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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES - INDEFINITE LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible asset | $ 17.4 | $ 5.7
Radio Spectrum |  |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible asset | 11.7 |
MGU | Trade name |  |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible asset | $ 5.7 | $ 5.7

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