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Canadian ATG Spectrum License - Additional Information (Detail) - License Agreement [Member] - Canadian ATG Spectrum License Agreement [Member] - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Agreements [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total amount of monthly payments incurred | $ 300,000 | $ 300,000 | $ 900,000 | $ 900,000
Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |
Agreements [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total amortization expenses | $ 100,000 | $ 100,000 | $ 100,000 | $ 100,000

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