Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Net Property and Equipment in Service (Details)

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Net Property and Equipment in Service (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 2,053,854 $ 1,773,887
Less accumulated depreciation 1,042,724 901,398
Less accumulated amortization 41,552 34,242
Net property and equipment in service 969,578 838,247
Property and equipment under capital leases 104,251 104,251
Land and buildings
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 69,984 60,928
Telephony transmission equipment and distribution facilities
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 1,085,963 897,620
Cable transmission equipment and distribution facilities
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 177,410 155,122
Studio equipment
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 12,680 0
Support equipment and systems
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 245,301 217,637
Transportation equipment
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 13,619 9,184
Customer premise equipment
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 149,372 142,176
Fiber optic cable systems
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 299,525 $ 291,220