Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 28, 2014 Dish Network item	Sep. 30, 2014 Dish Network	Sep. 30, 2013 Dish Network	Sep. 30, 2014 Dish Network	Sep. 30, 2013 Dish Network	Oct. 14, 2014 Dish Network Subsequent event	Sep. 30, 2013 Blockbuster, Inc.	Sep. 30, 2013 Blockbuster, Inc.
Related Party Transactions with DISH Network
Dividend paid to DOC			$ 650,000		$ 650,000					$ 1,500,000
Number of wireless spectrum licenses					176
Subscriber-related expenses	2,072,891	1,938,142	6,131,068	5,718,781							3,000	11,000
Subscriber-related revenue	3,553,828	3,408,510	10,582,989	10,131,098		5,000	5,000	14,000	11,000
Expenses associated with services	$ 3,000	$ 3,000	$ 8,000	$ 7,000