Related Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

Note 8.  Related Party Transactions

ValleyNet, an equity method investee of the Company, resells capacity on the Company's fiber network under an operating lease agreement.  Facility lease revenue from ValleyNet was approximately $3.2 million, $3.1 million and $3.3 million in the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had accounts receivable from ValleyNet of approximately $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively.  The Company's PCS operating subsidiary leases capacity through ValleyNet.  Payment for usage of these facilities was $0.8 million, $0.8 million and $0.8 million in the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.