Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures (Non-cash investing and financing activities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
6 Months Ended | |
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Jun. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
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| Non-cash consideration for Wireless Acquisition | $ 19,446 | $ 0 |
| Non-cash additions for purchases of property and equipment | 15,996 | 25,114 |
| Asset retirement obligation additions to property and equipment | 1,735 | 361 |
| Net capital lease obligation | 0 | 9,386 |
| Distribution to non-controlling interest | 0 | 4,167 |
| Deferred compensation distribution denominated in shares | $ 0 | $ 617 |
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- Definition Non-cash Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest No definition available.
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- Definition Transfer of Intangible Assets No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of asset retirement obligations incurred during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Future cash outflow to pay for purchases of fixed assets that have occurred. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The increase during the period in capital lease obligations due to entering into new capital leases. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The value of the noncash (or part noncash) consideration given (for example, liability, equity) in a transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of a transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- References No definition available.
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