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Wireless Equipment Installment Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Billions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Total portfolio of device installment plan receivables $ 12.9  
Receivables derecognized under receivable securitization program 9.6  
Guarantee liability 0.1 $ 0.2
Finance receivables collected and remitted, net of fees 2.6  
Cash proceeds received, net of remittances 6.9  
Maximum exposure to loss related to involvement with sellers 2.6  
Other Assets    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Deferred purchase price receivable 1.3 $ 2.2
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Deferred purchase price receivable $ 1.3