Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income Parentheticals (USD $) In Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | $ 139,309 | $ 113,804 | $ 402,528 | $ 330,906 |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, taxes | 25 | 89 | 127 | 167 |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging derivatives, taxes | (5,790) | (2,237) | (13,713) | (8,674) |
| Reclassification adjustment for sale of available-for-sale securities included in net income, taxes | (47) | (49) | (169) | (132) |
| Reclassification adjustment on cash flow hedging derivatives included in net income, taxes | 2,468 | 1,884 | 6,587 | 9,320 |
Cost of Service | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 120,362 | 99,706 | 347,645 | 290,532 |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | $ 18,947 | $ 14,098 | $ 54,883 | $ 40,374 |
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