Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Leases and Transponder Service Agreements (Details)

v3.6.0.2
Leases and Transponder Service Agreements (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
ft²
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Capital transponders      
2017 $ 12    
2018 14    
2019 14    
2020 11    
2021 10    
Thereafter 13    
Total 74    
Operating leases      
2017 19    
2018 17    
2019 12    
2020 9    
2021 8    
Thereafter 67    
Total 132    
Built to suit lease      
2017 5    
2018 6    
2019 6    
2020 6    
2021 6    
Thereafter 67    
Total $ 96    
Capital leased assets, number of units 13    
Capital transponder monthly lease expense $ 1    
Capital leases income statement depreciation expense 12 $ 12 $ 13
Imputed interest on capital lease 5    
Operating leases expense net $ 24 24 $ 24
Area of lease (in sqft) | ft² 1,000,000    
Initial term of lease 15 years    
Minimum base rent $ 6    
Maximum base rent $ 8    
Number of extension options 2    
Term of lease extensions 10 years    
Amended arrangement initial payment $ 10    
Amended arrangement annual installment payments $ 12    
Amended arrangement payment term 13 years    
Build to suit lease obligation $ 105 $ 0  
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid $ 89    
Property and equipment useful life 20 years