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Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Other Investments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Other investments, net:    
Current restricted cash, cash equivalents and marketable investment securities $ 0 $ 176
Marketable investment securities with contractual maturities within one year 26  
Marketable investment securities with contractual maturities longer than one year through year five 140  
Financial liability fair value $ 67 $ 56
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
NagraStar    
Other investments, net:    
Ownership interest (as a percent) 50.00%  
Invidi Technologies Corporation    
Other investments, net:    
Ownership interest (as a percent) 35.00%  
TerreStar Solutions, Inc    
Other investments, net:    
Ownership interest (as a percent) 33.00%  
Deluxe/EchoStar LLC    
Other investments, net:    
Ownership interest (as a percent) 50.00%  
Broadband Connectivity Solutions    
Other investments, net:    
Ownership interest (as a percent) 20.00%  
Commercial paper | Maximum    
Other investments, net:    
Debt term of Maturity 365 days  
Corporate securities | Maximum    
Other investments, net:    
Debt term of Maturity 18 months