Property and Equipment (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	$ 108,876	$ 105,112
Satellites
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	47,563	46,544
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	29,891	31,965
Customer rental equipment
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	27,892	23,287
Buildings and improvements
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	$ 3,530	$ 3,316