Long-Term Obligations (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jul. 02, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Summary of the activity related to our long-term obligations, net of any unamortized discounts      
Beginning balance $ 1,038,587   $ 804,470
Paid-in-kind interest 81,112 63,295  
Amortization of debt discount 3,547 55,193  
Extension of wireless spectrum lease   398  
Cash payments (3,877) (9,913)  
Favorable settlement reclassified to restructuring credits   (1,076)  
Ending balance 1,119,369 912,367 804,470
Senior Notes [Member]
      
Summary of the activity related to our long-term obligations, net of any unamortized discounts      
Beginning balance 137,795   122,261
Paid-in-kind interest 10,242 9,047  
Amortization of debt discount   2,051  
Cash payments   (5,300)  
Ending balance 148,037 128,059 122,261
Second Lien Notes [Member]
      
Summary of the activity related to our long-term obligations, net of any unamortized discounts      
Beginning balance 193,291   158,876
Paid-in-kind interest 14,641 12,822  
Amortization of debt discount   4,267  
Ending balance 207,932 175,965 158,876
Third Lien Notes [Member]
      
Summary of the activity related to our long-term obligations, net of any unamortized discounts      
Beginning balance 685,086   497,574
Paid-in-kind interest 56,229 41,426  
Amortization of debt discount 2,492 47,748  
Ending balance 743,807 586,748 497,574
Other [Member]
      
Summary of the activity related to our long-term obligations, net of any unamortized discounts      
Beginning balance 22,415   25,759
Amortization of debt discount 1,055 1,127  
Extension of wireless spectrum lease   398  
Cash payments (3,877) (4,613)  
Favorable settlement reclassified to restructuring credits   (1,076)  
Ending balance $ 19,593 $ 21,595 $ 25,759