Related Party Transactions (Details 2) (EchoStar, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014 Remanufactured Receiver Agreement Minimum	Jan. 02, 2014 Professional Services Agreement Dish Network	Sep. 30, 2014 Professional Services Agreement Dish Network	May 31, 2013 EchoStar XV	Dec. 31, 2012 El Paso Lease Agreement Dish Network item
Related Party Transactions
Minimum required notice period for termination of agreement by related party					60 days
Agreement term						1 year
Automatic renewal period							1 year
Minimum notice period for termination of agreement							60 days
Minimum notice period for termination of a specific service							30 days
Notice period for termination of agreement								30 days
Number of consecutive three year renewal options									4
Term of renewal option									3 years
Satellite and transmission expenses	$ 169	$ 130	$ 476	$ 365