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Description of the business and summary of significant accounting policies: - Acquisition of Sprint Communications - Pro Forma Information (Details) - Wireline Network Holdings LLC - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Description of the business: |  |
Service revenue | $ 1,121,680 | $ 1,170,904
Operating loss from continuing operations | (314,440) | (711,036)
Net income | 1,123,620 | 621,571
Gain on bargain purchase | 1,400,000 | 1,400,000
Net increase (reduction) to historical depreciation expense based on fair value of property and equipment | 29,500 | 58,000
Amortization expense related to customer relationship intangible assets | 600 | 1,800
Autonomous entity expense adjustments |  | 45,700
Amortization of unfavorable lease liabilities | 1,000 | 5,600
Amortization of unfavorable lease liabilities operation expenses | 16,800 | 50,400
Amortization of unfavorable lease liabilities increase interest expense | 3,900 | 10,900
Impact to income tax expense from pro-forma and autonomous entity adjustments | 2,600 | 17,200
Loss on impairment |  | 477,300
Gain on sale of IP addresses |  | 120,800
IP Transit Services Agreement |  |
Description of the business: |  |
Interest income from amortization of discount recorded | $ 14,700 | $ 36,200

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