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BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Reclassifications (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Termination and access fees |
Reclassification, decrease (increase) to expense | $ 1.2
Engineering and operations expenses |
Reclassification, decrease (increase) to expense | (0.7)
Selling and marketing expense |
Reclassification, decrease (increase) to expense | (0.6)
General and administrative expense |
Reclassification, decrease (increase) to expense | $ 0.1

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