Revenue Recognition - Depreciation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Customer premises equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	$ 54,059	$ 45,546	$ 154,625	$ 138,197
Satellites
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	1,744	1,802	5,231	5,277
Real estate
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	245	232	710	697
Total Assets Leased to Others
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	$ 56,048	$ 47,580	$ 160,566	$ 144,171