Segments (Reportable segment revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
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| Revenues | $ 247,528 | $ 224,399 | $ 478,617 | $ 440,682 |
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| Revenues | 247,528 | 224,399 | 478,617 | 440,682 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 88,001 | 84,471 | 163,304 | 159,268 |
| Operating Segments [Member] | Wireless [Member] | ||||
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| Revenues | 67,940 | 69,397 | 127,144 | 131,914 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 45,727 | 40,174 | 83,114 | 78,196 |
| Operating Segments [Member] | Wireline [Member] | ||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Revenues | 179,588 | 155,002 | 351,473 | 308,768 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 42,274 | $ 44,297 | $ 80,190 | $ 81,072 |
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