Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (DISH Digital Holding LLC, Exchange Agreement)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Aug. 01, 2014
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Non-voting interest (as a percent)		10.00%
Maximum
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Period following the fifth anniversary of exchange agreement within which non-voting interest is redeemable at fair value	60 days

Represents the period following the fifth anniversary of the exchange agreement within which non-voting interest is redeemable at fair value.

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