EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Schedule of matching contributions and discretionary contributions

	For the Years Ended December 31,
Expense Recognized Related to the EchoStar 401(k) Plan	2024		2023		2022
	(In thousands)
Matching contributions, net of forfeitures	$	5,534	$	5,847	$	5,475
Discretionary stock contributions, net of forfeitures (1)	$	(2,415)	$	5,491	$	7,042

(1) The amount accrued in 2023 was not paid in 2024, therefore the accrual was reversed.