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Property and equipment- Depreciation and amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |
Total depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | $ 18,901 | $ 18,245 | $ 56,769 | $ 49,244
Network access |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |
Total depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | 11,531 | 11,625 | 35,252 | 29,354
Network operations |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |
Total depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | 4,447 | 3,987 | 13,017 | 12,273
Development and technology |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |
Total depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | 2,664 | 2,375 | 7,740 | 6,840
General and administrative |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |
Total depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | $ 259 | $ 258 | $ 760 | $ 777

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