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Segments (Reportable segment revenues) (Details) (USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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| External revenues | $ 220,427 | $ 178,494 | $ 596,304 | $ 526,505 |
| Reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA | 78,717 | 59,449 | 199,505 | 173,699 |
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Wireless [Member]
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| Total Revenues | 68,097 | 32,262 | 137,493 | 92,066 |
| Reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA | 37,260 | 13,194 | 66,722 | 38,857 |
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Wireline [Member]
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| Total Revenues | 152,330 | 146,232 | 458,811 | 434,439 |
| Reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA | $ 41,457 | $ 46,255 | $ 132,783 | $ 134,842 |
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- Definition
This element represents Company's specificly defined non-GAAP measure - the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, accretion expense, non-cash contribution expense and noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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