Commitments and Contingencies - Wireless Spectrum Licenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Jun. 30, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies
Exchanged wireless spectrum licenses	$ (267,465)	$ (267,000)

Amount of increase (decrease) to additional paid-in capital (APIC) due to exchange of wireless spectrum license.

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