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Related Party Transactions (Details 6) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transactions with NagraStar L.L.C.
Amounts payable to NagraStar	$ 308,228		$ 308,228		$ 262,843
NagraStar
Related Party Transactions with NagraStar L.L.C.
Purchases from NagraStar	22,563	17,895	69,129	53,624
Amounts payable to NagraStar	$ 18,923		$ 18,923		$ 21,930

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Amount for accounts payable to related parties. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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