Revenue Recognition (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Revenue Recognition

Summary of activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts

	For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2024
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	53,991
Current period provision for expected credit losses		65,060
Write-offs charged against allowance		(51,987)
Acquisitions		—
Balance at end of period	$	67,064

Schedule of deferred revenue related to contracts with subscribers

	As of
	September 30,		December 31,
	2024		2023
	(In thousands)
Contract liabilities	$	561,160	$	586,867

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

	For the Three Months Ended				For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	242,873	$	354,185	$	287,276	$	381,401
Additions		55,094		67,708		164,570		234,184
Amortization expense		(63,364)		(91,983)		(217,243)		(285,675)
Balance at end of period	$	234,603	$	329,910	$	234,603	$	329,910