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, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
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| Non-cash additions for purchases of property and equipment | $ 15,878 | $ 15,996 |
| Asset retirement obligation additions to property and equipment | 769 | 1,735 |
| Non-cash consideration for Wireless Acquisition | $ 0 | $ 23,326 |
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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 net book value of a nonmonetary asset transferred or exchanged in connection with the acquisition of a business or asset in a noncash transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Nonmonetary assets and liabilities are assets and liabilities that will not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- References No definition available.
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