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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (Reclassifications, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 Wireline revenue | Dec. 31, 2011 Wireline revenue | Dec. 31, 2012 Termination and access fees | Dec. 31, 2011 Termination and access fees | Sep. 30, 2013 Other Income | Dec. 31, 2013 International wireless revenues
Reclassifications |  |  |  |  |  |
Prior period reclassifications | $ (1.3) | $ (0.8) | $ 1.3 | $ 0.8 | $ 0.6 | $ 2.3

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