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Acquisitions (Details) (NewPath Networks Inc. [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2010 distributed_antenna_systems
NewPath Networks Inc. [Member] |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Business acquisition, cost of acquired entity, cash paid | $ 128
Number of distributed antenna system networks in operation or under construction | 35

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