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Leases and Transponder Service Agreements (Details)

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Leases and Transponder Service Agreements (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Capital transponders              
Remainder of 2014 $ 7   $ 7   $ 15    
2015 11   11   11    
2016 11   11   11    
2017 11   11   11    
2018 12   12   12    
Thereafter 28   28   28    
Total 80   80   88    
Operating leases              
Remainder of 2014 10   10   16    
2015 15   15   14    
2016 13   13   12    
2017 10   10   10    
2018 11   11   10    
Thereafter 101   101   96    
Total 160   160   158    
Capital transponder monthly lease expense 1   1   1    
Capital leases income statement amortization expense 3 3 6 6 12 11 14
Imputed interest on capital lease 7   7   9    
Operating leases rent expense net $ 7 $ 6 $ 14 $ 14 $ 28 $ 31 $ 24