Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations - Intercompany Loan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended	186 Months Ended
	Feb. 11, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)		0.25%	0.25%
Payment to customer			$ 30,000
DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Minimum interest payment due (in percent)		50.00%
Interest payment in kind (in percent)		0.75%
5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)		5.25%	5.25%
5 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)		5.75%	5.75%
11 3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2027
Debt Instrument
Interest rate (as a percent)		11.75%	11.75%
Intercompany Loan | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS")
Debt Instrument
Additional debt	$ 1,500
Outstanding amount		$ 7,382	$ 7,382
Intercompany Loan | DISH DBS Corporation ("DBS") | Ghz 3.45 to 3.55
Debt Instrument
Cash proceeds		6,750
Cash and marketable investment securities paid		455
Payment to customer		$ 7,205