Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Urban High Cost Support) (Details)

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Urban High Cost Support) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Sep. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2017
Mar. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Sep. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2016
Mar. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]                      
Revenues $ 235,529 $ 231,214 $ 224,346 $ 228,115 $ 232,293 $ 236,655 $ 233,766 $ 231,098 $ 919,204 $ 933,812 $ 978,534
Receivables 188,580       $ 184,296       $ 188,580 184,296  
Urban High Cost Support Program                      
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]                      
Phased down percentage of monthly average annual support                 60.00%    
High Cost Support Program                      
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]                      
Revenues                 $ 62,900 $ 64,100 $ 66,200
Receivables $ 41,000               $ 41,000