Revenue Recognition - Depreciation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Customer premises equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	$ 45,721	$ 45,812
Satellites
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	1,744	1,737
Real estate
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	232	558
Total Assets Leased to Others
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	$ 47,697	$ 48,107