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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Litigation proceedings and disputes in Guyana
Nov. 30, 2007
Lawsuit filed by CTL
Minimum
Feb. 17, 2010
Lawsuit filed by GT&T against Digicel
Feb. 17, 2010
Lawsuit filed by GT&T against Digicel
Minimum
Dec. 31, 2012
Legal claims regarding tax filings with the Guyana Revenue Authority
Dec. 31, 2012
Legal claims regarding tax filings with the Guyana Revenue Authority
Minimum
Dec. 31, 2011
Contingency related to spectrum fees
Commitments and contingencies              
Period for which other litigation proceedings and disputes have not been the subject of discussions or other significant activity 5 years            
Spectrum fees paid             $ 2.6
Damages asserted   200          
Actual damages       9      
Punitive damages     5        
Future payments related to disputed tax assessments         $ 36.8    
Percentage of return on investment ensured by the government of Guyana           15.00%