 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Finance Leases: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Property and equipment, gross ​ $ 462,887 ​ $ 411,778 ​ Accumulated depreciation ​ ​ (330,858) ​ ​ (303,802) ​ Property and equipment, net ​ $ 132,029 ​ $ 107,976 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other current liabilities ​ $ 57,309 ​ $ 48,066 ​ Other long-term liabilities ​ ​ 108,302 ​ ​ 75,287 ​ Total finance lease liabilities ​ $ 165,611 ​ $ 123,353 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Operating leases ​ ​ 11.6 years ​ ​ 11.8 years ​ Finance leases ​ ​ 2.7 years ​ ​ 2.7 years ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted Average Discount Rate: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Operating leases ​ ​ 7.5% ​ ​ 7.3% ​ Finance leases ​ ​ 9.9% ​ ​ 9.8% ​ ​ Maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2023 were as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Maturities of Lease Liabilities ​ ​ ​ Operating ​ Finance ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Years Ending December 31, ​ Leases ​ Leases ​ Total ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ 2023 (remaining nine months) ​ $ 229,048 ​ $ 57,701 ​ $ 286,749 ​ 2024 ​ ​ 334,298 ​ ​ 61,934 ​ ​ 396,232 ​ 2025 ​ ​ 367,051 ​ ​ 34,344 ​ ​ 401,395 ​ 2026 ​ ​ 396,883 ​ ​ 36,588 ​ ​ 433,471 ​ 2027 ​ ​ 399,850 ​ ​ 2,574 ​ ​ 402,424 ​ Thereafter ​ ​ 3,103,067 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 3,103,067 ​ Total lease payments ​ ​ 4,830,197 ​ ​ 193,141 ​ ​ 5,023,338 ​ Less: Imputed interest ​ ​ (1,739,810) ​ ​ (27,530) ​ ​ (1,767,340) ​ Total ​ ​ 3,090,387 ​ ​ 165,611 ​ ​ 3,255,998 ​ Less: Current portion ​ ​ (225,464) ​ ​ (57,309) ​ ​ (282,773) ​ Long-term portion of lease obligations ​ $ 2,864,923 ​ $ 108,302 ​ $ 2,973,225 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Long-Term Debt and Finance Leas

Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations
Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations	​ 9. Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations ​ Fair Value of our Long-Term Debt ​ The following table summarizes the carrying amount and fair value of our debt facilities as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ ​ March 31, 2023 ​ December 31, 2022 ​ ​ Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ 5% Senior Notes due 2023 (1) ​ $ — ​ $ — ​ $ 1,443,179 ​ $ 1,441,635 ​ 2 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2024 (2) ​ ​ 1,000,000 ​ ​ 886,250 ​ ​ 1,000,000 ​ ​ 906,970 ​ 5 7/8% Senior Notes due 2024 ​ ​ 2,000,000 ​ ​ 1,786,400 ​ ​ 2,000,000 ​ ​ 1,870,940 ​ 0% Convertible Notes due 2025 ​ ​ 2,000,000 ​ ​ 1,030,000 ​ ​ 2,000,000 ​ ​ 1,287,540 ​ 7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2026 ​ ​ 2,000,000 ​ ​ 1,327,960 ​ ​ 2,000,000 ​ ​ 1,620,280 ​ 3 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2026 ​ ​ 3,000,000 ​ ​ 1,552,500 ​ ​ 3,000,000 ​ ​ 1,894,230 ​ 5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 ​ ​ 2,750,000 ​ ​ 2,195,105 ​ ​ 2,750,000 ​ ​ 2,336,813 ​ 11 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 (3) ​ ​ 3,500,000 ​ ​ 3,378,620 ​ ​ 2,000,000 ​ ​ 2,071,240 ​ 7 3/8% Senior Notes due 2028 ​ ​ 1,000,000 ​ ​ 574,040 ​ ​ 1,000,000 ​ ​ 708,320 ​ 5 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 ​ ​ 2,500,000 ​ ​ 1,862,275 ​ ​ 2,500,000 ​ ​ 2,013,675 ​ 5 1/8% Senior Notes due 2029 ​ ​ 1,500,000 ​ ​ 805,680 ​ ​ 1,500,000 ​ ​ 976,755 ​ Other notes payable ​ ​ 126,114 ​ ​ 126,114 ​ ​ 138,303 ​ ​ 138,303 ​ Subtotal ​ ​ 21,376,114 ​ $ 15,524,944 ​ ​ 21,331,482 ​ $ 17,266,700 ​ Unamortized deferred financing costs and other debt discounts, net ​ ​ (79,188) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (105,697) ​ ​ ​ ​ Finance lease obligations (4) ​ ​ 165,611 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 123,353 ​ ​ ​ ​ Total long-term debt and finance lease obligations (including current portion) ​ $ 21,462,537 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 21,349,138 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) We had repurchased or redeemed the principal balance of our 5% Senior Notes due 2023 as of March 15, 2023, the instrument’s maturity date . (2) Our 2 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2024 mature on March 15, 2024 and have been reclassified to “Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2023. (3) On January 26, 2023, we issued an additional $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of our 11 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due November 15, 2027. (4) Disclosure regarding fair value of finance leases is not required. ​ We estimated the fair value of our publicly traded long-term debt using market prices in less active markets (Level 2). ​ Future Capital Requirements ​ We have and expect to continue to incur significant expenditures in 2023 related to our 5G Network Deployment, including, but not limited to, capital expenditures associated with our 5G Network Deployment, and the potential purchase of additional wireless spectrum licenses. The amount of capital required will also depend on, among other things, debt maturities (as detailed in the table above) and the levels of investment necessary to support potential strategic initiatives that may arise from time to time. We do not currently have cash, marketable investment securities balances and/or projected future cash flows to fully fund our convertible notes due in 2024 with an aggregate principal balance of $1.0 billion, which mature on March 15, 2024. After we have achieved our 5G Network Deployment milestone of 70% of the U.S. population by June 2023, our capital expenditures will decline as we prepare for our next significant build-out requirement in 2025. To address any remaining capital needs, we plan to implement one or more of the following options, among other things, raise additional capital, pursue strategic transactions and/or advance additional cost reduction initiatives. Our cost reduction initiatives may include, among other things, a decrease in the anticipated rate at which we acquire subscribers and a further reduction in our capital expenditures. ​ Convertible Notes ​ 2 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2024 ​ On March 17, 2017, we issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes due March 15, 2024 in a private placement. 2 3/8% ​ The Convertible Notes due 2024 are: ​ ● our general unsecured obligations; ● ranked senior in right of payment to any future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Convertible Notes due 2024; ● ranked equally in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness; ● ranked effectively junior to any of our existing and future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; ● ranked structurally junior to all indebtedness and other liabilities of our subsidiaries; and ● not guaranteed by our subsidiaries. ​ We may not redeem the Convertible Notes due 2024 prior to the maturity date. If a “fundamental change” (as defined in the related indenture) occurs prior to the maturity date of the Convertible Notes due 2024, holders may require us to repurchase for cash all or part of their Convertible Notes due 2024 at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such Convertible Notes due 2024, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the fundamental change repurchase date. ​ The indenture related to the Convertible Notes due 2024 does not contain any financial covenants and does not restrict us from paying dividends, issuing or repurchasing our other securities, issuing new debt (including secured debt) or repaying or repurchasing our debt. ​ Subject to the terms of the related indenture, the Convertible Notes due 2024 may be converted at an initial conversion rate of 12.1630 shares of our Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2024 (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $82.22 per share of our Class A common stock) (the “Initial Conversion Rate”), at any time on or after October 15, 2023 through the second scheduled trading day preceding the maturity date. Holders of the Convertible Notes 15, 2023, but only upon the occurrence of specified events described in the related indenture. The conversion rate is subject to anti-dilution adjustments if certain events occur. Upon any conversion, we will settle our conversion obligation in cash, shares of our Class A common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our Class A common stock, at our election. ​ ​ 0% Convertible Notes due 2025 ​ On December 21, 2020, we issued $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes due December 15, 2025 in a private placement. These notes will not bear interest, and the principal amount of the Notes will not accrete. ​ The Convertible Notes due 2025 are: ​ ● our general unsecured obligations; ● ranked senior in right of payment to any future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Convertible Notes due 2025; ● ranked equally in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness; ● ranked effectively junior to any of our existing and future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; ● ranked structurally junior to all indebtedness and other liabilities of our subsidiaries; and ● not guaranteed by our subsidiaries. ​ We may not redeem the Convertible Notes due 2025 prior to the maturity date. If a “fundamental change” (as defined in the related indenture) occurs prior to the maturity date of the Convertible Notes due 2025, holders may require us to repurchase for cash all or part of their Convertible Notes due 2025 at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such Convertible Notes due 2025, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the fundamental change repurchase date. ​ The indenture related to the Convertible Notes due 2025 does not contain any financial covenants and does not restrict us from paying dividends, issuing or repurchasing our other securities, issuing new debt (including secured debt) or repaying or repurchasing our debt. ​ Subject to the terms of the related indenture, the Convertible Notes due 2025 may be converted at an initial conversion rate of 24.4123 shares of our Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes due 2025 (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $40.96 per share of our Class A common stock) (the “Initial Conversion Rate”), at any time on or after July 15, 2025 through the second scheduled trading day preceding the maturity date. Holders of the Convertible Notes 15, 2025, but only upon the occurrence of specified events described in the related indenture. The conversion rate is subject to anti-dilution adjustments if certain events occur. Upon any conversion, we will settle our conversion obligation in cash, shares of our Class A common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our Class A common stock, at our election. ​ 3 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2026 ​ On August 8, 2016, we issued $3.0 billion aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes due August 15, 2026 in a private unregistered offering. 3 3/8% ​ The Convertible Notes due 2026 are: ​ ● our general unsecured obligations; ● ranked senior in right of payment to any future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Convertible Notes due 2026; ● ranked equally in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness; ● ranked effectively junior to any of our existing and future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; ● ranked structurally junior to all indebtedness and other liabilities of our subsidiaries; and ● not guaranteed by our subsidiaries. ​ We may not redeem the Convertible Notes due 2026 prior to the maturity date. If a “fundamental change” (as defined in the related indenture) occurs prior to the maturity date of the Convertible Notes due 2026, holders may require us to repurchase for cash all or part of their Convertible Notes due 2026 at a specified make-whole price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such Convertible Notes due 2026, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the fundamental change repurchase date. ​ The indenture related to the Convertible Notes due 2026 does not contain any financial covenants and does not restrict us from paying dividends, issuing or repurchasing our other securities, issuing new debt (including secured debt) or repaying or repurchasing our debt. ​ Subject to the terms of the related indenture, the Convertible Notes due 2026 may be converted at an initial conversion rate of 15.3429 shares of our Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $65.18 per share of our Class A common stock) (the “Initial Conversion Rate”), at any time on or after March 15, 2026 through the second scheduled trading day preceding the maturity date. Holders of the Convertible Notes 15, 2026, but only upon the occurrence of specified events described in the related indenture. ​ The conversion rate is subject to anti-dilution adjustments if certain events occur. Upon any conversion, we will settle our conversion obligation in cash, shares of our Class A common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our Class A common stock, at our election. ​ Convertible Note Hedge and Warrant Transactions ​ In connection with the offering of the Convertible Notes due 2026 , we entered into convertible note hedge transactions with certain option counterparties. The convertible note hedge transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the Convertible Notes per share. The total cost of the convertible note hedge transactions was million. Concurrently with entering into the convertible note hedge transactions, we also entered into warrant transactions with each option counterparty whereby we sold to such option counterparty warrants to purchase, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, up to the same number of shares of our Class A common stock, which initially gives the option counterparties the option to purchase approximately per share. We received million in cash proceeds from the sale of these warrants. ​ ​ We will not be required to make any cash payments to each option counterparty or its affiliates upon the exercise of the options that are a part of the convertible note hedge transactions, but will be entitled to receive from them a number of shares of Class A common stock, an amount of cash or a combination thereof. This consideration is generally based on the amount by which the market price per share of Class A common stock, as measured under the terms of the convertible note hedge transactions, is greater than the strike price of the convertible note hedge transactions during the relevant valuation period under the convertible note hedge transactions. Additionally, if the market price per share of Class A common stock, as measured under the terms of the warrant transactions, exceeds the strike price of the warrants during the measurement period at the maturity of the warrants, we will owe each option counterparty a number of shares of Class A common stock in an amount based on the excess of such market price per share of Class A common stock over the strike price of the warrants. However, as specified under the terms of the warrant transactions, we may elect to settle the warrants in cash. ​ Intercompany Loan ​ The net proceeds from the offering of our 5 1/4% 5 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the “Senior Notes”) issued on November 26, 2021 were used by DISH DBS to make an intercompany loan to DISH Network pursuant to a Loan and Security Agreement dated November 26, 2021 (together with potential future advances to DISH Network, the “Intercompany Loan”) between DISH DBS and DISH Network in order to finance the purchase of wireless spectrum licenses and for general corporate purposes, including our 5G Network Deployment. The Intercompany Loan will mature in two tranches, with the first tranche maturing on December 1, 2026 (the “2026 Tranche”) and the second tranche maturing on December 1, 20 (the “2028 Tranche”). DISH DBS may make additional advances to DISH Network under the Intercompany Loan, and on February 11, 2022, DISH DBS advanced an additional billion to DISH Network under the Intercompany Loan 2026 Tranche. Interest accrues and is payable semiannually, and interest payments with respect to the Intercompany Loan are, at our option, payable in kind for the first two years. In the third year, a minimum of of each interest payment due with respect to each tranche of the Intercompany Loan must be paid in cash. Thereafter, interest payments must be paid in cash. Interest will accrue: (a) when paid in cash, at a fixed rate of 5 1/4% 5 3/4% per annum in excess of the Cash Accrual Rate for the applicable tranche. As of March 31, 2023, the total Intercompany Loan amount outstanding plus interest paid in kind was billion. The cash proceeds of the Intercompany Loan of As a result, the Intercompany Loan is secured by Weminuche’s interest in the wireless spectrum licenses acquired in Auction 110 with such cash proceeds up to the total loan amount outstanding including interest paid in kind. The remaining balance of our winning bids of approximately billion. Under certain circumstances, DISH Network wireless spectrum licenses (valued based upon a third-party valuation) may be substituted for the collateral. The Intercompany Loan is not included as collateral for the Senior Secured Notes, and the Senior Secured Notes are subordinated to DISH DBS’s existing and certain future unsecured notes with respect to certain realizations under the Intercompany Loan and any collateral pledged as security for the Intercompany Loan.

Commitments and Contingencies

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Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies	​ ​ 10. Commitments and Contingencies ​ Commitments ​ Future disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 have not changed materially, other than those disclosed below. ​ “Other long-term obligations” totaled $14.683 billion as of March 31, 2023 and $15.115 billion as of December 31, 2022, a decrease of $432 million as of March 31, 2023. partially offset by contractual commitments, including, but not limited to , our satellite under construction, EchoStar XXV. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Years Ending December 31, ​ Other Long-Term Obligations (1) ​ ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ 2023 (remaining nine months) ​ $ 3,635,929 ​ 2024 ​ ​ 2,469,468 ​ 2025 ​ ​ 1,935,955 ​ 2026 ​ ​ 1,744,978 ​ 2027 ​ ​ 1,371,171 ​ Thereafter ​ ​ 3,525,563 ​ Total ​ $ 14,683,064 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Represents minimum contractual commitments related to communication tower obligations, certain 5G Network Deployment commitments, obligations under the NSA with AT&T and the MNSA with T-Mobile, radios, software and integration services and satellite related and other obligations. ​ In certain circumstances, the dates on which we are obligated to make these payments could be delayed. ​ We currently expect capital expenditures, excluding capitalized interest, billion is included in the table above in “Other long-term obligations.” ​ Agreements in Connection with the Asset Purchase Agreement ​ On July 1, 2020, we completed the Boost Mobile Acquisition. billion. million per the Spectrum Purchase Agreement under certain circumstances. The included in “Other long-term obligations” above. ​ Wireless – 5G Network Deployment ​ We have invested a total of over $30 billion in Wireless spectrum licenses, which includes over $10 billion in noncontrolling investments in certain entities. The ​ ​ Wireless Spectrum Licenses ​ These Wireless spectrum licenses are subject to certain interim and final build-out requirements, as well as certain renewal requirements that are summarized in the table below: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Carrying ​ Build-Out Deadlines ​ Expiration ​ ​ ​ Amount ​ Interim ​ Final ​ Date ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Owned: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ DBS Licenses (1) ​ $ 677,409 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 700 MHz Licenses (2) ​ ​ 711,871 ​ ​ ​ June 14, 2023 (3) ​ June 2023 ​ AWS-4 Licenses (2) ​ ​ 1,940,000 ​ ​ ​ June 14, 2023 (3) ​ June 2023 ​ H Block Licenses (2) ​ ​ 1,671,506 ​ ​ ​ June 14, 2023 (4) ​ June 2023 ​ 600 MHz Licenses ​ ​ 6,213,335 ​ ​ ​ June 14, 2025 (5) ​ June 2029 ​ MVDDS Licenses (1) ​ ​ 24,000 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ August 2024 ​ LMDS Licenses (1) ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ September 2028 ​ 28 GHz Licenses ​ ​ 2,883 ​ ​ ​ October 2, 2029 (6) ​ October 2029 ​ 24 GHz Licenses ​ ​ 11,772 ​ ​ ​ December 11, 2029 (6) ​ December 2029 ​ 37 GHz, 39 GHz and 47 GHz Licenses ​ ​ 202,533 ​ ​ ​ June 4, 2030 (6) ​ June 2030 ​ 3550-3650 MHz Licenses ​ ​ 912,939 ​ ​ ​ March 12, 2031 (6) ​ March 2031 ​ 3.7-3.98 GHz Licenses ​ ​ 2,731 ​ July 23, 2029 (6) ​ July 23, 2033 (6) ​ July 2036 ​ 3.45–3.55 GHz Licenses ​ ​ 7,327,989 ​ May 4, 2026 (6) ​ May 4, 2030 (6) ​ May 2037 ​ 1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz ​ ​ 972 ​ ​ ​ March 30, 2024 (7) ​ March 2026 ​ Subtotal ​ ​ 19,699,940 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Noncontrolling Investments: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Northstar ​ ​ 5,618,930 ​ ​ ​ October 2025 (8) ​ October 2025 (8) ​ SNR ​ ​ 4,271,459 ​ ​ ​ October 2025 (8) ​ October 2025 (8) ​ Total AWS-3 Licenses ​ ​ 9,890,389 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Capitalized Interest (9) ​ ​ 7,641,591 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total as of March 31, 2023 ​ $ 37,231,920 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) The build-out deadlines for these licenses have been met. (2) The interim build-out deadlines for these licenses have been met. (3) For these licenses, we must offer 5G broadband service to 70% of the United States population by this date; provided, however, if by June 14, 2023, we are offering 5G broadband service with respect to these licenses to at least 50% of the population of the United States but less than 70% of the population of the United States, the final deadline shall be further extended automatically to June 14, 2025, for us to construct and offer 5G broadband service to at least 70% of the population in each Economic Area (which is a service area established by the FCC) with respect to these licenses. (4) For these licenses, we must offer 5G broadband service to at least 70% of the United States population by this date; provided, however, that if by June 14, 2023, we are offering 5G broadband service with respect to these licenses to at least 50% of the population of the United States but less than 70% of the population of the United States, the final deadline shall be further extended automatically to June 14, 2025, for us to construct and offer 5G broadband service to at least 75% of the population in each Economic Area (which is a service area established by the FCC) with respect to these licenses. (5) For these licenses, we must offer 5G broadband service to at least 75% of the population in each Partial Economic Area (which is a service area established by the FCC) by this date. We have also acquired certain additional 600 MHz licenses through private transactions. These licenses are currently subject to their original FCC buildout deadlines. (6) There are a variety of build-out options and associated build-out metrics associated with these licenses. (7) For these licenses, we must provide reliable signal coverage and offer service to at least 75% of the population of each license area by this date. (8) For these licenses, Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless must provide reliable signal coverage and offer service to at least 75% of the population of each license area by this date. The AWS-3 interim build-out requirement was not met and as a result, the AWS-3 expiration date and the AWS-3 final build-out requirement have been accelerated by two years (from October 2027 to October 2025) for each AWS-3 License area in which Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless did not meet the requirement. (9) See Note 2 for further information. ​ Commercialization of Our Wireless Spectrum Licenses and Related Assets. We plan to commercialize our Wireless spectrum licenses through our 5G Network Deployment. We have committed to deploy a facilities-based 5G broadband network capable of serving increasingly larger portions of the U.S. population at different deadlines, including 20% of the U.S. population by June 2022 and 70% by June 2023. of the U.S. population but less than 70% of the U.S. population On June 14, 2022, we announced we had successfully reached our 20% population coverage requirement. We are currently focused on our progression towards of the U.S. population with a minimum of 15,000 . As of March 31, 2023, we had started construction on over 18,000 5G cell sites. We will need approximately 16,000 sites fully powered and fibered to provide 5G broadband service to over 70% of the U.S. population. We currently expect capital expenditures, excluding capitalized interest, for our 5G Network Deployment to be approximately . See Note 2 for further information. ​ We may need to make significant additional investments or partner with others to, among other things, complete our 5G Network Deployment and further commercialize, build-out and integrate these licenses and related assets and any additional acquired licenses and related assets, as well as to comply with regulations applicable to such licenses. Depending on the nature and scope of such activities, any such investments or partnerships could vary significantly. In addition, as we complete our initial 5G Network Deployment, we have and may continue to incur significant additional expenses related to, among other things, research and development, wireless testing and ongoing upgrades to the wireless network infrastructure, software and third party integration. As a result of these investments, among other factors, we plan to raise additional capital, which may not be available on favorable terms. See Note 9 for further information. We may also determine that additional wireless spectrum licenses may be required to complete our 5G Network Deployment and to compete effectively with other wireless service providers. ​ We may need to raise significant additional capital in the future to fund the efforts described above, which may not be available on favorable terms. There can be no assurance that we will be able to develop and implement a business model that will realize a return on these Wireless spectrum licenses or that we will be able to profitably deploy the assets represented by these Wireless spectrum licenses, which may affect the carrying amount of these assets and our future financial condition or results of operations. ​ ​ DISH Network Noncontrolling Investments in the Northstar Entities and the SNR Entities Related to AWS-3 Wireless Spectrum Licenses ​ Noncontrolling Investments ​ During 2015, through our wholly-owned subsidiaries American II and American III, we initially made over $10 billion in certain noncontrolling investments in Northstar Spectrum, the parent company of Northstar Wireless, and in SNR HoldCo, the parent company of SNR Wireless, respectively. Under the applicable accounting guidance in ASC 810, Northstar Spectrum and SNR HoldCo are considered VIEs and, based on the characteristics of the structure of these entities and in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, we consolidate these entities into our financial statements. See Note 2 for further information. ​ Northstar Investment. As of 2015, through American II, we owned a noncontrolling interest in Northstar Spectrum, which was comprised of million. See below for further information. ​ Northstar Purchase Agreement . On December 30, 2020, through our wholly-owned subsidiary American II, we entered into a Purchase Agreement (the “Northstar Purchase Agreement”) with Northstar Manager and Northstar Spectrum, pursuant to which American II purchased 80% of Northstar Manager’s Class B Common Interests in Northstar Spectrum (the “Northstar Transaction”) for a purchase price of approximately $312 million. As a result of the Northstar Transaction, through American II, we hold 97% of the Class B Common Interests in Northstar Spectrum and Northstar Manager holds 3% of the Class B Common Interests in Northstar Spectrum. Other than the change in ownership percentage of Northstar Spectrum, the Northstar Transaction did not modify or amend in any way the existing arrangements between or among the Northstar parties. ​ SNR Investment. As of 2015, through American III, we own a noncontrolling interest in SNR HoldCo, which is comprised of of the Class A Preferred Interests of SNR HoldCo. SNR Management is the sole manager of SNR HoldCo and owns a controlling interest in SNR HoldCo, which is comprised of of the Class B Common Interests of SNR HoldCo. As of March 31, 2018, the total equity contributions from American III and SNR Management to SNR HoldCo were approximately million, respectively. As of March 31, 2018, the total loans from American III to SNR Wireless under the SNR Credit Agreement (as defined below) for payments to the FCC related to the SNR Licenses (as defined below) were approximately million. See below for further information. ​ AWS-3 Auction ​ Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless each filed applications with the FCC to participate in Auction 97 (the “AWS-3 Auction”) for the purpose of acquiring certain AWS-3 Licenses. Each of Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless applied to receive bidding credits of as designated entities under applicable FCC rules. Northstar Wireless was the winning bidder for AWS-3 Licenses with gross winning bid amounts totaling approximately billion. SNR Wireless was the winning bidder for AWS-3 Licenses with gross winning bid amounts totaling approximately billion. In addition to the net winning bids, SNR Wireless made a bid withdrawal payment of approximately ​ FCC Order and October 2015 Arrangements. Memorandum Opinion and Order which billion for SNR Wireless). On November 23, 2020, the FCC released a Memorandum Opinion and Order on Remand, FCC 20-160, that found that Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless are not eligible for bidding credits based on the FCC’s determination that they remain under DISH Network’s de facto control. Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless have appealed the FCC’s order to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. On June 21, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued an Opinion rejecting this challenge. On January 17, 2023, Northstar Wireless filed a petition for a writ of certiorari asking the United States Supreme Court to hear a further appeal. On April 20, 2023, the Supreme Court asked for further briefing in connection with that petition. ​ Letters Exchanged between Northstar Wireless and the FCC Wireless Bureau. As outlined in letters exchanged between Northstar Wireless and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau of the FCC (the “FCC Wireless Bureau”), Northstar Wireless paid the gross winning bid amounts for billion through the application of funds already on deposit with the FCC. Northstar Wireless also notified the FCC that it would not be paying the gross winning bid amounts for billion. As a result of the nonpayment of those gross winning bid amounts, the FCC retained those licenses and Northstar Wireless owed the FCC an additional interim payment of approximately billion. The Northstar Interim Payment was recorded as an expense during the fourth quarter of 2015. Northstar Wireless immediately satisfied the Northstar Interim Payment through the application of funds already on deposit with the FCC and an additional loan from American II of approximately million. As a result, the FCC will not deem Northstar Wireless to be a “current defaulter” under applicable FCC rules. ​ In addition, the FCC Wireless Bureau acknowledged that Northstar Wireless’ nonpayment of those gross winning bid amounts does not constitute action involving gross misconduct, misrepresentation or bad faith. Therefore, the FCC concluded that such nonpayment will not affect the eligibility of Northstar Wireless, its investors (including DISH Network) or their respective affiliates to participate in future spectrum auctions (including Auction 1000 and any re-auction of the AWS-3 licenses retained by the FCC). At this time, DISH Network (through itself, a subsidiary or another entity in which it may hold a direct or indirect interest) expects to participate in any re-auction of those AWS-3 licenses. ​ If the winning bids from re-auction or other award of the AWS-3 licenses retained by the FCC are greater than or equal to the winning bids of Northstar Wireless, no additional amounts will be owed to the FCC. However, if those winning bids are less than the winning bids of Northstar Wireless, then Northstar Wireless will be responsible for the difference less any overpayment of the Northstar Interim Payment (which will be recalculated as of the winning bids from re-auction or other award) (the “Northstar Re-Auction Payment”). million overpayment of the Northstar Interim Payment. As discussed above, at this time, DISH Network (through itself, a subsidiary or another entity in which it may hold a direct or indirect interest) expects to participate in any re-auction. We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the timing or outcome of any re-auction or the amount of any Northstar Re-Auction Payment. ​ ​ DISH Network Guaranty in Favor of the FCC for Certain Northstar Wireless Obligations . On October 1, 2015, DISH Network entered into a guaranty in favor of the FCC (the “FCC Northstar Guaranty”) with respect to the Northstar Interim Payment (which was satisfied on October 1, 2015) and any Northstar Re-Auction Payment. The FCC Northstar Guaranty provides, among other things, that during the period between the due date for the payments guaranteed under the FCC Northstar Guaranty and the date such guaranteed payments are paid: (i) Northstar Wireless’ payment obligations to American II under the Northstar Credit Agreement will be subordinated to such guaranteed payments; and (ii) DISH Network or American II will withhold exercising certain rights as a creditor of Northstar Wireless. ​ Letters Exchanged between SNR Wireless and the FCC Wireless Bureau. million). SNR Wireless also notified the FCC that it would not be paying the gross winning bid amounts for billion. As a result of the nonpayment of those gross winning bid amounts, the FCC retained those licenses and SNR Wireless owed the FCC an additional interim payment of approximately The SNR Interim Payment was recorded as an expense during the fourth quarter of 2015. SNR Wireless immediately satisfied the SNR Interim Payment through a portion of an additional loan from American III in an aggregate amount of approximately million. As a result, the FCC will not deem SNR Wireless to be a “current defaulter” under applicable FCC rules. ​ In addition, the FCC Wireless Bureau acknowledged that SNR Wireless’ nonpayment of those gross winning bid amounts does not constitute action involving gross misconduct, misrepresentation or bad faith. Therefore, the FCC concluded that such nonpayment will not affect the eligibility of SNR Wireless, its investors (including DISH Network) or their respective affiliates to participate in future spectrum auctions (including Auction 1000 and any re-auction of the AWS-3 licenses retained by the FCC). At this time, DISH Network (through itself, a subsidiary or another entity in which it may hold a direct or indirect interest) expects to participate in any re-auction of those AWS-3 licenses. ​ If the winning bids from re-auction or other award of the AWS-3 licenses retained by the FCC are greater than or equal to the winning bids of SNR Wireless, no additional amounts will be owed to the FCC. However, if those winning bids are less than the winning bids of SNR Wireless, then SNR Wireless will be responsible for the difference less any overpayment of the SNR Interim Payment (which will be recalculated as of the winning bids from re-auction or other award) (the “SNR Re-Auction Payment”). For example, if the winning bids in a re-auction are $1, the SNR Re-Auction Payment would be approximately million overpayment of the SNR Interim Payment. As discussed above, at this time, DISH Network (through itself, a subsidiary or another entity in which it may hold a direct or indirect interest) expects to participate in any re-auction. We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the timing or outcome of any re-auction or the amount of any SNR Re-Auction Payment. ​ DISH Network Guaranty in Favor of the FCC for Certain SNR Wireless Obligations. On October 1, 2015, DISH Network entered into a guaranty in favor of the FCC (the “FCC SNR Guaranty”) with respect to the SNR Interim Payment (which was satisfied on October 1, 2015) and any SNR Re-Auction Payment. The FCC SNR Guaranty provides, among other things, that during the period between the due date for the payments guaranteed under the FCC SNR Guaranty and the date such guaranteed payments are paid: (i) SNR Wireless’ payment obligations to American III under the SNR Credit Agreement will be subordinated to such guaranteed payments; and (ii) DISH Network or American III will withhold exercising certain rights as a creditor of SNR Wireless. ​ ​ FCC Licenses . On October 27, 2015, the FCC granted the Northstar Licenses to Northstar Wireless and the SNR Licenses to SNR Wireless, respectively, which are recorded in “FCC authorizations” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The AWS-3 Licenses are subject to certain interim and final build-out requirements. By October 2021, Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless must provide reliable signal coverage and offer service to at least of the population in each area covered by an individual AWS-3 License (the “AWS-3 Interim Build-Out Requirement”). By October 2027, Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless must provide reliable signal coverage and offer service to at least of the population in each area covered by an individual AWS-3 License (the “AWS-3 Final Build-Out Requirement”). The AWS-3 Interim Build-Out Requirement was not met and as a result, the AWS-3 License term and the AWS-3 Final Build-Out Requirement have been accelerated by (from October 2027 to October 2025) for each AWS-3 License area in which Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless did not meet the requirement. If the AWS-3 Final Build-Out Requirement is not met, the authorization for each AWS-3 License area in which Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless do not meet the requirement may terminate. These wireless spectrum licenses expire in October 2027 unless they are renewed by the FCC. There can be no assurance that the FCC will renew these wireless spectrum licenses. ​ Qui Tam . On September 23, 2016, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia unsealed a qui tam complaint that was filed by Vermont National Telephone Company (“Vermont National”) against us; our wholly-owned subsidiaries, American AWS-3 Wireless I L.L.C., American II, American III, and DISH Wireless Holding L.L.C.; Charles W. Ergen (our Chairman) and Cantey M. Ergen (a member of our board of directors); Northstar Wireless; Northstar Spectrum; Northstar Manager; SNR Wireless; SNR HoldCo; SNR Management; and certain other parties. See “ Contingencies – Litigation – Vermont National Telephone Company” ​ D.C. Circuit Court Opinion . SNR Wireless LicenseCo, LLC, et al. v. Federal Communications Commission , 868 F.3d 1021 (D.C. Cir. 2017) (the “Appellate Decision”) affirmed the Order in part, and remanded the matter to the FCC to give Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless an opportunity to seek to negotiate a cure of the issues identified by the FCC in the Order (a “Cure”). On January 26, 2018, SNR Wireless and Northstar Wireless filed a petition for a writ of certiorari, asking the United States Supreme Court to hear an appeal from the Appellate Decision, . ​ Order on Remand. Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless timely filed an appeal of the FCC’s 2020 decision. On June 21, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued an Opinion rejecting this challenge. On January 17, 2023, Northstar Wireless filed a petition for a writ of certiorari asking the United States Supreme Court to hear a further appeal. On April 20, 2023, the Supreme Court asked for further briefing in connection with that petition. ​ ​ Northstar Operative Agreements ​ Northstar LLC Agreement. Northstar Spectrum is governed by a limited liability company agreement by and between American II and Northstar Manager (the “Northstar Spectrum LLC Agreement”). Pursuant to the Northstar Spectrum LLC Agreement, American II and Northstar Manager made pro-rata equity contributions in Northstar Spectrum. ​ On March 31, 2018, American II, Northstar Spectrum, and Northstar Manager amended and restated the Northstar Spectrum LLC Agreement, to, among other things: (i) exchange The Northstar Preferred Interests: (a) are non-voting; (b) have a ​ On June 7, 2018, American II, Northstar Spectrum, and Northstar Manager amended and restated the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated March 31, 2018, by and among American II, Northstar Spectrum, and Northstar Manager, to, among other things: (i) reduce the mandatory quarterly distribution for the Northstar Preferred Interests from remove American II’s tag along rights with respect to Northstar Manager’s sale of its interest in Northstar Spectrum. Northstar Manager had the right to put its interest in Northstar Spectrum to Northstar Spectrum for a 90 -day period beginning October 27, 2020, which Northstar Manager waived in connection with the Northstar Purchase Agreement. ​ On January 24, 2022, American II, Northstar Spectrum, and Northstar Manager amended and restated the Third Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated June 7, 2018, by and among American II, Northstar Spectrum, and Northstar Manager, to, among other things: (i) increase the second window for Northstar Manager to “put” its interest in Northstar Spectrum to Northstar Spectrum after October 27, 2021 from 90 days to 270 days . ​ On July 22, 2022, American II, Northstar Spectrum, and Northstar Manager amended and restated the Third Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated June 7, 2018, by and among American II, Northstar Spectrum, and Northstar Manager, to, among other things, increase the second window for Northstar Manager to “put” its interest in Northstar Spectrum to Northstar Spectrum after July 24, 2022 from 270 days to 360 days . O n October 21, 2022, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiary American II received notice that Northstar Manager exercised the Northstar Put Right effective as of October 21, 2022. The value of the Northstar Put Right has accrued to approximately million as of March 31 2023. The consummation of the sale is subject to approval by the FCC. ​ Northstar Wireless Credit Agreement. On October 1, 2015, American II, Northstar Wireless and Northstar Spectrum amended the First Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated October 13, 2014, by and among American II, as Lender, Northstar Wireless, as Borrower, and Northstar Spectrum, as Guarantor (as amended, the “Northstar Credit Agreement”), to provide, among other things, that: (i) the Northstar Interim Payment and any Northstar Re-Auction Payment will be made by American II directly to the FCC and will be deemed as loans under the Northstar Credit Agreement; (ii) the FCC is a third-party beneficiary with respect to American II’s obligation to pay the Northstar Interim Payment and any Northstar Re-Auction Payment; (iii) in the event that the winning bids from re-auction or other award of the AWS-3 licenses retained by the FCC are less than the winning bids of Northstar Wireless, the purchaser, assignee or transferee of any AWS-3 Licenses from Northstar Wireless is obligated to pay its pro-rata share of the difference (and Northstar Wireless remains jointly and severally liable for such pro-rata share); and (iv) during the period between the due date for the payments guaranteed under the FCC Northstar Guaranty (as discussed below) and the date such guaranteed payments are paid, Northstar Wireless’ payment obligations to American II under the Northstar Credit Agreement will be subordinated to such guaranteed payments. ​ On March 31, 2018, American II, Northstar Wireless, and Northstar Spectrum amended and restated the Northstar Credit Agreement, to, among other things: (i) lower the interest rate on the remaining ​ On June 7, 2018, American II, Northstar Wireless, and Northstar Spectrum amended and restated the Northstar Credit Agreement to, among other things: (i) extend the maturity date on the remaining loan balance from ​ SNR Operative Agreements ​ SNR LLC Agreement . SNR HoldCo is governed by a limited liability company agreement by and between American III and SNR Management (the “SNR HoldCo LLC Agreement”). Pursuant to the SNR HoldCo LLC Agreement, American III and SNR Management made pro-rata equity contributions in SNR HoldCo. ​ On March 31, 2018, American III, SNR Holdco, SNR Wireless Management, and John Muleta amended and restated the SNR HoldCo LLC Agreement , to, among other things: (i) exchange The SNR Preferred Interests: (a) are non-voting; (b) have a ​ On June 7, 2018, American III, SNR Holdco, SNR Management, and John Muleta amended and restated the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated March 31, 2018, by and among American III, SNR Holdco, SNR Management and John Muleta, to, among other things: (i) reduce the mandatory quarterly distribution for the SNR Preferred Interests from remove American III’s tag along rights with respect to SNR Management’s sale of its interest in SNR Holdco. SNR Management had the right to put its interest in SNR Holdco to SNR Holdco for a 90 -day period from October 27, 2020. The First SNR Put Window closed in the first quarter of 2021, was not exercised and expired in January 2021. ​ On November 15, 2021, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiary American III received notice that SNR Management exercised the SNR Put Right effective as of November 15, 2021. T he value of the SNR Put Right has accrued to approximately $385 million as of March 31, 2023. The consummation of the sale is subject to approval by the FCC. ​ SNR Credit Agreement . On October 1, 2015, American III, SNR Wireless and SNR HoldCo amended the First Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated October 13, 2014, by and among American III, as Lender, SNR Wireless, as Borrower, and SNR HoldCo, as Guarantor (as amended, the “SNR Credit Agreement”), to provide, among other things, that: (i) the SNR Interim Payment and any SNR Re-Auction Payment will be made by American III directly to the FCC and will be deemed as loans under the SNR Credit Agreement; (ii) the FCC is a third-party beneficiary with respect to American III’s obligation to pay the SNR Interim Payment and any SNR Re-Auction Payment; (iii) in the event that the winning bids from re-auction or other award of the AWS-3 licenses retained by the FCC are less than the winning bids of SNR Wireless, the purchaser, assignee or transferee of any AWS-3 Licenses from SNR Wireless is obligated to pay its pro-rata share of the difference (and SNR Wireless remains jointly and severally liable for such pro-rata share); and (iv) during the period between the due date for the payments guaranteed under the FCC SNR Guaranty (as discussed below) and the date such guaranteed payments are paid, SNR Wireless’ payment obligations to American III under the SNR Credit Agreement will be subordinated to such guaranteed payments. ​ On March 31, 2018, American III, SNR Wireless, and SNR Holdco amended and restated the SNR Credit Agreement, to, among other things: (i) lower the interest rate on the remaining ​ On June 7, 2018, American III, SNR Wireless, and SNR Holdco amended and restated the SNR Credit Agreement to, among other things: (i) extend the maturity date on the remaining loan balance from ​ As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the aggregate value of Northstar Manager’s ownership interest in Northstar Spectrum and SNR Management’s ownership interest in SNR HoldCo was $485 million and $464 million, respectively, recorded as “Redeemable noncontrolling interests” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. ​ The Northstar Entities and/or the SNR Entities may need to raise significant additional capital in the future, which may be obtained from third party sources or from us, so that the Northstar Entities and the SNR Entities may commercialize, build-out and integrate these AWS-3 Licenses, comply with regulations applicable to such AWS-3 Licenses, and make any potential Northstar Re-Auction Payment and SNR Re-Auction Payment for the AWS-3 licenses retained by the FCC. Depending upon the nature and scope of such commercialization, build-out and integration efforts, regulatory compliance, and potential Northstar Re-Auction Payment and SNR Re-Auction Payment, any loans, equity contributions or partnerships could vary significantly. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain a profitable return on our noncontrolling investments in the Northstar Entities and the SNR Entities. ​ Contingencies ​ Separation Agreement ​ On January 1, 2008, we completed the distribution of our technology and set-top box business and certain infrastructure assets (the “Spin-off”) into a separate publicly-traded company, EchoStar. In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a separation agreement with EchoStar that provides, among other things, for the division of certain liabilities, including liabilities resulting from litigation. Under the terms of the separation agreement, EchoStar has assumed certain liabilities that relate to its business, including certain designated liabilities for acts or omissions that occurred prior to the Spin-off. Certain specific provisions govern intellectual property related claims under which, generally, EchoStar will only be liable for its acts or omissions following the Spin-off and we will indemnify EchoStar for any liabilities or damages resulting from intellectual property claims relating to the period prior to the Spin-off, as well as our acts or omissions following the Spin-off. ​ On February 28, 2017, we and EchoStar and certain of our respective subsidiaries completed the transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) that was previously

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting	11. Segment Reporting ​ Operating segments are components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker(s) of an enterprise. Operating income is the primary measure used by our chief operating decision maker to evaluate segment operating performance. We currently operate primary business segments: (1) Pay-TV; and (2) Wireless. See Note 1 for further information. ​ All other and eliminations primarily include intersegment eliminations related to intercompany debt and the related interest income and interest expense, which are eliminated in consolidation. ​ The total assets, revenue and operating income, and purchases of property and equipment (including capitalized interest related to FCC authorizations) by segment were as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ December 31, ​ ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Total assets: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pay-TV ​ $ 47,615,550 ​ $ 46,295,495 ​ Wireless (1) ​ ​ 47,415,364 ​ ​ 46,261,004 ​ Eliminations (1) ​ ​ (41,468,860) ​ ​ (39,949,937) ​ Total assets ​ $ 53,562,054 ​ $ 52,606,562 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) The increase primarily resulted from intercompany advances for capital expenditures related to our 5G Network Deployment. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ (In thousands) Revenue: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pay-TV ​ $ 2,972,131 ​ $ 3,167,563 ​ Wireless ​ ​ 986,271 ​ ​ 1,165,457 ​ Eliminations ​ ​ (1,420) ​ ​ (2,400) ​ Total revenue ​ $ 3,956,982 ​ $ 4,330,620 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Operating income (loss): ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pay-TV ​ $ 675,233 ​ $ 752,046 ​ Wireless ​ ​ (351,810) ​ ​ (201,686) ​ Total operating income (loss) ​ $ 323,423 ​ $ 550,360 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Purchases of property and equipment (including capitalized interest related to FCC authorizations): ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pay-TV ​ $ 35,563 ​ $ 32,006 ​ Wireless ​ ​ 871,042 ​ ​ 864,285 ​ Total purchases of property and equipment (including capitalized interest related to FCC authorizations) ​ $ 906,605 ​ $ 896,291 ​ ​ ​ ​ Geographic Information. Revenue is attributed to geographic regions based upon the location where the goods and services are provided. All service revenue was derived from the United States. Substantially all of our long-lived assets reside in the United States. ​ The following table summarizes revenue by geographic region: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ March 31, ​ Revenue: ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ United States ​ $ 3,946,684 ​ $ 4,322,176 ​ Canada and Mexico ​ ​ 10,298 ​ ​ 8,444 ​ Total revenue ​ $ 3,956,982 ​ $ 4,330,620 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The revenue from external customers disaggregated by major revenue source was as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ Category: 2023 2022 ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Pay-TV subscriber and related revenue ​ $ 2,942,310 ​ $ 3,129,734 ​ Wireless services and related revenue ​ ​ 867,111 ​ ​ 945,388 ​ Pay-TV equipment sales and other revenue ​ ​ 29,821 ​ ​ 37,829 ​ Wireless equipment sales and other revenue ​ ​ 119,160 ​ ​ 220,069 ​ Eliminations ​ ​ (1,420) ​ ​ (2,400) ​ Total ​ $ 3,956,982 ​ $ 4,330,620 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Contract Balances

Contract Balances	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Contract Balances
Contract Balances	12. Contract Balances ​ Our valuation and qualifying accounts as of March 31, 2023 were as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Allowance for credit losses Balance at Beginning of Period Current Period Provision for Expected Credit Losses Write-offs Charged Against Allowance ​ Balance at End of Period ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ For the three months ended March 31, 2023 ​ $ 44,431 ​ $ 12,151 ​ $ (11,980) ​ $ 44,602 ​ ​ ​ Contract liabilities arise when we bill our customers and receive consideration in advance of providing the service. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue when the service has been provided to the customer. Contract liabilities are recorded in “Deferred revenue and other” and “Long-term deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ December 31, ​ ​ ​ 2023 ​ 2022 ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Contract liabilities ​ $ 662,963 ​ $ 698,602 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Our beginning of period contract liability recorded as customer contract revenue during 2023 was $660 million. ​ We apply a practical expedient and do not disclose the value of the remaining performance obligations for contracts that are less than one year in duration, which represent a substantial majority of our revenue. As such, the amount of revenue related to unsatisfied performance obligations is not necessarily indicative of our future revenue.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions	13. Related Party Transactions ​ Related Party Transactions with EchoStar ​ Following the Spin-off, we and EchoStar have operated as separate publicly-traded companies and neither entity has any ownership interest in the other. However, a substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of both companies is owned beneficially by Charles W. Ergen, our Chairman, and by certain entities established by Mr. Ergen for the benefit of his family. ​ In connection with and following the Spin-off, we and EchoStar have entered into certain agreements pursuant to which we obtain certain products, services and rights from EchoStar, EchoStar obtains certain products, services and rights from us, and we and EchoStar have indemnified each other against certain liabilities arising from our respective businesses. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, among other things, EchoStar transferred to us certain assets and liabilities of the EchoStar technologies and EchoStar broadcasting businesses. Pursuant to the Master Transaction Agreement, among other things, EchoStar transferred to us certain assets and liabilities of its EchoStar Satellite Services segment. ​ In connection with the Share Exchange and the Master Transaction Agreement, we and EchoStar and certain of their subsidiaries entered into certain agreements covering, among other things, tax matters, employee matters, intellectual property matters and the provision of transitional services. In addition, certain agreements that we had with EchoStar have terminated, and we entered into certain new agreements with EchoStar. We also may enter into additional agreements with EchoStar in the future. The following is a summary of the terms of our principal agreements with EchoStar that may have an impact on our financial condition and results of operations. ​ “Trade accounts receivable” ​ As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, trade accounts receivable from EchoStar was $1 million. These amounts are recorded in “Trade accounts receivable” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. ​ “Trade accounts payable” ​ As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, trade accounts payable to EchoStar was $9 million and $4 million, respectively. These amounts are recorded in “Trade accounts payable” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. ​ “Equipment sales and other revenue” ​ During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we received $2 million and $1 million, respectively, for services provided to EchoStar. These amounts are recorded in “Equipment sales and other revenue” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The agreements pertaining to these revenues are discussed below. ​ Real Estate Lease Agreements. We have entered into lease agreements pursuant to which we lease certain real estate to EchoStar. The rent on a per square foot basis for each of the leases is comparable to per square foot rental rates of similar commercial property in the same geographic areas, and EchoStar is responsible for its portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance of the premises. The term of each lease is set forth below: ​ ● El Paso Lease Agreement. During 2012, we began leasing certain space at 1285 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, Texas to EchoStar for an initial period ending on August 1, 2015, which also provides EchoStar with renewal options for four consecutive three-year terms. EchoStar exercised its renewal option for a period ending in July 2024. ​ ● 90 Inverness Lease Agreement . In connection with the completion of the Share Exchange, effective March 1, 2017, EchoStar leases certain space from us at 90 Inverness Circle East, Englewood, Colorado with renewal options for four consecutive three-year terms. EchoStar exercised its renewal option for a period ending in February 2025. ​ ● Cheyenne Lease Agreement . In connection with the completion of the Share Exchange, effective March 1, 2017, EchoStar began leasing certain space from us at 530 EchoStar Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming for a period ending in February 2019. In August 2018, EchoStar exercised its option to renew this lease for a one-year period ending in February 2020. EchoStar has the option to renew this lease for 12 one-year periods. In connection with the Master Transaction Agreement, we and EchoStar amended this lease to provide EchoStar with certain space for a period ending in September 2023, with the option for EchoStar to renew for a one-year period upon 180 days ’ written notice prior to the end of the term. ​ Collocation and Antenna Space Agreements 1, 2017, we entered into certain agreements pursuant to which we provide certain collocation and antenna space to HNS through February 2025 at the following locations: Cheyenne, Wyoming; Gilbert, Arizona; Monee, Illinois; Englewood, Colorado; and Spokane, Washington. During August 2017, we entered into certain other agreements pursuant to which we provide certain collocation and antenna space to HNS through August 2022 at the following locations: Monee, Illinois and Spokane, Washington. HNS has the option to renew each of these agreements for periods. In May 2022, HNS exercised its renewal option for a period ending in August 2025. HNS may terminate certain of these agreements with ’ prior written notice to us at the following locations: Englewood, Colorado; and Spokane, Washington. ​ Also in connection with the Master Transaction Agreement, in September 2019, we entered into an agreement pursuant to which we provide HNS with antenna space and power in Cheyenne, Wyoming for a period of five years commencing no later than October 2020, with four three-year renewal terms, with prior written notice no more than 120 days but no less than 90 days prior to the end of the then-current term. ​ ​ TT&C Agreement – Master Transaction Agreement . In September 2019, in connection with the Master Transaction Agreement, we entered into an agreement pursuant to which we provide TT&C services to EchoStar for a period ending in September 2021, with the option for EchoStar to renew for a prior to the initial expiration (the “MTA TT&C Agreement”). The fees for services provided under the MTA TT&C Agreement are calculated at either: (i) a fixed fee or (ii) cost plus a fixed margin, which will vary depending on the nature of the services provided. Either party is able to terminate the MTA TT&C Agreement for any reason upon ’ notice. renewal terms. In August 2022, EchoStar exercised its first renewal option for a period ending in September 2023. ​ “Cost of services” ​ During each of the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we incurred $3 million of costs for services provided to us by EchoStar. These amounts are recorded in “Cost of services” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The agreements pertaining to these expenses are discussed below. ​ Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement . Effective October 1, 2012, dishNET Satellite Broadband L.L.C. (“dishNET Satellite Broadband”), our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, and HNS entered into a Distribution Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) pursuant to which dishNET Satellite Broadband has the right, but not the obligation, to market, sell and distribute the HNS satellite Internet service (the “Service”). dishNET Satellite Broadband pays HNS a monthly per subscriber wholesale service fee for the Service based upon the subscriber’s service level, and, beginning January 1, 2014, certain volume subscription thresholds. The Distribution Agreement also provides that dishNET Satellite Broadband has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase certain broadband equipment from HNS to support the sale of the Service. On February 20, 2014, dishNET Satellite Broadband and HNS amended the Distribution Agreement which, among other things, extended the initial term of the Distribution Agreement through March 1, 2024. ​ Thereafter, the Distribution Agreement automatically renews for successive one year terms unless either party gives written notice of its intent not to renew to the other party at least 180 days before the expiration of the then-current term. Upon expiration or termination of the Distribution Agreement, the parties will continue to provide the Service to the then-current dishNET subscribers pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Distribution Agreement. ​ EchoStar IX . We lease certain satellite capacity from EchoStar on EchoStar IX. Subject to availability, we generally have the right to continue to lease satellite capacity from EchoStar on EchoStar IX on a month-to-month basis. This lease expired on December 31, 2022. ​ “Cost of sales – equipment and other” ​ During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we incurred $2 million and $1 million, respectively, for satellite hosting, operations and maintenance services as well as transmission of certain data. These amounts are recorded in “Cost of sales – equipment and other” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The agreements pertaining to these expenses are discussed below. ​ DBSD North America Agreement. On March 9, 2012, we completed the DBSD Transaction. During the second quarter of 2011, EchoStar acquired Hughes. Prior to our acquisition of DBSD North America and EchoStar’s acquisition of Hughes, DBSD North America and HNS entered into an agreement pursuant to which HNS provides, among other things, hosting, operations and maintenance services for DBSD North America’s satellite gateway and associated ground infrastructure. This agreement generally may be terminated by us at any time for convenience. ​ ​ TerreStar Agreements . On March 9, 2012, we completed the TerreStar Transaction. Prior to our acquisition of substantially all the assets of TerreStar and EchoStar’s acquisition of Hughes, TerreStar and HNS entered into various agreements pursuant to which HNS provides, among other things, hosting, operations and maintenance services for TerreStar’s satellite gateway and associated ground infrastructure. These agreements generally may be terminated by us at any time for convenience. ​ Hughes Equipment and Services Agreement. In February 2019, we and HNS entered into an agreement pursuant to which HNS will provide us with HughesNet Service and HughesNet equipment for the transmission of certain data related to our 5G Network Deployment. This agreement has an initial term of ​ “Selling, general and administrative expenses” ​ During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we incurred $3 million and $4 million, respectively, for selling, general and administrative expenses for services provided to us by EchoStar. These amounts are recorded in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The agreements pertaining to these expenses are discussed below. ​ Real Estate Lease Agreements. We have entered into lease agreements pursuant to which we lease certain real estate from EchoStar. The rent on a per square foot basis for each of the leases is comparable to per square foot rental rates of similar commercial property in the same geographic area, and we are responsible for our portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance of the premises. The term of each lease is set forth below: ​ ● Meridian Lease Agreement. We lease all of 9601 S. Meridian Blvd. in Englewood, Colorado for a period ending on December 31, 2023. ​ ● 100 Inverness Lease Agreement . In connection with the completion of the Share Exchange, effective March 1, 2017, we lease certain space from EchoStar at 100 Inverness Terrace East, Englewood, Colorado for a period ending in December 2023. This agreement may be terminated by either party upon 180 days ’ prior notice. ​ Professional Services Agreement. Prior to 2010, in connection with the Spin-off, we entered into various agreements with EchoStar including the Transition Services Agreement, Satellite Procurement Agreement and Services Agreement, which all expired on January 1, 2010 and were replaced by a Professional Services Agreement. During 2009, we and EchoStar agreed that EchoStar shall continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to receive the following services from us, among others, certain of which were previously provided under the Transition Services Agreement: information technology, travel and event coordination, internal audit, legal, accounting and tax, benefits administration, program acquisition services and other support services. Additionally, we and EchoStar agreed that we shall continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to engage EchoStar to manage the process of procuring new satellite capacity for us (previously provided under the Satellite Procurement Agreement) and receive logistics, procurement and quality assurance services from EchoStar (previously provided under the Services Agreement) and other support services. In connection with the completion of the Share Exchange on February 28, 2017, DISH Network and EchoStar amended the Professional Services Agreement to, among other things, provide certain transition services to each other related to the Share Exchange Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Master Transaction Agreement, we and EchoStar amended the Professional Services Agreement effective September 10, 2019 to, among other things, provide certain transition services to each other related to the Master Transaction Agreement and to remove certain services no longer necessary as a result of the Master Transaction Agreement. See above for further information on the Master Transaction Agreement. ​ During March 2020, we and EchoStar added a service under the Professional Services Agreement whereby we provide EchoStar with rights to use certain satellite capacity in exchange for certain credits to amounts owed by us to EchoStar under the TerreStar Agreement described above. The Professional Services Agreement renewed on January 1, 2023 for an additional ’ notice. However, either party may terminate the Professional Services Agreement in part with respect to any particular service it receives for any reason upon at least ’ notice. ​ Revenue for services provided by us to EchoStar under the Professional Services Agreement is recorded in “Equipment sales and other revenue” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). ​ Other Agreements - EchoStar ​ Tax Sharing Agreement. In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a tax sharing agreement (the “Tax Sharing Agreement”) with EchoStar which governs our respective rights, responsibilities and obligations after the Spin-off with respect to taxes for the periods ending on or before the Spin-off. Generally, all pre-Spin-off taxes, including any taxes that are incurred as a result of restructuring activities undertaken to implement the Spin-off, are borne by us, and we will indemnify EchoStar for such taxes. However, we are not liable for and will not indemnify EchoStar for any taxes that are incurred as a result of the Spin-off or certain related transactions failing to qualify as tax-free distributions pursuant to any provision of Section 355 or Section 361 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) because of: (i) a direct or indirect acquisition of any of EchoStar’s stock, stock options or assets; (ii) any action that EchoStar takes or fails to take; or (iii) any action that EchoStar takes that is inconsistent with the information and representations furnished to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) in connection with the request for the private letter ruling, or to counsel in connection with any opinion being delivered by counsel with respect to the Spin-off or certain related transactions. In such case, EchoStar is solely liable for, and will indemnify us for, any resulting taxes, as well as any losses, claims and expenses. ​ The Tax Sharing Agreement will only terminate after the later of the full period of all applicable statutes of limitations, including extensions, or once all rights and obligations are fully effectuated or performed. In light of the Tax Sharing Agreement, among other things, and in connection with our consolidated federal income tax returns for certain tax years prior to and for the year of the Spin-off, during 2013, we and EchoStar agreed upon a supplemental allocation of the tax benefits arising from certain tax items resolved in the course of the IRS’ examination of these consolidated tax returns. As a result, we agreed to pay EchoStar million of the tax benefit we received or will receive. Any payment to EchoStar, including accrued interest, will be made at such time as EchoStar would have otherwise been able to realize such tax benefit. As of March 31, 2023, we have paid ​ In addition, during 2013, we and EchoStar agreed upon a tax sharing arrangement for filing certain combined state income tax returns and a method of allocating the respective tax liabilities between us and EchoStar for such combined returns, through the taxable period ending on December 31, 2017 (the “State Tax Arrangement”). During the third quarter of 2018, we and EchoStar amended the Tax Sharing Agreement and the 2013 agreements (the “Amendment”). ​ ​ Under the Amendment, among other things, we are entitled to apply the benefit of EchoStar’s 2009 net operating losses to our federal tax return for the year ended December 31, 2008, in exchange for paying EchoStar over time the value of the net annual federal income taxes paid by EchoStar that would have been otherwise offset by their 2009 net operating loss. In addition, the Amendment extends the term of the State Tax Arrangement for filing certain combined state income tax returns to the earlier to occur of: (1) termination of the Tax Sharing Agreement; (2) a change in control of either us or EchoStar; or (3) for any particular state, if we and EchoStar no longer file a combined tax return for such state. Beginning in 2020 and as it relates to 2020’s state tax returns, DISH Network and EchoStar no longer file combined tax returns in any states. Per the terms of the Amendment, certain tax benefits received or payable related to combined tax returns were satisfied in 2022. ​ Tax Matters Agreement – Share Exchange In addition, we have agreed to indemnify EchoStar if the Transferred Businesses are acquired, either directly or indirectly (e.g., via an acquisition of us), by one or more persons and such acquisition results in the Share Exchange not qualifying for tax free treatment. The Tax Matters Agreement supplements the Tax Sharing Agreement described above, which continues in full force and effect. ​ Tax Matters Agreement – Master Transaction Agreement In addition, we have agreed to indemnify EchoStar if the BSS Business is acquired, either directly or indirectly (e.g., via an acquisition of us), by one or more persons and such acquisition results in the Master Transaction Agreement not qualifying for tax free treatment. The Tax Matters Agreement - Master Transaction Agreement supplements the Tax Sharing Agreement described above, which continues in full force and effect. ​ Patent Cross-License Agreements . 2011, we and EchoStar entered into separate patent cross-license agreements with the same third party whereby: (i) EchoStar and such third-party licensed their respective patents to each other subject to certain conditions; and (ii) we and such third-party licensed our respective patents to each other subject to certain conditions (each, a “Cross-License Agreement”). Each Cross License Agreement covers patents acquired by the respective party prior to January 1, 2017 and aggregate payments under both Cross-License Agreements . In December 2016, we and EchoStar independently exercised our respective options to extend each Cross-License Agreement to include patents acquired by the respective party prior to January 1, 2022. ​ Rovi License Agreement. ​ ​ Hughes Broadband Master Services Agreement. 2017, DISH Network L.L.C. (“DNLLC”) and HNS entered into the MSA pursuant to which DNLLC, among other things: (i) has the right, but not the obligation, to market, promote and solicit orders for the Hughes broadband satellite service Payments from HNS for services provided are recorded in “Service revenue” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, these payments were million, respectively. The MSA has an initial term of terms. After the first anniversary of the MSA, either party has the ability to terminate the MSA, in whole or in part, for any reason upon at least Upon expiration or termination of the MSA, HNS will continue to provide the Hughes service to subscribers and make certain payments to DNLLC pursuant to the terms and conditions of the MSA. For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we purchased broadband equipment from HNS of million, respectively, under the MSA. ​ Intellectual Property and Technology License Agreement – Share Exchange In addition, we granted a license back to EchoStar, among other things, for the continued use of all intellectual property and technology transferred to us pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement that is used in EchoStar’s retained businesses. ​ Intellectual Property and Technology License Agreement – Master Transaction Agreement In addition, we granted a license back to EchoStar, among other things, for the continued use of all intellectual property and technology transferred to us pursuant to the Master Transaction Agreement that is used in EchoStar’s retained businesses. ​ Related Party Transactions with NagraStar L.L.C. ​ We own a 50% interest in NagraStar, a joint venture that is our primary provider of encryption and related security systems intended to assure that only authorized customers have access to our programming. Certain payments related to NagraStar are recorded in “Cost of services” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). In addition, certain other payments are initially included in “Inventory” and are subsequently capitalized as “Property and equipment, net” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets or expensed as “Selling, general and administrative expenses” or “Cost of services” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) when the equipment is deployed. We record all payables in “Trade accounts payable” or “Other accrued expenses” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our investment in NagraStar is accounted for using the equity method. ​ ​ The table below summarizes our transactions with NagraStar: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ ​ ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Purchases (including fees): ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Purchases from NagraStar $ 9,545 $ 11,957 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ December 31, ​ ​ ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ ​ Amounts Payable and Commitments: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Amounts payable to NagraStar $ 6,773 $ 7,422 ​ ​ Commitments to NagraStar $ 4,000 $ 3,272 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation ​ The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information. Accordingly, these statements do not include all of the information and notes required for complete financial statements prepared under GAAP. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Our results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. ​
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation ​ We consolidate all majority owned subsidiaries, investments in entities in which we have controlling influence and VIEs where we have been determined to be the primary beneficiary. Minority interests are recorded as noncontrolling interests or redeemable noncontrolling interests. See below for further information. Non-consolidated investments are accounted for using the equity method when we have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of the investee. When we do not have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of an investee, these equity securities are classified as either marketable investment securities or other investments and recorded at fair value with changes recognized in “Other, net” within “Other Income (Expense)” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. ​
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests ​ Northstar Wireless . Northstar Wireless is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northstar Spectrum, which is an entity owned by Northstar Manager, LLC (“Northstar Manager”) and us. Under the applicable accounting guidance in ASC 810, Northstar Spectrum is considered a VIE and, based on the characteristics of the structure of this entity and in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, we consolidate Northstar Spectrum into our financial statements. The Northstar Operative Agreements, as amended, provide for, among other things, that Northstar Manager has the ability, but not the obligation, to require Northstar Spectrum to purchase Northstar Manager’s ownership interests in Northstar Spectrum (the “Northstar Put Right”) for a purchase price that equals its equity contribution to Northstar Spectrum plus a fixed annual rate of return. ​ The First Northstar Put Window closed in the first quarter of 2021. On October 21, 2022, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiary American II received notice that Northstar Manager exercised the Northstar Put Right effective as of October 21, 2022. The consummation of the sale is subject to approval by the FCC. The value of the Northstar Put Right has accrued to approximately million as of March 31, 2023. If approved by the FCC, the sale will result in the elimination of all of our noncontrolling interest as it related to Northstar Wireless. ​ Northstar Purchase Agreement . On December 30, 2020, through our wholly owned subsidiary American II, we entered into a Purchase Agreement (the “Northstar Purchase Agreement”) with Northstar Manager and Northstar Spectrum, pursuant to which American II purchased ​ ​ As a result of the Northstar Transaction, through American II, we hold 97% of the Class B Common Interests in Northstar Spectrum and Northstar Manager holds 3% of the Class B Common Interests in Northstar Spectrum. Other than the change in ownership percentage of Northstar Spectrum, the Northstar Transaction did not modify or amend in any way the existing arrangements between or among the Northstar parties. ​ Northstar Spectrum does not have a call right with respect to Northstar Manager’s ownership interests in Northstar Spectrum. Although Northstar Manager is the sole manager of Northstar Spectrum, Northstar Manager’s ownership interest is considered temporary equity under the applicable accounting guidance and is thus recorded as part of “Redeemable noncontrolling interests” in the mezzanine section of our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Northstar Manager’s ownership interest in Northstar Spectrum was initially accounted for at fair value. Subsequently, Northstar Manager’s ownership interest in Northstar Spectrum is increased by the fixed annual rate of return through “Redeemable noncontrolling interests” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the offset recorded in “Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The operating results of Northstar Spectrum attributable to Northstar Manager are recorded as “Redeemable noncontrolling interests” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the offset recorded in “Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). See Note 10 for further information. ​ SNR Wireless . SNR Wireless is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SNR HoldCo, which is an entity owned by SNR Wireless Management, LLC (“SNR Management”) and us. Under the applicable accounting guidance in ASC 810, SNR HoldCo is considered a VIE and, based on the characteristics of the structure of this entity and in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, we consolidate SNR HoldCo into our financial statements. The SNR Operative Agreements, as amended, provide for, among other things, that SNR Management has the ability, but not the obligation, to require SNR HoldCo to purchase SNR Management’s ownership interests in SNR HoldCo (the “SNR Put Right”) for a purchase price that equals its equity contribution to SNR HoldCo plus a fixed annual rate of return. ​ The First SNR Put Window closed in the first quarter of 2021. On November 15, 2021, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiary American III received notice that SNR Management exercised the SNR Put Right effective as of November 15, 2021. The consummation of the sale is subject to approval by the FCC. T he value of the SNR Put Right has accrued to approximately $385 million as of March 31, 2023. If approved by the FCC, the sale will result in the elimination of all of our noncontrolling interest as it related to SNR Wireless. ​ SNR HoldCo does not have a call right with respect to SNR Management’s ownership interests in SNR HoldCo. Although SNR Management is the sole manager of SNR HoldCo, SNR Management’s ownership interest is considered temporary equity under the applicable accounting guidance and is thus recorded as part of “Redeemable noncontrolling interests” in the mezzanine section of our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. SNR Management’s ownership interest in SNR HoldCo was initially accounted for at fair value. Subsequently, SNR Management’s ownership interest in SNR HoldCo is increased by the fixed annual rate of return through “Redeemable noncontrolling interests” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the offset recorded in “Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The operating results of SNR HoldCo attributable to SNR Management are recorded as “Redeemable noncontrolling interests” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the offset recorded in “Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). See Note 10 for further information. ​ As of March 31, 2023
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates ​ The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense for each reporting period. Estimates in accounting for, among other things, allowances for credit losses (including those related to our installment billing programs), self-insurance obligations, deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, loss contingencies, fair value of financial instruments, fair value of options granted under our stock-based compensation plans, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, the fair value of our option to purchase T-Mobile’s 800 MHz spectrum, relative standalone selling prices of performance obligations, finance leases, asset impairments, estimates of future cash flows used to evaluate and recognize impairments, useful lives of property, equipment and intangible assets, incremental borrowing rate (“IBR”) on lease right of use assets, nonrefundable upfront fees, independent third-party retailer incentives, programming expenses and subscriber lives. Economic conditions may increase the inherent uncertainty in the estimates and assumptions indicated above. Actual results may differ from previously estimated amounts, and such differences may be material to our condensed consolidated financial statements. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected prospectively in the period they occur. ​
Capitalized Interest	Capitalized Interest ​ We capitalize interest associated with the acquisition or construction of certain assets, including, among other things, our Wireless spectrum licenses, build-out costs associated with our 5G Network Deployment and satellites. Capitalization of interest begins when, among other things, steps are taken to prepare the asset for its intended use and ceases when the asset is ready for its intended use or when these activities are substantially suspended. ​ We are currently preparing for the commercialization of our 5G Network Deployment . As a result, the interest expense related to the carrying amount of the is being capitalized. The qualifying assets exceed the carrying value of our long-term debt and finance lease obligations, therefore substantially all of our interest expense is being capitalized. However, as the qualifying assets are placed into service, we will cease to capitalize interest on those assets placed into service.
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements ​ We determine fair value based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Market or observable inputs are the preferred source of values, followed by unobservable inputs or assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. We apply the following hierarchy in determining fair value: ​ ● Level 1, defined as observable inputs being quoted prices in active markets for identical assets; ● Level 2, defined as observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; and quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and ● Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other participants therefore requiring assumptions based on the best information available. ​ ​ As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the carrying amount for cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses) and current liabilities (excluding the “Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations”) was equal to or approximated fair value due to their short-term nature or proximity to current market rates. See Note 5 for the fair value of our marketable investment securities and derivative instruments. ​ Fair values for our publicly traded debt securities are based on quoted market prices, when available. The fair values of private debt are based on, among other things, available trade information, and/or an analysis in which we evaluate market conditions, related securities, various public and private offerings, and other publicly available information. In performing this analysis, we make various assumptions regarding, among other things, credit spreads, and the impact of these factors on the value of the debt securities. See Note 9 for the fair value of our long-term debt. ​
Assets Recognized Related to the Costs to Obtain a Contract with a Subscriber	Assets Recognized Related to the Costs to Obtain a Contract with a Subscriber ​ We recognize an asset for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a subscriber if we expect the benefit of those costs to be longer than one year. We have determined that certain sales incentive programs in both our Pay-TV and Wireless segments, including those with our independent third-party retailers, meet the requirements to be capitalized, and payments made under these programs are capitalized and amortized to expense over the estimated subscriber life exceeding one year. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of March 31, 2023
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs ​ We recognize advertising expense when incurred as a component of “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Advertising expenses totaled March 31, 2023
Research and Development	Research and Development ​ Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and are included as a component of “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) . March 31, 2023
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements ​ We do not expect that any recently issued accounting pronouncements will have a material effect on our condensed financial statements.

Basic and Diluted Net Income _2

Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Table presents EPS amounts for all periods and the basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding used in the calculation	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ (In thousands, except per share amounts) Net income (loss) $ 243,238 $ 448,846 Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax ​ 20,533 ​ 16,195 ​ Net income (loss) attributable to DISH Network - Basic ​ 222,705 ​ 432,651 Interest on dilutive Convertible Notes, net of tax (1) ​ ​ — ​ ​ — ​ Net income (loss) attributable to DISH Network - Diluted ​ $ 222,705 ​ $ 432,651 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Class A and B common stock: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Basic ​ 531,293 ​ 529,067 ​ Dilutive impact of Convertible Notes ​ ​ 107,016 ​ ​ 107,016 ​ Dilutive impact of stock awards outstanding ​ 76 ​ 387 ​ Diluted ​ 638,385 ​ 636,470 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Earnings per share - Class A and B common stock: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to DISH Network $ 0.42 $ 0.82 Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to DISH Network $ 0.35 $ 0.68 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, substantially all of our interest expense was capitalized. See Note 2 for further information.
Schedule of anti-dilutive securities not included in the diluted EPS calculation	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of March 31, ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ (In thousands) ​ Anti-dilutive stock awards ​ 15,170 ​ 11,259 ​ Performance/market based options 14,308 ​ 15,981 ​ Restricted Performance Units/Awards ​ 693 ​ 1,273 ​ Common stock warrants ​ 46,029 ​ 46,029 ​ Total ​ 76,200 ​ 74,542 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Supplemental Data - Statement_2

Supplemental Data - Statements of Cash Flows (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Supplemental Data - Statements of Cash Flows
Schedule of supplemental cash flow and other non-cash data	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Cash paid for interest (including capitalized interest) $ 218,224 ​ $ 277,056 ​ Cash received for interest ​ ​ 4,556 ​ ​ 4,388 ​ Cash paid for income taxes ​ ​ 1,855 ​ ​ 3,871 ​ Capitalized interest (1) ​ ​ 325,323 ​ ​ 267,305 ​ Vendor financing ​ ​ 54,774 ​ ​ 12,140 ​ Accrued wireless equipment purchases ​ ​ 488,850 ​ ​ 431,636 ​ Asset retirement obligation ​ ​ 31,554 ​ ​ 48,237 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) See Note 2 for further information.

Marketable Investment Securit_2

Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Other Investment Securities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Other Investment Securities
Schedule of marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investment securities	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ March 31, ​ December 31, ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ (In thousands) ​ Marketable investment securities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Current marketable investment securities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Strategic - available-for-sale $ 144 ​ $ 144 ​ Strategic - trading/equity ​ 346 ​ ​ 655 ​ Other ​ 311,634 ​ ​ 835,184 ​ Total current marketable investment securities ​ 312,124 ​ ​ 835,983 ​ Restricted marketable investment securities (1) ​ 28,349 ​ ​ 41,689 ​ Total marketable investment securities ​ 340,473 ​ ​ 877,672 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Restricted cash and cash equivalents (1) ​ 77,466 ​ ​ 62,925 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other investment securities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other investment securities ​ 167,276 ​ ​ 168,200 ​ Total other investment securities ​ 167,276 ​ ​ 168,200 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investment securities $ 585,215 ​ $ 1,108,797 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Restricted marketable investment securities and restricted cash and cash equivalents are included in “Restricted cash, cash equivalents and marketable investment securities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. ​
Schedule of fair value measurements	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ ​ March 31, 2023 ​ December 31, 2022 ​ ​ Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Cash equivalents (including restricted) ​ $ 2,091,414 ​ $ 54,665 ​ $ 2,036,749 ​ $ — ​ $ 1,620,458 ​ $ 174,050 ​ $ 1,446,408 ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Debt securities (including restricted): ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ U.S. Treasury and agency securities ​ $ — ​ $ — ​ $ — ​ $ — ​ $ 22,824 ​ $ 22,824 ​ $ — ​ $ — ​ Commercial paper ​ ​ 271,422 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 271,422 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 696,324 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 696,324 ​ ​ — ​ Corporate securities ​ ​ 66,557 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 66,557 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 156,380 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 156,380 ​ ​ — ​ Other ​ ​ 2,148 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 2,004 ​ ​ 144 ​ ​ 1,489 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 1,345 ​ ​ 144 ​ Equity securities ​ ​ 346 ​ ​ 346 ​ ​ — ​ ​ — ​ ​ 655 ​ ​ 655 ​ ​ — ​ ​ — ​ Total ​ $ 340,473 ​ $ 346 ​ $ 339,983 ​ $ 144 ​ $ 877,672 ​ $ 23,479 ​ $ 854,049 ​ $ 144 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Schedule of gains and losses on sales and changes in carrying amounts of investments and other	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ Other, net: 2023 2022 ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Marketable investment securities - realized and unrealized gains (losses) ​ $ (308) ​ $ (448) ​ Derivative instruments - net realized and/or unrealized gains (losses) ​ ​ (28,961) ​ ​ 43,000 ​ Costs related to early redemption of debt ​ ​ 49 ​ ​ (6) ​ Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates ​ ​ (1,451) ​ ​ 400 ​ Other ​ ​ 150 ​ ​ (398) ​ Total ​ $ (30,521) ​ $ 42,548 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Inventory (Tables)

Inventory (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Inventory
Schedule of inventory	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ December 31, ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Finished goods ​ $ 475,611 ​ $ 447,322 ​ Work-in-process and service repairs ​ ​ 22,708 ​ ​ 19,351 ​ Raw materials ​ ​ 24,701 ​ ​ 35,700 ​ Total inventory ​ $ 523,020 ​ $ 502,373 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Property and Equipment and In_2

Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets
Schedule of property and equipment	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Depreciable ​ As of ​ ​ ​ Life ​ March 31, ​ December 31, ​ ​ (In Years) 2023 2022 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Equipment leased to customers ​ 2 - 5 ​ $ 1,271,946 ​ $ 1,318,272 ​ Satellites ​ 4 - 15 ​ ​ 1,718,865 ​ ​ 1,718,865 ​ Satellites acquired under finance lease agreements ​ ​ 15 ​ ​ ​ 344,447 ​ ​ 344,447 ​ Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other ​ 2 - 20 ​ ​ 1,217,232 ​ ​ 1,215,496 ​ 5G Network Deployment equipment (1) ​ 3 - 15 ​ ​ 1,559,785 ​ ​ 770,153 ​ Software ​ 3 - 6 ​ ​ 1,389,092 ​ ​ 1,354,656 ​ Buildings and improvements ​ 5 - 40 ​ ​ 380,952 ​ ​ 380,519 ​ Land ​ ​ - ​ ​ ​ 17,513 ​ ​ 17,513 ​ Construction in progress ​ ​ - ​ ​ ​ 3,171,221 ​ ​ 3,170,623 ​ Total property and equipment ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 11,071,053 ​ ​ 10,290,544 ​ Accumulated depreciation ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (4,769,354) ​ ​ (4,650,425) ​ Property and equipment, net ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 6,301,699 ​ $ 5,640,119 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Includes 5G Network Deployment assets acquired under finance lease agreements. ​
Schedule of depreciation and amortization expense	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Equipment leased to customers ​ $ 46,716 ​ $ 51,273 ​ Satellites ​ ​ 36,082 ​ ​ 39,806 ​ Buildings, furniture, fixtures, equipment and other (1) ​ ​ 117,234 ​ ​ 48,115 ​ Intangible assets ​ ​ 45,665 ​ ​ 37,147 ​ Total depreciation and amortization ​ $ 245,697 ​ $ 176,341 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) This increase primarily resulted from depreciation expense related to software, tower equipment and certain other assets placed into service in connection with our 5G Network Deployment.
Schedule of pay-TV satellite fleet	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Degree ​ Lease ​ ​ ​ Launch ​ Orbital ​ Termination ​ Satellites Date Location Date ​ Owned: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ EchoStar X ​ February 2006 ​ 110 ​ N/A ​ EchoStar XI ​ July 2008 ​ 110 ​ N/A ​ EchoStar XIV ​ March 2010 ​ 119 ​ N/A ​ EchoStar XV ​ July 2010 ​ 61.5 ​ N/A ​ EchoStar XVI ​ November 2012 ​ 61.5 ​ N/A ​ EchoStar XVIII ​ June 2016 ​ 61.5 ​ N/A ​ EchoStar XXIII ​ March 2017 ​ 110 ​ N/A ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Under Construction: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ EchoStar XXV ​ 2026 ​ 110 ​ N/A ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Leased from Other Third Party: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Anik F3 ​ April 2007 ​ 118.7 ​ April 2025 ​ Ciel II ​ December 2008 ​ 129 ​ July 2023 ​ Nimiq 5 ​ September 2009 ​ 72.7 ​ September 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Leases
Components of Lease Expense	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ ​ 2023 ​ 2022 ​ ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Operating lease cost (1) ​ $ 111,433 ​ $ 61,102 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Short-term lease cost (2) ​ ​ 2,718 ​ ​ 3,554 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Finance lease cost: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Amortization of right-of-use assets ​ ​ 27,056 ​ ​ 9,893 ​ Interest on lease liabilities ​ ​ 3,570 ​ ​ 2,732 ​ Total finance lease cost ​ ​ 30,626 ​ ​ 12,625 ​ Total lease costs ​ $ 144,777 ​ $ 77,281 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) The increase in operating lease cost is primarily related to communication tower leases. (2) Leases that have terms of 12 months or less. ​
Summary of Supplemental cash flow information related to leases	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ ​ 2023 ​ 2022 ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Operating cash flows from operating leases ​ $ 67,223 ​ $ 24,360 ​ Operating cash flows from finance leases ​ $ 2,397 ​ $ 917 ​ Financing cash flows from finance leases ​ $ 8,713 ​ $ 4,420 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Operating leases ​ $ 231,868 ​ $ 543,868 ​ Finance leases ​ $ 51,110 ​ $ — ​ ​
Summary of supplemental balance sheet information related to leases	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ December 31, ​ ​ ​ 2022 ​ 2022 ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Operating Leases: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Operating lease assets ​ $ 2,854,337 ​ $ 2,687,522 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other current liabilities ​ $ 225,464 ​ $ 194,030 ​ Operating lease liabilities ​ ​ 2,864,923 ​ ​ 2,687,883 ​ Total operating lease liabilities ​ $ 3,090,387 ​ $ 2,881,913 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Finance Leases: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Property and equipment, gross ​ $ 462,887 ​ $ 411,778 ​ Accumulated depreciation ​ ​ (330,858) ​ ​ (303,802) ​ Property and equipment, net ​ $ 132,029 ​ $ 107,976 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Other current liabilities ​ $ 57,309 ​ $ 48,066 ​ Other long-term liabilities ​ ​ 108,302 ​ ​ 75,287 ​ Total finance lease liabilities ​ $ 165,611 ​ $ 123,353 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Operating leases ​ ​ 11.6 years ​ ​ 11.8 years ​ Finance leases ​ ​ 2.7 years ​ ​ 2.7 years ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted Average Discount Rate: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Operating leases ​ ​ 7.5% ​ ​ 7.3% ​ Finance leases ​ ​ 9.9% ​ ​ 9.8% ​ ​
Summary of maturities of finance lease liabilities	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Maturities of Lease Liabilities ​ ​ ​ Operating ​ Finance ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Years Ending December 31, ​ Leases ​ Leases ​ Total ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ 2023 (remaining nine months) ​ $ 229,048 ​ $ 57,701 ​ $ 286,749 ​ 2024 ​ ​ 334,298 ​ ​ 61,934 ​ ​ 396,232 ​ 2025 ​ ​ 367,051 ​ ​ 34,344 ​ ​ 401,395 ​ 2026 ​ ​ 396,883 ​ ​ 36,588 ​ ​ 433,471 ​ 2027 ​ ​ 399,850 ​ ​ 2,574 ​ ​ 402,424 ​ Thereafter ​ ​ 3,103,067 ​ ​ — ​ ​ 3,103,067 ​ Total lease payments ​ ​ 4,830,197 ​ ​ 193,141 ​ ​ 5,023,338 ​ Less: Imputed interest ​ ​ (1,739,810) ​ ​ (27,530) ​ ​ (1,767,340) ​ Total ​ ​ 3,090,387 ​ ​ 165,611 ​ ​ 3,255,998 ​ Less: Current portion ​ ​ (225,464) ​ ​ (57,309) ​ ​ (282,773) ​ Long-term portion of lease obligations ​ $ 2,864,923 ​ $ 108,302 ​ $ 2,973,225 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Long-Term Debt and Finance Le_2

Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations
Schedule of carrying amount and fair value of our debt facilities	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ ​ March 31, 2023 ​ December 31, 2022 ​ ​ Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ 5% Senior Notes due 2023 (1) ​ $ — ​ $ — ​ $ 1,443,179 ​ $ 1,441,635 ​ 2 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2024 (2) ​ ​ 1,000,000 ​ ​ 886,250 ​ ​ 1,000,000 ​ ​ 906,970 ​ 5 7/8% Senior Notes due 2024 ​ ​ 2,000,000 ​ ​ 1,786,400 ​ ​ 2,000,000 ​ ​ 1,870,940 ​ 0% Convertible Notes due 2025 ​ ​ 2,000,000 ​ ​ 1,030,000 ​ ​ 2,000,000 ​ ​ 1,287,540 ​ 7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2026 ​ ​ 2,000,000 ​ ​ 1,327,960 ​ ​ 2,000,000 ​ ​ 1,620,280 ​ 3 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2026 ​ ​ 3,000,000 ​ ​ 1,552,500 ​ ​ 3,000,000 ​ ​ 1,894,230 ​ 5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 ​ ​ 2,750,000 ​ ​ 2,195,105 ​ ​ 2,750,000 ​ ​ 2,336,813 ​ 11 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 (3) ​ ​ 3,500,000 ​ ​ 3,378,620 ​ ​ 2,000,000 ​ ​ 2,071,240 ​ 7 3/8% Senior Notes due 2028 ​ ​ 1,000,000 ​ ​ 574,040 ​ ​ 1,000,000 ​ ​ 708,320 ​ 5 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 ​ ​ 2,500,000 ​ ​ 1,862,275 ​ ​ 2,500,000 ​ ​ 2,013,675 ​ 5 1/8% Senior Notes due 2029 ​ ​ 1,500,000 ​ ​ 805,680 ​ ​ 1,500,000 ​ ​ 976,755 ​ Other notes payable ​ ​ 126,114 ​ ​ 126,114 ​ ​ 138,303 ​ ​ 138,303 ​ Subtotal ​ ​ 21,376,114 ​ $ 15,524,944 ​ ​ 21,331,482 ​ $ 17,266,700 ​ Unamortized deferred financing costs and other debt discounts, net ​ ​ (79,188) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (105,697) ​ ​ ​ ​ Finance lease obligations (4) ​ ​ 165,611 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 123,353 ​ ​ ​ ​ Total long-term debt and finance lease obligations (including current portion) ​ $ 21,462,537 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 21,349,138 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) We had repurchased or redeemed the principal balance of our 5% Senior Notes due 2023 as of March 15, 2023, the instrument’s maturity date . (2) Our 2 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2024 mature on March 15, 2024 and have been reclassified to “Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2023. (3) On January 26, 2023, we issued an additional $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of our 11 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due November 15, 2027. (4) Disclosure regarding fair value of finance leases is not required. ​

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies
Schedule of future maturities of long-term debt, finance lease and contractual obligations	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Years Ending December 31, ​ Other Long-Term Obligations (1) ​ ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ 2023 (remaining nine months) ​ $ 3,635,929 ​ 2024 ​ ​ 2,469,468 ​ 2025 ​ ​ 1,935,955 ​ 2026 ​ ​ 1,744,978 ​ 2027 ​ ​ 1,371,171 ​ Thereafter ​ ​ 3,525,563 ​ Total ​ $ 14,683,064 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) Represents minimum contractual commitments related to communication tower obligations, certain 5G Network Deployment commitments, obligations under the NSA with AT&T and the MNSA with T-Mobile, radios, software and integration services and satellite related and other obligations. ​
Summary of Wireless Spectrum Licenses	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Carrying ​ Build-Out Deadlines ​ Expiration ​ ​ ​ Amount ​ Interim ​ Final ​ Date ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Owned: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ DBS Licenses (1) ​ $ 677,409 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 700 MHz Licenses (2) ​ ​ 711,871 ​ ​ ​ June 14, 2023 (3) ​ June 2023 ​ AWS-4 Licenses (2) ​ ​ 1,940,000 ​ ​ ​ June 14, 2023 (3) ​ June 2023 ​ H Block Licenses (2) ​ ​ 1,671,506 ​ ​ ​ June 14, 2023 (4) ​ June 2023 ​ 600 MHz Licenses ​ ​ 6,213,335 ​ ​ ​ June 14, 2025 (5) ​ June 2029 ​ MVDDS Licenses (1) ​ ​ 24,000 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ August 2024 ​ LMDS Licenses (1) ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ September 2028 ​ 28 GHz Licenses ​ ​ 2,883 ​ ​ ​ October 2, 2029 (6) ​ October 2029 ​ 24 GHz Licenses ​ ​ 11,772 ​ ​ ​ December 11, 2029 (6) ​ December 2029 ​ 37 GHz, 39 GHz and 47 GHz Licenses ​ ​ 202,533 ​ ​ ​ June 4, 2030 (6) ​ June 2030 ​ 3550-3650 MHz Licenses ​ ​ 912,939 ​ ​ ​ March 12, 2031 (6) ​ March 2031 ​ 3.7-3.98 GHz Licenses ​ ​ 2,731 ​ July 23, 2029 (6) ​ July 23, 2033 (6) ​ July 2036 ​ 3.45–3.55 GHz Licenses ​ ​ 7,327,989 ​ May 4, 2026 (6) ​ May 4, 2030 (6) ​ May 2037 ​ 1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz ​ ​ 972 ​ ​ ​ March 30, 2024 (7) ​ March 2026 ​ Subtotal ​ ​ 19,699,940 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Noncontrolling Investments: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Northstar ​ ​ 5,618,930 ​ ​ ​ October 2025 (8) ​ October 2025 (8) ​ SNR ​ ​ 4,271,459 ​ ​ ​ October 2025 (8) ​ October 2025 (8) ​ Total AWS-3 Licenses ​ ​ 9,890,389 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Capitalized Interest (9) ​ ​ 7,641,591 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Total as of March 31, 2023 ​ $ 37,231,920 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) The build-out deadlines for these licenses have been met. (2) The interim build-out deadlines for these licenses have been met. (3) For these licenses, we must offer 5G broadband service to 70% of the United States population by this date; provided, however, if by June 14, 2023, we are offering 5G broadband service with respect to these licenses to at least 50% of the population of the United States but less than 70% of the population of the United States, the final deadline shall be further extended automatically to June 14, 2025, for us to construct and offer 5G broadband service to at least 70% of the population in each Economic Area (which is a service area established by the FCC) with respect to these licenses. (4) For these licenses, we must offer 5G broadband service to at least 70% of the United States population by this date; provided, however, that if by June 14, 2023, we are offering 5G broadband service with respect to these licenses to at least 50% of the population of the United States but less than 70% of the population of the United States, the final deadline shall be further extended automatically to June 14, 2025, for us to construct and offer 5G broadband service to at least 75% of the population in each Economic Area (which is a service area established by the FCC) with respect to these licenses. (5) For these licenses, we must offer 5G broadband service to at least 75% of the population in each Partial Economic Area (which is a service area established by the FCC) by this date. We have also acquired certain additional 600 MHz licenses through private transactions. These licenses are currently subject to their original FCC buildout deadlines. (6) There are a variety of build-out options and associated build-out metrics associated with these licenses. (7) For these licenses, we must provide reliable signal coverage and offer service to at least 75% of the population of each license area by this date. (8) For these licenses, Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless must provide reliable signal coverage and offer service to at least 75% of the population of each license area by this date. The AWS-3 interim build-out requirement was not met and as a result, the AWS-3 expiration date and the AWS-3 final build-out requirement have been accelerated by two years (from October 2027 to October 2025) for each AWS-3 License area in which Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless did not meet the requirement. (9) See Note 2 for further information. ​

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting
Schedule of assets, revenue, and operating income by segment	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ December 31, ​ ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Total assets: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pay-TV ​ $ 47,615,550 ​ $ 46,295,495 ​ Wireless (1) ​ ​ 47,415,364 ​ ​ 46,261,004 ​ Eliminations (1) ​ ​ (41,468,860) ​ ​ (39,949,937) ​ Total assets ​ $ 53,562,054 ​ $ 52,606,562 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1) The increase primarily resulted from intercompany advances for capital expenditures related to our 5G Network Deployment. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ (In thousands) Revenue: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pay-TV ​ $ 2,972,131 ​ $ 3,167,563 ​ Wireless ​ ​ 986,271 ​ ​ 1,165,457 ​ Eliminations ​ ​ (1,420) ​ ​ (2,400) ​ Total revenue ​ $ 3,956,982 ​ $ 4,330,620 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Operating income (loss): ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pay-TV ​ $ 675,233 ​ $ 752,046 ​ Wireless ​ ​ (351,810) ​ ​ (201,686) ​ Total operating income (loss) ​ $ 323,423 ​ $ 550,360 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Purchases of property and equipment (including capitalized interest related to FCC authorizations): ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pay-TV ​ $ 35,563 ​ $ 32,006 ​ Wireless ​ ​ 871,042 ​ ​ 864,285 ​ Total purchases of property and equipment (including capitalized interest related to FCC authorizations) ​ $ 906,605 ​ $ 896,291 ​ ​
Schedule of revenue by geographical region	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ March 31, ​ Revenue: ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ United States ​ $ 3,946,684 ​ $ 4,322,176 ​ Canada and Mexico ​ ​ 10,298 ​ ​ 8,444 ​ Total revenue ​ $ 3,956,982 ​ $ 4,330,620 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Revenue from external customers disaggregated by major revenue source	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ Category: 2023 2022 ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Pay-TV subscriber and related revenue ​ $ 2,942,310 ​ $ 3,129,734 ​ Wireless services and related revenue ​ ​ 867,111 ​ ​ 945,388 ​ Pay-TV equipment sales and other revenue ​ ​ 29,821 ​ ​ 37,829 ​ Wireless equipment sales and other revenue ​ ​ 119,160 ​ ​ 220,069 ​ Eliminations ​ ​ (1,420) ​ ​ (2,400) ​ Total ​ $ 3,956,982 ​ $ 4,330,620 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Contract Balances (Tables)

Contract Balances (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Contract Balances
Summary of activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Allowance for credit losses Balance at Beginning of Period Current Period Provision for Expected Credit Losses Write-offs Charged Against Allowance ​ Balance at End of Period ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ For the three months ended March 31, 2023 ​ $ 44,431 ​ $ 12,151 ​ $ (11,980) ​ $ 44,602 ​ ​
Schedule of deferred revenue related to contracts with subscribers	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ December 31, ​ ​ ​ 2023 ​ 2022 ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Contract liabilities ​ $ 662,963 ​ $ 698,602 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Related Party Transactions (Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
NagraStar
Schedule of transactions with related party	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For the Three Months Ended ​ ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ ​ ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ Purchases (including fees): ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Purchases from NagraStar $ 9,545 $ 11,957 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of ​ ​ ​ ​ March 31, ​ December 31, ​ ​ ​ ​ 2023 2022 ​ ​ ​ ​ (In thousands) ​ ​ Amounts Payable and Commitments: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Amounts payable to NagraStar $ 6,773 $ 7,422 ​ ​ Commitments to NagraStar $ 4,000 $ 3,272 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Organization and Business Act_2

Organization and Business Activities (Details) $ in Thousands			1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended						183 Months Ended
	Jun. 14, 2023	Jun. 14, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) item	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) item segment	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) item	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) item	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) site item	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) item	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Spectrum Investments
Number of primary operating business segments | segment						2
Number of business units | item							2
Number of Pay-TV subscribers | item					9,198,000	9,198,000	9,198,000	9,198,000	9,198,000		9,198,000
Number Of wireless subscribers | item					7,913,000	7,913,000	7,913,000	7,913,000	7,913,000		7,913,000
Payment to customer											$ 30,000,000
FCC authorizations					$ 37,231,920	$ 37,231,920	$ 37,231,920	$ 37,231,920	$ 37,231,920		37,231,920	$ 36,933,073
Total debt and equity investments in subsidiaries					10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000		10,000,000
Cost of services					2,332,706					$ 2,482,642
Cyber Security [Member]
Spectrum Investments
Cost of services					30,000
5G Network Development
Spectrum Investments
Payment to customer											30,000,000
Total debt and equity investments in subsidiaries					10,000,000	10,000,000	$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000		10,000,000
Number Of Cell Sites To Provide Broadband | site									16,000
Percentage of population for deploy 5G services								70%
Number Of Construction Sites Completed							18,000		18,000
Capitalized interest on FCC authorizations
Spectrum Investments
FCC authorizations					$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000		$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000
Minimum
Spectrum Investments
Percentage of population for deploy 5G services								70%
Minimum Tower | site									15,000
Sling TV Holding L.L.C.
Spectrum Investments
Number of Pay-TV subscribers | item					2,100,000	2,100,000	2,100,000	2,100,000	2,100,000		2,100,000
Northstar Spectrum And SNR Holdco
Spectrum Investments
Total debt and equity investments in subsidiaries					$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000		$ 10,000,000
Dish TV
Spectrum Investments
Number of Pay-TV subscribers | item					7,098,000	7,098,000	7,098,000	7,098,000	7,098,000		7,098,000
Wireless
Spectrum Investments
Payment to customer											$ 30,000,000
FCC authorizations					$ 19,699,940	$ 19,699,940	$ 19,699,940	$ 19,699,940	$ 19,699,940		$ 19,699,940
Percentage of population for deploy 5G services		20%	70%	20%
Wireless | At least 50% by June 2023
Spectrum Investments
Percentage of population for deploy 5G services			50%					50%
Wireless | Upto 70% by June 2023
Spectrum Investments
Percentage of population for deploy 5G services								70%
Wireless | Maximum
Spectrum Investments
Percentage of population for deploy 5G services	70%		70%					70%

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting policy disclosures
Redeemable noncontrolling interests		$ 484,764		$ 464,359
Capitalized Contract Cost		84,000	$ 88,000
Amortization expense related to the programs		97,000	112,000
Total costs capitalized		368,000		381,000
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current		916,899		953,812
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current		44,602		$ 44,431
Advertising expenses		129,000	150,000
Research and Development
Research and development cost		11,000	$ 10,000
Class B common stock | Northstar Manager LLC
Variable Interest Entity
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	3%
SNR HoldCo
Accounting policy disclosures
Value of ownership interest accrued		385,000
Northstar Manager LLC
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Accrued redeemable non-controlling interest		$ 100,000
Northstar Manager LLC | Class B common stock
Variable Interest Entity
Ownership percentage	97%
Payment For Purchase Agreement	$ 312,000
Northstar Manager LLC | American II | Class B common stock
Variable Interest Entity
Ownership percentage owned by other companies	80%

Basic and Diluted Net Income _3

Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (EPS Amounts for Basic and Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Net income (loss)	$ 243,238	$ 448,846
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	20,533	16,195
Net income (loss) attributable to DISH Network	222,705	432,651
Net income (loss) attributable to DISH Network - Diluted	$ 222,705	$ 432,651
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Class A and B common stock:
Basic (in shares)	531,293	529,067
Dilutive impact of Convertible Notes (in shares)	107,016	107,016
Dilutive impact of stock awards outstanding (in shares)	76	387
Diluted (in shares)	638,385	636,470
Earnings per share - Class A and B common stock:
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to DISH Network (in dollars per share)	$ 0.42	$ 0.82
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to DISH Network (in dollars per share)	$ 0.35	$ 0.68

Basic and Diluted Net Income _4

Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Performance based stock (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	76,200	74,542
Common stock warrants
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share
Strike price of the warrants	$ 86.08
Anti-dilutive stock awards
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	15,170	11,259
Performance/market based options
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	14,308	15,981
Restricted Performance Units/Awards
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	693	1,273
Common stock warrants
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	46,029	46,029

Supplemental Data - Statement_3

Supplemental Data - Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Supplemental Data - Statements of Cash Flows
Cash paid for interest (including capitalized interest)	$ 218,224	$ 277,056
Cash received for interest	4,556	4,388
Cash paid for income taxes	1,855	3,871
Capitalized interest (1)	325,323	267,305
Vendor financing	54,774	12,140
Asset retirement obligation	31,554	48,237
Wireless equipment
Supplemental Data - Statements of Cash Flows
Accrued wireless equipment purchases	$ 488,850	$ 431,636

Marketable Investment Securit_3

Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Other Investment Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Marketable investment securities, restricted cash and other investment securities
Total current marketable investment securities	$ 312,124	$ 835,983
Total marketable investment securities	340,473	877,672
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	77,466	62,925
Total other investment securities	167,276	168,200
Total marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investment securities	585,215	1,108,797
Current marketable investment securities - strategic - available-for-sale
Marketable investment securities, restricted cash and other investment securities
Total current marketable investment securities	144	144
Current marketable investment securities - strategic - trading/equity
Marketable investment securities, restricted cash and other investment securities
Total current marketable investment securities	346	655
Other investment securities
Marketable investment securities, restricted cash and other investment securities
Total current marketable investment securities	311,634	835,184
Other investment securities	167,276	168,200
Restricted marketable investment securities
Marketable investment securities, restricted cash and other investment securities
Total marketable investment securities	$ 28,349	$ 41,689

Marketable Investment Securit_4

Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Other Investment Securities - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Feb. 28, 2017
Other investment securities:
Interest rate (as a percent)	0.25%
NagraStar
Other investment securities:
Ownership interest (as a percent)		50%
5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026
Other investment securities:
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.25%
5 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2028
Other investment securities:
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.75%
Commercial paper | Maximum
Other investment securities:
Debt term of Maturity	365 days
Corporate securities | Maximum
Other investment securities:
Debt term of Maturity	18 months

Marketable Investment Securit_5

Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Other Investment Securities - Investments Measured at Fair Value On A Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Jul. 01, 2020
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt securities	$ 334,000
Contractual maturities extending longer than one year through and including five years	6,000
Derivative's fair value	1,664,000	$ 1,693,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis
Fair value of marketable securities
Cash Equivalents (including restricted)	2,091,414	1,620,458
Total	340,473	877,672
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | U.S. Treasury and agency securities
Fair value of marketable securities
Total		22,824
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Commercial paper
Fair value of marketable securities
Total	271,422	696,324
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Corporate securities
Fair value of marketable securities
Total	66,557	156,380
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Other (including restricted)
Fair value of marketable securities
Total	2,148	1,489
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Equity securities
Fair value of marketable securities
Equity securities	346	655
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 1
Fair value of marketable securities
Cash Equivalents (including restricted)	54,665	174,050
Total	346	23,479
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 1 | U.S. Treasury and agency securities
Fair value of marketable securities
Total		22,824
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 1 | Equity securities
Fair value of marketable securities
Equity securities	346	655
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2
Fair value of marketable securities
Cash Equivalents (including restricted)	2,036,749	1,446,408
Total	339,983	854,049
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2 | Commercial paper
Fair value of marketable securities
Total	271,422	696,324
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2 | Corporate securities
Fair value of marketable securities
Total	66,557	156,380
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2 | Other (including restricted)
Fair value of marketable securities
Total	2,004	1,345
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 3
Fair value of marketable securities
Total	144	144
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 3 | Other (including restricted)
Fair value of marketable securities
Total	144	$ 144
Boost Mobile Acquisition
Fair value of marketable securities
Spectrum purchase option fair value			$ 713,000
Spectrum Purchase Agreement
Fair value of marketable securities
Termination fee	$ 72,000

Marketable Investment Securit_6

Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Other Investment Securities - Other Income Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Other Income (Expense)
Marketable investment securities - realized and unrealized gains (losses)	$ (308)	$ (448)
Derivative instruments - net realized and/or unrealized gains (losses)	(28,961)	43,000
Costs related to early redemption of debt	49	(6)
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates	(1,451)	400
Other	150	(398)
Total	$ (30,521)	$ 42,548

Inventory (Details)

Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Inventory
Finished goods	$ 475,611	$ 447,322
Work-in-process and service repairs	22,708	19,351
Raw materials	24,701	35,700
Total inventory	$ 523,020	$ 502,373

Property and Equipment and In_3

Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 11,071,053	$ 10,290,544
Accumulated depreciation	(4,769,354)	(4,650,425)
Property and equipment, net	6,301,699	5,640,119
Equipment leased to customers
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 1,271,946	1,318,272
Equipment leased to customers | Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	2 years
Equipment leased to customers | Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	5 years
Satellites
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 1,718,865	1,718,865
Satellites | Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	4 years
Satellites | Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	15 years
Satellites acquired under finance lease agreements
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 344,447	344,447
Depreciable Life	15 years
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 1,217,232	1,215,496
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other | Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	2 years
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other | Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	20 years
5G Network Deployment equipment
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 1,559,785	770,153
5G Network Deployment equipment | Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	3 years
5G Network Deployment equipment | Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	15 years
Software
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 1,389,092	1,354,656
Software | Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	3 years
Software | Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	6 years
Buildings and improvements
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 380,952	380,519
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	5 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	40 years
Land
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 17,513	17,513
Construction in progress
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 3,171,221	$ 3,170,623

Property and Equipment and In_4

Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization	$ 245,697	$ 176,341
Equipment leased to customers
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization	46,716	51,273
Satellites
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization	36,082	39,806
Buildings, furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization	117,234	48,115
Intangible assets
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization	$ 45,665	$ 37,147

Property and Equipment and In_5

Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) - Pay-TV Satellites	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 item
Property and equipment
Number of satellites utilized in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator	10
Owned satellites	7
Number of satellites leased	3

Leases (Details)

Leases (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Option to extend - Operating	true
Option to extend - Finance	true
Option to terminate - Operating	true
Option to terminate - Finance	true
Minimum
Option to extend period - Operating	1 year
Option to extend period - Finance	1 year
Maximum
Option to extend period - Operating	15 years
Option to extend period - Finance	15 years
Option to terminate period - Operating	1 year
Option to terminate period - Finance	1 year

Leases - Components of Lease Ex

Leases - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Leases
Operating lease cost	$ 111,433	$ 61,102
Short-term lease cost	2,718	3,554
Amortization of right-of-use assets	27,056	9,893
Interest on lease liabilities	3,570	2,732
Total finance lease cost	30,626	12,625
Total lease costs	$ 144,777	$ 77,281

Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow

Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Leases
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 67,223	$ 24,360
Operating cash flows from finance leases	2,397	917
Financing cash flows from finance leases	8,713	4,420
Operating leases	231,868	$ 543,868
Finance leases	$ 51,110

Leases - Supplemental Balance S

Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Leases
Operating lease assets	$ 2,854,337	$ 2,687,522
Other current liabilities	$ 225,464	$ 194,030
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Other Accrued Liabilities, Current	Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Operating lease liabilities	$ 2,864,923	$ 2,687,883
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Operating lease liabilities	Operating lease liabilities
Total	$ 3,090,387	$ 2,881,913
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Accounts Payable, Current, Operating lease liabilities	Accounts Payable, Current, Operating lease liabilities
Property and equipment, gross	$ 11,071,053	$ 10,290,544
Accumulated depreciation	(4,769,354)	(4,650,425)
Property and equipment, net	6,301,699	5,640,119
Other current liabilities	$ 57,309	$ 48,066
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current	Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Other long-term liabilities	$ 108,302	$ 75,287
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Long Term Debt And Finance Lease Obligations Net Of Current Portion	Long Term Debt And Finance Lease Obligations Net Of Current Portion
Total	$ 165,611	$ 123,353
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current, Long Term Debt And Finance Lease Obligations Net Of Current Portion	Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current, Long Term Debt And Finance Lease Obligations Net Of Current Portion
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	11 years 7 months 6 days	11 years 9 months 18 days
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	2 years 8 months 12 days	2 years 8 months 12 days
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	7.50%	7.30%
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	9.90%	9.80%
Property and equipment
Leases
Property and equipment, gross	$ 462,887	$ 411,778
Accumulated depreciation	(330,858)	(303,802)
Property and equipment, net	$ 132,029	$ 107,976

Leases - Maturities of Lease Li

Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Maturities of lease liabilities: Operating lease
2023	$ 229,048
2024	334,298
2025	367,051
2026	396,883
2027	399,850
Thereafter	3,103,067
Total lease payments	4,830,197
Less: Imputed interest	(1,739,810)
Total	3,090,387	$ 2,881,913
Less: Current portion	(225,464)	(194,030)
Long-term portion of lease obligations	2,864,923	2,687,883
Maturities of lease liabilities: Finance lease
2023	57,701
2024	61,934
2025	34,344
2026	36,588
2027	2,574
Total lease payments	193,141
Less: Imputed interest	(27,530)
Total	165,611	123,353
Less: Current portion	(57,309)	(48,066)
Long-term portion of lease obligations	108,302	$ 75,287
Future minimum payments for total lease liabilities
2023	286,749
2024	396,232
2025	401,395
2026	433,471
2027	402,424
Thereafter	3,103,067
Total lease payments	5,023,338
Less: Imputed interest	(1,767,340)
Total	3,255,998
Less: Current portion	(282,773)
Long-term portion of lease obligations	$ 2,973,225

Long-Term Debt and Finance Le_3

Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations - Fair Value of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 21, 2020	Mar. 17, 2017	Aug. 08, 2016
Debt Instrument
Carrying Value	$ 21,376,114	$ 21,331,482
Fair Value	15,524,944	17,266,700
Unamortized deferred financing costs and other debt discounts, net	(79,188)	(105,697)
Finance lease obligations	165,611	123,353
Total long-term debt and finance lease obligations (including current portion)	$ 21,462,537	21,349,138
Interest rate (as a percent)	0.25%
2 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	2.375%
Aggregate principal amount	$ 1,000,000			$ 1,000,000
5 7/8% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.875%
7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	7.75%
3 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	3.375%
Aggregate principal amount					$ 3,000,000
5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.25%
11 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2027
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	11.75%
Aggregate principal amount	$ 1,500,000
7 3/8% Senior Notes due 2028
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	7.375%
5 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2028
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.75%
5 1/8 % Senior Notes due 2029
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.125%
DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS") | 5% Senior Notes due 2023
Debt Instrument
Carrying Value		1,443,179
Fair Value		1,441,635
Interest rate (as a percent)	5%
DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS") | 2 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument
Carrying Value	$ 1,000,000	1,000,000
Fair Value	$ 886,250	906,970
Interest rate (as a percent)	2.375%
DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS") | 5 7/8% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument
Carrying Value	$ 2,000,000	2,000,000
Fair Value	1,786,400	1,870,940
DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS") | 0% Convertible Notes due 2025
Debt Instrument
Carrying Value	2,000,000	2,000,000
Fair Value	$ 1,030,000	1,287,540
Interest rate (as a percent)	0%
Aggregate principal amount			$ 2,000,000
DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS") | 7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument
Carrying Value	$ 2,000,000	2,000,000
Fair Value	1,327,960	1,620,280
DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS") | 3 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument
Carrying Value	3,000,000	3,000,000
Fair Value	$ 1,552,500	1,894,230
Interest rate (as a percent)	3.375%
DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS") | 5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument
Carrying Value	$ 2,750,000	2,750,000
Fair Value	2,195,105	2,336,813
DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS") | 11 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2027
Debt Instrument
Carrying Value	3,500,000	2,000,000
Fair Value	3,378,620	2,071,240
DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS") | 7 3/8% Senior Notes due 2028
Debt Instrument
Carrying Value	1,000,000	1,000,000
Fair Value	574,040	708,320
DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS") | 5 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2028
Debt Instrument
Carrying Value	2,500,000	2,500,000
Fair Value	1,862,275	2,013,675
DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS") | 5 1/8 % Senior Notes due 2029
Debt Instrument
Carrying Value	1,500,000	1,500,000
Fair Value	805,680	976,755
DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS") | Mortgages and other notes payable
Debt Instrument
Carrying Value	126,114	138,303
Fair Value	$ 126,114	$ 138,303

Long-Term Debt and Finance Le_4

Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations - Narratives (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 21, 2020	Mar. 17, 2017	Aug. 08, 2016
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	0.25%
Class A common stock
Debt Instrument
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
5% Senior Notes due 2023 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	5%
2 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	2.375%
Aggregate principal amount	$ 1,000,000,000			$ 1,000,000,000
Redemption price as a percentage of principal amount	100%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	100%
2 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2024 | Class A common stock
Debt Instrument
Aggregate principal amount	$ 1,000
Convertible notes converted rate, shares	12.1630
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 82.22
2 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2024 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	2.375%
0% Convertible Notes due 2025 | Class A common stock
Debt Instrument
Aggregate principal amount	$ 1,000
Convertible notes converted rate, shares	24.4123
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 40.96
0% Convertible Notes due 2025 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	0%
Aggregate principal amount			$ 2,000,000,000
Redemption price as a percentage of principal amount	100%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	100%
5 7/8% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.875%
7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	7.75%
3 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	3.375%
Aggregate principal amount					$ 3,000,000,000
Redemption price as a percentage of principal amount	100%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	100%
3 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2026 | Class A common stock
Debt Instrument
Aggregate principal amount	$ 1,000
Convertible notes converted rate, shares	15.3429
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 65.18
3 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2026 | Class A common stock | Convertible note hedges
Debt Instrument
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 65.18
Convertible notes converted into shares	46,000,000
Total cost of convertible notes	$ 635,000,000
3 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2026 | Class A common stock | Common stock warrants
Debt Instrument
Convertible notes converted into warrants	46,000,000
Cash proceeds from the sale of warrants	$ 376,000,000
3 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2026 | Class A common stock | Common stock warrants | Minimum
Debt Instrument
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 65.18
Convertible notes converted rate	32.50%
3 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2026 | Class A common stock | Common stock warrants | Maximum
Debt Instrument
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 86.08
Convertible notes converted rate	75%
3 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2026 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	3.375%
7 3/8% Senior Notes due 2028
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	7.375%
5 1/8 % Senior Notes due 2029
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.125%
5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.25%
5 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2028
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.75%
11 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2027
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	11.75%
Aggregate principal amount	$ 1,500,000,000

Long-Term Debt and Finance Le_5

Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations - Intercompany Loan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended	183 Months Ended
	Feb. 11, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)		0.25%	0.25%
Payment to customer			$ 30,000
DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Minimum interest payment due (in percent)		50%
Interest payment in kind (in percent)		0.75%
5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)		5.25%	5.25%
5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)		5.25%	5.25%
5 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2028
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)		5.75%	5.75%
5 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)		5.75%	5.75%
11 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2027
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)		11.75%	11.75%
Intercompany Loan | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Additional debt	$ 1,500
Outstanding amount		$ 7,160	$ 7,160
Intercompany Loan | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS") | Ghz 3.45 to 3.55
Debt Instrument
Cash proceeds		6,750
Cash and marketable investment securities paid		455
Payment to customer		$ 7,205

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands										1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended		183 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2024	Jun. 14, 2023	Jun. 14, 2022	Dec. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Jul. 26, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 08, 2018	Jun. 07, 2018 USD ($)	Jun. 06, 2018	Aug. 18, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2027	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) item	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) item	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) item	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) site item	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) item	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) item	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) item	Jun. 14, 2025	Jul. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Commitment and Contingencies
Network development current and future expenditures															$ 10,000,000				$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000
Payment to customer																					$ 30,000,000
Percentage of Population 5G Services offered		50%											70%	70%	70%	70%	70%				70%	75%
Percentage of Population Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless offered	75%									75%
FCC authorizations													$ 37,231,920	$ 37,231,920	$ 37,231,920	$ 37,231,920	$ 37,231,920		36,933,073		$ 37,231,920
Interest rate (as a percent)													0.25%	0.25%	0.25%	0.25%	0.25%				0.25%
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity													$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000				$ 10,000,000
5G Network Development
Commitment and Contingencies
Percentage of population for deploy 5G services														70%
Number Of Construction Sites Completed																18,000	18,000
Number Of Cell Sites To Provide Broadband | site																16,000
Payment to customer																					30,000,000
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity													10,000,000	$ 10,000,000	10,000,000	$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000				10,000,000
Capitalized interest on FCC authorizations
Commitment and Contingencies
Percentage of Population 5G Services offered																						70%
FCC authorizations													8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	8,000,000		8,000,000		8,000,000
Spectrum Purchase Agreement
Commitment and Contingencies
Purchase price					$ 3,590,000
Asset Purchase Agreement, Termination Fee Payable																							$ 72,000
Class B common stock | Northstar Manager LLC
Commitment and Contingencies
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage				3%
Minimum
Commitment and Contingencies
Percentage of population for deploy 5G services														70%
Minimum Tower | site																15,000
Northstar Manager LLC
Commitment and Contingencies
Accrued redeemable non-controlling interest													100,000	$ 100,000	100,000	$ 100,000	100,000				100,000
Northstar Manager LLC | Class B common stock
Commitment and Contingencies
Ownership percentage				97%
Payment For Purchase Agreement				$ 312,000
Wireless
Commitment and Contingencies
Network development current and future expenditures															10,000,000				10,000,000	$ 10,000,000
Percentage of population for deploy 5G services			20%								70%	20%
Payment to customer																					30,000,000
FCC authorizations													19,699,940	$ 19,699,940	19,699,940	19,699,940	19,699,940				19,699,940
Wireless | Maximum
Commitment and Contingencies
Percentage of population for deploy 5G services		70%									70%			70%
Wireless | Forecast
Commitment and Contingencies
Percentage of population for deploy 5G services											70%
Wireless | At least 50% by June 2023
Commitment and Contingencies
Percentage of population for deploy 5G services											50%			50%
H Block Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													1,671,506	$ 1,671,506	1,671,506	1,671,506	1,671,506				1,671,506
DBS Licenses.
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													677,409	677,409	677,409	677,409	677,409				677,409
700 MHz Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													711,871	711,871	711,871	711,871	711,871				711,871
600 MHz Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													6,213,335	6,213,335	6,213,335	6,213,335	6,213,335				6,213,335
MVDDS
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													24,000	24,000	24,000	24,000	24,000				24,000
28 GHz Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													2,883	2,883	2,883	2,883	2,883				2,883
24 GHz Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													11,772	11,772	11,772	11,772	11,772				11,772
37 Ghz, 39 Ghz and 47 Ghz Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													202,533	202,533	202,533	202,533	202,533				202,533
3550-3650 MHz Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													912,939	912,939	912,939	912,939	912,939				912,939
Ghz 3.7 to 3.98
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													2,731	2,731	2,731	2,731	2,731				2,731
Ghz 3.45 to 3.55
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													7,327,989	7,327,989	7,327,989	7,327,989	7,327,989				7,327,989
1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													972	972	972	972	972				972
Northstar Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													$ 5,618,930	5,618,930	5,618,930	5,618,930	5,618,930				5,618,930
AWS-3 Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
Accelerated build out period													2 years
FCC authorizations													$ 9,890,389	9,890,389	9,890,389	9,890,389	9,890,389				9,890,389
AWS-4 Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													1,940,000	1,940,000	1,940,000	1,940,000	1,940,000				1,940,000
SNR Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													4,271,459	4,271,459	4,271,459	4,271,459	4,271,459				4,271,459
Capitalized Interest
Commitment and Contingencies
FCC authorizations													7,641,591	7,641,591	7,641,591	7,641,591	7,641,591				7,641,591
Northstar Spectrum And SNR Holdco
Commitment and Contingencies
Ownership interest													485,000	485,000	485,000	485,000	485,000		464,000		485,000
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity													$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000	10,000,000	$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000				$ 10,000,000
Northstar Spectrum And SNR Holdco | AWS-3 Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
Interim Build-out Requirement (as a percent)														40%
Final Build-out Requirement (as a percent)														75%
Accelerated period to meet Final Build-Out Requirement on failure to meet Interim Build-Out Requirement													2 years
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Percentage of bidding credit														25%
Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum
Commitment and Contingencies
Interim payment percentage														15%
Re-Auction payment															1,892,000
Overpayment of interim payment															334,000
Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | Preferred Class A
Commitment and Contingencies
Ownership percentage														100%
Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | Northstar Manager LLC
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Controlling interest owned by other companies														15%
Equity contribution																		$ 133,000
Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | American II.
Commitment and Contingencies
Ownership percentage														85%
Loan made															69,000
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Equity contribution																		7,621,000
Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | AWS 3 Auction
Commitment and Contingencies
Interim Payment															$ 334,000
Interim payment percentage														15%
Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | Northstar Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
Number of wireless spectrum licenses | item													261	261	261	261	261				261
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Gross winning bids															$ 5,619,000
Bidding credit value									$ 1,961,000
Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | AWS-3 Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
Non-payment gross winning bids													$ 2,226,000	$ 2,226,000	2,226,000	$ 2,226,000	$ 2,226,000				$ 2,226,000
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Gross winning bids															7,845,000
Percentage of bidding credit														25%
Net winning bid															5,884,000
Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | SNR Licenses
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Percentage of bidding credit									25%
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco
Commitment and Contingencies
Non-payment gross winning bids													$ 1,211,000	$ 1,211,000	1,211,000	$ 1,211,000	$ 1,211,000				$ 1,211,000
Interim payment percentage														15%
Re-Auction payment															1,029,000
Overpayment of interim payment															$ 182,000
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | Maximum
Commitment and Contingencies
Preferred stock quarterly distribution (as a percent)							12%
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | Minimum
Commitment and Contingencies
Preferred stock quarterly distribution (as a percent)							8%
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | SNR Wireless Management LLC
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Controlling interest owned by other companies														15%
Equity contribution																		93,000
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | American II.
Commitment and Contingencies
Window of days for management to put its interest						360 days	270 days	90 days
Additional days allowed for management to put its interest							90 days
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | American II. | Maximum
Commitment and Contingencies
Preferred stock quarterly distribution (as a percent)							12%
Window of days for management to put its interest							90 days
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | American II. | Minimum
Commitment and Contingencies
Preferred stock quarterly distribution (as a percent)							8%
Window of days for management to put its interest								30 days
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | American III
Commitment and Contingencies
Number of wireless spectrum licenses | item													244	244	244	244	244				244
Loan made															$ 344,000
Debt outstanding amount																		5,065,000
Principal amount of debt																		500,000
Window of days for management to put its interest							90 days	30 days
Additional days allowed for management to put its interest							90 days
Additional loan to pay gross winning bids															344,000
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Equity contribution																		$ 5,590,000
Gross winning bids															4,271,000
Value of ownership rights accrued													$ 385,000	$ 385,000	$ 385,000	$ 385,000	$ 385,000				$ 385,000
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | American III | Preferred Class A
Commitment and Contingencies
Number shares issued in conversion | item																		5,065,415
Preferred stock quarterly distribution (as a percent)																		12%
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | American III | Maximum
Commitment and Contingencies
Interest rate (as a percent)																		12%
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | American III | Minimum
Commitment and Contingencies
Interest rate (as a percent)													6%	6%	6%	6%	6%				6%
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | AWS 3 Auction
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Gross winning bids															$ 5,482,000
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | AWS-3 Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
Non-payment gross winning bids													$ 1,211,000	$ 1,211,000	1,211,000	$ 1,211,000	$ 1,211,000				$ 1,211,000
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | SNR Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
Interim Payment															182,000
Non-payment gross winning bids													1,211,000	$ 1,211,000	1,211,000	1,211,000	1,211,000				1,211,000
Interim payment percentage														15%
Additional Bid Withdrawal Payment															3,000
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Percentage of bidding credit														25%
Net winning bid															4,112,000
Bid withdrawal payment															8,000
Bidding credit value									$ 1,370,000
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco Class B Common Interests | American III
Commitment and Contingencies
Ownership percentage														85%
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco Class A Common Interests | American III
Commitment and Contingencies
Ownership percentage														100%
American II. | Northstar Manager LLC | Class B common stock
Commitment and Contingencies
Ownership percentage				80%
American II. | American II.
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Value of ownership rights accrued													100,000	$ 100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000				100,000
Prior Arrangement | Northstar Licenses
Commitment and Contingencies
Non-payment gross winning bids													2,226,000	2,226,000	2,226,000	2,226,000	2,226,000				2,226,000
Prior Arrangement | Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum
Commitment and Contingencies
Non-payment gross winning bids													2,226,000	2,226,000	2,226,000	2,226,000	$ 2,226,000				2,226,000
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Number of licenses returned | item																	84
Prior Arrangement | SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | SNR Licenses
Commitments relating to AWS-3 Auction
Number of licenses returned | item																	113
Northstar Operative Agreement | Northstar Spectrum And SNR Holdco | American II.
Commitment and Contingencies
Debt outstanding amount																		$ 6,870,000
Northstar Operative Agreement | Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | American II.
Commitment and Contingencies
Principal amount of debt																		$ 500,000
Removal of consent for unsecured financing and equipment financing							$ 25,000
Northstar Operative Agreement | Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | American II. | Preferred Class A
Commitment and Contingencies
Number shares issued in conversion | item																		6,870,493
Preferred stock quarterly distribution (as a percent)																		12%
Northstar Operative Agreement | Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | American II. | Maximum
Commitment and Contingencies
Interest rate (as a percent)																		12%
Loan balance maturity period							10 years
Northstar Operative Agreement | Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | American II. | Minimum
Commitment and Contingencies
Interest rate (as a percent)																		6%
Loan balance maturity period								7 years
SNR Operative Agreement | SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | American III
Commitment and Contingencies
Loan balance maturity period							10 years	7 years
Removal of consent for unsecured financing and equipment financing							$ 25,000
5G network deployment obligations
Commitment and Contingencies
Total													2,281,000	2,281,000	2,281,000	2,281,000	$ 2,281,000				2,281,000
Contractual Obligation													2,281,000	2,281,000	2,281,000	2,281,000	2,281,000				2,281,000
Interest expense on finance lease obligations
Commitment and Contingencies
Total													432,000	432,000	432,000	432,000	432,000				432,000
Contractual Obligation													432,000	432,000	432,000	432,000	432,000				432,000
Satellite-related obligations
Commitment and Contingencies
2023 (remaining nine months)													3,635,929	3,635,929	3,635,929	3,635,929	3,635,929				3,635,929
2024													2,469,468	2,469,468	2,469,468	2,469,468	2,469,468				2,469,468
2025													1,935,955	1,935,955	1,935,955	1,935,955	1,935,955				1,935,955
2026													1,744,978	1,744,978	1,744,978	1,744,978	1,744,978				1,744,978
2027													1,371,171	1,371,171	1,371,171	1,371,171	1,371,171				1,371,171
Thereafter													3,525,563	3,525,563	3,525,563	3,525,563	3,525,563				3,525,563
Total													14,683,064	14,683,064	14,683,064	14,683,064	14,683,064		15,115,000		14,683,064
Decrease in contractual obligations															264,000
Contractual Obligation													$ 14,683,064	$ 14,683,064	$ 14,683,064	$ 14,683,064	$ 14,683,064		$ 15,115,000		$ 14,683,064
SNR Credit Agreement | SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco
Commitment and Contingencies
Loan made																		$ 500,000
SNR Credit Agreement | SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | American III
Commitment and Contingencies
Loan made																		500,000
Northstar Credit Agreement | Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | American II.
Commitment and Contingencies
Loan made																		500,000
Principal amount of debt																		$ 500,000
Subsequent event | Wireless
Commitment and Contingencies
Percentage of population for deploy 5G services											70%

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Part 2 (Details) - USD ($)					3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 23, 2016	Aug. 18, 2015	Jul. 17, 2015	Mar. 14, 2014	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Loss contingencies
Network development current and future expenditures					$ 10,000,000,000	$ 10,000,000,000	$ 10,000,000,000
Wireless
Loss contingencies
Network development current and future expenditures					$ 10,000,000,000	$ 10,000,000,000	$ 10,000,000,000
Northstar Spectrum And SNR Holdco | AWS-3 Licenses
Loss contingencies
Interim Build-out Requirement (as a percent)					40%
Final Build-out Requirement (as a percent)					75%
Accelerated period to meet Final Build-Out Requirement on failure to meet Interim Build-Out Requirement					2 years
Loss contingency terms
Percentage of bidding credit					25%
Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | AWS-3 Licenses
Loss contingency terms
Percentage of bidding credit					25%
Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | AWS-3 Licenses | Vermont National Telephone Company
Loss contingency terms
Percentage of bidding credit	25%
Recovery amount	$ 10,000,000,000
Bidding credit value	3,300,000,000
Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | AWS-3 Licenses | Minimum | Vermont National Telephone Company
Loss contingency terms
Claim amount	5,500
Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | AWS-3 Licenses | Maximum | Vermont National Telephone Company
Loss contingency terms
Claim amount	$ 11,000
Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | SNR Licenses
Loss contingency terms
Percentage of bidding credit		25%
Northstar Wireless or Northstar Spectrum | Northstar Licenses
Loss contingency terms
Bidding credit value		$ 1,961,000,000
SNR Wireless or SNR Wireless Holdco | SNR Licenses
Loss contingency terms
Percentage of bidding credit					25%
Bidding credit value		$ 1,370,000,000
Pending Litigation | ClearPlay
Loss contingency terms
Claim amount				$ 469,000,000
Pending Litigation | TQ Delta
Loss contingency terms
Claim amount			$ 251,000,000

Segment Reporting (Details)

Segment Reporting (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) segment	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Segment information
Number of primary operating business segments | segment	2
Total assets	$ 53,562,054		$ 52,606,562
Revenues	3,956,982	$ 4,330,620
Depreciation and amortization	245,697	176,341
Operating income (loss)	323,423	550,360
Interest income	40,533	4,849
Other, net	(30,521)	42,548
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(82,425)	(144,310)
Net income (loss)	243,238	448,846
Purchases of property and equipment (including capitalized interest related to FCC authorizations)	906,605	896,291
Pay-TV video and related revenue
Segment information
Revenues	2,942,310	3,129,734
Wireless services and related revenue
Segment information
Revenues	867,111	945,388
United States
Segment information
Revenues	3,946,684	4,322,176
Canada And Mexico
Segment information
Revenues	10,298	8,444
Pay-TV
Segment information
Purchases of property and equipment (including capitalized interest related to FCC authorizations)	35,563	32,006
Pay-TV | Equipment sales and other revenue
Segment information
Revenues	29,821	37,829
Wireless
Segment information
Purchases of property and equipment (including capitalized interest related to FCC authorizations)	871,042	864,285
Wireless | Equipment sales and other revenue
Segment information
Revenues	119,160	220,069
Eliminations | All Other & Eliminations
Segment information
Total assets	(41,468,860)		(39,949,937)
Revenues	(1,420)	(2,400)
Operating segment | Pay-TV
Segment information
Total assets	47,615,550		46,295,495
Revenues	2,972,131	3,167,563
Operating income (loss)	675,233	752,046
Operating segment | Wireless
Segment information
Total assets	47,415,364		$ 46,261,004
Revenues	986,271	1,165,457
Operating income (loss)	(351,810)	(201,686)
All other | Equipment sales and other revenue
Segment information
Eliminations	$ (1,420)	$ (2,400)

Contract Balances - Valuation A

Contract Balances - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Activity (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Contract Balances
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 44,431
Current Period Provision for Expected Credit Losses	12,151
Write-offs Charged Against Allowance	(11,980)
Balance at End of Period	$ 44,602

Contract Balances - Deferred Re

Contract Balances - Deferred Revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Contract liability	$ 662,963	$ 698,602
Customer Contract
Contract liability	$ 660,000

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Thousands			1 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
	Aug. 19, 2016	Oct. 02, 2012	Jun. 30, 2021 item	Feb. 28, 2019	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) item	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Related Party Transactions
Trade accounts receivable, net							$ 916,899		$ 953,812
Trade accounts payable							928,882		924,438
Cost of sales - equipment and other							468,304	$ 502,573
Property and equipment capitalization							$ 906,605	896,291
Inverness Lease Agreement | EchoStar
Related Party Transactions
Number of renewal options | item							4
Term of renewal option							3 years
Professional Services Agreement
Related Party Transactions
Automatic Renewal Period							1 year
Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement
Related Party Transactions
Term of renewal option		1 year
Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement | Minimum
Related Party Transactions
Notice period for termination of agreement		180 days
Hughes Broadband Master Services Agreement
Related Party Transactions
Payments to third party by related party under extension option							$ 1,000	2,000
EchoStar
Related Party Transactions
Trade accounts receivable, net							1,000		1,000
Trade accounts payable							9,000		$ 4,000
Equipment sales and other revenue							2,000	1,000
Cost of services							3,000	3,000
General and Administrative Expense							$ 3,000	4,000
EchoStar | El Paso Lease Agreement
Related Party Transactions
Number of consecutive three year renewal options | item							4
Term of renewal option							3 years
EchoStar | Cheyenne Lease Agreement
Related Party Transactions
Number of renewal options | item							12
Term of renewal option							1 year
Renewal notice period							180 days
EchoStar | Collocation And Antenna Space Agreements
Related Party Transactions
Number of renewal options | item							4
Term of renewal option							3 years
Notice period for termination of agreement							180 days
EchoStar | 100 Inverness Lease Agreement
Related Party Transactions
Notice period for termination of agreement					180 days
EchoStar | Professional Services Agreement
Related Party Transactions
Automatic renewal period							1 year
Notice period for termination of agreement							60 days
Minimum notice period for termination of a specific service							30 days
EchoStar | Patent Cross-License Agreements
Related Party Transactions
Payments to third party						$ 10,000
EchoStar | Rovi License Agreement
Related Party Transactions
Agreement term	10 years
Amount paid to related party							$ 0
EchoStar | Tax Sharing Agreement
Related Party Transactions
payment made for tax benefit received							13,000
Related Party Transaction, Remaining Payment Of Tax Benefit To Be Paid							69,000
Net amount of the allocated tax attributes payable							$ 82,000
EchoStar | TT & C Agreement
Related Party Transactions
Number of renewal options | item			3
Term of renewal option			1 year
EchoStar | Prior TT&C Agreement
Related Party Transactions
Term of renewal option							1 year
HNS | Collocation And Antenna Space Agreements
Related Party Transactions
Number of renewal options | item							4
Term of renewal option							3 years
Notice period for termination of agreement							90 days
Agreement term from commencement of service date							5 years
HNS | Collocation And Antenna Space Agreements | Maximum
Related Party Transactions
Notice period for termination of agreement							120 days
HNS | Hughes Broadband Master Services Agreement
Related Party Transactions
Notice period for termination of agreement					90 days
Broadband equipment purchased from related parties							$ 0	2,000
Agreement term					5 years
Automatic Renewal Period					1 year
HNS | Hughes Equipment and Services Agreement
Related Party Transactions
Term of renewal option				1 year
Minimum required notice period for termination of agreement by related party				180 days
Agreement term				5 years
Minimum required notice period for termination by the reporting entity				365 days
NBIoT capitalized costs
Related Party Transactions
Cost of sales - equipment and other							$ 2,000	$ 1,000
Master Transaction Agreement | EchoStar | TT & C Agreement
Related Party Transactions
Notice period for termination of agreement							12 months
Master Transaction Agreement | EchoStar | TT & C Agreement | Minimum
Related Party Transactions
Notice period for termination of agreement							90 days

Related Party Transactions - Na

Related Party Transactions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Feb. 28, 2017
NagraStar
Related Party Transactions
Ownership interest (as a percent)				50%
NagraStar
Related Party Transactions
Purchases from related party	$ 9,545	$ 11,957
Amounts payable to related party	6,773		$ 7,422
Commitments to related party	$ 4,000		$ 3,272