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Related Party Transactions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
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 $3.0 million, $3.2 million and $3.1 million in the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had accounts receivable from ValleyNet of approximately $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively.  The Company's PCS operating subsidiary leases capacity through ValleyNet.  Payment for usage of these facilities was $1.7 million, $0.8 million and $0.8 million in the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.