Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Pro Forma Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Revenues		$ 3,864,591		$ 7,692,065	$ 15,212,302
Net income (loss) attributable to DISH Network	$ 40,116	424,103	$ 415,831	823,994	1,497,939
As Previously Reported
Revenues		3,837,036		7,624,271	15,094,562
Net income (loss) attributable to DISH Network		410,464		799,754	1,449,853
Transferred Businesses
Revenues		27,555		67,794	117,740
Net income (loss) attributable to DISH Network		$ 13,639		$ 24,240	$ 48,086