Segments (Reportable segment revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | $ 236,655 | $ 258,573 | $ 701,519 | $ 737,190 |
Adjusted EBITDA | 78,185 | 96,526 | 220,331 | 259,830 |
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Revenues | 236,655 | 258,573 | 701,519 | 737,190 |
Adjusted EBITDA | 78,185 | 96,526 | 220,331 | 259,830 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Wireless [Member] | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 52,327 | 80,424 | 157,664 | 207,568 |
Adjusted EBITDA | 32,018 | 57,404 | 97,416 | 140,518 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Wireline [Member] | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 184,328 | 178,149 | 543,855 | 529,622 |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 46,167 | $ 39,122 | $ 122,915 | $ 119,312 |
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