EchoStar (SATS) 10-Q 6 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 29, 2014	Oct. 29, 2014
		Class A common stock	Class B common stock
Entity Registrant Name	'EchoStar CORP	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001415404	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	43,760,541	47,687,039
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$760,391	$634,119
Marketable investment securities	1,019,247	986,533
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $14,649 and $13,237, respectively	183,468	159,292
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of zero	303,391	355,135
Inventory	68,582	66,084
Prepaid expenses	56,898	55,400
Deferred tax assets	70,150	69,633
Other current assets	9,838	29,930
Total current assets	2,471,965	2,356,126
Noncurrent Assets:	'	'
Restricted cash and marketable investment securities	19,095	16,137
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,804,862 and $2,499,889, respectively	3,080,911	2,546,377
Regulatory authorizations, net	573,337	583,900
Goodwill	510,630	504,173
Other intangible assets, net	214,042	262,039
Other investments	167,518	169,771
Other receivable - DISH Network	90,632	89,811
Other noncurrent assets, net	184,551	173,629
Total noncurrent assets	4,840,716	4,345,837
Total assets	7,312,681	6,701,963
Current Liabilities:	'	'
Trade accounts payable	231,832	201,416
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	45,717	55,743
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	44,539	69,791
Deferred revenue and prepayments	73,431	57,592
Accrued compensation	32,764	30,940
Accrued royalties	23,361	24,010
Accrued interest	43,783	7,838
Accrued expenses and other	121,293	111,115
Total current liabilities	616,720	558,445
Noncurrent Liabilities:	'	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,332,730	2,352,597
Deferred tax liabilities	658,184	488,206
Other noncurrent liabilities	106,634	76,484
Total noncurrent liabilities	3,097,548	2,917,287
Total liabilities	3,714,268	3,475,732
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	3,707,487	3,502,005
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-35,258	-14,655
Accumulated deficit	-68,887	-171,914
Treasury stock, at cost	-98,162	-98,162
Total EchoStar stockholders' equity	3,505,283	3,217,370
Noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock	83,122	'
Other noncontrolling interests	10,008	8,861
Total stockholders' equity	3,598,413	3,226,231
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	7,312,681	6,701,963
Preferred Stock	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Preferred stock	'	'
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Preferred stock	6	'
Class A common stock	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock	49	48
Class B common stock	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock	48	48
Class C common stock	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock	'	'
Class D common stock	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock	'	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts on trade accounts receivable (in dollars)	$14,649	$13,237
Allowance for doubtful accounts on trade accounts receivable - DISH Network (in dollars)	0	0
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	$2,804,862	$2,499,889
Preferred Stock	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	'
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	13,000,000	'
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	6,290,499	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	6,290,499	0
Common Stock	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	4,000,000,000	4,000,000,000
Class A common stock	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,600,000,000	1,600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	49,286,776	48,370,956
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	43,754,458	42,838,638
Class B common stock	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	47,687,039	47,687,039
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	47,687,039	47,687,039
Class C common stock	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Class D common stock	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Equipment revenue - DISH Network	$299,050	$360,744	$907,466	$1,003,612
Equipment revenue - other	101,927	77,084	265,890	270,049
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	215,935	163,067	609,552	457,055
Services and other revenue - other	278,928	248,013	818,783	743,649
Total revenue	895,840	848,908	2,601,691	2,474,365
Costs and Expenses:	'	'	'	'
Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	340,159	378,665	998,205	1,097,557
Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	212,298	203,268	626,660	571,892
Selling, general and administrative expenses	93,127	84,299	271,251	268,861
Research and development expenses	15,685	17,030	44,841	50,878
Depreciation and amortization	142,294	124,742	416,167	379,585
Impairment of long-lived asset	'	'	'	34,664
Total costs and expenses	803,563	808,004	2,357,124	2,403,437
Operating income	92,277	40,904	244,567	70,928
Other Income (Expense):	'	'	'	'
Interest income	2,270	2,982	7,015	6,941
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	-41,688	-47,713	-132,419	-145,485
Realized gains (losses) on marketable investment securities and other investments (includes reclassification of realized (gains) losses on available-for-sale ("AFS") securities out of accumulated other comprehensive loss of $27, ($1,754), ($7) and ($36,252), respectively), net	-27	1,754	7	39,184
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates, net	13,198	726	10,137	-5,656
Other, net	-1,485	295	-1,050	5,423
Total other expense, net	-27,732	-41,956	-116,310	-99,593
Income (loss) before income taxes	64,545	-1,052	128,257	-28,665
Income tax benefit (provision), net	-6,108	5,689	-28,176	27,217
Net income (loss)	58,437	4,637	100,081	-1,448
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock	-2,106	'	-4,049	'
Less: Net income attributable to other noncontrolling interests	375	317	1,103	533
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar	60,168	4,320	103,027	-1,981
Less: Net loss attributable to Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock (Note 2)	-3,887	'	-7,474	'
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar common stock	64,055	4,320	110,501	-1,981
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Class A and B common stock:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	91,358	89,868	91,050	89,081
Diluted (in shares)	92,971	91,266	92,723	89,081
Earnings per share - Class A and B common stock:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.70	$0.05	$1.21	($0.02)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.69	$0.05	$1.19	($0.02)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	58,437	4,637	100,081	-1,448
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-18,783	-1,232	-11,068	-12,541
Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities and other	-6,981	-848	-9,484	13,816
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on AFS securities in net income (loss)	27	-1,754	-7	-36,252
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-25,737	-3,834	-20,559	-34,977
Comprehensive income (loss)	32,700	803	79,522	-36,425
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock	-2,106	'	-4,049	'
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to other noncontrolling interests	171	-36	1,147	-444
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EchoStar	34,635	839	82,424	-35,981
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock	'	'	'	'
Other Income (Expense):	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar	($3,887)	'	($7,474)	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	'	'	'	'
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on AFS securities out of accumulated other comprehensive loss in net income	$27	($1,754)	($7)	($36,252)

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock	Class A and B Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Deficit	Treasury Stock	Noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock	Other Noncontrolling Interests
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$3,150,227	'	$93	$3,394,646	$18,752	($174,439)	($98,162)	'	$9,337
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	52,515	'	3	52,512	'	'	'	'	'
Employee benefits	4,761	'	'	4,761	'	'	'	'	'
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	6,860	'	'	6,860	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	13,988	'	'	13,988	'	'	'	'	'
Other, net	-135	'	'	332	'	'	'	'	-467
Net income (loss)	-1,448	'	'	'	'	-1,981	'	'	533
Unrealized losses on AFS securities, net and other	-22,436	'	'	'	-22,436	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-12,541	'	'	'	-11,564	'	'	'	-977
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2013	3,191,791	'	96	3,473,099	-15,248	-176,420	-98,162	'	8,426
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2013	3,226,231	'	96	3,502,005	-14,655	-171,914	-98,162	'	8,861
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	11,666	'	1	11,665	'	'	'	'	'
Employee benefits	10,310	'	'	10,310	'	'	'	'	'
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	9,012	'	'	9,012	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	10,648	'	'	10,648	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock (Note 2)	250,687	6	'	163,510	'	'	'	87,171	'
DISH Digital exchange (Note 6)	8,843	'	'	8,843	'	'	'	'	'
Other, net	-8,506	'	'	-8,506	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	100,081	'	'	'	'	103,027	'	-4,049	1,103
Unrealized losses on AFS securities, net and other	-9,491	'	'	'	-9,491	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-11,068	'	'	'	-11,112	'	'	'	44
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$3,598,413	$6	$97	$3,707,487	($35,258)	($68,887)	($98,162)	$83,122	$10,008

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'	'
Net income (loss)	$100,081	($1,448)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	416,167	379,585
Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates, net	-10,137	5,656
Realized gains on marketable investment securities and other investments, net	-7	-39,184
Impairment of long-lived asset	'	34,664
Stock-based compensation	10,648	13,988
Deferred tax provision (benefit)	18,773	-32,823
Changes in current assets and current liabilities, net	110,671	19,972
Changes in noncurrent assets and noncurrent liabilities, net	-10,170	-11,866
Other, net	26,408	22,800
Net cash flows from operating activities	662,434	391,344
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'
Purchases of marketable investment securities	-920,672	-745,822
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	891,917	680,789
Purchases of property and equipment	-434,428	-264,843
Changes in restricted cash and marketable investment securities	-2,958	14,094
Capital contribution to DISH Digital	-18,569	'
Transfer of regulatory authorization to DISH Network	'	23,148
Purchase of strategic investments	-29	-7,357
Other, net	-15,391	-9,245
Net cash flows from investing activities	-500,130	-309,236
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'
Net proceeds from Class A common stock options exercised and stock issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan	20,678	59,375
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-52,763	-56,413
Net proceeds from issuance of Tracking Stock (Note 2)	7,526	'
Other	-9,752	1,339
Net cash flows from financing activities	-34,311	4,301
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-1,721	3,333
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	126,272	89,742
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	634,119	731,614
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	760,391	821,356
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:	'	'
Cash paid for interest (including capitalized interest)	106,268	110,456
Capitalized interest	14,670	1,727
Cash paid for income taxes	11,610	9,747
Employee benefits paid in Class A common stock	10,310	4,761
Satellites and other assets financed under capital lease obligations	2,947	5,219
Capitalized in-orbit incentive obligations	'	18,000
Reduction of capital lease obligation for AMC-16	'	6,694
Increase (decrease) in capital expenditures included in accounts payable, net	3,805	-7,214
Net assets transferred from DISH Network in exchange for Tracking Stock (Note 2)	398,095	'
Assets received from DISH Digital (Note 6)	$34,075	'

Organization_and_Business_Acti

Organization and Business Activities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization and Business Activities	'
Organization and Business Activities	'
	Note 1.                     Organization and Business Activities
	Principal Business
	EchoStar Corporation (together with its subsidiaries is referred to as “EchoStar,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and/or “our”) is a holding company that was organized in October 2007 as a corporation under the laws of the State of Nevada.  We are a global provider of satellite operations, video delivery solutions, digital set-top boxes, and broadband satellite technologies and services for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments.  Our Class A common stock is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “SATS.”
	We currently operate in three business segments.
	·         EchoStar Technologies (“ETC”) — which designs, develops and distributes digital set-top boxes and related products and technology, primarily for satellite TV service providers, telecommunication companies and international cable companies.  Our EchoStar Technologies segment also provides digital broadcast operations, including satellite uplinking/downlinking, transmission services, signal processing, conditional access management, and other services, primarily to DISH Network Corporation and its subsidiaries (“DISH Network”).  In addition, we provide our Slingboxes directly to consumers via retail outlets and online.
	·         Hughes — which provides satellite broadband internet access to North American consumers and broadband network services and equipment to domestic and international enterprise markets.  The Hughes segment also provides managed services to large enterprises and solutions to customers for mobile satellite systems.
	·         EchoStar Satellite Services (“ESS”) — which uses certain of our owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related licenses to provide satellite services on a full-time and occasional-use basis primarily to DISH Network and also to Dish Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“Dish Mexico”), a joint venture that we entered into in 2008, as well as to United States (“U.S.”) government service providers, state agencies, internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, programmers, and private enterprise customers.
	In 2008, DISH Network completed its distribution to us of its digital set-top box business and certain infrastructure and other assets, including certain of their satellites, uplink and satellite transmission assets, real estate, and other assets and related liabilities (the “Spin-off”).  Since the Spin-off, EchoStar and DISH Network have operated as separate publicly-traded companies.  However, as a result of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction, described in Note 2 below, DISH Network owns shares of our preferred tracking stock representing an aggregate 80.0% economic interest in the residential retail satellite broadband business of our Hughes segment.  In addition, a substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of DISH Network and EchoStar is owned beneficially by Charles W. Ergen, our Chairman, and by certain trusts established by Mr. Ergen for the benefit of his family.

Hughes_Retail_Preferred_Tracki

Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock	'
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock	'
	Note 2.                     Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
	Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction
	On February 20, 2014, EchoStar entered into agreements with certain subsidiaries of DISH Network pursuant to which, effective March 1, 2014, (i) EchoStar issued shares of its newly authorized Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock (the “EchoStar Tracking Stock”) and Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation (“HSS”), a subsidiary of EchoStar, also issued shares of its newly authorized Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock (the “HSS Tracking Stock” and together with the EchoStar Tracking Stock, the “Tracking Stock”) to DISH Network in exchange for five satellites (EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI, and EchoStar XIV) (including the assumption of related in-orbit incentive obligations) and $11.4 million in cash and (ii) DISH Network began receiving certain satellite services on these five satellites from us (the “Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction”).  The Tracking Stock tracks the residential retail satellite broadband business of our Hughes segment, including certain operations, assets and liabilities attributed to such business (collectively, the “Hughes Retail Group” or “HRG”).
	EchoStar and HSS have adopted policy statements (the “Policy Statements”) setting forth management and allocation policies for purposes of attributing all of the business and operations of EchoStar to either the Hughes Retail Group or the “EchoStar Group,” which is defined as all other operations of EchoStar, including all existing and future businesses, other than the Hughes Retail Group.  Among other things, the Policy Statements govern how assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses are attributed or allocated between HRG and the EchoStar Group.  Such attributions and allocations generally do not affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements, except for the attribution of stockholders’ equity and net income or loss between the holders of Tracking Stock and common stock.  The Policy Statements also do not significantly affect the way that management assesses operating performance and allocates resources within our Hughes segment.
	See Note 9 for information about the five satellites received from DISH Network, Note 14 for information about the assumed in-orbit incentive obligations, and Note 16 for information regarding the related satellite services agreements with DISH Network.  We provide unaudited attributed financial information for HRG and the EchoStar Group in an exhibit to our periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K.  Set forth below is information about certain terms of the Tracking Stock and the initial recording of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction in our consolidated financial statements.
	Description of the Tracking Stock
	Tracking stock is a type of capital stock that the issuing company intends to reflect or “track” the economic performance of a particular business component within the company, rather than reflect the economic performance of the company as a whole.  The Tracking Stock is intended to track the economic performance of the Hughes Retail Group.  The shares of the Tracking Stock issued to DISH Network represent an aggregate 80.0% economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group (51.89% issued as EchoStar Tracking Stock and 28.11% issued as HSS Tracking Stock).  In addition to the remaining 20.0% economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group, EchoStar retains all economic interest in the wholesale satellite broadband business and other businesses of EchoStar.  The Hughes Retail Group is not a separate legal entity and therefore cannot own assets, issue securities or enter into legally binding agreements.  Holders of the Tracking Stock have no direct claim to the assets of the Hughes Retail Group; rather, holders of the Tracking Stock are stockholders of its respective issuer (EchoStar or HSS) and are subject to all risks and liabilities of the issuer.  Holders of shares of the Tracking Stock vote with holders of the outstanding shares of common stock of its respective issuer, as a single class, with respect to any and all matters presented to stockholders for their action or consideration.  Each share of the Tracking Stock is entitled to one-tenth (1/10th) of one vote.  The EchoStar Tracking Stock is a series of preferred stock consisting of 13,000,000 authorized shares with a par value of $0.001 per share, of which 6,290,499 shares were issued to DISH Network on March 1, 2014.  The HSS Tracking Stock is a series of HSS preferred stock consisting of 300 authorized shares with a par value of $0.001 per share, of which 81.128 shares were issued to DISH Network on March 1, 2014.  Following the issuance of the shares of the EchoStar Tracking Stock and the HSS Tracking Stock, DISH Network held 6.5% and 7.5% of the aggregate number of outstanding shares of EchoStar and HSS capital stock, respectively.
	Investor Rights Agreement
	In connection with the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction, EchoStar, HSS and DISH Network entered into an agreement (the “Investor Rights Agreement”) setting forth certain rights and obligations of the parties with respect to the Tracking Stock.  Among other provisions, the Investor Rights Agreement provides: (i) certain information and consultation rights for DISH Network; (ii) certain transfer restrictions on the Tracking Stock and certain rights and obligations to offer and sell under certain circumstances (including a prohibition on transfer of the Tracking Stock until March 1, 2015), with continuing transfer restrictions (including a right of first offer in favor of EchoStar) thereafter, an obligation to sell the Tracking Stock to us in connection with a change of control of DISH Network and a right to require us to repurchase the Tracking Stock in connection with a change of control of EchoStar, in each case subject to certain terms and conditions; and (iii) certain protective covenants afforded to holders of the Tracking Stock.
	In addition, the Investor Rights Agreement provides that DISH Network may, on or after September 1, 2016, require EchoStar to use its commercially reasonable efforts to register some or all of the outstanding shares of the Tracking Stock under the Securities Act of 1933, subject to certain terms and conditions (including our right, upon the receipt of a demand for registration, to offer to repurchase all of the Tracking Stock).  In connection with any demand for registration, DISH Network may require any outstanding shares of the HSS Tracking Stock to be exchanged for shares of the EchoStar Tracking Stock with an equivalent economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group.  In the event that a registration of shares of Tracking Stock is effected, EchoStar is required to use its reasonable best efforts to amend the terms of the Tracking Stock so that the Tracking Stock will be convertible or exchangeable for shares of EchoStar Class A Common Stock with equivalent market value.
	Initial Recording of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction
	EchoStar and DISH Network are entities under common control.  In accordance with accounting principles that apply to transfers of assets between entities under common control, EchoStar and HSS recorded the net assets received from DISH Network in the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction at their historical carrying amounts as reflected in DISH Network’s consolidated financial statements as of February 28, 2014, the day prior to the effective date of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction.  DISH Network transferred the EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, and EchoStar X satellites to HSS and transferred the EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV satellites to EchoStar.  The historical carrying amounts of net assets transferred to EchoStar and HSS were as follows:
		EchoStar(1)			HSS			Total
		(In thousands)
	Cash	$	—		$	11,404		$	11,404
	Property and equipment, net	349,243			82,837			432,080
	Current liabilities	(3,479		)	(3,076		)	(6,555		)
	Noncurrent liabilities	(30,121		)	(8,713		)	(38,834		)
	Transferred net assets	$	315,643		$	82,452		$	398,095
	(1)     All of the net assets received by EchoStar as part of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction were immediately transferred to HSS and are being used by our EchoStar Satellite Services segment.
	The transferred net assets increased EchoStar stockholders’ equity and HSS shareholder’s equity by amounts that reflect the carrying amounts of net assets that would be distributed to holders of the Tracking Stock and common stock in a hypothetical liquidation, which would be in proportion to the relative market values (as defined in applicable agreements) of each class of stock.  The amounts credited to equity were reduced by direct costs of the Tracking Stock issuance and deferred income tax liabilities arising from differences between the financial reporting carrying amounts and the tax bases of the transferred satellites.
	The net amounts credited to EchoStar stockholders’ equity for the EchoStar Tracking Stock (primarily additional paid-in capital) and the noncontrolling interest in the HSS Tracking Stock were as follows:
		EchoStar			Noncontrolling
		Stockholders			Interest			Total
		(In thousands)
	Transferred net assets	$	315,643		$	82,452		$	398,095
	Offering costs, net of tax	(2,302		)	(610		)	(2,912		)
	Deferred income taxes	(114,525		)	(29,971		)	(144,496		)
	Reallocation based on relative liquidation values	(35,300		)	35,300			—
	Net increase in stockholders’ equity	$	163,516		$	87,171		$	250,687

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Note 3.                    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 U.S. (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information.  Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required for complete financial statements prepared in accordance with 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, 2013.
	Principles of Consolidation
	We consolidate all majority owned subsidiaries, investments in entities in which we have controlling interest and variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary.  For entities we control but do not wholly-own, we record a noncontrolling interest within stockholders’ equity for the portion of the entity’s equity attributed to the noncontrolling ownership interests.  For the noncontrolling interest in the HSS Tracking Stock, we periodically attribute a portion of HSS net income or loss to the noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock with such portion equal to the economic interest (currently 28.11%) in the Hughes Retail Group represented by the HSS Tracking Stock, as determined in accordance with the Policy Statements and other documents governing the Tracking Stock.  We use the equity method to account for investments in entities that we do not control but 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 the investee, the cost method is used.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the balance sheets, the reported amounts of revenue and expense for each reporting period, and certain information disclosed in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.  Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, amortization periods of deferred revenue and deferred subscriber acquisition costs, percentage-of-completion related to revenue recognition, allowances for doubtful accounts, allowances for sales returns and rebates, warranty obligations, self-insurance obligations, deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, loss contingencies, fair value of financial instruments, fair value of our stock-based compensation plans, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, lease classifications, asset impairments, useful lives and amortization methods of property, equipment and intangible assets, goodwill impairment testing, royalty obligations, and allocations to HRG that affect the periodic determination of net income or loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the HSS Tracking Stock.  We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be relevant under the circumstances.  Weakened economic conditions may increase the inherent uncertainty in the estimates and assumptions indicated above.  Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, 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 in the period they occur or prospectively if the revised estimate affects future periods.
	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 utilize the highest level of inputs available according to 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; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; 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.
	Transfers between levels in the fair value hierarchy are considered to occur at the beginning of the quarterly accounting period.  There were no transfers between levels for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 or 2013.
	As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying amount of our cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, accounts payable and accrued liabilities were equal to or approximated fair value due to their short-term nature or proximity to current market rates.
	Fair values of our current marketable investment securities are based on a variety of observable market inputs.  For our investments in publicly traded equity securities, fair value ordinarily is determined based on a Level 1 measurement that reflects quoted prices for identical securities in active markets.  Fair values of our investments in marketable debt securities generally are based on Level 2 measurements, as the markets for debt securities are less active.  Trades of identical debt securities on or near the measurement date are considered a strong indication of fair value.  Matrix pricing techniques that consider par value, coupon rate, credit quality, maturity and other relevant features also may be used to determine fair value of our investments in marketable debt securities.
	Fair values for our publicly traded long-term debt are based on quoted market prices in less active markets and are categorized as Level 2 measurements.  The fair values of our privately held debt are Level 2 measurements and are estimated to approximate their carrying amounts based on the proximity of their interest rates to current market rates.  See Note 11 for the fair value of our long-term debt.  As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair values of our orbital incentive obligations, based on measurements categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, approximated their carrying amounts of $86.7 million and $48.4 million, respectively.  We use fair value measurements from time-to-time in connection with impairment testing and the assignment of purchase consideration to assets and liabilities of acquired companies that typically include significant unobservable inputs and are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
	Capitalized Software Costs
	Development costs related to software for internal use and externally marketed software are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software, not in excess of five years.  Internal use capitalized software costs are included in “Property and equipment, net” and externally marketed capitalized software costs are included in “Other noncurrent assets, net” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  We conduct software program reviews for externally marketed capitalized software costs at least annually, or as events and circumstances warrant such a review, to determine if capitalized software development costs are recoverable and to ensure that costs associated with programs that are no longer generating revenue are expensed.  As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the net carrying amount of externally marketed software was $45.1 million and $31.4 million, respectively.  We capitalized $5.1 million and $5.2 million of costs related to development of externally marketed software for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and capitalized $17.6 million and $12.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we recorded $1.9 million and $0.5 million, respectively, of amortization expense relating to our externally marketed software.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we recorded $3.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of amortization expense relating to our externally marketed software.
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”).  It outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance.  The core principle of the revenue model is that “an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.”  ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods and may be applied either retrospectively to prior periods or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption.  Early adoption is not permitted.  Management has not selected a transition method and is assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Earnings_per_Share

Earnings per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings per Share	'
Earnings per Share	'
	Note 4.                     Earnings per Share
	We present basic earnings per share (“EPS”) and diluted EPS for our Class A and Class B common stock.  The EchoStar Tracking Stock is a participating security that shares in our consolidated earnings and therefore, effective March 1, 2014, the issuance date of the EchoStar Tracking Stock, we apply the two-class method to calculate EPS.  Under the two-class method, we allocate net income or loss attributable to EchoStar between common stock and the EchoStar Tracking Stock considering both dividends declared on each class of stock and the participation rights of each class of stock in undistributed earnings.  Based on the 51.89% economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group, currently outstanding as the EchoStar Tracking Stock, we allocate undistributed earnings to the EchoStar Tracking Stock based on 51.89% of the attributed net income or loss of the Hughes Retail Group.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we allocated a net loss of $3.9 million and $7.5 million to the EchoStar Tracking Stock, respectively, reflecting DISH Network’s 51.89% economic interest (represented by the EchoStar Tracking Stock) in the net loss of the Hughes Retail Group for the period from the issuance of the EchoStar Tracking Stock on March 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014.  Moreover, because the reported amount of “Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) excludes DISH Network’s 28.11% economic interest (represented by the HSS Tracking Stock) in the net loss of the Hughes Retail Group (reported as a noncontrolling interest), the amount of consolidated net income or loss allocated to holders of Class A and Class B common stock effectively excludes an aggregate 80.0% interest in the attributed net loss of the Hughes Retail Group.
	Basic EPS for our Class A and Class B common stock excludes potential dilution and is computed by dividing “Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar” by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if our common stock awards were exercised.  The potential dilution from common stock awards was computed using the treasury stock method based on the average market value of our Class A common stock during the period.  The calculation of our diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding excluded (i) options to purchase shares of our Class A common stock, whose effect would be anti-dilutive, of 0.8 million and 1.9 million shares for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 0.8 million and 4,000 shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and (ii) shares of our Class A common stock that are contingently issuable pursuant to our performance based stock incentive plan based upon meeting a company-specific performance measure by March 31, 2015, which was not probable of being achieved as of September 30, 2014, of 0.7 million and 0.7 million shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The following table presents basic and diluted EPS amounts for all periods and the corresponding weighted-average shares outstanding used in the calculations.
		For the Three Months					For the Nine Months
		Ended September 30,					Ended September 30,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
		(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar	$	60,168		$	4,320	$	103,027		$	(1,981	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Tracking Stock	(3,887		)	—		(7,474		)	—
	Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar common stock	$	64,055		$	4,320	$	110,501		$	(1,981	)
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding :
	Class A and B common stock:
	Basic	91,358			89,868		91,050			89,081
	Dilutive impact of stock awards outstanding	1,613			1,398		1,673			—
	Diluted	92,971			91,266		92,723			89,081
	Earnings per share:
	Class A and B common stock:
	Basic	$	0.7		$	0.05	$	1.21		$	(0.02	)
	Diluted	$	0.69		$	0.05	$	1.19		$	(0.02	)

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Los

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects	'
	Note 5.                     Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects
	We have not recognized any tax effects on foreign currency translation adjustments because they are not expected to result in future taxable income or deductions.  We have not recognized any tax effects on unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities because such gains or losses would affect the amount of existing capital loss carryforwards for which the related deferred tax asset has been fully offset by a valuation allowance.
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss includes cumulative foreign currency translation losses of $43.2 million and $32.1 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Investment_Securities

Investment Securities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Investment Securities	'
Investment Securities	'
	Note 6.                     Investment Securities
	Our marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investments consisted of the following:
		As of
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Marketable investment securities—current:
	Corporate bonds	$	899,727	$	833,791
	VRDNs	4,420		34,705
	Strategic equity securities	35,600		33,613
	Other	79,500		84,424
	Total marketable investment securities—current	1,019,247		986,533
	Restricted marketable investment securities (1)	9,466		7,965
	Total	1,028,713		994,498
	Restricted cash and cash equivalents (1)	9,629		8,172
	Other investments—noncurrent:
	Cost method	31,174		25,977
	Equity method	136,344		143,794
	Total other investments—noncurrent	167,518		169,771
	Total marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investments	$	1,205,860	$	1,172,441
	(1)     Restricted marketable investment securities and restricted cash and cash equivalents are included in “Restricted cash and marketable investment securities” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Marketable Investment Securities
	Our marketable investment securities portfolio consists of various debt and equity instruments, all of which are classified as available-for-sale.
	Corporate Bonds
	Our corporate bond portfolio includes debt instruments issued by individual corporations, primarily in the industrial and financial services industries.
	Variable Rate Demand Notes (“VRDNs”)
	VRDNs are long-term floating rate bonds with embedded put options that allow the bondholder to sell the security at par plus accrued interest.  All of the put options are secured by a pledged liquidity source.  Our VRDN portfolio is comprised of investments in municipalities and corporations, which are backed by financial institutions or other highly rated companies that serve as the pledged liquidity source.  While they are classified as marketable investment securities, the put option allows VRDNs to be liquidated generally on a same day or on a five business day settlement basis.
	Strategic Equity Securities
	Our strategic investment portfolio consists of investments in shares of common stock of public companies, which are highly speculative and have experienced and continue to experience volatility.  The value of our investment portfolio depends on the value of such shares of common stock.
	Other
	Our other current marketable investment securities portfolio includes investments in various debt instruments, including government bonds.
	Restricted Cash and Marketable Investment Securities
	As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our restricted marketable investment securities, together with our restricted cash, included amounts required as collateral for our letters of credit or surety bonds.
	Other Investments - Noncurrent
	We have several strategic investments in certain equity securities that are accounted for using either the equity or the cost method of accounting.  Our ability to realize value from our strategic investments in companies that are not publicly traded depends on the success of those companies’ businesses and their ability to obtain sufficient capital 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.
	Effective August 1, 2014, we and DISH Digital Holding, L.L.C. (“DISH Digital”) entered into an exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) pursuant to which, we exchanged our one-third voting interest in DISH Digital which we accounted for using the equity method, for a 10.0% non-voting interest in DISH Digital, which we account for using the cost method.  As part of this transaction, we received a distribution of certain noncurrent assets associated with an internet protocol television technology business, including property and equipment, technology-related intangible assets and goodwill.  Because we and DISH Digital are entities under common control, we recorded the distributed assets at their carrying amounts in DISH Digital’s accounts, which totaled $34.1 million at the date of distribution, and we recorded our non-voting interest at $1.1 million, which represents 10.0% of the carrying amount of the remaining equity in DISH Digital.  These amounts exceeded the carrying amount of our existing equity method investment by $8.8 million, which was credited to additional paid-in capital because gain recognition generally is precluded by GAAP in exchanges between entities under common control.  In connection with our obligations associated with our interest prior to the Exchange Agreement, we contributed $18.6 million in cash to DISH Digital during the third quarter of 2014.  We have no obligation to contribute additional capital to DISH Digital.  See Note 16 for more information regarding the Exchange Agreement with DISH Digital.
	On August 8, 2014, an option providing for an unrelated party to acquire a 51.0% equity interest in Dish Mexico was terminated.  Although we have owned 49.0% of the equity of Dish Mexico since its inception in 2008, we accounted for our investment as a 24.0% equity interest using the equity method based on assumed dilution that would occur upon the exercise of the option.  Upon termination of the option, we recorded a $10.3 million adjustment to increase “Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates” to reflect an increase from 24.0% to 49.0% in our interest in Dish Mexico’s inception-to-date net income.  For periods subsequent to the date of the termination of the option, we account for our investment in Dish Mexico as a 49.0% equity interest using the equity method.
	Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities
	The components of our available-for-sale investments are summarized in the table below.
		Amortized		Unrealized						Estimated
		Cost		Gains			Losses			Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	As of September 30, 2014
	Debt securities:
	Corporate bonds	$	900,093	$	209		$	(575	)	$	899,727
	VRDNs	4,420		—			—			4,420
	Other (including restricted)	88,962		12			(8		)	88,966
	Equity securities - strategic	27,247		9,554			(1,201		)	35,600
	Total marketable investment securities	$	1,020,722	$	9,775		$	(1,784	)	$	1,028,713
	As of December 31, 2013
	Debt securities:
	Corporate bonds	$	833,888	$	227		$	(324	)	$	833,791
	VRDNs	34,705		—			—			34,705
	Other (including restricted)	92,876		14			(501		)	92,389
	Equity securities - strategic	15,272		18,341			—			33,613
	Total marketable investment securities	$	976,741	$	18,582		$	(825	)	$	994,498
	As of September 30, 2014, restricted and non-restricted marketable investment securities included debt securities of $724.1 million with contractual maturities of one year or less and $269.0 million with contractual maturities greater than one year.  We may realize proceeds from certain investments prior to their contractual maturity as a result of our ability to sell these securities prior to their contractual maturity.
	Marketable Investment Securities in a Loss Position
	The following table reflects the length of time that our available-for-sale securities have been in an unrealized loss position.  We do not intend to sell these securities before they recover or mature, and it is more likely than not that we will hold these securities until they recover or mature.  We believe that these changes in the estimated fair values of these securities are primarily related to temporary market conditions.
		As of
		September 30, 2014					December 31, 2013
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses
	(In thousands)
Less than 12 months	$	582,163	$	(1,784	)	$	571,592		$	(825	)
12 months or more	10,000		—			—			—
Total	$	592,163	$	(1,784	)	$	571,592		$	(825	)
Realized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities
We recognized minimal gains from the sales of our available-for-sale marketable investment securities for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized gains from the sales of our available-for-sale marketable investment securities of $1.8 million and $36.3 million, respectively.  We recognized minimal losses from the sales of our available-for-sale marketable investment securities for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
Proceeds from sales of our available-for-sale marketable investment securities totaled $36.9 million and $42.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $47.4 million and $142.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.
Fair Value Measurements
Our current marketable investment securities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as summarized in the table below.  As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we did not have investments that were categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
	As of
	September 30, 2014								December 31, 2013
	Total		Level 1			Level 2			Total			Level 1		Level 2
	(In thousands)
Cash equivalents (including restricted)	$	658,093	$	11,791		$	646,302		$	548,714		$	49,338	$	499,376
Debt securities:
Corporate bonds	$	899,727	$	—		$	899,727		$	833,791		$	—	$	833,791
VRDNs	4,420		—			4,420			34,705			—		34,705
Other (including restricted)	88,966		2,374			86,592			92,389			—		92,389
Equity securities - strategic	35,600		35,600			—			33,613			33,613		—
Total marketable investment securities	$	1,028,713	$	37,974		$	990,739		$	994,498		$	33,613	$	960,885

Trade_Accounts_Receivable

Trade Accounts Receivable	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Trade Accounts Receivable	'
Trade Accounts Receivable	'
	Note 7.                     Trade Accounts Receivable
	Our trade accounts receivable consisted of the following:
		As of
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Trade accounts receivable	$	183,688		$	164,900
	Contracts in process, net	14,429			7,629
	Total trade accounts receivable	198,117			172,529
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(14,649		)	(13,237		)
	Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	303,391			355,135
	Total trade accounts receivable, net	$	486,859		$	514,427
	As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, progress billings offset against contracts in process amounted to $1.5 million and $2.6 million, respectively.

Inventory

Inventory	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory	'
Inventory	'
	Note 8.                     Inventory
	Our inventory consisted of the following:
		As of
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Finished goods	$	52,035	$	50,357
	Raw materials	6,828		8,658
	Work-in-process	9,719		7,069
	Total inventory	$	68,582	$	66,084

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Property and Equipment	'
Property and Equipment	'
	Note 9.                     Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment consisted of the following:
		Depreciable		As of
		Life		September 30,			December 31,
		(In Years)		2014			2013
				(In thousands)
	Land	—		$	42,862		$	42,850
	Buildings and improvements	Mar-40		380,810			377,208
	Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	12-Jan		1,213,694			1,157,325
	Customer rental equipment	4-Feb		464,958			374,688
	Satellites - owned	15-Feb		2,381,120			1,949,040
	Satellites acquired under capital leases	15-Oct		935,104			935,104
	Construction in progress	—		467,225			210,051
	Total property and equipment			5,885,773			5,046,266
	Accumulated depreciation			(2,804,862		)	(2,499,889		)
	Property and equipment, net			$	3,080,911		$	2,546,377
	As of September 30, 2014, our owned satellites included $432.1 million for the five satellites we received from DISH Network as part of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction discussed in Note 2.  This amount represents the net carrying amount of those satellites in DISH Network’s consolidated financial statements as of February 28, 2014, the day prior to the effective date of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction.  Accumulated depreciation for those satellites as of September 30, 2014 was $27.8 million, representing depreciation expense recognized in our consolidated financial statements for the period subsequent to the effective date of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction.
	Construction in progress consisted of the following:
				As of
				September 30,			December 31,
		Segment		2014			2013
				(In thousands)
	Progress amounts for satellite construction, including certain amounts
	prepaid under satellite service agreements and launch costs:
	EchoStar XIX	Other		$	268,153		$	122,070
	TerreStar-2/EchoStar XXI	Other		74,931			16,433
	EchoStar XXIII	Other		42,780			19,210
	EUTELSAT 65 West A	Hughes		18,975			—
	EchoStar 105/SES-11	ESS		11,692			—
	Other	Other/ESS		4,440			4,950
	Uplinking equipment	ETC/Hughes		27,211			20,793
	Other	ETC/Hughes/ESS		19,043			26,595
	Construction in progress			$	467,225		$	210,051
	Depreciation expense associated with our property and equipment consisted of the following:
		For the Three Months						For the Nine Months
		Ended September 30,						Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Satellites	$	55,643		$	43,722		$	158,782	$	136,795
	Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	30,595			31,323			89,647		96,094
	Customer rental equipment	29,892			24,611			86,800		71,691
	Buildings and improvements	3,401			3,343			10,344		10,024
	Total depreciation expense	$	119,531		$	102,999		$	345,573	$	314,604
	Satellites
	As of September 30, 2014, we utilized 18 of our owned and leased satellites in geosynchronous orbit, approximately 22,300 miles above the equator.  Four of our satellites are accounted for as capital leases and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the terms of the satellite service agreements.  We depreciate our owned satellites on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each satellite.
	Information for our satellite fleet is presented below.
						Nominal Degree		Depreciable
				Launch		Orbital Location		Life
	Satellites	Segment		Date		(Longitude)		(In Years)
	Owned:
	SPACEWAY 3 (1)	Hughes		August 2007		95 W		12
	EchoStar XVII	Hughes		July 2012		107 W		15
	EchoStar I (2)(3)(4)	ESS		December 1995		77 W		—
	EchoStar III (4)	ESS		October 1997		61.5 W		12
	EchoStar VI (4)	ESS		July 2000		96.2 W		12
	EchoStar VII (2)(3)	ESS		February 2002		119 W		3
	EchoStar VIII (2)	ESS		August 2002		77 W		12
	EchoStar XII (2)(5)	ESS		July 2003		61.5 W		2
	EchoStar IX (2)	ESS		August 2003		121 W		12
	EchoStar X (2)(3)	ESS		February 2006		110 W		7
	EchoStar XI (2)(3)	ESS		July 2008		110 W		9
	EchoStar XIV (2)(3)	ESS		March 2010		119 W		11
	EchoStar XVI (2)	ESS		November 2012		61.5 W		15
EUTELSAT 10A (“W2A”) (6)	Other		April 2009		10 E		—
Leased from Third Parties (7):
AMC-15	ESS		October 2004		105 W		10
AMC-16	ESS		December 2004		85 W		10
Nimiq 5 (2)	ESS		September 2009		72.7 W		15
QuetzSat-1 (2)	ESS		September 2011		77 W		10
(1)     Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of the date of the Hughes Acquisition (as defined below).
(2)     See Note 16 for further discussion of our transactions with DISH Network.
(3)     Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of March 1, 2014, the effective date of our receipt of the satellites from DISH Network as part of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction (See Note 2).
(4)     Fully depreciated assets.
(5)     Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of June 30, 2013, the date EchoStar XII was impaired.
(6)     The Company acquired the S-band payload on this satellite, which prior to the acquisition in December 2013, experienced an anomaly at the time of the launch.  As a result, the S-band payload is not fully operational.
(7)     These satellites are accounted for as capital leases and their launch dates represent dates that the satellites were placed into service.
Recent Developments
CMBStar and EchoStar XXIII.  In 2008, we suspended construction of the CMBStar satellite.  In April 2014, we entered into an agreement with Space Systems Loral, LLC (“SSL”) for the construction of the EchoStar XXIII satellite, as a high powered Broadcast Satellite Service (“BSS”) satellite which will use some of the components from the CMBStar satellite.  This agreement with SSL superseded and replaced the CMBStar construction contract.  EchoStar XXIII is expected to launch in 2016.
EUTELSAT 65 West A.  In April 2014, we entered into a satellite services agreement pursuant to which Eutelsat do Brasil will provide to Hughes Telecomunicaҫões do Brasil Ltda, our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, the fixed broadband service on the entire Ka-band capacity into Brazil on the EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite for a 15-year term.  The satellite is scheduled to be placed into service in the second quarter of 2016.
EchoStar XIX.   In February 2012 and September 2013, ViaSat and its subsidiary ViaSat Communications filed lawsuits in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California against SSL, the manufacturer of EchoStar XVII and EchoStar XIX.  Those cases, to which we were not a party, have settled with no material impact on the design, construction or planned operations of EchoStar XIX.
EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI, and EchoStar XIV.  As discussed in Note 2, we received five satellites (EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV) from DISH Network as part of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction.  These satellites are BSS communications satellites operating in Ku-band frequencies and DISH Network began receiving certain services from us on these satellites effective March 1, 2014.
EchoStar VIII.  In May 2013, DISH Network began receiving satellite services from us on EchoStar VIII as an in-orbit spare.  Effective March 1, 2014, this service arrangement was converted to a month-to-month service agreement.  Both parties have the right to terminate this agreement upon 30 days’ notice.
EchoStar XV.  In May 2013, we began receiving satellite services from DISH Network on EchoStar XV (classified as an operating lease) and relocated the satellite to the 45 degree west longitude orbital location.  Effective March 1, 2014, this service arrangement was converted to a month-to-month service agreement.  Both parties have the right to terminate this agreement upon 30 days’ notice.  Although we are not required to maintain in-orbit insurance pursuant to our service arrangement with DISH Network for EchoStar XV, we are liable for any damage caused by our use of the satellite and therefore we carry insurance on EchoStar XV.
EchoStar 105/SES-11.  In August 2014, we entered into: (i) a construction contract with Airbus Defence and Space SAS for the construction of the EchoStar 105/SES-11 satellite with C-band, Ku-band and Ka-band payloads; (ii) an agreement with SES Satellite Leasing Limited for the procurement of the related launch services; and (iii) an agreement with SES Americom Inc. (“SES”) pursuant to which we will transfer the title to the C-band and Ka-band payloads to SES Satellite Leasing Limited at launch and transfer the title to the Ku-band payload to SES following in-orbit testing of the satellite.  Additionally, SES will provide to us satellite service on the entire Ku-band payload on EchoStar 105/SES-11 for an initial ten-year term, with an option for us to renew the agreement on a year-to-year basis.  We expect to account for the satellite service we receive from SES on the Ku-band payload as a prepaid capital lease with a term equal to the 15-year estimated life of the satellite.
AMC-15.  In August 2014, in connection with the execution of agreements related to EchoStar 105/SES-11, we entered into an agreement with SES to extend our existing agreement for satellite services on certain transponders on AMC-15 through the in-service date of EchoStar 105/SES-11.  Such extension will be accounted for as an operating lease with a term commencing upon expiration of the existing capital lease in December 2014.
Satellite Anomalies
Certain of our satellites have experienced anomalies, some of which have had a significant adverse impact on their remaining useful lives and/or the commercial operation of the satellites.  There can be no assurance that existing and future anomalies will not further impact the remaining useful life and/or the commercial operation of any of the satellites in our fleet.  In addition, there can be no assurance that we can recover critical transmission capacity in the event one or more of our in-orbit satellites were to fail.  We generally do not carry in-orbit insurance on our satellites; therefore, we generally bear the risk of any uninsured in-orbit failures.  Pursuant to the terms of the agreements governing certain portions of our indebtedness, we are required, subject to certain limitations on coverage, to maintain launch and in-orbit insurance for SPACEWAY 3, EchoStar XVI, and EchoStar XVII.
We have previously disclosed in our financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013, anomalies in prior years that affect our in-service owned and leased satellites, including EchoStar III, EchoStar VI, EchoStar VIII, EchoStar XII, and AMC-16.  In the third quarter of 2014, AMC-16 experienced further power degradation, however this anomaly did not affect the commercial operation of the satellite.  We are not aware of any additional anomalies that have occurred on any of our owned or leased satellites in 2014 as of the date of this report that affected the commercial operation of these satellites.  EchoStar III and EchoStar VI are fully depreciated and EchoStar III is being used as an in-orbit spare; accordingly, the prior anomalies affecting these satellites have not had a significant effect on our operating results and cash flows.  EchoStar XII has experienced several anomalies, which have resulted in a loss of electrical power.  Those anomalies have not had a significant adverse impact on service under the related satellite services agreement with DISH Network for EchoStar XII; however, the anomalies have increased the risk of future transponder failures that could result in reductions in our revenue and require recognition of a satellite impairment loss.  See Satellite Impairments below.
The five satellites received from DISH Network pursuant to the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction have experienced certain anomalies prior to March 1, 2014, the effective date of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction as described below.
EchoStar I.  During the first quarter of 2012, DISH Network determined that EchoStar I experienced a communications receiver anomaly.  The communications receivers process signals sent from the uplink center for transmission by the satellite to customers.  While this anomaly did not impact commercial operation of the satellite, there can be no assurance that future anomalies will not impact its future commercial operation.  EchoStar I was fully depreciated prior to the date of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction.
EchoStar VII.  Prior to 2012, EchoStar VII experienced certain thruster failures.  During the fourth quarter of 2012, DISH Network determined that EchoStar VII experienced an additional thruster failure.  Thrusters control the satellite’s location and orientation.  While this anomaly did not impact commercial operation of the satellite, there can be no assurance that future anomalies will not reduce its useful life or impact its commercial operation.
EchoStar X.  During the second and third quarters of 2010, EchoStar X experienced anomalies which affected seven solar array circuits reducing the number of functional solar array circuits to 17.  While these anomalies did not impact commercial operation of the satellite, there can be no assurance that future anomalies will not reduce its useful life or impact its commercial operation.
EchoStar XI.  During the first quarter of 2012, DISH Network determined that EchoStar XI experienced solar array anomalies that reduced the total power available for use by the satellite.  While these anomalies did not impact commercial operation of the satellite, there can be no assurance that future anomalies will not reduce its useful life or impact its commercial operation.
EchoStar XIV.  During the third quarter of 2011 and the first quarter of 2012, DISH Network determined that EchoStar XIV experienced solar array anomalies that reduced the total power available for use by the satellite.  While these anomalies did not impact commercial operation of the satellite, there can be no assurance that future anomalies will not reduce its useful life or impact its commercial operation.
We are not aware of any additional anomalies that have occurred on these five satellites since March 1, 2014.
Satellite Impairments
We evaluate our satellites for impairment and test for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable.  Certain of the anomalies discussed above and previously disclosed, may be considered to represent a significant adverse change in the physical condition of a particular satellite.  However, based on the redundancy designed within each satellite, certain of these anomalies are not necessarily considered to be significant events that would require a test of recoverability.
EchoStar XII.  Prior to 2010, EchoStar XII experienced anomalies resulting in the loss of electrical power available from its solar arrays.  In September 2012, November 2012, and January 2013, EchoStar XII experienced additional solar array anomalies, which further reduced the electrical power available to operate EchoStar XII.  An engineering analysis completed in the second quarter of 2013 indicated further loss of available electrical power and resulting capacity loss was likely.  As a result, we recognized a $34.7 million impairment loss in the second quarter of 2013.  Additional solar array anomalies are likely, and if they occur, they will continue to degrade the operational capability of EchoStar XII and could lead to additional impairment charges in the future.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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	Note 10.              Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill
	The excess of the cost of an acquired business over the fair values of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets at the time of the acquisition is recorded as goodwill.  Goodwill is assigned to our reporting units of our operating segments and is subject to our annual impairment testing, or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not less than its carrying amount.
	As of September 30, 2014, approximately $504.2 million of our goodwill was assigned to reporting units of the Hughes segment.  Based on our qualitative assessment of impairment of the goodwill assigned to the Hughes segment in the second quarter of 2014, we determined that no further testing of goodwill for impairment was necessary as it was not more likely than not that the fair values of the Hughes segment reporting units were less than the corresponding carrying amounts.
	Effective August 1, 2014, we and DISH Digital entered into the Exchange Agreement pursuant to which, among other things, DISH Digital distributed certain assets to us, including an internet protocol television technology business with associated goodwill of $6.5 million.  See Notes 6 and 16 for more information regarding the Exchange Agreement with DISH Digital.
	Regulatory Authorizations
	Regulatory authorizations with finite and indefinite useful lives are as follows:
		As of
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Finite useful lives:
	Cost	$	107,484		$	113,764
	Accumulated amortization	(5,804		)	(1,521		)
	Net	101,680			112,243
	Indefinite lives	471,657			471,657
	Total regulatory authorizations, net	$	573,337		$	583,900
	Other Intangible Assets
	Our other intangible assets, which are subject to amortization, consisted of the following:
		Weighted		As of
		Average		September 30, 2014								December 31, 2013
		Useful life					Accumulated			Carrying				Accumulated			Carrying
		(in Years)		Cost			Amortization			Amount		Cost		Amortization			Amount
				(In thousands)
	Customer relationships	8		$	293,932		$	(177,206	)	$	116,726	$	293,932	$	(152,647	)	$	141,285
	Contract-based	10		255,366			(227,342		)	28,024		255,366		(204,835		)	50,531
	Technology-based	7		140,837			(97,080		)	43,757		126,272		(83,580		)	42,692
	Trademark portfolio	20		29,700			(4,950		)	24,750		29,700		(3,836		)	25,864
	Favorable leases	4		4,707			(3,922		)	785		4,707		(3,040		)	1,667
	Total other intangible assets			$	724,542		$	(510,500	)	$	214,042	$	709,977	$	(447,938	)	$	262,039
	The cost of technology-based intangible assets as of September 30, 2014 includes $14.6 million of intangible assets distributed by DISH Digital to us on August 1, 2014 pursuant to the Exchange Agreement discussed in Notes 6 and 16.
	Customer relationships are amortized predominantly in relation to the expected contribution of cash flow to the business over the life of the intangible asset.  Other intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the periods the assets are expected to contribute to our cash flows.  Amortization expense, including amortization of regulatory authorizations with finite lives, was $22.8 million and $21.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $70.6 million and $65.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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	Note 11.              Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and fair values of our debt:
		As of
		September 30, 2014					December 31, 2013
		Carrying			Fair		Carrying			Fair
		Amount			Value		Amount			Value
		(In thousands)
	6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019	$	1,100,000		$	1,177,000	$	1,100,000		$	1,193,500
	7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021	900,000			983,250		900,000			1,001,250
	Other	1,327			1,327		1,588			1,588
	Subtotal	2,001,327			$	2,161,577	2,001,588			$	2,196,338
	Capital lease obligations (1)	375,942					420,800
	Total debt and capital lease obligations	2,377,269					2,422,388
	Less: Current portion	(44,539		)			(69,791		)
	Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations	$	2,332,730				$	2,352,597
	(1)     Disclosure regarding the fair value of capital lease obligations is not required.
	We estimated the fair value of our publicly traded long-term debt using market prices in less active markets (Level 2).

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Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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	Note 12.              Income Taxes
	Our tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period.  Each quarter we update our estimate of the annual effective tax rate, and if our estimated tax rate changes, we make a cumulative adjustment.
	Our quarterly tax provision, and our quarterly estimate of our annual effective tax rate, is subject to significant volatility due to several factors, including variability in accurately predicting our pre-tax and taxable income and loss and the mix of jurisdictions to which they relate, income and losses from investments, changes in tax laws and relative changes of expenses or losses for which tax benefits are not recognized.  Additionally, our effective tax rate can be more or less volatile based on the amount of pre-tax income.  For example, the impact of discrete items and non-deductible expenses on our effective tax rate is greater when our pre-tax income is lower.
	Income tax expense was approximately $28.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to an income tax benefit of $27.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  Our effective income tax rate was 22.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 on the income tax expense compared to 94.9% for the same period in 2013 on the income tax benefit.  The variation in our current year effective tax rate from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the current period was primarily due to changes in our valuation allowance associated with realized and unrealized losses that are capital in nature for tax purposes, research and experimentation tax credits, and a lower state effective tax rate.  For the same period in 2013, we recorded an income tax benefit and the variation in our effective tax rate from the U.S. federal statutory rate was primarily due to the decrease of our valuation allowance associated with realized and unrealized losses that are capital in nature for tax purposes, current year research and experimentation tax credits, and reinstatement of the tax credit for 2012, as provided by the American Taxpayer Relief Act enacted on January 2, 2013.

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Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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	Note 13.              Stock-Based Compensation
	We maintain stock incentive plans to attract and retain officers, directors and key employees.  Stock awards under these plans include both performance based and non-performance based stock incentives.  We granted 100,000 and 315,000 stock options to our employees for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.  We granted 450,000 and 1.2 million stock options to our employees for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.
	Our stock-based compensation expense was recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) as follows:
		For the Three Months				For the Nine Months
		Ended September 30,				Ended September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Research and development expenses	$	585	$	798	$	1,760	$	2,647
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	2,885		3,138		8,888		11,341
	Total stock-based compensation	$	3,470	$	3,936	$	10,648	$	13,988
	As of September 30, 2014, total unrecognized stock-based compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to our non-performance based unvested stock awards was $27.2 million.

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Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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	Note 14.              Commitments and Contingencies
	Commitments
	As of September 30, 2014, our satellite-related obligations were approximately $1.35 billion.  Our satellite-related obligations primarily include, payments pursuant to agreements for the construction of the EchoStar XIX, TerreStar-2/EchoStar XXI, EchoStar XXIII, EUTELSAT 65 West A and EchoStar 105/SES-11 satellites, payments pursuant to launch services contracts, executory costs for our capital lease satellites, costs under transponder agreements and in-orbit incentives relating to certain satellites, including certain satellites received from DISH Network as a result of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction.
	Contingencies
	Separation Agreement
	In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a separation agreement with DISH Network that provides, among other things, for the division of certain liabilities, including liabilities resulting from litigation.  Under the terms of the separation agreement, we have assumed certain liabilities that relate to our 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, we will only be liable for our acts or omissions following the Spin-off and DISH Network will indemnify us for any liabilities or damages resulting from intellectual property claims relating to the period prior to the Spin-off as well as DISH Network’s acts or omissions following the Spin-off.
	Litigation
	We are involved in a number of legal proceedings (including those described below) concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of our business activities.  Many of these proceedings are at preliminary stages, and many of these proceedings seek an indeterminate amount of damages.  We regularly evaluate the status of the legal proceedings in which we are involved to assess whether a loss is probable or there is a reasonable possibility that a loss or an additional loss may have been incurred and to determine if accruals are appropriate.  If accruals are not appropriate, we further evaluate each legal proceeding to assess whether an estimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss can be made.  We record an accrual for litigation and other loss contingencies when we determine that a loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.  Legal fees and other costs of defending litigation are charged to expense as incurred.
	For certain cases described below, management is unable to provide a meaningful estimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss because, among other reasons, (i) the proceedings are in various stages; (ii) damages have not been sought; (iii) damages are unsupported and/or exaggerated in management’s opinion; (iv) there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending appeals or motions; (v) there are significant factual issues to be resolved; and/or (vi) there are novel legal issues or unsettled legal theories to be presented or a large number of parties are involved (as with many patent-related cases).  For these cases, however, management does not believe, based on currently available information, that the outcomes of these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, though the outcomes could be material to our operating results for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period.
	California Institute of Technology
	On October 1, 2013, the California Institute of Technology (“Caltech”) filed suit against two of our indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, Hughes Communications, Inc. and Hughes Network Systems, LLC, as well as against DISH Network, DISH Network L.L.C., and dishNET Satellite Broadband L.L.C., in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging infringement of United States Patent Nos. 7,116,710; 7,421,032; 7,916,781; and 8,284,833, each of which is entitled “Serial Concatenation of Interleaved Convolutional Codes forming Turbo-Like Codes.”  Caltech appears to assert that encoding data as specified by the DVB-S2 standard infringes each of the asserted patents.  In the operative Amended Complaint, served on March 6, 2014, Caltech claims that the HopperTM set-top box that we design and sell to DISH Network, as well as certain of our Hughes segment’s satellite broadband products and services, infringe the asserted patents by implementing the DVB-S2 standard.  On September 26, 2014, Caltech requested leave to amend its Amended Complaint to add us and our subsidiary, EchoStar Technologies L.L.C. as defendants, as well as to allege that a number of additional set-top boxes infringe the asserted patents.  The Court has not yet ruled on that request.  Additionally, on November 4, 2014, the court ruled that the patent claims at issue in the suit are directed to patentable subject matter.
	We intend to vigorously defend this case.  In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe the asserted patents, we may be subject to substantial damages, which may include treble damages, and/or an injunction that could require us to materially modify certain features that we currently offer to our consumers.  We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.
	ClearPlay, Inc.
	On March 13, 2014, ClearPlay, Inc. (“ClearPlay”) filed a complaint against us and our wholly-owned subsidiary, EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., as well as against DISH Network and DISH Network L.L.C. in the United States District Court for the District of Utah.  The complaint alleges infringement of United States Patent Nos. 6,898,799, entitled “Multimedia Content Navigation and Playback” (the “799 patent”); 7,526,784, entitled “Delivery of Navigation Data for Playback of Audio and Video Content” (the “784 patent”); 7,543,318, entitled “Delivery of Navigation Data for Playback of Audio and Video Content” (the “318 patent”); 7,577,970, entitled “Multimedia Content Navigation and Playback” (the “970 patent”); and 8,117,282, entitled “Media Player Configured to Receive Playback Filters From Alternative Storage Mediums” (the “282 patent”).  ClearPlay alleges that the AutoHop™ feature in the HopperTM set-top box infringes the asserted patents.
	We intend to vigorously defend this case.  In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe the asserted patents, we may be subject to substantial damages, which may include treble damages, and/or an injunction that could require us to materially modify certain features that we currently offer to consumers.  We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.
	CRFD Research, Inc. (a subsidiary of Marathon Patent Group, Inc.)
	On January 17, 2014, CRFD Research, Inc. (“CRFD”) filed a complaint against us and our wholly-owned subsidiary, EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., as well as against DISH Network, DISH DBS and DISH Network L.L.C., in United States District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 7,191,233 (the “233 patent”).  The 233 patent is entitled “System for Automated, Mid-Session, User-Directed, Device-to-Device Session Transfer System,” and relates to transferring an ongoing software session from one device to another.  CRFD alleges that certain of our set-top boxes infringe the 233 patent.  On the same day, CRFD filed patent infringement complaints against AT&T Inc.; Comcast Corp.; DirecTV; Time Warner Cable Inc.; Cox Communications, Inc.; Level 3 Communications, Inc.; Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Cablevision Systems Corp. and Limelight Networks, Inc.  CRFD is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein.
	We intend to vigorously defend this case.  In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe the asserted patent, we may be subject to substantial damages, which may include treble damages, and/or an injunction that could require us to materially modify certain features that we currently offer to consumers.  We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.
	The Hopper Litigation
	On May 24, 2012, DISH Network L.L.C., filed suit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (“ABC”), CBS Corporation (“CBS”), Fox Entertainment Group, Inc., Fox Television Holdings, Inc., Fox Cable Network Services, L.L.C. (collectively, “Fox”) and NBCUniversal Media, LLC (“NBC”).  The lawsuit seeks a declaratory judgment that DISH Network L.L.C is not infringing any defendant’s copyright, or breaching any defendant’s retransmission consent agreement, by virtue of the PrimeTime Anytime™ and AutoHop™ features in the Hopper™ set-top boxes we design and sell to DISH Network.  A consumer can use the PrimeTime Anytime feature at his or her option, to record certain primetime programs airing on ABC, CBS, Fox, and/or NBC up to every night, and to store those recordings for up to eight days.  A consumer can use the AutoHop feature at his or her option, to watch certain recordings the subscriber made with our PrimeTime Anytime feature, commercial-free, if played back at a certain point after the show’s original airing.
	Later on May 24, 2012, (i) Fox Broadcasting Company, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. and Fox Television Holdings, Inc. filed a lawsuit against DISH Network and DISH Network L.L.C. (collectively, “DISH”) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, alleging that the PrimeTime Anytime feature, the AutoHop feature, as well as DISH’s use of Sling placeshifting functionality infringe their copyrights and breach their retransmission consent agreements, (ii) NBC Studios LLC, Universal Network Television, LLC, Open 4 Business Productions LLC and NBCUniversal Media, LLC filed a lawsuit against DISH in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, alleging that the PrimeTime Anytime feature and the AutoHop feature infringe their copyrights, and (iii) CBS Broadcasting Inc., CBS Studios Inc. and Survivor Productions LLC filed a lawsuit against DISH in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, alleging that the PrimeTime Anytime feature and the AutoHop feature infringe their copyrights.
	As a result of certain parties’ competing counterclaims and venue-related motions brought in both the New York and California actions, and certain networks filing various amended complaints, the claims have proceeded in the following venues:  (1) the copyright and contract claims regarding the ABC and CBS parties in New York; and (2) the copyright and contract claims regarding the Fox parties and NBC parties in California.
	California Actions.  On August 17, 2012, the NBC plaintiffs filed a first amended complaint in their California action adding us and our wholly-owned subsidiary EchoStar Technologies L.L.C. to the NBC litigation, alleging various claims of copyright infringement.  We and our subsidiary answered on September 18, 2012.
	On September 21, 2012, the United States District Court for the Central District of California heard the Fox plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction to enjoin the Hopper set-top box’s PrimeTime Anytime and AutoHop features and, on November 7, 2012, entered an order denying the motion.  The Fox plaintiffs appealed and on July 24, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of the Fox plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction as to the PrimeTime Anytime and AutoHop features.  On August 7, 2013, the Fox plaintiffs filed a petition for rehearing and rehearing en banc, which was denied on January 24, 2014.  The United States Supreme Court granted the Fox plaintiffs an extension until May 23, 2014 to file a petition for writ of certiorari, but they did not file.  As a result, the stay of the NBC plaintiffs’ action expired.  On August 6, 2014, at the request of the parties, the Central District of California granted a further stay of all proceedings in the action brought by the NBC plaintiffs, pending a final judgment on all claims in the Fox plaintiffs’ action.  No trial date is currently set on the NBC claims.
	In addition, on February 21, 2013, the Fox plaintiffs filed a second motion for preliminary injunction against: (i) DISH Network, seeking to enjoin the Hopper Transfers™ feature in the second-generation Hopper set-top box, alleging breach of a retransmission consent agreement; and (ii) EchoStar Technologies L.L.C. and DISH Network, seeking to enjoin the Sling placeshifting functionality in the second-generation Hopper set-top box, alleging copyright infringement by both defendants, and breach of the earlier-mentioned retransmission consent agreement by DISH Network.  The Fox plaintiffs’ motion was denied on September 23, 2013.  The Fox plaintiffs appealed, and on July 14, 2014, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of the Fox plaintiffs’ motion.  On October 17, 2014, the California court heard oral argument on the Fox plaintiffs’ and our respective motions for summary judgment.  The Fox claims are set for trial on February 24, 2015.
	New York Actions.  On October 9, 2012, the ABC plaintiffs filed copyright counterclaims in the New York action against EchoStar Technologies, L.L.C., with the CBS plaintiffs filing similar copyright counterclaims in the New York action against EchoStar Technologies L.L.C. on October 12, 2012.  Additionally, the CBS plaintiffs have filed a counterclaim alleging that DISH Network fraudulently concealed the AutoHop feature when negotiating renewal of its CBS retransmission consent agreement.
	On November 23, 2012, the ABC plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to enjoin the Hopper set-top box’s PrimeTime Anytime and AutoHop features.  On September 18, 2013, the New York court denied that motion.  The ABC plaintiffs appealed, and oral argument on the appeal was heard on February 20, 2014 before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.  Pursuant to a settlement between us and the ABC parties, on March 4, 2014, the ABC parties withdrew their appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and, on March 6, 2014, we and the ABC parties dismissed without prejudice all of our respective claims pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.  The CBS claims in the New York action are set to be trial-ready on May 29, 2015.
	We intend to vigorously prosecute and defend our position in these cases.  In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe the asserted copyrights, we may be subject to substantial damages, and/or an injunction that could require us to materially modify certain features that we currently offer to DISH Network.  An adverse decision against DISH Network could decrease the number of Sling enabled set-top boxes we sell to DISH Network, which could have an adverse impact on the business operations of our EchoStar Technologies segment.  In addition, to the extent that DISH Network experiences fewer gross new subscriber additions, sales of our digital set-top boxes and related components to DISH Network may further decline, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.  We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of these suits or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.
	LightSquared/Harbinger Capital Partners LLC (LightSquared Bankruptcy)
	On August 6, 2013, Harbinger Capital Partners LLC and other affiliates of Harbinger (collectively, “Harbinger”), a shareholder of LightSquared Inc., filed an adversary proceeding against us, DISH Network, L-Band Acquisition, LLC (“LBAC”), Charles W. Ergen (our Chairman), SP Special Opportunities, LLC (“SPSO”) (an entity controlled by Mr. Ergen), and certain other parties, in the LightSquared bankruptcy cases pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Bankruptcy Court”), which cases are jointly administered under the caption In re LightSquared Inc., et. al., Case No. 12 12080 (SCC).  Harbinger alleged, among other things, claims based on fraud, unfair competition, civil conspiracy and tortious interference with prospective economic advantage related to certain purchases of LightSquared secured debt by SPSO.  Subsequently, LightSquared intervened to join in certain claims alleged against certain defendants other than us, DISH Network and LBAC.
	On October 29, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court dismissed all of the claims against us in Harbinger’s complaint in their entirety, but granted leave for LightSquared to file its own complaint in intervention.  On November 15, 2013, LightSquared filed its complaint, which included various claims against us, DISH Network, Mr. Ergen and SPSO.  On December 2, 2013, Harbinger filed an amended complaint, asserting various claims against SPSO.  On December 12, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court dismissed several of the claims asserted by LightSquared and Harbinger.
	The surviving claims included, among others, LightSquared’s claims against SPSO for declaratory relief, breach of contract and statutory disallowance; LightSquared’s tortious interference claim against us, DISH Network and Mr. Ergen; and Harbinger’s claim against SPSO for statutory disallowance.  These claims proceeded to a non-jury trial on January 9, 2014, which concluded on January 17, 2014.  The parties submitted post-trial briefs and a hearing for closing arguments occurred on March 17, 2014.  In its Post-Trial Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law entered on June 10, 2014, the Bankruptcy Court rejected all claims against us and DISH Network, and it rejected some but not all claims against the other defendants.
	We intend to vigorously defend this proceeding and cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of this proceeding or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.
	Nazomi Communications, Inc.
	On February 10, 2010, Nazomi Communications, Inc. (“Nazomi”) filed suit against Sling Media, Inc. (“Sling”), our indirect wholly owned subsidiary, as well as Nokia Corp; Nokia Inc.; Microsoft Corp.; Amazon.com Inc.; Western Digital Corp.; Western Digital Technologies, Inc.; Garmin Ltd.; Garmin Corp.; Garmin International, Inc.; Garmin USA, Inc.; Vizio Inc. and iOmega Corp in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 7,080,362 (the “362 patent”) and United States Patent No. 7,225,436 (the “436 patent”).  The 362 patent and the 436 patent relate to Java hardware acceleration.  On August 14, 2012, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, to which the case had earlier been transferred, granted Sling’s motion for summary judgment of non-infringement.  On January 10, 2014, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the District Court’s grant of summary judgment, and the matter is now concluded.
	Network Acceleration Technologies, LLC
	On November 30, 2012, Network Acceleration Technologies, LLC (“NAT”) filed suit against Hughes Network Systems, LLC, our subsidiary, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 6,091,710 (the “710 patent”), which is entitled “System and Method for Preventing Data Slow Down Over Asymmetric Data Transmission Links.”  NAT re-filed its case on July 19, 2013.  NAT is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein.  On May 22, 2014, NAT filed a stipulation dismissing the litigation without prejudice and the matter is now concluded.
	Personalized Media Communications, Inc.
	During 2008, Personalized Media Communications, Inc. (“PMC”) filed suit against EchoStar Corporation, DISH Network and Motorola Inc. in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alleging infringement of United States Patent Nos. 5,109,414; 4,965,825; 5,233,654; 5,335,277; and 5,887,243, which relate to satellite signal processing.  PMC is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein.  Subsequently, Motorola Inc. settled with PMC, leaving DISH Network and us as defendants.  On July 18, 2012, pursuant to a Court order, PMC filed a Second Amended Complaint that added Rovi Guides, Inc. (f/k/a/ Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.) and TVG-PMC, Inc. (collectively, “Gemstar”) as a party, and added a new claim against all defendants seeking a declaratory judgment as to the scope of Gemstar’s license to the patents in suit, under which DISH Network and we are sublicensees.  On August 12, 2014, in response to the parties’ respective summary judgment motions related to the Gemstar license issues, the Court ruled in favor of PMC and dismissed all claims by or against Gemstar and entered partial final judgment in PMC’s favor as to those claims.  On September 16, 2014, we and DISH Network filed a notice of appeal of that partial final judgment, which is pending.  A trial date is set for January 12, 2015.  PMC has informed us that it will not pursue at trial its claim for infringement of United States Patent No. 5,109,414.  PMC’s damages expert contends that we and DISH Network are liable for damages ranging from approximately $500 million to $650 million as of March 31, 2012, which excludes pre-judgment interest and may be trebled under Federal law.
	We intend to vigorously defend this case.  In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe any of the asserted patents, we may be subject to substantial damages, which may include treble damages, and/or an injunction that could cause us to materially modify certain features that we currently offer to consumers.  We are being indemnified by DISH Network for any potential liability or damages resulting from this suit relating to the period prior to the effective date of the Spin-off.  We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.
	Shareholder Derivative Litigation
	On December 5, 2012, Greg Jacobi, derivatively on behalf of EchoStar Corporation, filed suit (the “Jacobi Litigation”) against Charles W. Ergen, Michael T. Dugan, R. Stanton Dodge, Tom A. Ortolf, C. Michael Schroeder, Joseph P. Clayton, David K. Moskowitz, and EchoStar Corporation in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.  The complaint alleges that a March 2011 attempted grant of 1.5 million stock options to Charles Ergen breached defendants’ fiduciary duties, resulted in unjust enrichment, and constituted a waste of corporate assets.
	On December 18, 2012, Chester County Employees’ Retirement Fund, derivatively on behalf of EchoStar Corporation, filed a suit (the “Chester County Litigation”) against Charles W. Ergen, Michael T. Dugan, R. Stanton Dodge, Tom A. Ortolf, C. Michael Schroeder, Anthony M. Federico, Pradman P. Kaul, Joseph P. Clayton, and EchoStar Corporation in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.  The complaint similarly alleges that the March 2011 attempted grant of 1.5 million stock options to Charles Ergen breached defendants’ fiduciary duties, resulted in unjust enrichment, and constituted a waste of corporate assets.
	On February 22, 2013, the Chester County Litigation was transferred to the District of Nevada, and on April 3, 2013, the Chester County Litigation was consolidated into the Jacobi Litigation.  Oral argument on a motion to dismiss the Jacobi Litigation was held February 21, 2014.  On April 11, 2014, the Chester County litigation was stayed pending resolution of the motion to dismiss.
	Of the attempted grant of 1.5 million options to Mr. Ergen in 2011, only 800,000 were validly granted and remain outstanding.  We intend to vigorously defend these cases.  We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability.
	Technology Development and Licensing, LLC
	On January 22, 2009, Technology Development and Licensing, LLC (“TDL”) filed suit against us and DISH Network in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleging infringement of United States Patent No. Re. 35,952, which relates to certain favorite channel features.  TDL is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein.  The case has been stayed since July 2009, pending two reexamination petitions before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
	We intend to vigorously defend this case.  In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe the asserted patent, we may be subject to substantial damages, which may include treble damages, and/or an injunction that could cause us to materially modify certain features that we currently offer to consumers.  We are being indemnified by DISH Network for any potential liability or damages resulting from this suit relating to the period prior to the effective date of the Spin-off.  We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.
	TQ Beta LLC
	On June 30, 2014, TQ Beta LLC (“TQ Beta”) filed suit against DISH Network, DISH DBS Corporation, DISH Network L.L.C., as well as us and our subsidiaries, EchoStar Technologies, L.L.C, Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation, and Sling Media, Inc., in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 7,203,456 (“the ‘456 patent”), which is entitled “Method and Apparatus for Time and Space Domain Shifting of Broadcast Signals.”  TQ Beta alleges that the Hopper, Hopper with Sling, ViP 722 and ViP 722k DVR devices, as well as the DISH Anywhere service and DISH Anywhere mobile application, infringe the ‘456 patent.  TQ Beta is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein.
	We intend to vigorously defend this case.  In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe the asserted patents, we may be subject to substantial damages, which may include treble damages, and/or an injunction that could require us to materially modify certain features that we currently offer to consumers.  We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.
	TQP Development, LLC
	On October 11, 2012, TQP Development, LLC (“TQP”) filed suit against our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Sling Media, Inc., in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 5,412,730, which is entitled “Encrypted Data Transmission System Employing Means for Randomly Altering the Encryption Keys.”  On November 14, 2012, TQP filed suit in the same venue against Hughes Network Systems, LLC, our indirectly wholly owned subsidiary, alleging infringement of the same patent.  TQP is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein.  On July 8, 2013, the Court granted a joint motion to dismiss the claims against Sling without prejudice.  On February 24, 2014, the Court granted a joint motion to dismiss the claims against Hughes Network Systems, LLC, without prejudice and the matter is now concluded.
	Other
	In addition to the above actions, we are subject to various other legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of our business.  In our opinion, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to any of these actions is unlikely to materially affect our financial position, results of operations or liquidity, though the outcomes could be material to our operating results for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period.

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	Note 15.              Segment Reporting
	Operating segments are business components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), who for EchoStar is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.  Under this definition, we operate three primary business segments.
	·         EchoStar Technologies — which designs, develops and distributes digital set-top boxes and related products and technology, primarily for satellite TV service providers, telecommunication companies and international cable companies.  Our EchoStar Technologies segment also provides digital broadcast operations, including satellite uplinking/downlinking, transmission services, signal processing, conditional access management, and other services primarily to DISH Network.  In addition, we provide our Slingboxes directly to consumers via retail outlets and online.
	·         Hughes — which provides satellite broadband internet access to North American consumers and broadband network services and equipment to domestic and international enterprise markets.  The Hughes segment also provides managed services to large enterprises and solutions to customers for mobile satellite systems.
	·         EchoStar Satellite Services — which uses certain of our owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related licenses to lease capacity on a full-time and occasional-use basis primarily to DISH Network, and also to Dish Mexico, U.S. government service providers, state agencies, internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, programmers, and private enterprise customers.
	The primary measure of segment profitability that is reported regularly to our CODM is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA.  Our segment operating results do not include real estate and other activities, costs incurred in certain satellite development programs and other business development activities, expenses of various corporate departments, and our centralized treasury operations, including income from our investment portfolio and interest expense on our debt.  These activities are accounted for in the “All Other and Eliminations” column in the table below.  Total assets by segment have not been reported herein because the information is not provided to our CODM on a regular basis.  The Hughes Retail Group is included in our Hughes segment and our CODM reviews HRG financial information only to the extent such information is included in our periodic filings with the SEC.  Therefore, we do not consider HRG to be a separate operating segment.
	The following table presents revenue, EBITDA, and capital expenditures for each of our operating segments:
								EchoStar			All
		EchoStar						Satellite			Other and			Consolidated
		Technologies			Hughes			Services			Eliminations			Total
		(In thousands)
	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
	External revenue	$	422,948		$	338,617		$	126,944		$	7,331		$	895,840
	Intersegment revenue	$	142		$	451		$	660		$	(1,253	)	$	—
	Total revenue	$	423,090		$	339,068		$	127,604		$	6,078		$	895,840
	EBITDA	$	37,416		$	94,955		$	111,563		$	4,054		$	247,988
	Capital expenditures (1)	$	10,485		$	56,724		$	11,772		$	85,730		$	164,711
	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	External revenue	$	456,028		$	301,696		$	85,138		$	6,046		$	848,908
	Intersegment revenue	$	101		$	521		$	807		$	(1,429	)	$	—
	Total revenue	$	456,129		$	302,217		$	85,945		$	4,617		$	848,908
	EBITDA	$	42,975		$	65,620		$	68,808		$	(9,299	)	$	168,104
	Capital expenditures (1)	$	16,246		$	49,443		$	71		$	40,811		$	106,571
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	External revenue	$	1,244,394		$	982,783		$	354,558		$	19,956		$	2,601,691
	Intersegment revenue	$	380		$	1,314		$	2,406		$	(4,100	)	$	—
	Total revenue	$	1,244,774		$	984,097		$	356,964		$	15,856		$	2,601,691
	EBITDA	$	118,648		$	267,210		$	308,573		$	(21,657	)	$	672,774
	Capital expenditures (1)	$	37,923		$	154,201		$	11,801		$	230,503		$	434,428
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	External revenue	$	1,308,360		$	904,625		$	242,562		$	18,818		$	2,474,365
	Intersegment revenue	$	310		$	1,939		$	2,457		$	(4,706	)	$	—
	Total revenue	$	1,308,670		$	906,564		$	245,019		$	14,112		$	2,474,365
	EBITDA	$	104,947		$	202,995		$	167,281		$	13,708		$	488,931
	Capital expenditures (1)	$	43,898		$	139,276		$	12,403		$	69,266		$	264,843
	(1)     Capital expenditures consist of purchases of property and equipment reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and do not include satellites transferred in the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction or other noncash capital expenditures.
	The following table reconciles total consolidated EBITDA to reported “Income (loss) before income taxes” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss):
		For the Three Months						For the Nine Months
		Ended September 30,						Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	EBITDA	$	247,988		$	168,104		$	672,774		$	488,931
	Interest income and expense, net	(39,418		)	(44,731		)	(125,404		)	(138,544		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(142,294		)	(124,742		)	(416,167		)	(379,585		)
	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock	(2,106		)	—			(4,049		)	—
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	375			317			1,103			533
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	64,545		$	(1,052	)	$	128,257		$	(28,665	)

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
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	Note 16.              Related Party Transactions
	DISH Network
	Following the Spin-off, we and DISH Network have operated as separate publicly-traded companies.  However, pursuant to the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction, described in Note 2 and below, DISH Network owns Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock representing an aggregate 80.0% economic interest in the residential retail satellite broadband business of our Hughes segment, including certain operations, assets and liabilities attributed to such business.  In addition, 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 trusts established by Mr. Ergen for the benefit of his family.
	In connection with and following the Spin-off, we and DISH Network have entered into certain agreements pursuant to which we obtain certain products, services and rights from DISH Network; DISH Network obtains certain products, services and rights from us; and we and DISH Network have indemnified each other against certain liabilities arising from our respective businesses.  We also may enter into additional agreements with DISH Network in the future.  Generally, the amounts DISH Network pays for products and services provided under the agreements are based on our cost plus a fixed margin (unless noted differently below), which varies depending on the nature of the products and services provided.
	“Equipment revenue — DISH Network”
	Receiver Agreement.  Effective January 1, 2012, we and DISH Network entered into a new receiver agreement (the “2012 Receiver Agreement”), pursuant to which DISH Network has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase digital set-top boxes, related accessories, and other equipment from us for the period from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2014.  The 2012 Receiver Agreement replaced the receiver agreement we entered into with DISH Network in connection with the Spin-off.  The 2012 Receiver Agreement allows DISH Network to purchase digital set-top boxes, related accessories, and other equipment from us either: (i) at cost (decreasing as we reduce costs and increasing as costs increase) plus a dollar mark-up which will depend upon the cost of the product subject to a collar on our mark-up; or (ii) at cost plus a fixed margin, which will depend on the nature of the equipment purchased.  Under the 2012 Receiver Agreement, our margins will be increased if we are able to reduce the costs of our digital set-top boxes and our margins will be reduced if these costs increase.  We provide DISH Network with standard manufacturer warranties for the goods sold under the 2012 Receiver Agreement.  Additionally, the 2012 Receiver Agreement includes an indemnification provision, whereby the parties indemnify each other for certain intellectual property matters.  DISH Network is able to terminate the 2012 Receiver Agreement for any reason upon at least 60 days’ notice to us.  We are able to terminate the 2012 Receiver Agreement if certain entities acquire DISH Network.  DISH Network has an option, but not the obligation, to extend the 2012 Receiver Agreement for one additional year upon 180 days’ notice prior to the end of the term.  On May 5, 2014, we received DISH Network’s notice to extend the 2012 Receiver Agreement for one year to December 31, 2015.
	“Services and other revenue — DISH Network”
	Broadcast Agreement.  Effective January 1, 2012, we and DISH Network entered into a new broadcast agreement (the “2012 Broadcast Agreement”) pursuant to which we provide certain broadcast services to DISH Network, including teleport services such as transmission and downlinking, channel origination services, and channel management services, for the period from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016.  The 2012 Broadcast Agreement replaced the broadcast agreement that we entered into with DISH Network in connection with the Spin-off.  The fees for the services provided under the 2012 Broadcast Agreement are calculated at either:  (a) our cost of providing the relevant service plus a fixed dollar fee, which is subject to certain adjustments; or (b) our cost of providing the relevant service plus a fixed margin, which will depend on the nature of the services provided.  DISH Network has the ability to terminate channel origination services and channel management services for any reason and without any liability upon at least 60 days’ notice to us.  If DISH Network terminates the teleport services provided under the 2012 Broadcast Agreement for a reason other than our breach, DISH Network generally is obligated to reimburse us for any direct costs we incur related to any such termination that we cannot reasonably mitigate.
	Broadcast Agreement for Certain Sports Related Programming.  During May 2010, we and DISH Network entered into a broadcast agreement pursuant to which we provide certain broadcast services to DISH Network in connection with its carriage of certain sports related programming.  The term of this agreement is ten years.  If DISH Network terminates this agreement for a reason other than our breach, DISH Network generally is obligated to reimburse us for any direct costs we incur related to any such termination that we cannot reasonably mitigate.  The fees for the broadcast services provided under this agreement depend, among other things, upon the cost to develop and provide such services.
	Satellite Services Provided to DISH Network.  Since the Spin-off, we have entered into certain satellite service agreements pursuant to which DISH Network receives satellite services on certain satellites owned or leased by us.  The fees for the services provided under these satellite service agreements depend, among other things, upon the orbital location of the applicable satellite, the number of transponders that are providing services on the applicable satellite, and the length of the service arrangements.  The term of each service arrangement is set forth below:
	EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV.  As part of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction discussed in Note 2, on March 1, 2014, we began providing certain satellite services to DISH Network on the EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV satellites.  The term of each satellite services agreement generally terminates upon the earlier of:  (i) the end of life of the satellite; (ii) the date the satellite fails; or (iii) a certain date, which depends upon, among other things, the estimated useful life of the satellite.  DISH Network generally has the option to renew each satellite service agreement on a year-to-year basis through the end of the respective satellite’s life.  There can be no assurance that any options to renew such agreements will be exercised.
	EchoStar VIII.  In May 2013, DISH Network began receiving satellite services from us on EchoStar VIII as an in-orbit spare.  Effective March 1, 2014, this satellite services arrangement converted to a month-to-month service agreement.  Both parties have the right to terminate this agreement upon 30 days’ notice.
	EchoStar IX.  Effective January 2008, DISH Network began receiving satellite services from us on EchoStar IX.  Subject to availability, DISH Network generally has the right to continue to receive satellite services from us on EchoStar IX on a month-to-month basis.
	EchoStar XII.  DISH Network receives satellite services from us on EchoStar XII.  The term of the satellite services agreement terminates upon the earlier of: (i) the end of life of the satellite; (ii) the date the satellite fails or the date the transponder(s) on which the service was being provided under the agreement fails; or (iii) a certain date, which depends upon, among other things, the estimated useful life of the satellite.  DISH Network generally has the option to renew the agreement on a year-to-year basis through the end of the satellite’s life.  There can be no assurance that any options to renew this agreement will be exercised.
	EchoStar XVI.  During December 2009, we entered into an initial ten-year transponder service agreement with DISH Network to receive satellite services from us on EchoStar XVI, a DBS satellite.  Effective December 21, 2012, we and DISH Network amended the transponder service agreement to, among other things, change the initial term to generally expire upon the earlier of: (i) the end-of-life or replacement of the satellite; (ii) the date the satellite fails; (iii) the date the transponder(s) on which service is being provided under the agreement fails; or (iv) four years following the actual service commencement date.  Prior to expiration of the initial term, we, upon certain conditions, and DISH Network have the option to renew for an additional six-year period.  If either we or DISH Network exercise our respective six-year renewal options, DISH Network has the option to renew for an additional five-year period prior to expiration of the then-current term.  There can be no assurance that any option to renew this agreement will be exercised.  We began to provide satellite services on EchoStar XVI to DISH Network in January 2013.
	Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction.  On February 20, 2014, we entered into agreements with DISH Network to implement a transaction pursuant to which, among other things: (i) on March 1, 2014, EchoStar and HSS issued shares of the Tracking Stock to DISH Network in exchange for five satellites owned by DISH Network (EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV) (including related in-orbit incentive obligations and interest payments of approximately $58.9 million) and approximately $11.4 million in cash; and (ii) on March 1, 2014, DISH Network began receiving certain satellite services on these five satellites from us.  See Note 2 for further information.
	Nimiq 5 Agreement.  During 2009, we entered into a fifteen-year satellite service agreement with Telesat Canada (“Telesat”) to receive service on all 32 DBS transponders on the Nimiq 5 satellite at the 72.7 degree west longitude orbital location (the “Telesat Transponder Agreement”).  During 2009, we also entered into a satellite service agreement (the “DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement”) with DISH Network, pursuant to which DISH Network receives satellite services from us on all 32 of the DBS transponders covered by the Telesat Transponder Agreement.
	Under the terms of the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement, DISH Network makes certain monthly payments to us that commenced in September 2009, when the Nimiq 5 satellite was placed into service, and continue through the service term.  Unless earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement, the service term will expire ten years following the date it was placed into service.  Upon expiration of the initial term, DISH Network has the option to renew the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement on a year-to-year basis through the end of life of the Nimiq 5 satellite.  Upon in-orbit failure or end of life of the Nimiq 5 satellite, and in certain other circumstances, DISH Network has certain rights to receive service from us on a replacement satellite.  There can be no assurance that any options to renew the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement will be exercised or that DISH Network will exercise its option to receive service on a replacement satellite.
	QuetzSat-1 Agreement.  During 2008, we entered into a ten-year satellite service agreement with SES Latin America, which provides, among other things, for the provision by SES Latin America to us of service on 32 DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite.  Concurrently, in 2008, we entered into a transponder service agreement with DISH Network, pursuant to which DISH Network receives satellite services on 24 of the DBS transponders on QuetzSat-1.  QuetzSat-1 was launched on September 29, 2011 and was placed into service during the fourth quarter of 2011 at the 67.1 degree west longitude orbital location.  In the interim, we provided DISH Network with alternate capacity at the 77 degree west longitude orbital location.  During the third quarter of 2012, we and DISH Network entered into an agreement pursuant to which we receive certain satellite services from DISH Network on five DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite.  In January 2013, QuetzSat-1 was moved to the 77 degree west longitude orbital location and DISH Network commenced commercial operations at such location in February 2013.
	Under the terms of our contractual arrangements with DISH Network, we began to provide service to DISH Network on the QuetzSat-1 satellite in February 2013 and will continue to provide service through the remainder of the service term.  Unless extended or earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of our agreement with DISH Network for the QuetzSat-1 satellite, the initial service term will expire in November 2021.  Upon expiration of the initial service term, DISH Network has the option to renew the agreement for the QuetzSat-1 satellite on a year-to-year basis through the end of life of the QuetzSat-1 satellite.  Upon an in-orbit failure or end of life of the QuetzSat-1 satellite, and in certain other circumstances, DISH Network has certain rights to receive service from us on a replacement satellite.  There can be no assurance that any options to renew this agreement will be exercised or that DISH Network will exercise its option to receive service on a replacement satellite.
	103 Degree Orbital Location/SES-3.  During May 2012, we entered into a spectrum development agreement (the “103 Spectrum Development Agreement”) with Ciel Satellite Holdings Inc. (“Ciel”) to develop certain spectrum rights at the 103 degree west longitude orbital location (the “103 Spectrum Rights”).  During June 2013, we and DISH Network entered into a spectrum development agreement (the “DISH 103 Spectrum Development Agreement”) pursuant to which DISH Network may use and develop the 103 Spectrum Rights.  Unless earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of the DISH 103 Spectrum Development Agreement, the term generally will continue for the duration of the 103 Spectrum Rights Agreement.
	In connection with the 103 Spectrum Development Agreement, during May 2012, we also entered into a ten-year service agreement with Ciel pursuant to which we receive certain satellite services from Ciel on the SES-3 satellite at the 103 degree orbital location (the “103 Service Agreement”).  During June 2013, we and DISH Network entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network receives certain satellite services from us on the SES-3 satellite (the “DISH 103 Service Agreement”).  Under the terms of the DISH 103 Service Agreement, DISH Network makes certain monthly payments to us through the service term.  Unless earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of the DISH 103 Service Agreement, the initial service term will expire on the earlier of: (i) the date the SES-3 satellite fails; (ii) the date the transponder(s) on which service was being provided under the agreement fails; or (iii) ten years following the actual service commencement date.  Upon in-orbit failure or end of life of the SES-3 satellite, and in certain other circumstances, DISH Network has certain rights to receive service from us on a replacement satellite.  There can be no assurance that DISH Network will exercise its option to receive service on a replacement satellite.
	TT&C Agreement.  Effective January 1, 2012, we entered into a new telemetry, tracking and control (“TT&C”) agreement pursuant to which we provide TT&C services to DISH Network and its subsidiaries for a period ending on December 31, 2016 (the “2012 TT&C Agreement”).  The 2012 TT&C Agreement replaced the TT&C agreement we entered into with DISH Network in connection with the Spin-off.  The fees for services provided under the 2012 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.  DISH Network is able to terminate the 2012 TT&C Agreement for any reason upon 60 days’ notice.
	In connection with the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction, on February 20, 2014, we amended the TT&C Agreement to cease the provision of TT&C services to DISH Network for the EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV satellites.  Effective March 1, 2014, we continue to provide TT&C services for the D-1 and EchoStar XV satellites; however for the period that we receive satellite services on EchoStar XV from DISH Network, we have waived the fees for the TT&C services on EchoStar XV.
	Real Estate Lease Agreements.  We have entered into lease agreements pursuant to which DISH Network leases certain real estate from us.  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 at the time of the lease, and DISH Network is responsible for its portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance of the premises.  The term of each of the leases is set forth below:
	Inverness Lease Agreement.  The lease for certain space at 90 Inverness Circle East in Englewood, Colorado is for a period ending on December 31, 2016.  This agreement can be terminated by either party upon six months prior notice.
	Meridian Lease Agreement.  The lease for all of 9601 S. Meridian Blvd. in Englewood, Colorado is for a period ending on December 31, 2016.
	Santa Fe Lease Agreement.  The lease for all of 5701 S. Santa Fe Dr. in Littleton, Colorado is for a period ending on December 31, 2016 with a renewal option for one additional year.
	EchoStar Data Networks Sublease Agreement.  The sublease for certain space at 211 Perimeter Center in Atlanta, Georgia is for a period ending on October 31, 2016.
	Gilbert Lease Agreement.  The lease for certain space at 801 N. DISH Dr. in Gilbert, Arizona is a month to month lease and can be terminated by either party upon 30 days’ prior notice.  This lease was terminated in May 2014.
	Cheyenne Lease Agreement.  The lease for certain space at 530 EchoStar Drive in Cheyenne, Wyoming is for a period ending on December 31, 2031.
	Product Support Agreement.  In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a product support agreement pursuant to which DISH Network has the right, but not the obligation, to receive product support from us (including certain engineering and technical support services) for all set-top boxes and related components that our subsidiaries have previously sold and in the future may sell to DISH Network.  The fees for the services provided under the product support agreement are calculated at cost plus a fixed margin, which varies depending on the nature of the services provided.  The term of the product support agreement is the economic life of such set-top boxes and related components, unless terminated earlier.  DISH Network may terminate the product support agreement for any reason upon at least 60 days’ notice.  In the event of an early termination of this agreement, DISH Network is entitled to a refund of any unearned fees paid to us for the services.
	DISHOnline.com Services Agreement.  Effective January 1, 2010, DISH Network entered into a two-year agreement with us pursuant to which DISH Network receives certain services associated with an online video portal.  The fees for the services provided under this services agreement depend, among other things, upon the cost to develop and operate such services.  DISH Network has the option to renew this agreement for successive one year terms and the agreement may be terminated by DISH Network for any reason upon at least 120 days’ notice to us.  In November 2014, DISH Network exercised its right to renew this agreement for a one-year period ending on December 31, 2015.
	DISH Remote Access Services Agreement.  Effective February 23, 2010, we entered into an agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which DISH Network receives, among other things, certain remote digital video recorder (“DVR”) management services.  The fees for the services provided under this services agreement depend, among other things, upon the cost to develop and operate such services.  This agreement has a term of five years with automatic renewal for successive one year terms and may be terminated by DISH Network for any reason upon at least 120 days’ notice to us.
	SlingService Services Agreement.  Effective February 23, 2010, we entered into an agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which DISH Network receives certain services related to placeshifting.  The fees for the services provided under this services agreement depend, among other things, upon the cost to develop and operate such services.  This agreement has a term of five years with automatic renewal for successive one year terms and may be terminated by DISH Network for any reason upon at least 120 days’ notice to us.
	Blockbuster Agreements.  On April 26, 2011, DISH Network acquired substantially all of the assets of Blockbuster, Inc. (the “Blockbuster Acquisition”).  On June 8, 2011, we completed the acquisition of Hughes Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Hughes Acquisition”).  Hughes Network Systems, LLC (“HNS”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hughes Communications, Inc., provided certain broadband products and services to Blockbuster, Inc. (“Blockbuster”) pursuant to an agreement that was entered into prior to the Blockbuster Acquisition and the Hughes Acquisition.  Subsequent to both the Blockbuster Acquisition and the Hughes Acquisition, Blockbuster entered into a new agreement with HNS pursuant to which Blockbuster may continue to purchase broadband products and services from our Hughes segment (the “Blockbuster VSAT Agreement”).
	Effective February 1, 2014, all services to all Blockbuster locations, including Blockbuster franchisee locations, terminated in connection with the closing of all of the Blockbuster retail locations.
	Radio Access Network Agreement.  On November 29, 2012, HNS entered into an agreement with DISH Network L.L.C. pursuant to which HNS will construct for DISH Network a ground-based satellite radio access network (“RAN”) for a fixed fee.  The completion of the RAN under this agreement is expected to occur on or before November 29, 2014.  This agreement generally may be terminated by DISH Network at any time for convenience.
	RUS Implementation Agreement.  In September 2010, DISH Broadband L.L.C. (“DISH Broadband”), DISH Network’s wholly-owned subsidiary, was selected by the Rural Utilities Service (“RUS”) of the United States Department of Agriculture to receive up to approximately $14.1 million in broadband stimulus grant funds (the “Grant Funds”).  Effective November 2011, HNS and DISH Broadband entered into a RUS Implementation Agreement (the “RUS Agreement”) pursuant to which HNS provides certain portions of the equipment and broadband service used to implement DISH Broadband’s RUS program.  While the RUS Agreement expired in June 2013 when the Grant Funds were exhausted, HSS is required to continue providing services to DISH Broadband’s customers activated prior to the expiration of the RUS Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions of the RUS Agreement.
	TerreStar Agreement.  On March 9, 2012, DISH Network completed its acquisition of substantially all the assets of TerreStar.  Prior to DISH Network’s acquisition of substantially all the assets of TerreStar and our completion of the Hughes Acquisition, TerreStar and HNS entered into various agreements pursuant to which our Hughes segment 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 DISH Network at any time for convenience.
	Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement.  Effective October 1, 2012, HNS and dishNET Satellite Broadband L.L.C. (“dishNET”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH Network, entered into a distribution agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) pursuant to which dishNET has the right, but not the obligation, to market, sell and distribute the Hughes satellite internet service (the “Hughes service”).  dishNET pays HNS a monthly per subscriber wholesale service fee for the Hughes service based upon a subscriber’s service level, and, beginning January 1, 2014, based upon certain volume subscription thresholds.  The Distribution Agreement also provides that dishNET has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase certain broadband equipment from us to support the sale of the Hughes service.  The Distribution Agreement has an initial term of five years with automatic renewal for successive one year terms unless terminated by either party with a written notice at least 180 days before the expiration of the then-current term.  On February 20, 2014, HNS and dishNET entered into an amendment to the Distribution Agreement which, among other things, extended the initial term of the Distribution Agreement through March 1, 2024.  Upon expiration or termination of the Distribution Agreement, the parties will continue to provide the Hughes service to the then-current dishNET subscribers pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Distribution Agreement.
	Set-Top Box Application Development Agreement.  During the fourth quarter of 2012, we and DISH Network entered into a set-top box application development agreement (the “Application Development Agreement”) pursuant to which we provide DISH Network with certain services relating to the development of web-based applications for the period ending February 1, 2015.  The Application Development Agreement renews automatically for successive one-year periods thereafter, unless terminated earlier by us or DISH Network at any time upon at least 90 days’ notice.  The fees for services provided under the Application Development Agreement are calculated at our cost of providing the relevant service plus a fixed margin, which will depend on the nature of the services provided.
	XiP Encryption Agreement.  During the third quarter of 2012, we entered into an encryption agreement with DISH Network for our whole-home HD DVR line of set-top boxes (the “XiP Encryption Agreement”) pursuant to which we provide certain security measures on our whole-home HD DVR line of set-top boxes to encrypt the content delivered to the set-top box via a smart card and secure the content between set-top boxes.  The term of the XiP Encryption Agreement is until December 31, 2015.  Under the XiP Encryption Agreement, DISH Network has an option, but not the obligation to extend the XiP Encryption Agreement for one additional year upon at least 180 days’ notice prior to the end of the term.  We and DISH Network each have the right to terminate the XiP Encryption Agreement for any reason upon at least 180 days’ notice and 30 days’ notice, respectively.  The fees for the services provided under the XiP Encryption Agreement are calculated on a monthly basis based on the number of receivers utilizing such security measures each month.
	DBSD North America Agreement.  On March 9, 2012, DISH Network completed its acquisition of 100% of the equity of reorganized DBSD North America, Inc. (“DBSD North America”).  Prior to DISH Network’s acquisition of DBSD North America and our completion of the Hughes Acquisition, DBSD North America and HNS entered into an agreement pursuant to which our Hughes segment provides, among other things, hosting, operations and maintenance services of DBSD North America’s satellite gateway and associated ground infrastructure.  This agreement was renewed for a one-year period ending on February 15, 2015, and renews for two successive one-year periods unless terminated by DBSD North America upon at least 30 days’ notice prior to the expiration of any renewal term.
	DISH Digital Holding L.L.C.  Effective July 1, 2012, we and DISH Network formed DISH Digital, which was owned two-thirds by DISH Network and one-third by EchoStar.  DISH Digital was formed to develop and commercialize certain advanced technologies.  At that time, we, DISH Network and DISH Digital entered into the following agreements with respect to DISH Digital: (i) a contribution agreement pursuant to which we and DISH Network contributed certain assets in exchange for our respective ownership interests in DISH Digital; (ii) a limited liability company operating agreement (“Operating Agreement”), which provides for the governance of DISH Digital; and (iii) a commercial agreement (“Commercial Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, DISH Digital has: (a) certain rights and corresponding obligations with respect to its business; and (b) the right, but not the obligation, to receive certain services from us and DISH Network, respectively.  Effective August 1, 2014, we and DISH Digital entered into the Exchange Agreement pursuant to which, among other things, DISH Digital distributed certain assets to us and we reduced our interest in DISH Digital to a ten percent non-voting interest.  DISH Network now has a ninety percent equity interest and a 100% voting interest in DISH Digital.  In addition, we, DISH Network and DISH Digital amended and restated the Operating Agreement, primarily to reflect the changes implemented by the Exchange Agreement.  Finally, we, DISH Network and DISH Digital amended and restated the Commercial Agreement, pursuant to which, among other things, DISH Digital:  (1) continues to have certain rights and corresponding obligations with respect to its business; (2) continues to have the right, but not the obligation, to receive certain services from us and DISH Network; and (3) has a license from us to use certain of the assets distributed to us as part of the Exchange Agreement.  As of September 30, 2014, we accounted for our investment in DISH Digital using the cost method.
	“Cost of sales — equipment — DISH Network”
	Remanufactured Receiver Agreement.  In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a remanufactured receiver agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which we have the right, but not the obligation, to purchase remanufactured receivers and related components from DISH Network at cost plus a fixed margin, which varies depending on the nature of the equipment purchased.  In November 2014, we and DISH Network extended this agreement until December 31, 2015.  We may terminate the remanufactured receiver agreement for any reason upon at least 60 days’ notice to DISH Network.  DISH Network may also terminate this agreement if certain entities acquire it.
	“Cost of sales — services and other — DISH Network”
	Satellite Services Received from DISH Network.  Since the Spin-off, we entered into certain satellite services agreements pursuant to which we acquire certain satellite services from DISH Network on certain satellites owned or leased by DISH Network.  The fees for the services provided under these satellite services agreements depend, among other things, upon the orbital location of the applicable satellite, the number of transponders that are providing services on the applicable satellite and the length of the service term.  The term of each satellite service agreement is set forth below:
	D-1.  In November 2012, HNS entered into a satellite service agreement pursuant to which HNS received satellite services from DISH Network on the D-1 satellite for research and development.  This agreement terminated on June 30, 2014.
	EchoStar XV.  In May 2013, we began receiving satellite services from DISH Network on EchoStar XV and relocated the satellite to the 45 degree west longitude orbital location for testing pursuant to our Brazilian authorization.  Effective March 1, 2014, this satellite services agreement converted to a month-to-month service agreement.  Both parties have the right to terminate this agreement upon 30 days’ notice.
	“General and administrative expenses — DISH Network”
	Management Services Agreement.  In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a Management Services Agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which DISH Network made certain of its officers available to provide services (which were primarily accounting services) to us.  Effective June 15, 2013, we terminated the Management Services Agreement.
	Professional Services Agreement.  In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into various agreements with DISH Network 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 DISH Network agreed that we shall continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to receive the following services from DISH Network, 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 DISH Network agreed that DISH Network would continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to engage us to manage the process of procuring new satellite capacity for DISH Network (previously provided under the Satellite Procurement Agreement), receive logistics, procurement and quality assurance services from us (previously provided under the Services Agreement) and other support services.  The Professional Services Agreement automatically renewed on January 1, 2014 for an additional one-year period and renews automatically for successive one-year periods thereafter, unless terminated earlier by either party upon at least 60 days’ 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 30 days’ notice.
	Real Estate Lease Agreements.  Since the Spin-off, we have entered into lease agreements pursuant to which we lease certain real estate from DISH Network.  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 at the time of the lease, and we are responsible for our portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance of the premises.  The term of each of the leases is set forth below:
	El Paso Lease Agreement.  The lease for certain space at 1285 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, Texas is for a period ending on August 1, 2015, and provides us with renewal options for four consecutive three year terms.
	American Fork Occupancy License Agreement.  The license for certain space at 796 East Utah Valley Drive in American Fork, Utah is for a period ending on July 31, 2017, subject to the terms of the underlying lease agreement.
	“Other agreements — DISH Network”
	Tax Sharing Agreement.  In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a tax sharing agreement with DISH Network 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 DISH Network, and DISH Network will indemnify us for such taxes.  However, DISH Network is not liable for and will not indemnify us 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 because of:  (i) a direct or indirect acquisition of any of our stock, stock options or assets; (ii) any action that we take or fail to take; or (iii) any action that we take that is inconsistent with the information and representations furnished to the 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, we will be solely liable for, and will indemnify DISH Network 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 the third quarter of 2013, we and DISH Network agreed upon a supplemental allocation of the tax benefits arising from certain tax items resolved in the course of the IRS’s examination of our consolidated tax returns.  Prior to the agreement with DISH Network, the federal tax benefits of $83.2 million were reflected as a deferred tax asset for depreciation and amortization, which was netted in our noncurrent deferred tax liabilities.  The agreement requires DISH Network to pay us $83.2 million of the federal tax benefit it receives at such time as we would have otherwise been able to realize such tax benefit, which we currently estimate would be after 2015.  Accordingly, we recorded a noncurrent receivable from DISH Network for $83.2 million in “Other receivable — DISH Network” and a corresponding increase in our net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities to reflect the effects of this agreement in the third quarter of 2013.  In addition, during the third quarter of 2013, we and DISH Network 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 DISH Network for such combined returns, through the taxable period ending on December 31, 2017.
	TiVo.  On April 29, 2011, we and DISH Network entered into a settlement agreement with TiVo, Inc. (“TiVo”).  The settlement resolved all pending litigation between us and DISH Network, on the one hand, and TiVo, on the other hand, including litigation relating to alleged patent infringement involving certain DISH Network DVRs.
	Under the settlement agreement, all pending litigation was dismissed with prejudice and all injunctions that permanently restrain, enjoin or compel any action by us or DISH Network were dissolved.  We and DISH Network are jointly responsible for making payments to TiVo in the aggregate amount of $500.0 million, including an initial payment of $300.0 million and the remaining $200.0 million in six equal annual installments between 2012 and 2017.  Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the agreements entered into in connection with the Spin-off, DISH Network made the initial payment to TiVo in May 2011, except for the contribution from us totaling approximately $10.0 million, representing an allocation of liability relating to our sales of DVR-enabled receivers to an international customer.  Future payments will be allocated between us and DISH Network based on historical sales of certain licensed products, with EchoStar being responsible for 5% of each annual payment.
	Patent Cross-License Agreements.  During December 2011, we and DISH Network entered into separate patent cross-license agreements with the same third party whereby:  (i) we and such third party licensed our respective patents to each other subject to certain conditions; and (ii) DISH Network and such third party licensed their 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 total less than $10.0 million.  Each Cross-License Agreement also contains an option to extend each Cross-License Agreement to include patents acquired by the respective party prior to January 1, 2022.  If both options are exercised, the aggregate additional payments to such third party would total less than $3.0 million.  However, we and DISH Network may elect to extend our respective Cross-License Agreement independently of each other.  Since the aggregate payments under both Cross-License Agreements were based on the combined annual revenue of us and DISH Network, we and DISH Network agreed to allocate our respective payments to such third party based on our respective percentage of combined total revenue.
TerreStar-2 Development Agreement.  In August 2013, we and DISH Network entered into a development agreement (“T2 Development Agreement”) with respect to the TerreStar-2/EchoStar XXI (“T2/EchoStar XXI”) satellite under which we reimburse DISH Network for amounts it pays pursuant to an authorization to proceed (“T2 ATP”) with SSL in connection with the construction of the T2/EchoStar XXI satellite.  In exchange, DISH Network granted us certain rights to purchase the T2/EchoStar XXI satellite during the term of the T2 Development Agreement.  The T2 Development Agreement was amended in December 2013 to provide for the ability to purchase DISH Network’s rights and obligations under the T2 ATP and the related agreement for the construction of the T2/EchoStar XXI satellite with SSL.  The T2 Development Agreement expires on the later of: (i) December 19, 2014, or (ii) the date on which the T2 ATP expires.
Roger J. Lynch Agreement.  In November 2009, Mr. Roger J. Lynch became employed by both us and DISH Network as Executive Vice President.  Mr. Lynch is responsible for the development and implementation of advanced technologies that are of potential utility and importance to both us and DISH Network.  Mr. Lynch’s compensation consists of cash and equity compensation and is borne by both DISH Network and us.
Other Agreements
Hughes Systique Corporation (“Hughes Systique”)
We contract with Hughes Systique for software development services.  In February 2008, Hughes agreed to make available to Hughes Systique a term loan facility of up to $1.5 million.  Also in 2008, Hughes funded an initial $0.5 million to Hughes Systique pursuant to the term loan facility.  In 2009, HNS funded the remaining $1.0 million of its $1.5 million commitment under the term loan facility.  The loans bear interest at 6%, payable annually, and are convertible into shares of Hughes Systique upon non-payment or an event of default.  As a result, the Company is not obligated to provide any further funding to Hughes Systique under the term loan facility.  In May 2014, Hughes and Hughes Systique entered into an amendment to the term loan facility to increase the interest rate from 6% to 8%, payable annually, to reflect current market conditions.  The loans, as amended, mature on May 1, 2015.  In addition to our 44.4% ownership in Hughes Systique, Mr. Pradman Kaul, the President of Hughes Communications, Inc. and a member of our Board of Directors and his brother, who is the CEO and President of Hughes Systique, in the aggregate, owned approximately 26.1%, on an undiluted basis, of Hughes Systique’s outstanding shares as of September 30, 2014.  Furthermore, Mr. Pradman Kaul serves on the board of directors of Hughes Systique.  We are considered the “primary beneficiary” of Hughes Systique due to, among other factors, our ability to significantly influence and direct the operating and financial decisions of Hughes Systique and our obligation to provide financial support in the form of term loans.  As a result, we are required to consolidate Hughes Systique’s financial statements in our condensed consolidated financial statements.
NagraStar L.L.C.
We own 50% of NagraStar L.L.C. (“NagraStar”), a joint venture that is our primary provider of encryption and related security technology used in our set-top boxes.  We account for our investment in NagraStar using the equity method.
The table below summarizes our transactions with NagraStar.
	For the Three Months				For the Nine Months
	Ended September 30,				Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
	(In thousands)
Purchases from NagraStar	$	5,932	$	4,626	$	15,498	$	12,781
	As of
	September 30,		December 31,
	2014		2013
	(In thousands)
Due to NagraStar	$	4,484	$	1,211
Commitments to purchase from NagraStar	$	9,732	$	5,874
Dish Mexico
During 2008, we entered into a joint venture for a direct-to-home satellite service in Mexico known as Dish Mexico.  We provide certain broadcast services and satellite capacity and sell hardware such as digital set-top boxes and related equipment to Dish Mexico.  As discussed in Note 6, on August 8, 2014, an option providing for an unrelated party to acquire a 51.0% equity interest in Dish Mexico was terminated.  Although we have owned 49.0% of the equity of Dish Mexico since its inception in 2008, we accounted for our investment as a 24.0% equity interest using the equity method based on assumed dilution that would occur upon the exercise of the option.  For periods subsequent to the date of the termination of the option, we account for our investment in Dish Mexico as a 49.0% equity interest using the equity method.
The following table summarizes revenue from sales of hardware and services we provided to Dish Mexico.
	For the Three Months				For the Nine Months
	Ended September 30,				Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
	(In thousands)
Digital set-top boxes and related accessories	$	14,741	$	6,751	$	40,146	$	32,602
Satellite services	$	5,837	$	5,834	$	17,510	$	16,801
Uplink services	$	1,530	$	1,732	$	4,745	$	4,887
Other services	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	18
	As of
	September 30,		December 31,
	2014		2013
	(In thousands)
Due from Dish Mexico	$	10,330	$	3,506
Deluxe/EchoStar LLC
We own 50% of Deluxe/EchoStar LLC (“Deluxe”), a joint venture that we entered into in 2010 to build an advanced digital cinema satellite distribution network targeting delivery to digitally equipped theaters in the U.S. and Canada.  We account for our investment in Deluxe using the equity method.  We recognized revenue from Deluxe for transponder services and the sale of broadband equipment of $0.8 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $2.5 million and $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had receivables from Deluxe of approximately $0.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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 U.S. (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information.  Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required for complete financial statements prepared in accordance with 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, 2013.
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	We consolidate all majority owned subsidiaries, investments in entities in which we have controlling interest and variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary.  For entities we control but do not wholly-own, we record a noncontrolling interest within stockholders’ equity for the portion of the entity’s equity attributed to the noncontrolling ownership interests.  For the noncontrolling interest in the HSS Tracking Stock, we periodically attribute a portion of HSS net income or loss to the noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock with such portion equal to the economic interest (currently 28.11%) in the Hughes Retail Group represented by the HSS Tracking Stock, as determined in accordance with the Policy Statements and other documents governing the Tracking Stock.  We use the equity method to account for investments in entities that we do not control but 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 the investee, the cost method is used.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the balance sheets, the reported amounts of revenue and expense for each reporting period, and certain information disclosed in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.  Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, amortization periods of deferred revenue and deferred subscriber acquisition costs, percentage-of-completion related to revenue recognition, allowances for doubtful accounts, allowances for sales returns and rebates, warranty obligations, self-insurance obligations, deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, loss contingencies, fair value of financial instruments, fair value of our stock-based compensation plans, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, lease classifications, asset impairments, useful lives and amortization methods of property, equipment and intangible assets, goodwill impairment testing, royalty obligations, and allocations to HRG that affect the periodic determination of net income or loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the HSS Tracking Stock.  We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be relevant under the circumstances.  Weakened economic conditions may increase the inherent uncertainty in the estimates and assumptions indicated above.  Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, 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 in the period they occur or prospectively if the revised estimate affects future periods.
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 utilize the highest level of inputs available according to 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; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; 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.
	Transfers between levels in the fair value hierarchy are considered to occur at the beginning of the quarterly accounting period.  There were no transfers between levels for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 or 2013.
	As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying amount of our cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, accounts payable and accrued liabilities were equal to or approximated fair value due to their short-term nature or proximity to current market rates.
	Fair values of our current marketable investment securities are based on a variety of observable market inputs.  For our investments in publicly traded equity securities, fair value ordinarily is determined based on a Level 1 measurement that reflects quoted prices for identical securities in active markets.  Fair values of our investments in marketable debt securities generally are based on Level 2 measurements, as the markets for debt securities are less active.  Trades of identical debt securities on or near the measurement date are considered a strong indication of fair value.  Matrix pricing techniques that consider par value, coupon rate, credit quality, maturity and other relevant features also may be used to determine fair value of our investments in marketable debt securities.
	Fair values for our publicly traded long-term debt are based on quoted market prices in less active markets and are categorized as Level 2 measurements.  The fair values of our privately held debt are Level 2 measurements and are estimated to approximate their carrying amounts based on the proximity of their interest rates to current market rates.  See Note 11 for the fair value of our long-term debt.  As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair values of our orbital incentive obligations, based on measurements categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, approximated their carrying amounts of $86.7 million and $48.4 million, respectively.  We use fair value measurements from time-to-time in connection with impairment testing and the assignment of purchase consideration to assets and liabilities of acquired companies that typically include significant unobservable inputs and are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Capitalized Software Costs	'
	Capitalized Software Costs
	Development costs related to software for internal use and externally marketed software are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software, not in excess of five years.  Internal use capitalized software costs are included in “Property and equipment, net” and externally marketed capitalized software costs are included in “Other noncurrent assets, net” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  We conduct software program reviews for externally marketed capitalized software costs at least annually, or as events and circumstances warrant such a review, to determine if capitalized software development costs are recoverable and to ensure that costs associated with programs that are no longer generating revenue are expensed.  As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the net carrying amount of externally marketed software was $45.1 million and $31.4 million, respectively.  We capitalized $5.1 million and $5.2 million of costs related to development of externally marketed software for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and capitalized $17.6 million and $12.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we recorded $1.9 million and $0.5 million, respectively, of amortization expense relating to our externally marketed software.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we recorded $3.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of amortization expense relating to our externally marketed software.
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”).  It outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance.  The core principle of the revenue model is that “an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.”  ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods and may be applied either retrospectively to prior periods or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption.  Early adoption is not permitted.  Management has not selected a transition method and is assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Hughes_Retail_Preferred_Tracki1

Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock	'
Schedule of carrying amounts of net assets transferred from DISH Network to EchoStar and HSS	'
		EchoStar(1)			HSS			Total
		(In thousands)
	Cash	$	—		$	11,404		$	11,404
	Property and equipment, net	349,243			82,837			432,080
	Current liabilities	(3,479		)	(3,076		)	(6,555		)
	Noncurrent liabilities	(30,121		)	(8,713		)	(38,834		)
	Transferred net assets	$	315,643		$	82,452		$	398,095
	(1)     All of the net assets received by EchoStar as part of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction were immediately transferred to HSS and are being used by our EchoStar Satellite Services segment.
Schedule of net amounts credited to stockholders' equity	'
		EchoStar			Noncontrolling
		Stockholders			Interest			Total
		(In thousands)
	Transferred net assets	$	315,643		$	82,452		$	398,095
	Offering costs, net of tax	(2,302		)	(610		)	(2,912		)
	Deferred income taxes	(114,525		)	(29,971		)	(144,496		)
	Reallocation based on relative liquidation values	(35,300		)	35,300			—
	Net increase in stockholders’ equity	$	163,516		$	87,171		$	250,687

Earnings_per_Share_Tables

Earnings per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings per Share	'
Tabular disclosure of the effect of income (loss) on the entity's basic and diluted earnings per share	'
		For the Three Months					For the Nine Months
		Ended September 30,					Ended September 30,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
		(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar	$	60,168		$	4,320	$	103,027		$	(1,981	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Tracking Stock	(3,887		)	—		(7,474		)	—
	Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar common stock	$	64,055		$	4,320	$	110,501		$	(1,981	)
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding :
	Class A and B common stock:
	Basic	91,358			89,868		91,050			89,081
	Dilutive impact of stock awards outstanding	1,613			1,398		1,673			—
	Diluted	92,971			91,266		92,723			89,081
	Earnings per share:
	Class A and B common stock:
	Basic	$	0.7		$	0.05	$	1.21		$	(0.02	)
	Diluted	$	0.69		$	0.05	$	1.19		$	(0.02	)

Investment_Securities_Tables

Investment Securities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Investment Securities	'
Schedule of marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investments	'
		As of
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Marketable investment securities—current:
	Corporate bonds	$	899,727	$	833,791
	VRDNs	4,420		34,705
	Strategic equity securities	35,600		33,613
	Other	79,500		84,424
	Total marketable investment securities—current	1,019,247		986,533
	Restricted marketable investment securities (1)	9,466		7,965
	Total	1,028,713		994,498
	Restricted cash and cash equivalents (1)	9,629		8,172
	Other investments—noncurrent:
	Cost method	31,174		25,977
	Equity method	136,344		143,794
	Total other investments—noncurrent	167,518		169,771
	Total marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investments	$	1,205,860	$	1,172,441
	(1)     Restricted marketable investment securities and restricted cash and cash equivalents are included in “Restricted cash and marketable investment securities” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Schedule of unrealized gains (losses) on marketable investment securities	'
		Amortized		Unrealized						Estimated
		Cost		Gains			Losses			Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	As of September 30, 2014
	Debt securities:
	Corporate bonds	$	900,093	$	209		$	(575	)	$	899,727
	VRDNs	4,420		—			—			4,420
	Other (including restricted)	88,962		12			(8		)	88,966
	Equity securities - strategic	27,247		9,554			(1,201		)	35,600
	Total marketable investment securities	$	1,020,722	$	9,775		$	(1,784	)	$	1,028,713
	As of December 31, 2013
	Debt securities:
	Corporate bonds	$	833,888	$	227		$	(324	)	$	833,791
	VRDNs	34,705		—			—			34,705
	Other (including restricted)	92,876		14			(501		)	92,389
	Equity securities - strategic	15,272		18,341			—			33,613
	Total marketable investment securities	$	976,741	$	18,582		$	(825	)	$	994,498
Schedule of available-for-sale securities in continuous unrealized loss position by length of time and their fair value	'
		As of
		September 30, 2014					December 31, 2013
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses
		(In thousands)
	Less than 12 months	$	582,163	$	(1,784	)	$	571,592		$	(825	)
	12 months or more	10,000		—			—			—
	Total	$	592,163	$	(1,784	)	$	571,592		$	(825	)
Schedule of fair value measurements	'
		As of
		September 30, 2014								December 31, 2013
		Total		Level 1			Level 2			Total			Level 1		Level 2
		(In thousands)
	Cash equivalents (including restricted)	$	658,093	$	11,791		$	646,302		$	548,714		$	49,338	$	499,376
	Debt securities:
	Corporate bonds	$	899,727	$	—		$	899,727		$	833,791		$	—	$	833,791
	VRDNs	4,420		—			4,420			34,705			—		34,705
	Other (including restricted)	88,966		2,374			86,592			92,389			—		92,389
	Equity securities - strategic	35,600		35,600			—			33,613			33,613		—
	Total marketable investment securities	$	1,028,713	$	37,974		$	990,739		$	994,498		$	33,613	$	960,885

Trade_Accounts_Receivable_Tabl

Trade Accounts Receivable (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Trade Accounts Receivable	'
Schedule of trade accounts receivable	'
		As of
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Trade accounts receivable	$	183,688		$	164,900
	Contracts in process, net	14,429			7,629
	Total trade accounts receivable	198,117			172,529
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(14,649		)	(13,237		)
	Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	303,391			355,135
	Total trade accounts receivable, net	$	486,859		$	514,427

Inventory_Tables

Inventory (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory	'
Schedule of inventory	'
		As of
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Finished goods	$	52,035	$	50,357
	Raw materials	6,828		8,658
	Work-in-process	9,719		7,069
	Total inventory	$	68,582	$	66,084

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Property and Equipment	'
Schedule of property and equipment	'
		Depreciable		As of
		Life		September 30,			December 31,
		(In Years)		2014			2013
				(In thousands)
	Land	—		$	42,862		$	42,850
	Buildings and improvements	Mar-40		380,810			377,208
	Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	12-Jan		1,213,694			1,157,325
	Customer rental equipment	4-Feb		464,958			374,688
	Satellites - owned	15-Feb		2,381,120			1,949,040
	Satellites acquired under capital leases	15-Oct		935,104			935,104
	Construction in progress	—		467,225			210,051
	Total property and equipment			5,885,773			5,046,266
	Accumulated depreciation			(2,804,862		)	(2,499,889		)
	Property and equipment, net			$	3,080,911		$	2,546,377
Schedule of construction in progress	'
				As of
				September 30,			December 31,
		Segment		2014			2013
				(In thousands)
	Progress amounts for satellite construction, including certain amounts
	prepaid under satellite service agreements and launch costs:
	EchoStar XIX	Other		$	268,153		$	122,070
	TerreStar-2/EchoStar XXI	Other		74,931			16,433
	EchoStar XXIII	Other		42,780			19,210
	EUTELSAT 65 West A	Hughes		18,975			—
	EchoStar 105/SES-11	ESS		11,692			—
	Other	Other/ESS		4,440			4,950
	Uplinking equipment	ETC/Hughes		27,211			20,793
	Other	ETC/Hughes/ESS		19,043			26,595
	Construction in progress			$	467,225		$	210,051
Schedule of depreciation expense	'
		For the Three Months						For the Nine Months
		Ended September 30,						Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Satellites	$	55,643		$	43,722		$	158,782	$	136,795
	Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	30,595			31,323			89,647		96,094
	Customer rental equipment	29,892			24,611			86,800		71,691
	Buildings and improvements	3,401			3,343			10,344		10,024
	Total depreciation expense	$	119,531		$	102,999		$	345,573	$	314,604
Schedule of satellites	'
						Nominal Degree		Depreciable
				Launch		Orbital Location		Life
	Satellites	Segment		Date		(Longitude)		(In Years)
	Owned:
	SPACEWAY 3 (1)	Hughes		August 2007		95 W		12
	EchoStar XVII	Hughes		July 2012		107 W		15
	EchoStar I (2)(3)(4)	ESS		December 1995		77 W		—
	EchoStar III (4)	ESS		October 1997		61.5 W		12
	EchoStar VI (4)	ESS		July 2000		96.2 W		12
	EchoStar VII (2)(3)	ESS		February 2002		119 W		3
	EchoStar VIII (2)	ESS		August 2002		77 W		12
	EchoStar XII (2)(5)	ESS		July 2003		61.5 W		2
	EchoStar IX (2)	ESS		August 2003		121 W		12
	EchoStar X (2)(3)	ESS		February 2006		110 W		7
	EchoStar XI (2)(3)	ESS		July 2008		110 W		9
	EchoStar XIV (2)(3)	ESS		March 2010		119 W		11
	EchoStar XVI (2)	ESS		November 2012		61.5 W		15
	EUTELSAT 10A (“W2A”) (6)	Other		April 2009		10 E		—
	Leased from Third Parties (7):
	AMC-15	ESS		October 2004		105 W		10
	AMC-16	ESS		December 2004		85 W		10
	Nimiq 5 (2)	ESS		September 2009		72.7 W		15
	QuetzSat-1 (2)	ESS		September 2011		77 W		10
	(1)     Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of the date of the Hughes Acquisition (as defined below).
	(2)     See Note 16 for further discussion of our transactions with DISH Network.
	(3)     Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of March 1, 2014, the effective date of our receipt of the satellites from DISH Network as part of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction (See Note 2).
	(4)     Fully depreciated assets.
	(5)     Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of June 30, 2013, the date EchoStar XII was impaired.
	(6)     The Company acquired the S-band payload on this satellite, which prior to the acquisition in December 2013, experienced an anomaly at the time of the launch.  As a result, the S-band payload is not fully operational.
	(7)     These satellites are accounted for as capital leases and their launch dates represent dates that the satellites were placed into service.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
Schedule of regulatory authorizations with finite and indefinite useful lives	'
		As of
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Finite useful lives:
	Cost	$	107,484		$	113,764
	Accumulated amortization	(5,804		)	(1,521		)
	Net	101,680			112,243
	Indefinite lives	471,657			471,657
	Total regulatory authorizations, net	$	573,337		$	583,900
Schedule of other intangible assets subject to amortization	'
		Weighted		As of
		Average		September 30, 2014								December 31, 2013
		Useful life					Accumulated			Carrying				Accumulated			Carrying
		(in Years)		Cost			Amortization			Amount		Cost		Amortization			Amount
				(In thousands)
	Customer relationships	8		$	293,932		$	(177,206	)	$	116,726	$	293,932	$	(152,647	)	$	141,285
	Contract-based	10		255,366			(227,342		)	28,024		255,366		(204,835		)	50,531
	Technology-based	7		140,837			(97,080		)	43,757		126,272		(83,580		)	42,692
	Trademark portfolio	20		29,700			(4,950		)	24,750		29,700		(3,836		)	25,864
	Favorable leases	4		4,707			(3,922		)	785		4,707		(3,040		)	1,667
	Total other intangible assets			$	724,542		$	(510,500	)	$	214,042	$	709,977	$	(447,938	)	$	262,039

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat1

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	'
Schedule of carrying amounts and fair values of the entity's debt	'
		As of
		September 30, 2014					December 31, 2013
		Carrying			Fair		Carrying			Fair
		Amount			Value		Amount			Value
		(In thousands)
	6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019	$	1,100,000		$	1,177,000	$	1,100,000		$	1,193,500
	7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021	900,000			983,250		900,000			1,001,250
	Other	1,327			1,327		1,588			1,588
	Subtotal	2,001,327			$	2,161,577	2,001,588			$	2,196,338
	Capital lease obligations (1)	375,942					420,800
	Total debt and capital lease obligations	2,377,269					2,422,388
	Less: Current portion	(44,539		)			(69,791		)
	Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations	$	2,332,730				$	2,352,597
	(1)     Disclosure regarding the fair value of capital lease obligations is not required.

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation	'
Schedule of stock-based compensation expense	'
		For the Three Months				For the Nine Months
		Ended September 30,				Ended September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Research and development expenses	$	585	$	798	$	1,760	$	2,647
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	2,885		3,138		8,888		11,341
	Total stock-based compensation	$	3,470	$	3,936	$	10,648	$	13,988

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting	'
Schedule of revenue, EBITDA, and capital expenditures by operating segments	'
								EchoStar			All
		EchoStar						Satellite			Other and			Consolidated
		Technologies			Hughes			Services			Eliminations			Total
		(In thousands)
	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
	External revenue	$	422,948		$	338,617		$	126,944		$	7,331		$	895,840
	Intersegment revenue	$	142		$	451		$	660		$	(1,253	)	$	—
	Total revenue	$	423,090		$	339,068		$	127,604		$	6,078		$	895,840
	EBITDA	$	37,416		$	94,955		$	111,563		$	4,054		$	247,988
	Capital expenditures (1)	$	10,485		$	56,724		$	11,772		$	85,730		$	164,711
	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	External revenue	$	456,028		$	301,696		$	85,138		$	6,046		$	848,908
	Intersegment revenue	$	101		$	521		$	807		$	(1,429	)	$	—
	Total revenue	$	456,129		$	302,217		$	85,945		$	4,617		$	848,908
	EBITDA	$	42,975		$	65,620		$	68,808		$	(9,299	)	$	168,104
	Capital expenditures (1)	$	16,246		$	49,443		$	71		$	40,811		$	106,571
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	External revenue	$	1,244,394		$	982,783		$	354,558		$	19,956		$	2,601,691
	Intersegment revenue	$	380		$	1,314		$	2,406		$	(4,100	)	$	—
	Total revenue	$	1,244,774		$	984,097		$	356,964		$	15,856		$	2,601,691
	EBITDA	$	118,648		$	267,210		$	308,573		$	(21,657	)	$	672,774
	Capital expenditures (1)	$	37,923		$	154,201		$	11,801		$	230,503		$	434,428
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	External revenue	$	1,308,360		$	904,625		$	242,562		$	18,818		$	2,474,365
	Intersegment revenue	$	310		$	1,939		$	2,457		$	(4,706	)	$	—
	Total revenue	$	1,308,670		$	906,564		$	245,019		$	14,112		$	2,474,365
	EBITDA	$	104,947		$	202,995		$	167,281		$	13,708		$	488,931
	Capital expenditures (1)	$	43,898		$	139,276		$	12,403		$	69,266		$	264,843
	(1)     Capital expenditures consist of purchases of property and equipment reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and do not include satellites transferred in the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction or other noncash capital expenditures.
Schedule of reconciliation of total consolidated EBITDA to reported Income (loss) before income taxes	'
		For the Three Months						For the Nine Months
		Ended September 30,						Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	EBITDA	$	247,988		$	168,104		$	672,774		$	488,931
	Interest income and expense, net	(39,418		)	(44,731		)	(125,404		)	(138,544		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(142,294		)	(124,742		)	(416,167		)	(379,585		)
	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock	(2,106		)	—			(4,049		)	—
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	375			317			1,103			533
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	64,545		$	(1,052	)	$	128,257		$	(28,665	)

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
NagraStar	'
Related party transactions	'
Schedule of related party transactions	'
		For the Three Months				For the Nine Months
		Ended September 30,				Ended September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Purchases from NagraStar	$	5,932	$	4,626	$	15,498	$	12,781
		As of
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Due to NagraStar	$	4,484	$	1,211
	Commitments to purchase from NagraStar	$	9,732	$	5,874
Dish Mexico	'
Related party transactions	'
Schedule of related party transactions	'
		For the Three Months				For the Nine Months
		Ended September 30,				Ended September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Digital set-top boxes and related accessories	$	14,741	$	6,751	$	40,146	$	32,602
	Satellite services	$	5,837	$	5,834	$	17,510	$	16,801
	Uplink services	$	1,530	$	1,732	$	4,745	$	4,887
	Other services	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	18
		As of
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Due from Dish Mexico	$	10,330	$	3,506

Organization_and_Business_Acti1

Organization and Business Activities (Details)	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 02, 2014
	item	Hughes Retail Group
		DISH Network
		Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction
		Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Organization and Business Activities	'	'
Number of business segments	3	'
Principal Business	'	'
Percentage of economic interest held	'	80.00%

Hughes_Retail_Preferred_Tracki2

Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 02, 2014

Mar. 02, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

Mar. 02, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

Mar. 02, 2014

Mar. 02, 2014

Mar. 02, 2014

Mar. 02, 2014

Mar. 02, 2014

Mar. 02, 2014

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock

Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

Hughes Retail Group

Hughes Retail Group

Hughes Retail Group

Hughes Retail Group

Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation ("HSSC")

EchoStar Corporation

Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation ("HSSC")

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

EchoStar and HSSC

EchoStar and HSSC

Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation ("HSSC")

Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock

Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock

EchoStar Corporation

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

item

item

EchoStar Corporation

Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation ("HSSC")

EchoStar Corporation

Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation ("HSSC")

Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock

Hughes Retail Group Tracking Stock

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'

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'

Number of owned satellites transferred

'

'

'

'

'

5

5

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'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash

'

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'

$11,404

'

'

$11,404

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'

'

Percentage of economic interest held

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'

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'

20.00%

51.89%

28.11%

80.00%

Portion of one vote entitled to each share

0.1

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)

13,000,000

300

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)

$0.00

$0.00

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares issued during the period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,290,499

81.128

'

'

'

'

Percentage of capital stock held

'

'

6.50%

7.50%

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'

'

'

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'

Hughes_Retail_Preferred_Tracki3

Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock (Details 2) (Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction, USD $)	Feb. 28, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying amount of net assets transferred from DISH Network	'
Transferred net assets	$398,095
DISH Network	'
Carrying amount of net assets transferred from DISH Network	'
Cash	11,404
Property and equipment, net	432,080
Current liabilities	-6,555
Noncurrent liabilities	-38,834
Transferred net assets	398,095
DISH Network | EchoStar	'
Carrying amount of net assets transferred from DISH Network	'
Property and equipment, net	349,243
Current liabilities	-3,479
Noncurrent liabilities	-30,121
Transferred net assets	315,643
DISH Network | HSS	'
Carrying amount of net assets transferred from DISH Network	'
Property and equipment, net	82,837
Current liabilities	-3,076
Noncurrent liabilities	-8,713
Transferred net assets	$82,452

Hughes_Retail_Preferred_Tracki4

Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock (Details 3) (Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction, USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014
Net amount credited to stockholders' equity	'
Transferred net assets	$398,095
Offering costs, net of tax	-2,912
Deferred income taxes	-144,496
Net increase in stockholders' equity	250,687
EchoStar Stockholders	'
Net amount credited to stockholders' equity	'
Transferred net assets	315,643
Offering costs, net of tax	-2,302
Deferred income taxes	-114,525
Reallocation based on relative liquidation values	-35,300
Net increase in stockholders' equity	163,516
Noncontrolling Interest	'
Net amount credited to stockholders' equity	'
Transferred net assets	82,452
Offering costs, net of tax	-610
Deferred income taxes	-29,971
Reallocation based on relative liquidation values	35,300
Net increase in stockholders' equity	$87,171

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 02, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
						Maximum	Hughes Retail Group	Level 2	Level 2
							DISH Network
							Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction
							HSS
Principles of Consolidation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of economic interest held	'	'	'	'	'	'	28.11%	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amount of transfers between levels within the fair value hierarchy	'	'	$0	$0	'	'	'	'	'
Orbital incentive obligations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	86.7	48.4
Capitalized Software Costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Software useful life	'	'	'	'	'	'5 years	'	'	'
Net carrying amount of externally marketed software	45.1	'	45.1	'	31.4	'	'	'	'
Capitalized costs related to development of externally marketed software	5.1	5.2	17.6	12.3	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization expense relating to externally marketed software	$1.90	$0.50	$3.60	$1.10	'	'	'	'	'

Earnings_per_Share_Details

Earnings per Share (Details) (Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction, Hughes Retail Group, USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 02, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
EchoStar Corporation	'	'	'
Earnings per Share	'	'	'
Percentage of economic interest held	20.00%	'	'
DISH Network | Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock	'	'	'
Earnings per Share	'	'	'
Percentage of economic interest held	80.00%	'	'
DISH Network | EchoStar Corporation	'	'	'
Earnings per Share	'	'	'
Allocation of net loss	'	$3.90	$7.50
Percentage of economic interest held	51.89%	'	'
DISH Network | Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation ("HSSC")	'	'	'
Earnings per Share	'	'	'
Percentage of economic interest held	28.11%	'	'

Earnings_per_Share_Details_2

Earnings per Share (Details 2) (Class A common stock)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Stock awards	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	800,000	1,900,000	800,000	4,000
Long-term performance based plans	'	'	'	'
Dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	'	'	'	'
Dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	700,000	700,000	700,000	700,000

Earnings_per_Share_Details_3

Earnings per Share (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net income attributable to EchoStar	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar common stock	$64,055	$4,320	$110,501	($1,981)
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar	60,168	4,320	103,027	-1,981
Weighted-average common shares outstanding :	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	91,358	89,868	91,050	89,081
Diluted (in shares)	92,971	91,266	92,723	89,081
Earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.70	$0.05	$1.21	($0.02)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.69	$0.05	$1.19	($0.02)
Class A and B Common Stock	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to EchoStar	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar common stock	64,055	4,320	110,501	-1,981
Weighted-average common shares outstanding :	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	91,358	89,868	91,050	89,081
Dilutive impact of stock awards outstanding (in shares)	1,613	1,398	1,673	'
Diluted (in shares)	92,971	91,266	92,723	89,081
Earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.70	$0.05	$1.21	($0.02)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.69	$0.05	$1.19	($0.02)
EchoStar Tracking Stock	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to EchoStar	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar	($3,887)	'	($7,474)	'

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Los1

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other comprehensive income, tax (expense) benefit	'	'
Cumulative foreign currency translation losses	$43.20	$32.10
Tax effects on foreign currency translation adjustments	0	'
Tax effects on unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities	$0	'

Investment_Securities_Details

Investment Securities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investments	'	'
Total marketable investment securities - current	$1,019,247	$986,533
Restricted marketable investment securities	9,466	7,965
Total	1,028,713	994,498
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	9,629	8,172
Other investments-noncurrent:	'	'
Cost method	31,174	25,977
Equity method	136,344	143,794
Total other investments-noncurrent	167,518	169,771
Total marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investments	1,205,860	1,172,441
Corporate bonds	'	'
Marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investments	'	'
Total marketable investment securities - current	899,727	833,791
VRDNs	'	'
Marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investments	'	'
Total marketable investment securities - current	4,420	34,705
Strategic equity securities	'	'
Marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investments	'	'
Total marketable investment securities - current	35,600	33,613
Other	'	'
Marketable investment securities, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and other investments	'	'
Total marketable investment securities - current	$79,500	$84,424

Investment_Securities_Details_

Investment Securities (Details 2) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 02, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Aug. 01, 2014

Jul. 02, 2012

Aug. 08, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Corporate bonds

Corporate bonds

VRDNs

VRDNs

Other (including restricted)

Other (including restricted)

Equity securities - strategic

Equity securities - strategic

DISH Digital

DISH Digital

DISH Digital

DISH Digital

Dish Mexico

Dish Mexico

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity interest in joint venture (as a percentage)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

33.00%

'

49.00%

Non-voting interest in joint venture (as a percentage)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10.00%

'

'

'

Cash Contribution

'

'

$18,569,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$18,600,000

'

'

'

'

Carrying amount of distributed assets

'

'

34,075,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

34,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of non-voting interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,100,000

'

'

'

Amount in excess of carrying amount of existing equity method investment

'

'

8,843,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

Equity interest for which an option to acquire was provided for an unrelated party (as a percentage)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51.00%

'

Equity interest accounted based on assumed dilution (as a percentage)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

24.00%

24.00%

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates, net

13,198,000

726,000

10,137,000

-5,656,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,300,000

'

Amortized Cost

'

'

'

'

'

900,093,000

833,888,000

4,420,000

34,705,000

88,962,000

92,876,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortized Cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27,247,000

15,272,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortized Cost

1,020,722,000

'

1,020,722,000

'

976,741,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrealized Gains

9,775,000

'

9,775,000

'

18,582,000

209,000

227,000

'

'

12,000

14,000

9,554,000

18,341,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrealized Losses

-1,784,000

'

-1,784,000

'

-825,000

-575,000

-324,000

'

'

-8,000

-501,000

-1,201,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimated Fair Value

'

'

'

'

'

899,727,000

833,791,000

4,420,000

34,705,000

88,966,000

92,389,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimated Fair Value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

35,600,000

33,613,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total

$1,028,713,000

'

$1,028,713,000

'

$994,498,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investment_Securities_Details_1

Investment Securities (Details 3) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Investment Securities	'
Debt securities with contractual maturities of one year or less	$724.10
Debt securities with contractual maturities exceeding one year	$269

Investment_Securities_Details_2

Investment Securities (Details 4) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair value of marketable investment securities in a loss position	'	'	'	'	'
Less than 12 months	$582,163,000	'	$582,163,000	'	$571,592,000
12 months or more	10,000,000	'	10,000,000	'	'
Total	592,163,000	'	592,163,000	'	571,592,000
Unrealized losses on marketable investment securities in a loss position	'	'	'	'	'
Less than 12 months	-1,784,000	'	-1,784,000	'	-825,000
Total	-1,784,000	'	-1,784,000	'	-825,000
Realized gains (losses) on marketable investment securities	'	'	'	'	'
Realized gains from the sales of available-for-sale marketable investment securities	'	1,800,000	'	36,300,000	'
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale marketable investment securities	$36,900,000	$47,400,000	$42,300,000	$142,700,000	'

Investment_Securities_Details_3

Investment Securities (Details 5) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Total	$1,028,713	$994,498
Corporate bonds	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Debt security	899,727	833,791
VRDNs	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Debt security	4,420	34,705
Other (including restricted)	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Debt security	88,966	92,389
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Total	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Cash equivalents (including restricted)	658,093	548,714
Total	1,028,713	994,498
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Total | Corporate bonds	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Debt security	899,727	833,791
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Total | VRDNs	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Debt security	4,420	34,705
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Total | Other (including restricted)	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Debt security	88,966	92,389
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Total | Equity securities - strategic	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Equity security	35,600	33,613
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 1	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Cash equivalents (including restricted)	11,791	49,338
Total	37,974	33,613
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 1 | Other (including restricted)	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Debt security	2,374	'
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 1 | Equity securities - strategic	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Equity security	35,600	33,613
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Cash equivalents (including restricted)	646,302	499,376
Total	990,739	960,885
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2 | Corporate bonds	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Debt security	899,727	833,791
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2 | VRDNs	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Debt security	4,420	34,705
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2 | Other (including restricted)	'	'
Fair value of marketable securities	'	'
Debt security	$86,592	$92,389

Trade_Accounts_Receivable_Deta

Trade Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Trade Accounts Receivable	'	'
Total trade accounts receivable	$198,117,000	$172,529,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts	-14,649,000	-13,237,000
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	303,391,000	355,135,000
Total trade accounts receivable, net	486,859,000	514,427,000
Progress billings offset against contracts in process	1,500,000	2,600,000
Trade accounts receivable	'	'
Trade Accounts Receivable	'	'
Total trade accounts receivable	183,688,000	164,900,000
Contracts in process, net	'	'
Trade Accounts Receivable	'	'
Total trade accounts receivable	$14,429,000	$7,629,000

Inventory_Details

Inventory (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory	'	'
Finished goods	$52,035	$50,357
Raw materials	6,828	8,658
Work-in-process	9,719	7,069
Total inventory	$68,582	$66,084

Property_and_Equipment_Details

Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 02, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

DISH Network

DISH Network

Land

Land

Buildings and improvements

Buildings and improvements

Buildings and improvements

Buildings and improvements

Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other

Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other

Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other

Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other

Customer rental equipment

Customer rental equipment

Customer rental equipment

Customer rental equipment

Satellites - owned

Satellites - owned

Satellites - owned

Satellites - owned

Satellites - owned

Satellites acquired under capital leases

Satellites acquired under capital leases

Satellites acquired under capital leases

Satellites acquired under capital leases

Construction in progress

Construction in progress

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

DISH Network

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

EchoStar and HSSC

EchoStar and HSSC

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

item

item

Property and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total property and equipment

$5,885,773

$5,046,266

'

'

$42,862

$42,850

$380,810

$377,208

'

'

$1,213,694

$1,157,325

'

'

$464,958

$374,688

'

'

$2,381,120

$1,949,040

$432,100

'

'

$935,104

$935,104

'

'

$467,225

$210,051

Accumulated depreciation

-2,804,862

-2,499,889

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27,800

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property and equipment, net

$3,080,911

$2,546,377

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Depreciable Life

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'40 years

'

'

'1 year

'12 years

'

'

'2 years

'4 years

'

'

'

'2 years

'15 years

'

'

'10 years

'15 years

'

'

Number of owned satellites transferred

'

'

5

5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property_and_Equipment_Details1

Property and Equipment (Details 2) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property and equipment	'	'
Construction in progress	$467,225	$210,051
EchoStar XIX	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'
Construction in progress	268,153	122,070
TerreStar-2/EchoStar XXI	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'
Construction in progress	74,931	16,433
EchoStar XXIII	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'
Construction in progress	42,780	19,210
EUTELSAT 65 West A	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'
Construction in progress	18,975	'
EchoStar 105/SES-11	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'
Construction in progress	11,692	'
Satellite under construction: Other	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'
Construction in progress	4,440	4,950
Uplinking equipment	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'
Construction in progress	27,211	20,793
Construction in progress: Other	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'
Construction in progress	$19,043	$26,595

Property_and_Equipment_Details2

Property and Equipment (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Depreciation expense	'	'	'	'
Total depreciation expense	$119,531	$102,999	$345,573	$314,604
Satellites	'	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	'	'	'	'
Total depreciation expense	55,643	43,722	158,782	136,795
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	'	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	'	'	'	'
Total depreciation expense	30,595	31,323	89,647	96,094
Customer rental equipment	'	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	'	'	'	'
Total depreciation expense	29,892	24,611	86,800	71,691
Buildings and improvements	'	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	'	'	'	'
Total depreciation expense	$3,401	$3,343	$10,344	$10,024

Property_and_Equipment_Details3

Property and Equipment (Details 4) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2013

Mar. 02, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2010

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Aug. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

Satellites

SPACEWAY 3

EchoStar XVII

EchoStar III

EchoStar VI

EchoStar VII

EchoStar VIII

EchoStar VIII

EchoStar XII

EchoStar XII

EchoStar IX

EchoStar X

EchoStar X

EchoStar XI

EchoStar XIV

EchoStar XVI

AMC-15

AMC-16

Nimiq 5

QuetzSat-1

EUTELSAT 65 West A

EchoStar 105/SES-11

EchoStar 105/SES-11

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

EchoStar XV capacity leased from Dish Network

item

DISH Network

item

EchoStar and HSSC

EchoStar and HSSC

mi

item

item

Property and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of satellites utilized in geosynchronous orbit

'

'

'

'

18

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Length of satellites utilized in geosynchronous orbit above the equator (in miles)

'

'

'

'

22,300

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of satellites utilized under capital lease

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Depreciable Life

'

'

'

'

'

'12 years

'15 years

'12 years

'12 years

'3 years

'12 years

'

'

'2 years

'12 years

'

'7 years

'9 years

'11 years

'15 years

'10 years

'10 years

'15 years

'10 years

'15 years

'

'15 years

Lease term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

Number of owned satellites transferred

'

5

5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum notice period required for termination of lease agreement

'

'

'

'30 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'30 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of solar array circuits affected

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of functional solar array circuits

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

17

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment charge

$34,664

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$34,700

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 01, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Total regulatory authorizations

Total regulatory authorizations

Indefinite-lived regulatory authorizations

Indefinite-lived regulatory authorizations

Finite-lived regulatory authorizations

Finite-lived regulatory authorizations

DISH Digital

Hughes Business

Regulatory authorizations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill

$510,630,000

'

$510,630,000

'

$504,173,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

$6,500,000

$504,200,000

Cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

107,484,000

113,764,000

'

'

Accumulated amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5,804,000

-1,521,000

'

'

Total regulatory authorizations, net

573,337,000

'

573,337,000

'

583,900,000

573,337,000

583,900,000

471,657,000

471,657,000

101,680,000

112,243,000

'

'

Amortization expense

$22,800,000

$21,700,000

$70,600,000

$65,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Other intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'
Cost	$724,542,000	'	$724,542,000	'	$709,977,000
Accumulated Amortization	-510,500,000	'	-510,500,000	'	-447,938,000
Carrying Amount	214,042,000	'	214,042,000	'	262,039,000
Amortization expense	22,800,000	21,700,000	70,600,000	65,000,000	'
Customer relationships	'	'	'	'	'
Other intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'
Cost	293,932,000	'	293,932,000	'	293,932,000
Accumulated Amortization	-177,206,000	'	-177,206,000	'	-152,647,000
Carrying Amount	116,726,000	'	116,726,000	'	141,285,000
Weighted Average Useful life	'	'	'8 years	'	'
Contract-based	'	'	'	'	'
Other intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'
Cost	255,366,000	'	255,366,000	'	255,366,000
Accumulated Amortization	-227,342,000	'	-227,342,000	'	-204,835,000
Carrying Amount	28,024,000	'	28,024,000	'	50,531,000
Weighted Average Useful life	'	'	'10 years	'	'
Technology-based	'	'	'	'	'
Other intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'
Cost	140,837,000	'	140,837,000	'	126,272,000
Accumulated Amortization	-97,080,000	'	-97,080,000	'	-83,580,000
Carrying Amount	43,757,000	'	43,757,000	'	42,692,000
Weighted Average Useful life	'	'	'7 years	'	'
Technology-based | DISH Digital	'	'	'	'	'
Other intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'
Cost	14,600,000	'	14,600,000	'	'
Trademark portfolio	'	'	'	'	'
Other intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'
Cost	29,700,000	'	29,700,000	'	29,700,000
Accumulated Amortization	-4,950,000	'	-4,950,000	'	-3,836,000
Carrying Amount	24,750,000	'	24,750,000	'	25,864,000
Weighted Average Useful life	'	'	'20 years	'	'
Favorable leases	'	'	'	'	'
Other intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'
Cost	4,707,000	'	4,707,000	'	4,707,000
Accumulated Amortization	-3,922,000	'	-3,922,000	'	-3,040,000
Carrying Amount	$785,000	'	$785,000	'	$1,667,000
Weighted Average Useful life	'	'	'4 years	'	'

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat2

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	'	'
Carrying Amount	$2,001,327	$2,001,588
Fair Value	2,161,577	2,196,338
Capital lease obligations	375,942	420,800
Total debt and capital lease obligations	2,377,269	2,422,388
Less: Current portion	-44,539	-69,791
Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations	2,332,730	2,352,597
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019	'	'
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	'	'
Carrying Amount	1,100,000	1,100,000
Fair Value	1,177,000	1,193,500
Interest Rates (as a percent)	6.50%	6.50%
7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021	'	'
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	'	'
Carrying Amount	900,000	900,000
Fair Value	983,250	1,001,250
Interest Rates (as a percent)	7.63%	7.63%
Other	'	'
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	'	'
Carrying Amount	1,327	1,588
Fair Value	$1,327	$1,588

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Taxes	'	'	'	'
Income tax benefit (expense)	($6,108)	$5,689	($28,176)	$27,217
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	'	'	22.00%	94.90%

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation	'	'	'	'
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$3,470,000	$3,936,000	$10,648,000	$13,988,000
Research and development expenses	'	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'	'	'	'
Allocated share-based compensation expense	585,000	798,000	1,760,000	2,647,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'	'	'	'
Allocated share-based compensation expense	2,885,000	3,138,000	8,888,000	11,341,000
Stock options	'	'	'	'
Stock option activity	'	'	'	'
Stock options granted (in shares)	100,000	450,000	315,000	1,200,000
Non-Performance Based Stock Awards	'	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized stock-based compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures	$27,200,000	'	$27,200,000	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (Satellite-related obligations, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Billions, unless otherwise specified
Satellite-related obligations	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
Satellite-related obligations	$1.35

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) (USD $)	Oct. 02, 2013	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2014	Jul. 31, 2009	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	California Institute of Technology	Breach of fiduciary duties	Breach of fiduciary duties	Breach of fiduciary duties	Technology Development and Licensing, LLC	Personalized Media Communications, Inc.	Personalized Media Communications, Inc.
	item				item	Minimum	Maximum
Commitment and Contingencies	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Alleged damages	'	'	'	'	'	$500	$650
Number of indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries against which lawsuit was filed	2	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock option grants attempted (in shares)	'	1,500,000	'	'	'	'	'
Stock option grants (in shares)	'	'	800,000	'	'	'	'
Stock options outstanding (in shares)	'	'	'	800,000	'	'	'
Number of reexamination petitions pending before the United States Patents and Trademark Office	'	'	'	'	2	'	'

Segment_Reporting_Details

Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
			item
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'
Number of business segments	'	'	3	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	$895,840	$848,908	$2,601,691	$2,474,365
EBITDA	247,988	168,104	672,774	488,931
Capital expenditures	164,711	106,571	434,428	264,843
Interest income and expense, net	-39,418	-44,731	-125,404	-138,544
Depreciation and amortization	-142,294	-124,742	-416,167	-379,585
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock	-2,106	'	-4,049	'
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	375	317	1,103	533
Income (loss) before income taxes	64,545	-1,052	128,257	-28,665
EchoStar Technologies Business	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	422,948	456,028	1,244,394	1,308,360
Hughes Business	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	338,617	301,696	982,783	904,625
EchoStar Satellite Services Business	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	126,944	85,138	354,558	242,562
All Other and Eliminations	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	7,331	6,046	19,956	18,818
Operating segments | EchoStar Technologies Business	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	423,090	456,129	1,244,774	1,308,670
EBITDA	37,416	42,975	118,648	104,947
Capital expenditures	10,485	16,246	37,923	43,898
Operating segments | Hughes Business	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	339,068	302,217	984,097	906,564
EBITDA	94,955	65,620	267,210	202,995
Capital expenditures	56,724	49,443	154,201	139,276
Operating segments | EchoStar Satellite Services Business	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	127,604	85,945	356,964	245,019
EBITDA	111,563	68,808	308,573	167,281
Capital expenditures	11,772	71	11,801	12,403
Intersegment Elimination | EchoStar Technologies Business	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	142	101	380	310
Intersegment Elimination | Hughes Business	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	451	521	1,314	1,939
Intersegment Elimination | EchoStar Satellite Services Business	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	660	807	2,406	2,457
Intersegment Elimination | All Other and Eliminations	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	-1,253	-1,429	-4,100	-4,706
All Other and Eliminations | All Other and Eliminations	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	6,078	4,617	15,856	14,112
EBITDA	4,054	-9,299	-21,657	13,708
Capital expenditures	$85,730	$40,811	$230,503	$69,266

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 01, 2014

Jul. 02, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Oct. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2011

Apr. 30, 2011

Apr. 29, 2011

Sep. 30, 2014

Jul. 02, 2012

5-May-14

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

31-May-10

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2009

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 02, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

Mar. 02, 2014

Mar. 02, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2009

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2013

31-May-12

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Nov. 30, 2014

Jan. 31, 2010

Sep. 30, 2014

Feb. 28, 2010

Sep. 30, 2014

Feb. 28, 2010

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 09, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

31-May-13

Jan. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2009

Dec. 31, 2008

Sep. 30, 2010

Sep. 30, 2014

31-May-14

Feb. 29, 2008

Dec. 31, 2009

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 08, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

DISH Digital

DISH Digital

EchoStar XVI

Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement

Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement

DBSD North America Agreement

Patent Cross-License Agreements

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

DISH Network

Telesat Canada

SES Latin America

DISH Broadband

Hughes Systique Corporation

Hughes Systique Corporation

Hughes Systique Corporation

Hughes Systique Corporation

NagraStar

NagraStar

NagraStar

NagraStar

NagraStar

Dish Mexico

Dish Mexico

Dish Mexico

Dish Mexico

Dish Mexico

Dish Mexico

Deluxe

Deluxe

Deluxe

Deluxe

Deluxe

item

TiVo vs. Dish Network and EchoStar Corporation

TiVo vs. Dish Network and EchoStar Corporation

DISH Digital

DISH Digital

2012 Receiver Agreement

2012 Receiver Agreement

Broadcast Agreement

Broadcast Agreement for Certain Sports Related Programming

EchoStar VIII capacity leased to Dish Network

EchoStar XVI

EchoStar XVI

EchoStar XVI

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

DISH Telesat Agreement

QuetzSat-1 Transponder

Service agreement to lease certain satellite capacity

Service agreement to lease certain satellite capacity

TT&C Agreement

Inverness Lease Agreement

Santa Fe Lease Agreement

Gilbert Lease Agreement

Product Support Agreement

DISH Online.com Services Agreement

DISH Online.com Services Agreement

DISH Online.com Services Agreement

DISH Remote Access Services Agreement

DISH Remote Access Services Agreement

SlingService Services Agreement

SlingService Services Agreement

Set-Top Box Application Development Agreement

XiP Encryption Agreement

DBSD North America Agreement

Remanufactured Receiver Agreement

EchoStar XV capacity leased from Dish Network

Professional Services Agreement

Professional Services Agreement

El Paso Lease Agreement

Tax Sharing Agreement

Tax Sharing Agreement

Nimiq 5 Agreement

QuetzSat-1 Lease Agreement

RUS Service Implementation Agreement

HNS

HNS

HNS

item

Hughes Retail Group

EchoStar and HSSC

EchoStar and HSSC

item

item

Ciel

item

Other receivable

Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities

item

item

Maximum

Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock

item

item

Related party transactions

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of economic interest held

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80.00%

'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum required notice period for termination of agreement by related party

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'30 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'60 days

'60 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'60 days

'

'

'

'60 days

'

'

'120 days

'

'120 days

'

'120 days

'

'30 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Agreement term from commencement of service date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'4 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of successive three year renewal options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

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'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Term of renewal option

'

'

'

'

'

'6 years

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'6 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Additional term of renewal option

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum notice period required to extend the agreement term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'180 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'180 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Agreement term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'2 years

'

'5 years

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'15 years

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of owned satellites transferred

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5

5

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Liabilities Assumed

$18,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$58,900,000

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,404,000

'

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'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of DBS transponders available to receive services

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

32

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

32

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of DBS transponders expected to receive services

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

32

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of DBS transponders currently receiving services

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

24

'

'

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'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of DBS transponders currently receiving services subleased back from related party

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Required minimum notice for termination of agreement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'180 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'30 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'6 months

'

'30 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'90 days

'

'

'

'30 days

'

'60 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of successive one year renewal options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Automatic renewal period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'1 year

'

'1 year

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Grants receivable by related party

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Required minimum notice period for termination of agreement by the reporting entity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'180 days

'

'60 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership interest in related party (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

44.40%

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

Ownership interest acquired by related party (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

90.00%

67.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity interest owned (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

33.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

49.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-voting interest in joint venture (as a percentage)

'

'

'

10.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Voting interests acquired by related party (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Required minimum notice for termination of individual service

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'30 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Federal tax benefits reflected as a deferred tax asset for depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

83,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net amount of the allocated tax attributes receivable

'

90,632,000

89,811,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

83,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Settlement amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Initial settlement amount paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

300,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate of six annual installment amounts between 2012 and 2017

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Litigation settlement, number of annual installments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Portion of the $300 million initial settlement agreement payment paid by EchoStar

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimated percentage of annual future payments payable by EchoStar

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum aggregate payments required under cross license agreements

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum additional aggregate payments required under cross license agreements if options are exercised

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount agreed to be funded under term loan facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount funded

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.00%

6.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership percentage by related party

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26.10%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Purchases from related party

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,932,000

4,626,000

15,498,000

12,781,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount payable to related party

'

45,717,000

55,743,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,484,000

'

4,484,000

'

1,211,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Commitments to purchase from NagraStar

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,732,000

'

9,732,000

'

5,874,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity interest for which an option to acquire was provided for an unrelated party (as a percentage)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity interest accounted based on assumed dilution (as a percentage)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

24.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Digital set-top boxes and related accessories

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14,741,000

6,751,000

40,146,000

32,602,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Sales of satellite services

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,837,000

5,834,000

17,510,000

16,801,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Uplink services

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,530,000

1,732,000

4,745,000

4,887,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other services

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount receivable from related party

'

303,391,000

355,135,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,330,000

'

10,330,000

'

3,506,000

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue recognized from equipment and services provided to related party

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

800,000

200,000

2,500,000

1,100,000

'

Receivables from related party

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$700,000

'

$700,000

'

$1,100,000