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Inventory (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020
Inventories [Abstract] |
Schedule of Inventory |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 | 2020 | 2019
Wireless devices and accessories | 189 |  | 199 |
Merchandise and other | 250 |  | 228 |
Total inventory | 439 |  | 427 |

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