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Lease Arrangements - Additional Information (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Lessor Lease Description [Line Items] |
Allowance for credit losses for our investment in sales type leases | $ 0
Minimum [Member] |
Lessor Lease Description [Line Items] |
Lessor sales type lease arrangement terms for network equipments | 18 months
Maximum [Member] |
Lessor Lease Description [Line Items] |
Lessor sales type lease arrangement terms for network equipments | 5 years

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