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Fair Value Measurements (Summary of Asset Impairment and Decommission Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Asset impairment	$ 3,156	$ 11,009
Write-off of carrying value of decommissioned towers	1,327	2,699
Other (including third party decommission costs)	420	647
Total asset impairment and decommission costs	$ 4,903	$ 14,355

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Asset impairment and decommission costs.

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use, Additions

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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long-lived assets held for abandonment, exchange or sale.

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The charge against earnings resulting from the write down of long lived assets other than goodwill due to the difference between the carrying value and lower fair value.

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