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BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
BASIS OF PRESENTATION |  |  |  |
Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 45.10% | 46.50% | 45.50% | 46.80%
Provision (net) write off tax refund receivable | $ 1,600 |  | $ 2,200 |
Loss on deconsolidation of Island Wireless business |  | $ 19,900 |  | $ (19,937)

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