Canadian ATG Spectrum License - Summary of Amortization Expense (Detail) (Licensing Agreements [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense [Line Items]
2014	$ 122
2015	122
2016	122
2017	122
2018	122
Thereafter	$ 2,261

Future Amortization Of Non Current Assets To Cost Of Service Revenue After Year Five.

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Future Amortization Of Non Current Assets To Cost Of Service Revenue Year Five.

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Future Amortization Of Non Current Assets To Cost Of Service Revenue Year Four.

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Future amortization of non-current assets to cost of service revenue year one.

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Future Amortization Of Non Current Assets To Cost Of Service Revenue Year Three.

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Future Amortization Of Non Current Assets To Cost Of Service Revenue Year Two.

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