XML 143 R62.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.8.0.1
Accounts Receivable from Subscribers, Distributors, Recoverable Taxes and Other, Net - Summary of Changes in the Allowance for Bad Debts (Detail) - MXN ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year $ (37,351,677) $ (27,495,158) $ (25,685,528)
Increases recorded in expenses (20,744,242) (16,987,769) (13,171,120)
Write-offs 17,713,992 12,587,567 9,555,734
Business combination (22,120)    
Translation effect 1,359,122 (5,456,317) 1,805,756
Balance at end of year $ (39,044,925) $ (37,351,677) $ (27,495,158)