RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - DISH NETWORK - Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement (Details) - DISH Network - Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement	1 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2010
Related party transactions
Automatic renewal period (in years)	1 year
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement (days)	60 days
Required minimum notice for termination of individual service (days)	30 days

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