Revenue Recognition (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Revenue Recognition

Summary of activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2024
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	53,991
Current period provision for expected credit losses		17,370
Write-offs charged against allowance		(9,259)
Acquisitions		—
Balance at end of period	$	62,102

Schedule of deferred revenue related to contracts with subscribers

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2024		2023
	(In thousands)
Contract liabilities	$	556,448	$	586,867

Schedule of the activity in our contract acquisition costs, net.

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2024		2023
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	287,276	$	381,401
Additions		52,275		84,214
Amortization expense		(81,454)		(97,557)
Balance at end of period	$	258,097	$	368,058