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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  |  | 3 Months Ended |
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May 05, 2026 | Apr. 01, 2026 | Mar. 31, 2026 | Mar. 31, 2025 | Apr. 17, 2026
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Gain on sale of business and other exit costs, net |  |  | $ (1,562) | $ 998 |
Gain on license sales and exchanges, net |  |  | $ 150,878 | $ 1,100 |
Subsequent event | TDS Telecom |  |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Purchase price |  |  |  |  | $ 25,400
Subsequent event | Array |  |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Gain on sale of business and other exit costs, net |  | $ 11,700 |  |  |
Subsequent event | Array | T-Mobile License Purchase Agreement |  |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
License sale agreement amount | $ 74,800 |  |  |  |
Gain on license sales and exchanges, net | 3,000 |  |  |  |
Gain on license sales and exchanges, net of tax | 2,300 |  |  |  |
Deferred purchase price | $ 18,600 |  |  |  |

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