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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | $ 149,070 | $ 146,497
Wireless |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | 146,383 | 146,383
Cable |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | 2,677 | 104
Wireline |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | $ 10 | $ 10

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