Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 item	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 28, 2014 Dish Network	Mar. 31, 2014 Dish Network	Mar. 31, 2013 Blockbuster, Inc.
Related Party Transactions with DISH Network
Dividend paid to DOC	$ 650,000		$ 650,000
Number of wireless spectrum licenses	176
Subscriber-related revenue	3,473,208	3,310,452		5,000
Subscriber-related expenses	2,015,673	1,887,593			4,000
Expenses associated with services	$ 3,000	$ 2,000