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LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions			6 Months Ended
LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 03, 2016	Jan. 01, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jan. 11, 2016	Jan. 10, 2016	Dec. 24, 2014	Dec. 19, 2014
Universal Service Administrative Company
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Amended Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term debt
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Long-term debt
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Long-term debt
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Long-term debt
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Long-term debt
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Revolving credit facility \| Amended Credit Facility [Member] \| Minimum
Long-term debt
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Long-term debt
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Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)			1.50%
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Long-term debt
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Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)			0.50%
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Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)			1.00%
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Letter of credit sub-facility \| Amended Credit Facility [Member] \| Wholesale Mobility Funds
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Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)	3.25%
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Long-term debt
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