Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Other Receivables - DISH Network (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
DISH Network
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Other receivables - DISH Network	$ 93,299	$ 92,892

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