Revenue Recognition (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Revenue Recognition

Summary of activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts

	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2023		2022		2021
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	44,431	$	38,534	$	72,278
Current period provision for expected credit losses		67,302		79,664		54,083
Write-offs charged against allowance		(57,742)		(73,845)		(87,919)
Acquisitions		—		78		92
Balance at end of period	$	53,991	$	44,431	$	38,534

Schedule of deferred revenue related to contracts with subscribers

	As of December 31,
	2023		2022
	(In thousands)
Contract liabilities	$	586,867	$	672,757

Schedule of the activity in our contract acquisition costs, net.

	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2023		2022		2021
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	381,401	$	458,006	$	456,255
Additions		278,077		346,577		393,109
Amortization expense		(372,202)		(423,182)		(391,358)
Balance at end of period	$	287,276	$	381,401	$	458,006