Debt, Finance Lease and Other Obligations - Interest on Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Nov. 15, 2024	Oct. 10, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 29, 2024	Mar. 15, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument
Remaining aggregate principal amount outstanding	$ 21,778,720						$ 21,163,274
Interest rate (as a percent)	0.25%
2 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	2.375%					2.375%
2 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2024 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Remaining aggregate principal amount outstanding							951,168
Interest rate (as a percent)						2.375%
5 7/8% Senior Notes due 2024 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Remaining aggregate principal amount outstanding							1,982,544
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.875%	5.875%		5.875%	5.875%
7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2026 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Annual Debt Service Requirements	$ 155,000
Remaining aggregate principal amount outstanding	$ 2,000,000						2,000,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	7.75%			7.75%
3 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	3.375%
3 3/8% Convertible Notes due 2026 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Annual Debt Service Requirements	$ 1,526
Remaining aggregate principal amount outstanding	$ 45,209						2,908,801
Interest rate (as a percent)	3.375%		3.375%
5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Annual Debt Service Requirements	$ 144,375
Remaining aggregate principal amount outstanding	$ 2,750,000						2,750,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.25%			5.25%
11 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2027
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)	11.75%
11 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Annual Debt Service Requirements	$ 411,250
Remaining aggregate principal amount outstanding	$ 3,500,000						3,500,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	11.75%
7 3/8% Senior Notes due 2028 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Annual Debt Service Requirements	$ 73,750
Remaining aggregate principal amount outstanding	$ 1,000,000						1,000,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	7.375%			7.375%
5 1/8 % Senior Notes due 2029 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Annual Debt Service Requirements	$ 76,875
Remaining aggregate principal amount outstanding	$ 1,500,000						1,500,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.125%			5.125%
5 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Annual Debt Service Requirements	$ 143,750
Remaining aggregate principal amount outstanding	$ 2,500,000						$ 2,500,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.75%			5.75%
DISH 2021 Intercompany Loan 2026 Tranche | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Annual Debt Service Requirements	$ 262,201