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Noncontrolling Interest In Equity Subsidiaries (Detail) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Verizon Wireless | $ 55,465us-gaap_MinorityInterestInOperatingPartnerships | |
| Wireless partnerships and other | 1,378us-gaap_OtherMinorityInterests | 1,115us-gaap_OtherMinorityInterests |
| Total noncontrolling interest | $ 1,378us-gaap_MinorityInterest | $ 56,580us-gaap_MinorityInterest |
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount of the equity interests owned by noncontrolling partners in an operating partnership included in the entity's consolidated financial statements. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount of equity interests owned by noncontrolling shareholders, partners, or other equity holders in one or more of the entities consolidated into the reporting entity's financial statements other than joint ventures, limited partnerships, operating partnerships or interests held by preferred unit holders. No definition available.
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