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Property and equipment- Depreciation and amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |
Total depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | $ 17,262 | $ 16,014 | $ 37,868 | $ 30,999
Network access |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |
Total depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | 10,134 | 9,354 | 23,721 | 17,729
Network operations |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |
Total depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | 4,314 | 4,131 | 8,570 | 8,286
Development and technology |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |
Total depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | 2,568 | 2,270 | 5,076 | 4,465
General and administrative |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |
Total depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | $ 246 | $ 259 | $ 501 | $ 519

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