Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Handset Financing Arrangement [Member]
Handset Financing Arrangement [Member]
Handset Financing Arrangement with Deutsche Bank AG
Vendor Financing Arrangement [Member]
Vendor Financing Arrangement [Member]
Vendor Financing Arrangement with primary network equipment suppliers
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Trade Purchases
Repayments of short-term debt for purchases of inventory, property and equipment, net
Repayments of Short-term Debt
Short-term Debt, outstanding
Short-term Debt
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
MetroPCS [Member]
MetroPCS [Member]
MetroPCS [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total revenues
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Income before income taxes
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Embedded Derivative Instruments [Member]
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Deutsche Telekom [Member]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of embedded derivative instruments
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Product Financing Arrangement [Member]
Product Financing Arrangement [Member]
5.250% Senior Notes due 2018 [Member]
5.250% Senior Notes due 2018 [Member]
5.250% Senior Notes due 2018 [Member]
6.288% Senior Reset Notes due 2019 [Member]
6.288% Senior Reset Notes due 2019 [Member]
6.288% Senior Reset Notes due 2019
6.464% Senior Notes due 2019 [Member]
6.464% Senior Notes due 2019 [Member]
6.464% Senior Notes due 2019 [Member]
6.366% Senior Reset Notes due 2020 [Member]
6.366% Senior Reset Notes due 2020 [Member]
6.366% Senior Reset Notes due 2020
6.542% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
6.542% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
6.542% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
6.625% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
6.625% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
6.625% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
6.250% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]
6.250% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]
6.250% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]
6.633% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]
6.633% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]
6.633% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]
8.097% Senior Reset Notes due 2021 [Member]
8.097% Senior Reset Notes due 2021 [Member]
8.097% Senior Reset Notes due 2021 [Member]
6.125% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]
6.125% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]
6.125% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]
6.731% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]
6.731% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]
6.731% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]
8.195% Senior Reset Notes due 2022 [Member]
8.195% Senior Reset Notes due 2022 [Member]
8.195% Senior Reset Notes due 2022 [Member]
5.950% Senior Reset Notes due 2023 (reset date in April 2016) [Member]
5.950% Senior Reset Notes due 2023 (reset date in April 2016) [Member]
5.950% Senior Reset Notes due 2023 (reset date in April 2016) [Member]
6.000% Senior Notes due 2023 [Member]
6.000% Senior Notes due 2023 [Member]
6.000% Senior Notes due 2023 [Member]
6.625% Senior Notes due 2023 [Member]
6.625% Senior Notes due 2023 [Member]
6.625% Senior Notes due 2023 [Member]
6.836% Senior Notes due 2023 [Member]
6.836% Senior Notes due 2023 [Member]
6.836% Senior Notes due 2023 [Member]
6.500% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member]
6.500% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member]
6.500% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member]
6.375% Senior Notes due 2025 [Member]
6.375% Senior Notes due 2025 [Member]
6.375% Senior Notes due 2025 [Member] [Member]
6.500% Senior Notes due 2026 [Member]
6.500% Senior Notes due 2026 [Member]
6.500% Senior Notes due 2026 [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Long term-debt to affiliates
Due to Affiliate
Long-term debt
Secured Debt
Unamortized premium from purchase price allocation fair value adjustment
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Unamortized discount on Senior Secured Term Loans
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Capital leases
Capital Lease Obligations
Financing arrangements
Total debt
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Current portion of Senior Secured Term Loans
Loans Payable, Current
Current portion of capital leases
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Total long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Long-term Debt to Affiliates
Long-term Debt and Long-term Debt to Affiliates
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term debt to affiliates
Due to Affiliate, Noncurrent
Interest rate, stated percentage
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Fair Values of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Property and equipment, net
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Book Value
Tower obligations
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Amount Due under Financing Arrangement
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Embedded derivative instruments, liabilities
Derivative Liability
Embedded derivative instruments, Assets
Derivative Asset
Supplemental Financial Statement Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Financial Statement Elements [Abstract]
Additional Financial Information
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Net gain on cross currency interest rate swaps, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Net loss on foreign currency translation, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Leased Devices
Schedule of Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Payments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations
Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Transaction Type [Axis]
Transaction Type [Axis]
Transaction [Domain]
Transaction [Domain]
Verizon [Member]
Verizon [Member]
Verizon [Member]
FCC Spectrum Auction [Member]
FCC Spectrum Auction [Member]
FCC auction of spectrum licenses
AT&T [Member]
AT&T [Member]
AT&T [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Spectrum licenses
Indefinite-Lived License Agreements
Spectrum licenses, net changes
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Period Increase (Decrease)
Purchases of spectrum licenses and other intangible assets
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Fair value of spectrum licenses acquired
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Deposit provided to FCC in connection with auction
Deposit Assets
Gains on disposal of spectrum licenses
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Intangible Assets
Assets held-for-sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Payments for Commitments
Other Commitments [Table Text Block]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Table]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Table]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Description [Axis]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Description [Axis]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Name [Domain]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Name [Domain]
Tower Transaction [Member]
Tower Transaction [Member]
Tower Transaction [Member]
Tower Transaction PTI [Member]
Tower Transaction PTI [Member]
Tower Transaction PTI [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Property subject to sale, number of units
Property subject to sale, number of units
Property subject to sale, number of units
Net proceeds, financial obligation
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Proceeds, Financing Activities
Property subject to failed sale leaseback transaction, number of units
Property subject to failed sale leaseback transaction, number of units
The number of unites (items of property) subject to the failed sale leaseback arrangement.
Lessee leasing arrangements, operating leases, term of contract
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract
Imputed interest rate, financial obligation
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Imputed Interest Rate
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Dividends on preferred stock
Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments
Net income attributable to common stockholders (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and awards
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Dilutive effect of preferred stock
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Preferred Stock
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Earnings per share - basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings per share - diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Potentially dilutive securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Additional Financial Information [Abstract]
Additional Financial Information [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Trade, Current
Property and other taxes, including payroll
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Payroll and related benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Interest
Interest Payable, Current
Commissions
Accrued Sales Commission, Current
Toll and interconnect
Accrued Toll and Interconnect, Current
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions related to toll and interconnect agreements.
Network decommissioning
Restructuring Reserve
Advertising
Accrued Advertising, Current
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Outstanding checks
Outstanding checks
Outstanding checks
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Allowances [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Imputed Discount [Member]
Imputed Discount [Member]
Imputed Discount [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Net [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Equipment Installment Plan Receivables, Net [Member]
Equipment Installment Plan Receivables, Net [Member]
Equipment installment plan receivables, net [Member]
Equipment Installment Plan Receivables Due After One Year, Net [Member]
Equipment Installment Plan Receivables Due After One Year, Net [Member]
Equipment Installment Plan Receivables Due After One Year, Net [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Allowances, beginning of year
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Bad debt expense
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Write-offs, net of recoveries
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Write-offs
Allowances, end of year
Unamortized Imputed Discount [Roll Forward]
Unamortized Imputed Discount [Roll Forward]
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
Imputed Discount, beginning of year
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Discount
Additions
Additions to Imputed Discount
Additions to imputed discount for financing receivables.
Interest income
Interest Income, Other
Cancellations and other
Cancellations and other
Cancellations and other
Impacts from sales of EIP receivables
Financing Receivable, Significant Sales
Transfers between current and long-term
Receivable With Imputed Interest, Discount, Increase (Decrease)
Amount of increase (decrease) in the unamortized imputed discount.
Imputed Discount, end of year
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Federal
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Research Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Research Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Tax Effected
Amount of operating loss carryforward, tax effected, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.
Unrecognized tax benefits, net operating losses
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Net Operating Loss
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions, specifically net operating losses, taken in tax returns.
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforward
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Alternative Minimum Tax
Foreign tax credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance, change in amount
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Valuation allowance, stock compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Stock Compensation
Amount of deferred tax assets related to stock compensation for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.
Schedule of Restructuring Charges and Related Activities
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Combination, Supplemental Information
Business Acquisition, Supplemental Information [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Supplemental Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Combination, Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
MetroPCS Network Decomissioning Costs [Member]
MetroPCS Network Decomissioning Costs [Member]
Costs associated with decommissioning of cell sites.
MetroPCS Transaction and Integration Costs [Member]
MetroPCS Transaction and Integration Costs [Member]
MetroPCS transaction and integration costs.
MetroPCS Transaction Costs [Member]
MetroPCS Transaction Costs [Member]
MetroPCS transaction costs.
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Network decommissioning costs, including effects of deferred items
Restructuring Charges
Cost of MetroPCS business combination
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Balance, beginning of period
Network decommissioning costs, excluding the write-off of certain items
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Cash Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Balance, end of period
Asset retirement obligations settled
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Settled
Cost of MetroPCS business combination
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Leased wireless devices [Member]
Assets Leased to Others [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation Expense for Leased Devices
Depreciation Expense for Leased Devices
Depreciation Expense for Leased Devices
Leased devices, lease term
Lessor Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net [Abstract]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net [Abstract]
Leased wireless devices, gross
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Accumulated Depreciation
Leased wireless devices, net
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Abstract]
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Asset retirement obligations, beginning of year
Asset Retirement Obligation
Liabilities incurred
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Incurred
Liabilities settled
Accretion expense
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense
Changes in estimated cash flows
Asset Retirement Obligation, Revision of Estimate
Asset retirement obligations, end of year
Asset retirement costs capitalized, net
Capitalized Costs, Asset Retirement Costs
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Equipment Installment Plan Receivables
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Equipment Installment Plan Receivables by Credit Category
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unamortized Imputed Discount and Allowance for Credit Losses for Equipment Installment Plan Receivables
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Puerto Rico
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current tax expense (benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Puerto Rico
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred tax expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer lists [Member]
Customer Lists [Member]
Trademarks and patents [Member]
Trademarks and Patents [Member]
Trademarks and Patents [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Other intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible assets, useful lives
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Amortization expense for intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Future Amortization Expense:
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation and Related Income Tax Benefits
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Stock Awards Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Options Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Income (loss) from income taxes, U.S.
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Income (loss) from income taxes, Puerto Rico
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Employee Compensation and Benefit Plans
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Employer retirement savings plan, matching contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Compensation expense
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Compensation Expense
Payments made to participants
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Distributions Paid
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, beginning of year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Gross decreases to tax positions in prior periods
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross increases to current period tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Gross increase due to current year business combination
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Business Combination
Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that are directly related to a business combination.
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year
Unrecognized tax benefits, would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Deferred income tax expense
Losses from sales of receivables
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale, Gain (Loss) on Sale
Deferred rent expense
Increase (Decrease) in Other Deferred Liability
Gains on disposal of spectrum licenses
Changes in embedded derivatives
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Equipment installment plan receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Finance Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Deferred purchase price from sales of receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Purchase Prices from Factoring Arrangement
The increase (decrease) during the period from the deferred purchase price from the factoring arrangement.
Other current and long-term assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Other current and long-term liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Other, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of spectrum licenses and other intangible assets, including deposits
Purchases of short-term investments
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments
Short term affiliate loan receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Due from Affiliates, Current
Cash and cash equivalents acquired in MetroPCS business combination
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities
Proceeds from tower obligations
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gross Proceeds, Financing Activities
Dividends on preferred stock
Payments of Dividends
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Convertible Preferred Stock
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of stock awards
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
End of year
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Parent [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Issuer [Member]
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Purchases of short-term investments
Investment in subsidiaries
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Proceeds from capital contribution
Proceeds from Contributions from Parent
Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations
Intercompany dividend paid
Payments to Intercompany Dividends
Payments to Intercompany Dividends
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of variable interest entities - EIP [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities - EIP [Table Text Block]
schedule of variable interest entities - EIP [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Factoring Arrangement
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Table Text Block]
Equipment installment plan, maximum payment term
Equipment Installment Plan, Maximum Payment Term
Equipment Installment Plan, Maximum Payment Term
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Domain]
Equipment Installment Plan Receivable [Member]
Equipment Installment Plan Receivable [Member]
Equipment Installment Plan Receivable [Member]
Equipment installment plan receivables, gross
Financing Receivable, Gross
Equipment installment plan receivables, unamortized imputed interest
Equipment installment plan receivables, net of unamortized imputed interest
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Net Amount
Equipment installment plan receivables, allowances for credit losses
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses
Equipment installment plan receivables, net
Financing Receivable, Net
Equipment Installment Plan Receivables
Financing Receivables [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowances
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Annual dividend rate
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage
5.50% Mandatory convertible preferred stock series A, par value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
5.50% Mandatory convertible preferred stock series A, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
5.50% Mandatory convertible preferred stock series A, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
5.50% Mandatory convertible preferred stock series A, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
5.50% Mandatory convertible preferred stock series A, aggregate liquidation value
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, at cost
Treasury Stock, Shares
Goodwill, net change
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Predecessor Plans [Member]
Predecessor Plans [Member]
Predecessor Plans [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
(Stock Options)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Outstanding, ending
(Stock Options Weighted Average Exercise Price)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, ending
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term, ending
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Cash received from exercise of stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
JP Morgan Chase [Member]
JP Morgan Chase [Member]
JP Morgan Chase [Member]
Deutsche Bank [Member]
Deutsche Bank [Member]
Deutsche Bank [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Letters of credit, amount outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Long-term debt issued
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Service revenues
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Equipment revenues
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Other revenues
Other Revenue, Net
Total revenues
Revenues
Operating expenses
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of services, exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below
Cost of Services
Cost of equipment sales
Cost of Goods Sold
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Other, net
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest expense to affiliates
Interest Expense, Related Party
Interest income
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other income (expense), net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income tax expense
Earnings (loss) of subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Pro Forma Adjustment, Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Pro Forma Adjustment, (Increase) Decrease in Tax Expense [Member]
Pro Forma Adjustment to Tax Expense [Member]
Adjustment to income tax expense assuming the acquisition date occurred at the beginning of the pro forma periods presented to report pro forma earnings (supplemental pro forma information).
Pro Forma Adjustment, (Increase) in Amortization and Depreciation Expense [Member]
Pro Forma Adjustment to Amortization and Depreciation [Member]
Adjustment to reported pro forma earnings reflecting the impact of the fair value of acquisition date long-term assets on amortization and depreciation expense (supplemental pro forma information).
Pro Forma Adjustment, (Increase) in Interest Expense [Member]
Pro Forma Adjustment to Interest Expense [Member]
Adjustment to interest expense in reported pro forma earnings reflecting the impact of the fair value of acquisition date debt instruments.
Pro forma revenues
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Pro forma net income (loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Pro forma basic earnings per share
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Pro forma diluted earnings per share
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Senior unsecured notes issued
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Notes Issued
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Notes Issued
Senior unsecured notes of acquiror retired
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Acquiror Notes Retired
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Acquiror Notes Retired
Senior unsecured notes of acquiree retired
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Acquiree Notes Retired
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Acquiree Notes Retired
Guarantee liabilities
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Maximum potential for losses under guarantor liabilities
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Federal Universal Service Fund and other fees
Excise and Sales Taxes
Advertising expense
Advertising Expense
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest Expense to Affiliates [Member]
Interest Expense Related Party [Member]
Interest Expense Related Party [Member]
Embedded derivative
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Information
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Information
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Operating Leases - 2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Next Rolling Twelve Months
Operating Leases - 2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Two
Operating Leases - 2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Three
Operating Leases - 2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Four
Operating Leases - 2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Five
Operating Leases - Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling after Year Five
Operating Leases - Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Purchase Obligation - 2016
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months
Purchase Obligation - 2017
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two
Purchase Obligation - 2018
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three
Purchase Obligation - 2019
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four
Purchase Obligation - 2020
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five
Purchase Obligation - Thereafter
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five
Purchase Obligation - Total
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Schedule of Allowances and Unamortized Imputed Interest
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Summary of Impacts to Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule of Sale Leaseback Transactions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Financial Obligations
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Carrying Amount [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Long-term debt
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Long-term debt
Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Judicial Ruling [Member]
Judicial Ruling [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages sought
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Parent Company [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issuance of preferred stock, shares
Shares issued upon conversion
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion
Liquidation preference per share
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share
Issuance of stock, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Issuance of common stock, price per share
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Cell Sites [Member]
Cell Sites [Member]
Cell Sites [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee leasing arrangements, operating leases, initial term of contract
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Initial Term of Contract
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Initial Term of Contract
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Schedule of Income before Income Tax
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments - Interest Rate [Table Text Block]
Long-Term Debt Instruments - Interest Rate [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements in interest rates, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer. [Table]
Schedule of Letters of Credit
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Buildings and Equipment [Member]
Buildings and Equipment [Member]
Buildings and Equipment [Member]
Wireless Communications Systems [Member]
Wireless Communications Systems [Member]
Wireless Communications Systems [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Capitalized Software [Member]
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Capital leased assets, gross
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Capital leases assets, accumulated amortization
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Additional depreciation expense
Additional Depreciation Expense in connection with Network Modernization
Additional depreciation expense recognized as a result of adjustments to useful lives of network equipment expected to be replaced in connection with T-Mobile's network modernization.
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [Text Block]
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [Text Block]
Capital leases, future minimum payments, next rolling twelve months
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Next Rolling Twelve Months
Capital leases, future minimum payments, next rolling year two
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Two
Capital leases, future minimum payments, next rolling year three
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Three
Capital leases, future minimum payments, next rolling year four
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Four
Capital leases, future minimum payments, next rolling year five
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Five
Capital leases, future minimum payments, due rolling after year five
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling after Year Five
Capital leases, future minimum payments due
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Capital leases, future minimum payments, interest included in payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Factoring Arrangement [Member]
Factoring Arrangement [Member]
Factoring Arrangement
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Maximum Funding Limit
Maximum Funding Limit
Maximum Funding Limit
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Deferred rents
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent
Reserves and accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Federal and state tax credits
Debt fair market value adjustment
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Reserves
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred tax assets, gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Spectrum licenses
Deferred Tax Liabilities Goodwill and Intangible Assets Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from indefinite lived intangible assets other than goodwill.
Property and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Other intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Current deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Non-current deferred tax liabilities, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Branded postpaid revenues
Branded postpaid revenues
Branded Postpaid Service Revenue
Branded prepaid revenues
Branded prepaid revenues
Branded Prepaid Service Revenue
Wholesale revenues
Wholesale service revenue
Wholesale Service Revenue
Roaming and other service revenues
Roaming and other service revenue
Roaming and Other Revenue
Total service revenues
Operating income
Other income (expense), net
Total other expense, net
Net income
Net income attributable to common stockholders
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net gain on cross currency interest rate swaps, net of tax effect of $0, $0 and $13
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Net loss on foreign currency translation, net of tax effect of $0, $0 and ($37)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax effect of ($1), ($1) and $1
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive loss
Earnings per share
Basic
Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Basic
Diluted
Interest payments, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Paid, Net
Income tax payments
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Increase in accounts payable for purchases of property and equipment
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Leased wireless devices transferred from inventory to property and equipment, net of returns
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired
Issuance of short-term debt for financing of property and equipment purchases
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed
Assets acquired under capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Retirement of long-term debt to affiliates
Noncash Notes to Affiliates Retired
Noncash transaction in which notes to affiliates were extinguished.
Elimination of net unamortized discounts and premiums on long-term debt to affiliates
Noncash Elimination of Notes to Affiliates, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Noncash elimination of the unamortized discounts and premiums on notes to affiliates upon extinguishment.
Issuance of new long-term debt to affiliates
Noncash Notes Issued to Affiliates
Noncash replacement notes issued to affiliates
Settlement of accounts receivable from affiliates and other outstanding balances
Noncash Settlement of Accounts Receivable from Affiliates and Other Receivables through Noncash Payments
Noncash settlement of net receivable balances with affiliates.
Income tax benefit from debt recapitalization
Noncash Effect of Debt Recapitalization, Tax
Noncash income tax benefit as a result of the net effect of the debt recapitalization.
Net assets acquired in MetroPCS business combination, excluding cash acquired
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Assets Acquired
Schedule of Spectrum Licenses
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
EIP Securitization Arrangement [Member]
EIP Securitization Arrangement [Member]
EIP Securitization Arrangement [Member]
Maximum Funding Limit - Portion due within one year
Maximum Funding Limit - Portion due within one year
Maximum Funding Limit - Portion due within one year
Maximum Funding Limit - portion due one year or longer
Maximum Funding Limit - portion due one year or longer
Maximum Funding Limit - portion due one year or longer
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance Stock Units (PSUs) [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Stock Units (PSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units [Member]
2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
Shares authorized for issuance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Shares available for future grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Realized excess tax benefit
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Shares paid for tax withholding for share based compensation
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of stock awards
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-average period for recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Total fair value of stock awards vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
(RSU and PSU Shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested, Beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Nonvested, Ending
(RSU and PSU Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Nonvested, Beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested, Ending
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term, ending
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Nonvested
2016
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions, Next Twelve Months
2017
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Two Years
2018
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Three Years
2019
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Four Years
2020
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Five Years
Thereafter
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions, Thereafter
Total
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Equipment installment plan receivables, net
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current
Accounts receivable from affiliates
Due from Affiliate, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Goodwill
Goodwill
Investments in subsidiaries, net
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Intercompany receivables
Intercompany Receivables
Intercompany Receivables
Equipment installment plan receivables due after one year, net
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current payables to affiliates
Due to Affiliate, Current
Short-term debt
Debt, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred rents
Deferred Rent Credit, Noncurrent
Negative carrying value of subsidiaries, net
Negative Carrying Value of Subsidiaries, Net
Negative Carrying Value of Subsidiaries, Net
Intercompany payables
Intercompany Payables
Intercompany Payables
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total long-term liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Goodwill, Spectrum Licenses, and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Tower Obligations
Sale Leaseback Transaction Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combination with MetroPCS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Preferred Stock Outstanding [Member]
Common Stock Outstanding [Member]
Par Value and Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Preferred stock, shares outstanding, beginning
Common stock, shares outstanding, beginning
Effects of debt recapitalization
Business Combinations, Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Total
Effects on additional paid in capital as a result of the debt recapitalization.
MetroPCS shares converted upon reverse merger, net of treasury stock withheld for taxes
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Reverse Merger, Acquisitions
Adjustment to stockholders' equity for the value of shares issued as part of a reverse merger.
MetroPCS shares converted upon reverse merger, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Reverse Merger, Acquisitions
Shares issued as part of reverse merger.
Issuance of common stock, value
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Issuance of preferred stock
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Exercise of stock options, shares
Stock issued for employee stock purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock issued for employee stock purchase plan, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Issuance of vested restricted stock units, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of stock awards, value
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of stock awards, shares
Tax impact of stock-based compensation
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Dividends on preferred stock
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Preferred stock, shares outstanding, ending
Common stock, shares outstanding, ending
Balance, ending of period
Federal statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Puerto Rico taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Permanent differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent
Federal tax credits, net of reserves
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Total revenues
Operating income
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Table]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Table]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Factoring and EIP Securitization Arrangement [Member]
Factoring and EIP Securitization Arrangement [Member]
Factoring and EIP Securitization Arrangement [Member]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Trading Securities
Trading Securities
Derecognized net service receivables and EIP receivables
Continuing Involvement with Derecognized Transferred Financial Assets, Amount Outstanding
Net cash proceeds since inception
Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Proceeds from New Transfers
Net cash proceeds during the period
Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, net cash proceeds during the period
Cash Flows between a transferor and a transferee during the period attributable to newly transferred assets related to either a securitization, asset-backed financing arrangement, or similar transfer in which the transferor has continuing involvement with the transferred financial assets underlying the transaction (including, but not limited to, servicing, recourse, and restrictions on transferor's interests in the transferred financial assets).
Net cash proceeds funded by reinvested collections
Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Proceeds from Collections Reinvested in Revolving Period Transfers
Net expenses
Maximum exposure to loss, Factoring VIE
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Discount related to roaming expenses
Discount Related to Roaming Expenses
Discount related to roaming expenses from related party.
Fees incurred for use of the T-Mobile brand
Royalty Expense
Expenses for telecommunications and IT services
Communications and Information Technology
Guarantor Financial Information
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
Description of Business
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Short-Term Investment
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable and Allowances
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equipment Installment Plan Receivables and Allowances
Finance, Loans and Leases Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-Lived Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Asset Retirement Obligations
Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Software Capitalization
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Spectrum Licenses
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment Tests of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Guarantee Liabilities
Minimum Guarantees, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Rent Expense
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Expense
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Variable Interest Entities
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently-Issued Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Long-term debt
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Basis for Effective Rate
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Repayment Percent Of Original Aggregate Principal Amount
Repayment Percent Of Original Aggregate Principal Amount
Repayment of 0.25% of the original aggregate principal amount.
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $116 and $83
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
5.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock Series A, par value $0.00001 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 20,000,000 and 20,000,000 shares issued and outstanding; $1,000 and $1,000 aggregate liquidation value
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 819,773,724 and 808,851,108 shares issued, 818,391,219 and 807,468,603 shares outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,382,505 and 1,382,505 shares issued
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Internal Credit Assessment [Axis]
Internal Credit Assessment [Axis]
Internal Credit Assessment [Domain]
Internal Credit Assessment [Domain]
Prime [Member]
Prime [Member]
Subprime [Member]
Subprime [Member]
Billing Status, Type [Axis]
Billing Status, Type [Axis]
Receivables Billing Status [Domain]
Receivables Billing Status [Domain]
Unbilled Revenues [Member]
Unbilled Revenues [Member]
Billed Revenues [Member]
Billed Revenues [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Equipment installment plan receivables
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current
Equipment installment plan receivables, past due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Table]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Effective Yield (Interest Rate)
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Effective Yield (Interest Rate)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Imputed discount and allowance for credit losses, beginning of year
Unamortized Imputed Discount and Allowance for Credit Losses
Unamortized amount of the imputed discount on financing receivables, which is deducted from the face amount of the receivable or loan, and valuation allowance for financing receivables that are expected to be uncollectible.
Bad debt expense
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses
Write-offs, net of recoveries
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Write-downs
Change in imputed discount on short-term and long-term EIP receivables
Imputed discount and allowance for credit losses, end of year