Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures (Changes in operating assets and liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
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| Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | ||
| (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net | $ (14,761) | $ 7,859 |
| Increase in prepaid expenses | (3,806) | (308) |
| Decrease in inventories | 887 | 2,495 |
| (Increase) decrease in other current assets | (84) | 7 |
| Increase in other assets | (3,301) | (1,250) |
| Decrease in accounts payable | (2,972) | (2,470) |
| Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues | 1,161 | (2,256) |
| Decrease in accrued payroll and payroll related obligations | (3,191) | (6,083) |
| Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities | 552 | 3,891 |
| Increase in accrued interest | 9,031 | 17,611 |
| Decrease in subscriber deposits | (49) | (153) |
| Increase (decrease) in long-term deferred revenue | 5,458 | (251) |
| Increase (decrease) in components of other long-term liabilities | 1,566 | (255) |
| Total change in operating assets and liabilities | $ (9,509) | $ 18,837 |
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period, excluding the portion taken into income, in the short-term liability reflecting revenue yet to be earned for which cash or other forms of consideration was received or recorded as a receivable. No definition available.
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period, excluding the portion taken into income, in the long-term liability reflecting revenue yet to be earned for which case or other forms of consideration was received or recorded as a receivable. No definition available.
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the period in accrued salaries. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the period in the amount of customer money held in customer accounts, including security deposits, collateral for a current or future transactions, initial payment of the cost of acquisition or for the right to enter into a contract or agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in interest payable, which represents the amount owed to note holders, bond holders, and other parties for interest earned on loans or credit extended to the reporting entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate value of all inventory held by the reporting entity, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of all assets and liabilities used in operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other expenses incurred but not yet paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in current assets classified as other. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in noncurrent assets classified as other. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in noncurrent operating liabilities classified as other. No definition available.
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount of outstanding money paid in advance for goods or services that bring economic benefits for future periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- References No definition available.
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