| **Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures ( Changes in operating assets and liabilities) (Details) (USD $)In Thousands, unless otherwise specified** | 12 Months Ended |
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| **Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]**                                                                                                                             |            |   |   |
| Increase in accounts receivable, net                                                                                                                                       | $ (68,360)      | $ (9,386) | $ (16,900) |
| (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses                                                                                                                                    | 672             | (350) | (1,949) |
| (Increase) decrease in inventories                                                                                                                                         | 1,751           | (4,576) | (1,718) |
| Decrease in other current assets                                                                                                                                           | 1,448           | 1,953 | 309 |
| (Increase) decrease in other assets                                                                                                                                        | (1,459)         | 1,236 | 907 |
| Increase (decrease) in accounts payable                                                                                                                                    | 15,334          | 3,085 | (1,373) |
| Increase in deferred revenues                                                                                                                                              | 2,368           | 3,215 | 4,707 |
| Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and payroll related obligations                                                                                                     | 10,263          | (2,750) | (102) |
| Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities                                                                                                                                 | (883)           | 3,043 | (1,733) |
| Increase (decrease) in accrued interest                                                                                                                                    | 302             | 106 | (6,776) |
| Increase (decrease) in subscriber deposits                                                                                                                                 | (40)            | 116 | (21) |
| Decrease in long-term deferred revenue                                                                                                                                     | (3,554)         | (5,001) | (2,413) |
| Decrease in components of other long-term liabilities                                                                                                                      | (20)            | (1,301) | (1,618) |
| Total change in operating assets and liabilities                                                                                                                           | $ (42,178)      | $ (10,610) | $ (28,680) |

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| - Definition
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period, excluding the portion taken into income, in the short-term liability reflecting revenue yet to be earned for which cash or other forms of consideration was received or recorded as a receivable.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period, excluding the portion taken into income, in the long-term liability reflecting revenue yet to be earned for which case or other forms of consideration was received or recorded as a receivable.
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| - Definition
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business.
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| - Definition
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services.
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| - Definition
The increase (decrease) during the period in accrued salaries.
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| - Definition
The increase (decrease) during the period in the amount of customer money held in customer accounts, including security deposits, collateral for a current or future transactions, initial payment of the cost of acquisition or for the right to enter into a contract or agreement.
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| - Definition
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in interest payable, which represents the amount owed to note holders, bond holders, and other parties for interest earned on loans or credit extended to the reporting entity.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate value of all inventory held by the reporting entity, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of all assets and liabilities used in operating activities.
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| - Definition
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other expenses incurred but not yet paid.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other current operating assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other noncurrent operating assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other noncurrent operating liabilities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount of outstanding money paid in advance for goods or services that bring economic benefits for future periods.
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