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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Change In Carrying Amount Of Telecommunications Licenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Changes in the carrying amount of the company's telecommunications licenses, by operating segment |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 113,766 |
Balance at the end of the period | 113,698 | $ 113,766
Telecommunications Licenses |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of the company's telecommunications licenses, by operating segment |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 113,766 | 114,083
Acquired licenses | 1,068 | 683
Dispositions | (1,136) | (1,000)
Balance at the end of the period | 113,698 | 113,766
Telecommunications Licenses | International Telecom |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of the company's telecommunications licenses, by operating segment |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 34,798 | 34,798
Acquired licenses | 0 | 0
Dispositions | 0 | 0
Balance at the end of the period | 34,798 | 34,798
Telecommunications Licenses | US Telecom |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of the company's telecommunications licenses, by operating segment |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 78,968 | 79,285
Acquired licenses | 1,068 | 683
Dispositions | (1,136) | (1,000)
Balance at the end of the period | $ 78,900 | $ 78,968

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