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Wireless Licenses, Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Wireless Licenses) (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2012
Wireless Licenses [Member]
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| Wireless Licenses, Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
| Beginning balance | $ 73,294 | $ 73,250 | $ 73,250 |
| Acquisitions (Note 2) | 25 | ||
| Capitalized interest on wireless licenses | 19 | ||
| Ending balance | $ 73,294 | $ 73,250 | $ 73,294 |
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The aggregate cost of a major indefinite-lived intangible asset class acquired, during the period, either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the capitalized costs to acquire rights under a license arrangement (for example, to sell specified products in a specified territory) having an indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of interest that was capitalized during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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