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Debt (Narrative - Capital Lease Obligations) (Details) - Capital Lease Obligations | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019
Building |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Capital leases, period of lease agreement | 10 years
Capital Leases, number of renewal periods | 4
Capital Leases, renewal term (in years) | 5 years
Capital lease agreement, imputed annual interest rate | 7.20%
Transponder Capacity |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Capital lease agreement, imputed annual interest rate | 7.00%

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