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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Contract Fulfillment Assets (Details) - Contract fulfilment costs - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Contract With Customer, Asset And Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 123,795	$ 109,232
Accumulated Amortization	(57,538)	(50,757)
Net Carrying Amount	$ 66,257	$ 58,475

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