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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended
Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	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