Document and Entity Information
Apr. 21, 2020
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Apr. 21, 2020
Entity File Number 001-39144
Entity Registrant Name DISH NETWORK CORPORATION
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NV
Entity Tax Identificatoin Number 88-0336997
Entity Address, Address Line One 9601 South Meridian Boulevard
Entity Address, State or Province CO
Entity Address, City or Town Englewood
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 80112
City Area Code 303
Local Phone Number 723-1000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Class A common stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol DISH
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0001001082
Amendment Flag false