Property and Equipment - Pay TV Satellites (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
May 14, 2019 USD ($)
Property and Equipment
Satellite transaction cost basis	$ 320
Net carrying value of licenses	26
Capital transaction	267
EchoStar XVIII
Property and Equipment
Satellite in orbit incentive obligation	$ 18

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