Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	$ 630,577	$ 712,024	$ 817,564
Equipment leased to customers
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	371,292	444,928	554,272
Satellites
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	115,100	100,343	114,821
Buildings, furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	$ 144,185	$ 166,753	$ 148,471