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Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) (Verizon Transaction [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
territory
Verizon Transaction [Member]
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Acquisition purchase price $ 10,540.0ftr_AcquisitionPurchasePrice
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Number of voice connections acquired 3,700,000ftr_NumberOfVoiceConnectionsAcquired
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Number of broadband connections acquired 2,200,000ftr_NumberOfBroadbandConnectionsAcquired
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Number of video connections acquired 1,200,000ftr_NumberOfVideoConnectionsAcquired
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