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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings Combined Cash Flow (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Net loss |
$ (1,957,698) |
$ (1,649,599) |
$ (765,249) |
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| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
1,391,565 |
1,621,281 |
1,328,968 |
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| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
(628,716) |
(192,451) |
353,183 |
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| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment |
(612,161) |
(620,895) |
(953,882) |
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| (Payments) proceeds related to 2013 sale of towers, net |
(39,618) |
721,404 |
0 |
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| Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments |
(1,637,913) |
(2,360,529) |
(1,678,918) |
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| Transfers To Restricted Cash |
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41,709 |
11,969 |
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| Net cash used in investing activities |
(347,538) |
(177,612) |
(1,055,160) |
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| Other, net |
(632) |
(27,950) |
(124,723) |
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| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(128,272) |
776,591 |
(238,295) |
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) |
(1,156,735) |
365,382 |
(917,202) |
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value |
573,600 |
1,730,335 |
1,364,953 |
2,282,155 |
| Chapter 11 Entities [Member] |
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| Net loss |
(1,957,698) |
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| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
1,606,769 |
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| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
(350,929) |
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| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment |
(7,012) |
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| (Payments) proceeds related to 2013 sale of towers, net |
32,390 |
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| Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments |
198,007 |
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| Intercompany Payments, Investing Activities |
(542,000) |
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| Investments In And Advances To Non-Debtor Subsidiaries |
(124,532) |
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| Transfers from restricted cash |
25,300 |
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| Net cash used in investing activities |
(417,847) |
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| Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations |
(42,414) |
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| Other, net |
(396) |
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| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(42,810) |
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) |
(811,586) |
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value |
$ 321,690 |
$ 1,133,276 |
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