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Property and equipment- Depreciation and amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	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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