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For the Years Ended December 31, 

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2023

2022

2021

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(In thousands)

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Cash paid for interest

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$

747,332

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$

899,382

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$

636,934

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Cash received for interest

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19,972

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​

20,967

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​

4,263

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Cash received for interest - Intercompany Loan

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​

104,940

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—

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—

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Cash paid for income taxes, net of (refunds)

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​

12,951

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29,000

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​

31,025

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Cash paid for income taxes to DISH Network

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​

622,512

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​

489,819

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562,268

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Vendor financing

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​

26,751

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—

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164

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