Canadian ATG Spectrum License - Summary of Amortization Expense (Detail) (License Agreement [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
License Agreement [Member]
Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense [Line Items]
2014 (period from April 1 to December 31)	$ 88
2015	118
2016	118
2017	118
2018	118
Thereafter	$ 2,186

Future Amortization Of Non Current Assets To Cost Of Service Revenue After Year Five.

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Future Amortization Of Non Current Assets To Cost Of Service Revenue Year Five.

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Future Amortization Of Non Current Assets To Cost Of Service Revenue Year Four.

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Future amortization of non-current assets to cost of service revenue year one.

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Future Amortization Of Non Current Assets To Cost Of Service Revenue Year Three.

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Future Amortization Of Non Current Assets To Cost Of Service Revenue Year Two.

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