Segments (Reportable segment revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
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| Revenues | $ 258,573 | $ 240,725 | $ 737,190 | $ 681,407 |
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| Revenues | 258,573 | 240,725 | 737,190 | 681,407 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 96,526 | 93,194 | 259,830 | 252,462 |
| Operating Segments [Member] | Wireless [Member] | ||||
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| Revenues | 80,424 | 76,398 | 207,568 | 208,312 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 57,404 | 47,279 | 140,518 | 125,475 |
| Operating Segments [Member] | Wireline [Member] | ||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Revenues | 178,149 | 164,327 | 529,622 | 473,095 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 39,122 | $ 45,915 | $ 119,312 | $ 126,987 |
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