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IMPACT OF THE HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2017
IMPACT OF THE HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA |  |
Loss on disposal of network |  | $ 35,213
HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA |  |
IMPACT OF THE HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA |  |
Loss on disposal of network | $ 35,200 | 35,200
Additional operating expenses | 1,400 | $ 1,400
Potential business interruption insurance proceeds | $ 34,000 |
Discounted rate used for cash flows |  | 14.50%
Impairment charges |  | $ 0
International Telecom segment | HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA |  |
IMPACT OF THE HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA |  |
Service credit |  | $ 4,400

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