Revenue Recognition - Depreciation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Customer premises equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	$ 54,845	$ 46,839	$ 100,566	$ 92,651
Satellites
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	1,743	1,738	3,487	3,475
Real estate
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	233	558	465	1,116
Total Assets Leased to Others
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	$ 56,821	$ 49,135	$ 104,518	$ 97,242