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Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details) - $ / shares |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Aug. 01, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Special dividend |  | $ 0.04 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.27
Series A Common Shares | Array |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Special dividend | $ 23.00 |  |  |  |
Common Shares | Array |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Special dividend | $ 23.00 |  |  |  |
Array |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
TDS ownership of Array |  | 82.00% |  | 82.00% |

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