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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Subscriber System Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Term of Customer Relationship | 15 years |
Gross carrying amount | $ 4,553,515 | $ 4,597,908
Accumulated depreciation | (1,919,631) | (1,858,612)
Subscriber system assets, net | $ 2,633,884 | $ 2,739,296

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