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Dec. 31, 2010
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Feb. 05, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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| Document Type | 10-K | ||
| Amendment Flag | false | ||
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2010 | ||
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2010 | ||
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP | ||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001051470 | ||
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 290,888,523 | ||
| Entity Public Float | $ 10,400,000,000 |
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End date of current fiscal year in the format --MM-DD. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements this will be the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, N-1A, etc). The document type should be limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type. The acceptable values are as follows: S-1, S-3, S-4, S-11, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-9, F-10, 6-K, 8-K, 10, 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F, N-1A, 485BPOS, NCSR, N-Q, and Other. No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Where multiple classes exist define each class by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, or (4) Smaller Reporting Company. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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State aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to price at which the common equity was last sold, or average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. The public float should be reported on the cover page of the registrants form 10K. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, other than those arising from site rental contracts and customer relationships, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying amounts of the intangible assets that arise from site rental contracts and customer relationships, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at fiscal year-end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, and unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Excess of issue price over par or stated value of the entity's capital stock and amounts received from other transactions involving the entity's stock or stockholders. Includes adjustments to additional paid in capital. Some examples of such adjustments include recording the issuance of debt with a beneficial conversion feature and certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees. Use this element for the aggregate amount of APIC associated with common AND preferred stock. For APIC associated with only common stock, use the element Additional Paid In Capital, Common Stock. For APIC associated with only preferred stock, use the element Additional Paid In Capital, Preferred Stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits should not be reported as cash and cash equivalents. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. This caption alerts the reader that one or more notes to the financial statements disclose pertinent information about the entity's commitments and contingencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Dollar value of issued common stock whether issued at par value, no par or stated value. This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the sum of short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations, which are due within one year (or one business cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current portion of the aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets shall be classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, shall be classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. An unrecognized tax benefit that is directly related to a position taken in a tax year that results in a net operating loss carryforward should be presented as a reduction of the related deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A noncurrent taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a noncurrent asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise shall separate deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets shall be classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, shall be classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair values as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, and which are expected to be extinguished or otherwise disposed of within a year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, net of the effects of master netting arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to adoption of FAS 142 and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. No definition available.
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer plus capital lease obligations due to be paid more than one year after the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Stockholders' Equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Current liabilities are expected to be paid within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, and production equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Stockholders' Equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of Stockholders' Equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors owners, and affiliates of the entity including portions attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as minority interest), if any. The entity including portions attributable to the parent and noncontrolling interests is sometimes referred to as the economic entity. This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying value (book value) of an entity's issued and outstanding stock which is not included within permanent equity in Stockholders Equity. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the stock to another class of equity. If the security is a warrant or a rights issue, the warrant or rights issue is considered to be temporary equity if the issuer cannot demonstrate that it would be able to deliver upon the exercise of the option by the holder in all cases. Includes stock with a put option held by an ESOP and stock redeemable by a holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, current | $ 5,683 | $ 5,497 |
| Redeemable preferred stock, par value | $ 0.1 | $ 0.1 |
| Redeemable preferred stock, shares authorized | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
| Redeemable preferred stock, shares issued | 6,361,000 | 6,361,000 |
| Redeemable preferred stock, shares outstanding | 6,361,000 | 6,361,000 |
| Mandatory redemption and aggregate liquidation value, redeemable preferred stock | $ 318,050 | $ 318,050 |
| Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 600,000,000 | 600,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 290,826,284 | 292,729,684 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 290,826,284 | 292,729,684 |
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Temporary Equity Liquidation Preference No definition available.
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Temporary Equity Par Stated Value Per Share No definition available.
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A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Excludes common shares repurchased by the entity and held as Treasury shares. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury. Does not include common shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of securities classified as temporary equity that are permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the stock to another class of equity. If the security is a warrant or a rights issue, the warrant or rights issue is considered to be temporary equity if the issuer cannot demonstrate that it would be able to deliver upon the exercise of the option by the holder in all cases. Includes stock with put option held by ESOP and stock redeemable by holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of securities classified as temporary equity that have been sold (or granted) to the entity's shareholders. Securities issued include securities outstanding and securities held in treasury. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the stock to another class of equity. If the security is a warrant or a rights issue, the warrant or rights issue is considered to be temporary equity if the issuer cannot demonstrate that it would be able to deliver upon the exercise of the option by the holder in all cases. Includes stock with put option held by ESOP and stock redeemable by holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of securities classified as temporary equity that have been issued and are held by the entity's shareholders. Securities outstanding equals securities issued minus securities held in treasury. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the stock to another class of equity. If the security is a warrant or a rights issue, the warrant or rights issue is considered to be temporary equity if the issuer cannot demonstrate that it would be able to deliver upon the exercise of the option by the holder in all cases. Includes stock with put option held by ESOP and stock redeemable by holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents acquisition and integration related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; integration costs; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. No definition available.
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The amount of net income or loss for the period per each share in instances when basic and diluted earnings per share are the same amount and aggregated on the face of the financial statements. Basic earnings per share is the amount of net income or loss for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share includes the amount of net income or loss for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. No definition available.
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Gain Loss On Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Other Income (Expense) No definition available.
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The cost of borrowed funds and the amortization of interest rate swaps accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. No definition available.
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating basic and diluted EPS. No definition available.
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The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs related to services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. No definition available.
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The aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Costs incurred and are directly related to generating revenues from leased and rented property or equipment. No definition available.
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Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the investment. The amount is charged to income if the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before income (loss) from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense (benefit) and the deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. If the entity does not present consolidated financial statements, the amount of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest (if any) deducted in order to derive the portion attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The total amount of revenue recognized for the period from operating leases, including minimum lease revenue, contingent revenue, percentage revenue and sublease revenue. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into functional currency of the reporting entity, net of tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, for the period attributable to noncontrolling interest. Includes deferred gains (losses) on qualifying hedges, unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, minimum pension liability, and cumulative translation adjustment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reclassification adjustment for unrealized gains or losses realized upon the write-down of securities, after tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax effect of the reclassification adjustment for accumulated gains and losses from derivative instrument designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges included in accumulated comprehensive income that was realized in net income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Change in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instrument designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges, net of tax effect. The after tax effect change includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Appreciation or loss in value (before reclassification adjustment) of the total of unsold securities during the period being reported on, net of tax. Reclassification adjustments include: (1) the unrealized holding gain or loss, net of tax, at the date of the transfer for a debt security from the held-to-maturity category transferred into the available-for-sale category. Also includes the unrealized gain or loss at the date of transfer for a debt security from the available-for-sale category transferred into the held-to-maturity category; (2) the unrealized gains or losses realized upon the sale of securities, after tax; and (3) the unrealized gains or losses realized upon the write-down of securities, after tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other nonoperating income and expense, which does not qualify for separate disclosure on the income statement under materiality guidelines. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of dividends declared or paid in the period to preferred shareholders, or the amount for which the obligation to pay them dividends arose in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue during the period from services rendered in the normal course of business, after deducting allowances and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Tax effect on available-for-sale securities | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Tax effect on derivative instruments | $ (14,997) | $ 60,324 | $ 48,879 |
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Tax effect of the gross appreciation or the gross loss, net of reclassification adjustment, in the change in value of available for sale securities during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total tax effect of the change in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges after taxes. The change includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ (311,259) | $ (114,123) | $ (48,858) | ||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: | |||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 540,771 | 529,739 | 526,442 | ||||||
| Gains (losses) on purchases and redemptions of long-term debt | 138,367 | [1] | 91,079 | [2] | (42) | ||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs and other non-cash interest | 85,454 | 61,357 | 24,830 | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 36,540 | 29,225 | 25,896 | ||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 13,687 | 19,237 | 16,888 | ||||||
| Deferred income tax benefit (provision) | (26,196) | (74,410) | (113,557) | ||||||
| Income (expense) from forward-starting interest rate swaps | 286,435 | 90,302 | 34,111 | ||||||
| Impairment of available-for sale securities | 0 | 0 | 55,869 | ||||||
| Other adjustments | 857 | 821 | (1,745) | ||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions: | |||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in accrued interest | (4,285) | 52,705 | (1,031) | ||||||
| Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | 1,702 | (1,703) | (2,564) | ||||||
| Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues, deferred ground lease payables, other accrued liabilities and other liabilities | 39,012 | 9,317 | 80,701 | ||||||
| Decrease (increase) in receivables | (11,653) | (4,830) | (5,010) | ||||||
| Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses, deferred site rental receivables, long-term prepaid rent, restricted cash and other assets | (186,002) | (117,460) | (78,929) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | 603,430 | 571,256 | 513,001 | ||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||
| Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment | 3,092 | 3,988 | 1,855 | ||||||
| Payment for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | (139,158) | (2,598) | (27,736) | ||||||
| Capital expenditures | (228,058) | (173,535) | (450,732) | ||||||
| Payments for investments and other | (26,825) | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities | (390,949) | (172,145) | (476,613) | ||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 3,450,000 | 2,726,348 | 0 | ||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of capital stock | 18,731 | 45,049 | 8,444 | ||||||
| Principal payments on debt and other long-term obligations | (26,398) | (6,500) | (6,500) | ||||||
| Purchases and redemptions of long-term debt | (3,541,312) | (2,191,719) | (282) | ||||||
| Purchases of capital stock | (159,639) | (3,003) | (44,685) | ||||||
| Borrowings under revolving credit agreements | 157,000 | 50,000 | 94,400 | ||||||
| Payments under revolving credit agreements | 0 | (219,400) | 0 | ||||||
| Payments for financing costs | (59,259) | (67,760) | (1,527) | ||||||
| Payments for forward-starting interest rate swap settlements | (697,821) | (36,670) | 0 | ||||||
| Net (increase) decrease in restricted cash | 11,953 | (62,071) | 17,745 | ||||||
| Dividends on preferred stock | (19,879) | (19,878) | (19,878) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | (866,624) | 214,396 | 47,717 | ||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 528 | (2,580) | (4,131) | ||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (653,615) | 610,927 | 79,974 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 766,146 | 155,219 | 75,245 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ 112,531 | $ 766,146 | $ 155,219 | ||||||
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Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs And Other Noncash Interest No definition available.
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Decrease Increase In Prepaid Expenses Deferred Site Rental Receivables Long Term Prepaid Rent Restricted Cash And Other Assets No definition available.
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Income (expense) from forward-starting interest rate swaps No definition available.
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The net change in assets during the reporting period not separately disclosed in cash flows statement due to materiality considerations. No definition available.
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The cash outflow associated with the settlement of forward-starting interest rate swaps. No definition available.
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Transactions that do not result in cash inflows or outflows in the period in which they occur, but affect net income and thus are removed when calculating net cash flow from operating activities using the indirect cash flow method. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the difference between the gross realized gains and losses realized on the sale of debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Additionally, this item would include any losses recognized for other than temporary impairments of the subject investments in debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits should not be reported as cash and cash equivalents. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net change between the beginning and ending balance of cash and cash equivalents. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing the net change in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Change in recurring obligations of a business that arise from the acquisition of merchandise, materials, supplies and services used in the production and sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net change during the reporting period in interest payable, which represents the amount owed to note holders, bond holders, and other parties for interest earned on loans or credit extended to the reporting entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net change during the reporting period in the total amount due within one year (or one operating cycle) from all parties, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for the return on capital for preferred shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow paid to third parties in connection with debt origination, which will be amortized over the remaining maturity period of the associated long-term debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with other investments held by the entity for investment purposes not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for purchases of and capital improvements on property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the issuance of common, preferred, and treasury stocks, stock options, and such forth. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with either short term or long term maturity that is collateralized (backed by pledge, mortgage or other lien in the entity's assets). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow (outflow) from cash and cash items that are not available for withdrawal or usage. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the sale of property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to pay off an obligation from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with either short term or long term maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for the payment of other borrowing not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for borrowing not otherwise defined in the taxonomy (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock options, amortization of restricted stock, and adjustment for officers compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statement of Equity (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Total
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Common Stock
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Additional Paid-In Capital
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Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
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Derivative Instruments
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Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-sale Securities
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Accumulated Deficit
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Noncontrolling Interest
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2007 | $ 3,166,911 | $ 2,825 | $ 5,561,454 | $ 75,272 | $ (49,106) | $ (2,423,534) | ||
| Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2007 | 282,507,106 | |||||||
| Issuances of capital stock, net of forfeitures, value | 71,902 | 72 | 71,830 | |||||
| Issuances of capital stock, net of forfeitures, shares | 7,168,244 | |||||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, value | (44,685) | (12) | (44,673) | |||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, shares | (1,210,919) | (1,210,919) | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 25,896 | 25,896 | ||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (48,451) | (48,451) | ||||||
| Available-for-sale securities: | ||||||||
| Unrealized gain (loss), net of tax | (55,869) | (55,869) | ||||||
| Amounts reclassified into results of operations, net of taxes | 55,869 | 55,869 | ||||||
| Derivative instruments: | ||||||||
| Net change in fair value of cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax | (392,993) | (392,993) | ||||||
| Amounts reclassified into results of operations, net of taxes | 6,949 | 6,949 | ||||||
| Dividends on preferred stock | (20,806) | (20,806) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | (48,858) | (48,858) | ||||||
| Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2008 | 2,715,865 | 2,885 | 5,614,507 | 26,821 | (435,150) | (2,493,198) | ||
| Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2008 | 288,464,431 | |||||||
| Issuances of capital stock, net of forfeitures, value | 45,049 | 43 | 45,006 | |||||
| Issuances of capital stock, net of forfeitures, shares | 4,381,128 | |||||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, value | (3,003) | (1) | (2,864) | (138) | ||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, shares | (115,875) | (115,875) | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 29,225 | 29,225 | ||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 41,399 | 41,626 | (227) | |||||
| Available-for-sale securities: | ||||||||
| Unrealized gain (loss), net of tax | 6,799 | 6,799 | ||||||
| Amounts reclassified into results of operations, net of taxes | 0 | |||||||
| Derivative instruments: | ||||||||
| Net change in fair value of cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax | 80,789 | 80,789 | ||||||
| Amounts reclassified into results of operations, net of taxes | 154,891 | 154,891 | ||||||
| Dividends on preferred stock | (20,806) | (20,806) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | (114,123) | (114,332) | 209 | |||||
| Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2009 | 2,936,085 | 2,927 | 5,685,874 | 68,447 | (199,470) | 6,799 | (2,628,366) | (156) |
| Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2009 | 292,729,684 | 292,729,684 | ||||||
| Issuances of capital stock, net of forfeitures, value | 18,731 | 22 | 18,709 | |||||
| Issuances of capital stock, net of forfeitures, shares | 2,230,458 | |||||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, value | (159,639) | (41) | (159,598) | |||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, shares | (4,133,858) | (4,133,858) | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 36,540 | 36,540 | ||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 27,908 | 27,812 | 96 | |||||
| Available-for-sale securities: | ||||||||
| Unrealized gain (loss), net of tax | 738 | 738 | ||||||
| Amounts reclassified into results of operations, net of taxes | 0 | |||||||
| Derivative instruments: | ||||||||
| Net change in fair value of cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax | (140,194) | (140,194) | ||||||
| Amounts reclassified into results of operations, net of taxes | 56,890 | 56,890 | ||||||
| Dividends on preferred stock | (20,806) | (20,806) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | (311,259) | (310,940) | (319) | |||||
| Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2010 | $ 2,444,994 | $ 2,908 | $ 5,581,525 | $ 96,259 | $ (282,774) | $ 7,537 | $ (2,960,082) | $ (379) |
| Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010 | 290,826,284 | 290,826,284 |
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Issuances of capital stock, net of forfeitures, shares No definition available.
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Issuances of capital stock, net of forfeitures, value No definition available.
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The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Crown Castle International Corp. ("CCIC") and its majority and wholly-owned subsidiaries, collectively referred to herein as the "Company." All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year's financial statements to be consistent with the presentation in the current year.
The Company owns, operates and leases towers and other wireless infrastructure, including distributed antenna system ("DAS") networks in the U.S. and rooftop installations (unless the context otherwise suggests or requires, references herein to "towers" include such other wireless infrastructure). The Company's primary business is the renting of antenna space to wireless communications companies via long-term contracts in various forms, including licenses, subleases and lease agreements (collectively, "contracts"). To a lesser extent, the Company performs network services relating to its towers, primarily consisting of antenna installations and subsequent augmentations (collectively, "installation services"), as well as the following additional services: site acquisition, architectural and engineering, zoning and permitting, other construction and other services related network development. The Company conducts its operations through tower portfolios in the United States, including Puerto Rico ("U.S." or "CCUSA") and Australia (referred to as "CCAL").
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Restricted Cash
Restricted cash represents the cash held in reserve by the indenture trustees pursuant to the indenture governing certain of the Company's debt instruments as well as any other cash whose use is limited by contractual provisions. The restriction of all rental cash receipts is a critical feature of these debt instruments, due to the applicable indenture trustee's ability to utilize the restricted cash for the payment of (1) debt service costs, (2) ground rents, (3) real estate and personal property taxes, (4) insurance premiums related to towers, (5) other assessments by governmental authorities and potential environmental remediation costs, and (6) a portion of advance rents from customers. The restricted cash in excess of required reserve balances is subsequently released to the Company in accordance with the terms of the indentures. The increases and decreases in restricted cash have aspects of cash flows from financing as well as cash flows from operating activities and, as such, could be classified as either on the consolidated statement of cash flows. The Company has classified the increases and decreases in restricted cash as cash flows from financing activities based on consideration of the terms of the related indebtedness. The Company has classified the change in the other remaining restricted cash, which was an outflow of $18.9 million, $3.6 million, and $-0- for the years ending December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, as cash flows from operating activities on the consolidated statement of cash flows. Receivables Allowance
An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded as an offset to accounts receivable in order to present a net balance that the Company believes will be collected. An allowance for uncollectible amounts is recorded to offset the deferred site rental receivables that arise from site rental revenues recognized in excess of amounts currently due under the contract. The Company uses judgment in estimating these allowances and considers historical collections, current credit status and contractual provisions. Additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts are charged either to "site rental costs of operations" or to "network services and other costs of operations," as appropriate; and deductions from the allowance are recorded when specific accounts receivable are written off as uncollectible. Additions or reversals to the allowance for uncollectible deferred site rental receivables are charged to site rental revenues, and deductions from the allowance are recorded as contracts terminate. The allowance for uncollectible deferred site rental receivables was $5.1 million and $3.6 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed utilizing the straight-line method at rates based upon the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets. Depreciation of towers is computed with a useful life equal to the shorter of 20 years or the term of the underlying ground lease (including optional renewal periods). Additions, renewals and improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are expensed. Upon the sale or retirement of an asset, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized. The carrying value of property and equipment will be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. If the sum of the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted) expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of an asset is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss is based on the fair value of the asset. Construction in process is impaired when projects are abandoned or terminated. Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company records obligations associated with retirement of long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. The fair value of the liability for asset retirement obligations, which represents the net present value of the estimated expected future cash outlay, is recognized in the period in which it is incurred and the fair value of the liability can reasonably be estimated. Changes subsequent to initial measurement resulting from revisions to the timing or amount of the original estimate of undiscounted cash flows are recognized as an increase or decrease in the carrying amount of the liability and related carrying amount of the capitalized asset. Asset retirement obligations are included in "deferred ground lease payable, interest rate swaps and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The liability accretes as a result of the passage of time and the related accretion expense is included in "depreciation, amortization and accretion expense" on the Company's consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as an additional carrying amount of the related long-lived asset and depreciated over the useful life of such asset. Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price for an acquired business over the allocated value of the related net assets. The Company tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, regardless of whether adverse events or changes in circumstances have occurred. The annual test begins with goodwill and all intangible assets being allocated to applicable reporting units. Goodwill is then tested using a two-step process that begins with an estimation of fair value of the reporting unit using an income approach, which looks to the present value of expected future cash flows. The first step, commonly referred to as a "step-one impairment test," is a screen for potential impairment while the second step measures the amount of impairment if there is an indication from the first step that one exists. The Company's measurement of the fair value for goodwill is based on an estimate of discounted future cash flows of the reporting unit. The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1, 2010 and determined goodwill was not impaired at any reporting units. Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are included in "site rental contracts and customer relationships, net" and "other intangible assets, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet and predominately consist of the estimated fair value of the following items recorded in conjunction with acquisitions: (1) site rental contracts and customer relationships, (2) below-market leases for land under the acquired towers, (3) term easement rights for land under the acquired towers, and (4) trademarks. The site rental contracts and customer relationships intangible assets are comprised of (1) the current term of the existing contracts, (2) the expected exercise of the renewal provisions contained within the existing contracts, which automatically occur under contractual provisions, and (3) any associated relationships that are expected to generate value following the expiration of all renewal periods under existing contracts. Deferred credits related to above-market leases for land under the Company's towers recorded in conjunction with acquisitions are recorded at their estimated fair value and are included in "deferred ground lease payable, interest rate swaps and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.
The useful lives of intangible assets are estimated based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to benefit the Company and gives consideration to the expected useful life of other assets to which the useful life may relate. Amortization expense for intangible assets is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each of the intangible assets. The useful life of the site rental contracts and customer relationships intangible asset is limited by the maximum depreciable life of the tower (20 years), as a result of the interdependency of the tower and site rental contracts and customer relationships. In contrast, the site rental contracts and customer relationships are estimated to provide economic benefits for several decades because of the low rate of customer cancellations and high rate of renewals experienced to date. Thus, while site rental contracts and customer relationships are valued based upon the fair value, which includes assumptions regarding both (1) customers' exercise of optional renewals contained in the acquired contracts and (2) renewals of the acquired contracts past the contractual term including exercisable options, the site rental contracts and customer relationships are amortized over a period not to exceed 20 years as a result of the useful life being limited by the depreciable life of the tower.
The carrying value of other intangible assets with finite useful lives will be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company has a dual grouping policy for purposes of determining the unit of account for testing impairment of the site rental contracts and customer relationships intangible assets. First, the Company pools the site rental contracts and customer relationships with the related tower assets into portfolio groups for purposes of determining the unit of account for impairment testing. Second and separately, the Company evaluates the site rental contracts and customer relationships by significant customer or by customer grouping for individually significant customers, as appropriate. If the sum of the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted) expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of an asset is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss is based on the fair value of the asset. Deferred Financing Costs
Costs incurred to obtain financing are deferred and amortized over the term of the related borrowing using the effective yield method. Deferred financing costs are included in "deferred site rental receivables, long-term prepaid rent, deferred financing costs and other assets" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. Accrued Estimated Property Taxes
The accrual for estimated property tax obligations is based on assessments currently in effect and estimates of possible additional taxes. The Company recognizes the benefit of tax appeals upon ultimate resolution of the appeal. Revenue Recognition
Site rental revenues are recognized on a monthly basis over the fixed, non-cancelable term of the relevant contract (generally ranging from five to 15 years), regardless of whether the payments from the customer are received in equal monthly amounts. The Company's contracts contain fixed escalation clauses (such as fixed dollar or fixed percentage increases) or inflation-based escalation clauses (such as those tied to the consumer price index ("CPI")). If the payment terms call for fixed escalations or rent free periods, the effect is recognized on a straight-line basis over the fixed, non-cancelable term of the agreement. When calculating straight-line rental revenues, the Company considers all fixed elements of tenant contractual escalation provisions, even if such escalation provisions contain a variable element in addition to a minimum. The Company's asset related to straight-line site rental revenues is included in "deferred site rental receivables, long-term prepaid rent, deferred financing costs and other assets," and amounts received in advance are recorded as "deferred revenues."
Network services revenues are recognized after completion of the applicable service. Nearly all of the antenna installation services are billed on a cost-plus profit basis.
Sales taxes and value-added taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis. Costs of Operations
Approximately two-thirds of the Company's site rental costs of operations expenses consist of ground lease expenses, and the remainder includes property taxes, repairs and maintenance expenses, employee compensation and related benefit costs, and utilities. Network services and other costs of operations predominately consist of third party service providers such as contractors and professional service firms.
Generally, the ground lease agreements are specific to each site and are for an initial term of five years and are renewable for pre-determined periods. Ground lease expense is recognized on a monthly basis, regardless of whether the lease agreement payment terms require the Company to make payments annually, quarterly, monthly, or for the entire term in advance. The Company's ground leases contain fixed escalation clauses (such as fixed dollar or fixed percentage increases) or inflation-based escalation clauses (such as those tied to the CPI). If the payment terms include fixed escalation provisions, the effect of such increases is recognized on a straight-line basis. The Company calculates the straight-line ground lease expense using a time period that equals or exceeds the remaining depreciable life of the tower asset. Further, when a tenant has exercisable renewal options that would compel the Company to exercise existing ground lease renewal options, the Company has straight-lined the ground lease expense over a sufficient portion of such ground lease renewals to coincide with the final termination of the tenant's renewal options. The Company's liability related to straight-line ground lease expense is included in "deferred ground lease payable, interest rate swaps and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. Acquisition and Integration Costs
Prior to the adoption of certain amendments to accounting guidance on January 1, 2009, out-of-pocket or incremental costs that were directly related to a business combination were included in the cost of the acquired enterprise. These included finder's fees or other fees paid to outside consultants for accounting, legal, engineering reviews or appraisals. Certain incremental costs directly related to the integration of the acquired enterprise's operations and tower portfolio were and continue to be expensed as incurred and are classified as "acquisition and integration costs" in the Company's consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
Prospectively from January 1, 2009, all direct or incremental costs related to a business combination are expensed as incurred. These business combination costs are included in "acquisition and integration costs" on the Company's consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Stock-Based Compensation
Restricted Stock Awards. The Company records stock-based compensation expense only for those nonvested stock awards ("restricted stock awards") for which the requisite service is expected to be rendered. The cumulative effect of a change in the estimated number of restricted stock awards for which the requisite service is expected to be or has been rendered is recognized in the period of the change in the estimate. To the extent that the requisite service is rendered, compensation cost for accounting purposes is not reversed; rather, it is recognized regardless of whether or not the awards vest. A discussion of the Company's valuation techniques and related assumptions and estimates used to measure the Company's stock-based compensation is as follows.
Valuation. The fair value of restricted stock awards without market conditions is determined based on the number of shares granted and the quoted price of the Company's stock at the date of grant. The Company estimates the fair value of restricted stock awards with market conditions granted using a Monte Carlo simulation. The Company's determination of the fair value of restricted stock awards with market conditions on the date of grant is affected by its stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. The determination of fair value using a Monte Carlo simulation requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, and other reasonable assumptions could provide differing results.
Amortization Method. The Company amortizes the fair value of all restricted stock awards on a straight-line basis for each separately vesting tranche of the award (graded vesting schedule) over the requisite service periods. In the case of accelerated vesting based on the market performance of the Company's common stock, the compensation costs related to the vested awards that have not previously been amortized are recognized upon vesting.
Expected Volatility. The Company estimates the volatility of its common stock at the date of grant based on the historical volatility of its common stock and implied volatility on publicly traded options on the Company's common stock.
Risk-Free Rate. The Company bases the risk-free rate on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury issues with an equivalent remaining term equal to the expected life of the award.
Forfeitures. The Company uses historical data and management's judgment about the future employee turnover rates to estimate the number of shares for which the requisite service period will not be rendered. Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs
The components of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs are as follows:
The Company amortizes discounts on long-term debt over the term of the related borrowing using the effective interest yield method. Discounts are presented as a reduction to the related debt obligation on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using an asset and liability approach, which requires the recognition of deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance is provided on deferred tax assets if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the asset will not be realized.
The Company records a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets when it is "more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized." The Company reviews the recoverability of deferred tax assets each quarter and based upon projections of future taxable income, reversing deferred tax liabilities and other known events that are expected to affect future taxable income, records a valuation allowance upon assets that do not meet the "more likely than not" realization threshold. Valuation allowances may be reversed if related deferred tax assets are deemed realizable based upon changes in facts and circumstances that impact the recoverability of the asset.
The company recognizes a tax position if it is more likely than not it will be sustained upon examination. The tax position is measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the accrued interest and penalties related to income taxes were deminimus. See note 9. Per Share Information
Basic net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, after deduction of dividends on preferred stock, per common share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders after deduction of dividends on preferred stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding in the period. Diluted income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders after deduction of dividends on preferred stock, per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders after deduction of dividends on preferred stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus any potential dilutive common share equivalents, including shares issuable (1) upon exercise of stock options and warrants as determined under the treasury stock method and (2) upon conversion of the Company's convertible notes and preferred stock, as determined under the if-converted method. The Company's restricted stock awards are considered participating securities and may be included in the computation of earnings pursuant to the two-class. However, the Company does not present the two-class method when there is no difference in the per share amount from the if-converted method.
A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations is as follows:
For all periods presented, CCIC stock options and unvested restricted stock awards are excluded from dilutive common shares because the impact is anti-dilutive. 8.6 million shares related to the 6.25% convertible preferred stock are excluded from dilutive common shares in each year as well because the impact is anti-dilutive. See notes 6, 10 and 12. Foreign Currency Translation
The Company's international operations use the local currency as their functional currency. The Company translates the results of these international operations using the applicable average exchange rate for the period, and translates the assets and liabilities using the applicable exchange rate at the end of the period. The cumulative effect of changes in the exchange rate is recorded as "foreign currency translation adjustments" in other comprehensive income (loss). See note 16. Fair Values
The Company's assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy that ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are (1) Level 1 — quoted prices (unadjusted) in active and accessible markets, (2) Level 2 — observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets but corroborated by market data, and (3) Level 3 — unobservable inputs and are not corroborated by market data. The Company evaluates level classifications quarterly, and transfers between levels are effective at the end of the quarterly period.
The fair value of interest rate swaps is determined using the income approach and is predominately based on observable interest rates and yield curves and, to a lesser extent, the Company's and the contract counterparty's credit risk. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash approximate the carrying value. The Company determines fair value of its debt securities utilizing various sources including quoted prices and indicative quotes (that is non-binding quotes) from brokers that require judgment to interpret market information including implied credit spreads for similar borrowings on recent trades or bid/ask prices. There were no changes since December 31, 2009 in the Company's valuation techniques used to measure fair values.
See note 8 for a further discussion of fair values. Derivative Instruments
The Company enters into interest rate swaps, to manage and reduce its interest rate risk. Derivative financial instruments are entered into for periods that match the related underlying exposures and do not constitute positions independent of these exposures. The Company can designate derivative financial instruments as hedges. The Company can also enter into derivative financial instruments that are not designated as accounting hedges.
Derivatives are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded as a separate component of stockholders' equity, captioned "accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)," and recognized as increases or decreases to "interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs" when the hedged item affects earnings. Any hedge ineffectiveness is included in "net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps" on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). If a hedge ceases to qualify for hedge accounting, any change in the fair value of the derivative since the date it ceased to qualify is recorded to "net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps." However, any amounts previously recorded to "accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" would remain there until the original forecasted transaction affects earnings. In a situation where it becomes probable that the hedged forecasted transaction will not occur, any gains or losses that have been recorded to "accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" are immediately reclassified to earnings. Derivatives that do not meet the requirements for hedge accounting are marked to market through "net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps" on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Forward-starting interest rate swaps with an other-than-insignificant financing element at inception are classified as cash flows from financing activities, while other interest rate swaps are classified as cash flows from operating activities.
To qualify for hedge accounting, the details of the hedging relationship must be formally documented at the inception of the arrangement, including the risk management objective, hedging strategy, hedged item, specific risks that are being hedged, the derivative instrument, how effectiveness is being assessed and how ineffectiveness will be measured. The derivative must be highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows for the risk being hedged. In the context of hedging relationships, effectiveness refers to the degree to which fair value changes in the hedging instrument offset the corresponding expected earnings effects of the hedged item. The Company assesses the effectiveness of hedging relationships using regression analysis both at the inception of the hedge and on an on-going basis. In measuring ineffectiveness, the Company uses the hypothetical derivative method which compares the change in fair value of the actual swap with the change in fair value of a hypothetical swap that would have terms that would identically match the critical terms of the hedged floating rate liability.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2009, FASB issued guidance that addressed how to recognize revenue for transactions with multiple deliverables. This guidance revises the criteria for separating, measuring and allocating arrangement consideration to each consideration deliverable, which must be estimated if there is not a history of selling the deliverable on a stand-alone basis or third-party evidence of selling price. The provisions of this new guidance are effective for the Company as of January 1, 2011 and will be applied prospectively. The Company expects that the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and will not result in a change to the pattern and timing of its revenue recognition. |
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In September 2010, the Company acquired NewPath Networks, Inc. ("NewPath") for cash consideration of $128 million through a merger with and into a subsidiary of the Company. NewPath's assets included 35 distributed antenna system ("DAS") networks in operation or under construction. The final purchase price was predominately allocated to (1) property and equipment, (2) intangible assets consisting of site rental contracts and customer relationships, (3) goodwill, (4) deferred tax liabilities, and (5) other working capital, all of which are based on estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The Company paid a purchase price that resulted in goodwill due to (1) the expected growth in the DAS business and (2) opportunities to construct and lease future DAS networks. |
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Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $379.3 million, $379.6 million and $380.5 million, respectively. See note 2.
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Virtually all of the intangible assets are recorded at CCUSA. The accumulated amortization on these intangible assets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 is $636.4 million and $476.9 million, respectively, of which $602.4 million and $456.7 million, respectively, relate to site rental contracts and customer relationships. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded $39.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively, of site rental contracts and customer relationships.
Amortization expense related to intangible assets is classified as follows on the Company's consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss):
The estimated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets (inclusive of those recorded to "site rental costs of operations") for the years ended December 31, 2011 to 2015 is as follows:
See note 2 for a further discussion of deferred credits related to above-market leases for land under the Company's towers recorded in connection with acquisitions. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded $4.4 million and $4.5 million as a decrease to "site rental costs of operations." As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the net book value of the above-market leases was $52.7 million and $58.9 million, respectively, and the accumulated amortization was $17.7 million and $13.9 million, respectively. |
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The following is a summary of the Company's indebtedness.
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The Company's debt obligations contain certain financial covenants with which CCIC or its subsidiaries must comply. Failure to comply with such covenants may result in imposition of restrictions. As of and for the year ended December 31, 2010, CCIC and its subsidiaries had no financial covenant violations. Various of the Company's debt obligations also place other restrictions on CCIC or its subsidiaries including the ability to incur debt and liens, purchase Company securities, make capital expenditures, dispose of assets, undertake transactions with affiliates, make other investments and pay dividends.
Bank Debt
In January 2007, CCOC entered into a credit agreement (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified, "2007 Credit Agreement") with a syndicate of lenders pursuant to which such lenders agreed to provide CCOC with a senior secured revolving credit facility. In December 2009, the Revolver was amended effective January 2010 to extend the maturity to September 2013 and increase the total revolving commitment to $400.0 million, which may be increased by another $50.0 million subject to certain requirements. In January 2007, CCOC entered into a term loan joinder pursuant to which the lenders agreed to provide CCOC with a $600.0 million senior secured term loan under the 2007 Credit Agreement. In March 2007, CCOC also entered into a second term loan joinder pursuant to which the lenders agreed to provide CCOC with an additional $50.0 million senior secured term loan under the 2007 Credit Agreement. The 2007 Term Loans will mature in consecutive quarterly installments of an aggregate $1.6 million and the entire remaining outstanding amount will mature in March 2014.
The Revolver and 2007 Term Loans are secured by a pledge of certain equity interests of certain subsidiaries of CCIC, as well as a security interest in CCOC's deposit accounts ($79.4 million as of December 31, 2010) and securities accounts. The Revolver and 2007 Term Loans are guaranteed by CCIC and certain of its subsidiaries.
The proceeds of the Revolver may be used for general corporate purposes, which may include the financing of capital expenditures, acquisitions and purchases of the Company's securities. The borrowings on the Revolver in December 2010 were used to settle a portion of the previously outstanding forward-starting interest rate swaps (see note 7). The proceeds from the term loans were used to purchase shares of the Company's common stock (see note 11). Availability under the Revolver at any time is determined by certain financial ratios. The Company pays a commitment fee of 0.4% per annum on the undrawn available amount under the Revolver.
Securitized Debt
The 2010 Tower Revenue Notes and the 2009 Securitized Notes (collectively, "Securitized Debt") are obligations of special purposes entities and their direct and indirect subsidiaries (each an "issuer"), all of which are wholly-owned indirect subsidiaries of the Company. The 2010 Tower Revenue Notes and 2009 Securitized Notes are governed by separate indentures. The 2010 Tower Revenue Notes are governed by one indenture and consist of multiple series of notes, each with its own anticipated repayment date. The net proceeds of the January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes and August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes were primarily used to repay the portion of the 2005 Tower Revenue Notes not previously purchased and 2006 Tower Revenue Notes not previously purchased, respectively. The net proceeds of the 2009 Securitized Notes were used to repay the portion of the Commercial Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series 2004-2 ("2004 Mortgage Loan") not previously purchased. Interest is paid monthly on the Securitized Debt.
The Securitized Debt is paid solely from the cash flows generated by the operation of the towers held directly and indirectly by the issuers of the respective Securitized Debt. The Securitized Debt is secured by, among other things, (1) a security interest in substantially all of the applicable issuers' personal property, (2) a pledge of the equity interests in each applicable issuer, and (3) a security interest in the applicable issuers' contracts with customers to lease space on their towers (space licenses). The governing instruments of two indirect subsidiaries ("Crown Atlantic" and "Crown GT") of the issuers of the 2010 Tower Revenue Notes generally prevent them from issuing debt and granting liens on their assets without the approval of a subsidiary of Verizon Communications. Consequently, while distributions paid by Crown Atlantic and Crown GT will service the 2010 Tower Revenue Notes, the 2010 Tower Revenue Notes are not obligations of, nor are the 2010 Tower Revenue Notes secured by the cash flows or any other assets of, Crown Atlantic and Crown GT. As of December 31, 2010, the Securitized Debt was collateralized with property and equipment with a net book value of an aggregate approximately $2.0 billion, exclusive of Crown Atlantic and Crown GT property and equipment.
The excess cash flows from the issuers of the Securitized Debt, after the payment of principal, interest, reserves, expenses, and management fees are distributed to the Company in accordance with the terms of the indentures. If the Debt Service Coverage Ratio ("DSCR") (as defined in the applicable governing loan agreement) as of the end of any calendar quarter falls to a certain level, then all excess cash flow of the issuers of the applicable debt instrument will be deposited into a reserve account instead of being released to the Company. The funds in the reserve account will not be released to the Company until the DSCR exceeds a certain level for two consecutive calendar quarters. If the DSCR falls below a certain level as of the end of any calendar quarter, then all cash on deposit in the reserve account along with future excess cash flows of the issuers will be applied to prepay the debt with applicable prepayment consideration.
The Company may repay the 2010 Tower Revenue Notes and the 2009 Securitized Notes in whole or in part at any time after the second anniversary of the closing date, provided such prepayment is accompanied by any applicable prepayment consideration. The Securitized Debt has covenants and restrictions customary for rated securitizations, including provisions prohibiting the issuers from incurring additional indebtedness or further encumbering their assets. The 2010 Tower Revenue Notes contain the same financial covenants as the previously outstanding 2005 and 2006 Tower Revenue Notes.
High Yield Bonds—Senior Notes
The 9% Senior Notes and 7.125% Senior Notes (collectively, "Senior Notes") are public offerings and are general obligations of CCIC, which rank equally with all existing and future senior debt of CCIC. The Senior Notes are effectively subordinated to all liabilities (including trade payables) of each subsidiary of the Company and rank pari passu with the other respective high yield bonds of the Company. As discussed below, the Company has used the net proceeds from the 9% Senior Notes to (1) purchase portions of its previously existing 2004 Mortgage Loan, (2) repay and purchase portions of its previously existing Commercial Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series 2006-1 ("2006 Mortgage Loan"), and (3) repay outstanding amounts under the Revolver. The Company used the net proceeds from the 7.125% Senior Notes to purchase certain indebtedness of its subsidiaries.
The Senior Notes contain restrictive covenants with which the Company and its restricted subsidiaries must comply, subject to a number of exceptions and qualifications, including restrictions on its ability to incur incremental debt, issue preferred stock, guarantee debt, pay dividends, repurchase its capital stock, use assets as security in other transactions, sell assets or merge with or into other companies, and make certain investments. Certain of these covenants are not applicable if there is no event of default and if the ratio of the Company's Consolidated Debt (as defined in the 9% Senior Notes and 7.125% Senior Notes indenture) to its Adjusted Consolidated Cash Flows (as defined in the 9% Senior Notes and 7.125% Senior Notes indenture) is less than or equal to 7.0 to 1.0. The Senior Notes do not contain any financial maintenance covenants.
Prior to January 2013 and November 2014, the Company may redeem the 9% Senior Notes and 7.125% Senior Notes, respectively, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus a make whole premium, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any. After January 2013 and November 2014, respectively, the 9% Senior Notes and 7.125% Senior Notes may be redeemed at the redemption prices set forth in the respective indenture.
High Yield Bonds—Secured Notes
The 7.75% Secured Notes were issued and guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of the Company that are special purpose entities and that were obligors under the 2006 Mortgage Loan. These 7.75% Secured Notes are secured on a first priority basis by a pledge of the equity interests of such subsidiaries and by certain other assets of such subsidiaries. The 7.75% Secured Notes are obligations of the subsidiaries that were obligated under the 2006 Mortgage Loan, which was repaid in part through the proceeds from the 7.75% Secured Notes. The 7.75% Secured Notes are not guaranteed by and are not obligations of CCIC or any of its subsidiaries other than the issuers and guarantors of the 7.75% Notes. The 7.75% Secured Notes will be paid solely from the cash flows generated from operations of the towers held directly and indirectly by the issuers and the guarantors of such notes. As of December 31, 2010, the 7.75% Secured Notes were collateralized with property and equipment with a net book value of an aggregate approximately $1.2 billion. The Company used the net proceeds of the issuance of the 7.75% Secured Notes, along with other cash, to repay the 2006 Mortgage Loan.
The 7.75% Secured Notes contain restrictive covenants with which the issuing subsidiaries and the guarantors of such notes must comply, subject to a number of exceptions and qualifications, including restrictions on their ability to incur debt, make restricted payments, incur liens, enter into certain merger or change of control transactions, enter into related party transactions and engage in certain other activities as set forth in the indenture. The 7.75% Secured Notes contain financial covenants that could result in cash being deposited in a reserve account and require the Company to offer to purchase the 7.75% Secured Notes.
Prior to May 2013 the Company may redeem the 7.75% Secured Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus a make whole premium, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any. After May 2013, the debt may be redeemed at the redemption prices set forth in the indenture.
Previously Outstanding Indebtedness
2005 Tower Revenue Notes and 2006 Tower Revenue Notes. In 2010, the Company purchased and repaid the outstanding portions of the 2005 Tower Revenue Notes and the 2006 Tower Revenue Notes. The 2005 Tower Revenue Notes were repaid in part through the proceeds of the January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes. The 2006 Tower Revenue Notes were repaid in part through the proceeds of the August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes. See below for the net losses on these retirements.
2004 Mortgage Loan and 2006 Mortgage Loan. The 2004 Mortgage Loan and 2006 Mortgage Loan (collectively, "Mortgage Loans") remained outstanding as obligations of the subsidiaries of Global Signal upon the Global Signal Merger. In 2009, the Company purchased and repaid the outstanding portions of the Mortgage Loans. The 2004 Mortgage Loan was repaid in part through proceeds of the 2009 Securitized Notes. The 2006 Mortgage Loan was repaid in part through the proceeds of the 7.75% Secured Notes. A portion of the net proceeds of the 9% Senior Notes was also used to retire part of the Mortgage Loans. See below for the net losses on these retirements.
4% Convertible Senior Notes. In 2003, the Company issued $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 4% Convertible Senior Notes. During the year ended December 31, 2008, holders converted $63.8 million of the 4% Convertible Senior Notes into 5.9 million shares of common stock. The 4% Convertible Senior Notes were convertible, at the option of the holder, in whole or in part at any time, into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $10.83 per share of common stock. As of December 31, 2009 and 2010, there were no 4% Convertible Senior Notes outstanding.
Contractual Maturities
The following are the scheduled contractual maturities of the total debt and other long-term obligations outstanding at December 31, 2010, exclusive of the 6.25% Convertible Preferred Stock. These maturities reflect contractual maturity dates and do not consider the principal payments that will commence following the anticipated repayment dates on the Tower Revenue Notes. If the Tower Revenue Notes are not paid in full on or prior to 2015, 2017 and 2020, as applicable, then the Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the indenture) of the issuers of such notes will be used to repay principal of the applicable series and class of the Tower Revenue Notes, and additional interest (of an additional approximately 5% per annum) will accrue on the Tower Revenue Notes.
Debt Purchases and Repayments
The following is a summary of the partial purchases and repayments of debt during the years ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
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The Company enters into interest rate swaps only to manage and reduce its interest rate risk, including the use of (1) forward-starting interest rate swaps to hedge its exposure to variability in future cash flows attributable to changes in LIBOR on anticipated financings, including refinancings and potential future borrowings and (2) interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate variability on a portion of the Company's floating rate debt. The Company does not enter into interest rate swaps for speculative or trading purposes.
During the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2007, the Company entered into an aggregate $5.3 billion notional value of forward-starting interest rate swaps hedging certain anticipated refinancings, all of which were settled during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. The forward-starting interest rate swaps fixed LIBOR for five years relating to the anticipated refinancings at a weighted-average rate of 5.2%, while the actual five-year LIBOR swap rate upon issuance of the anticipated refinancings was a weighted-average of 2.4%. In certain circumstances, these forward-starting interest rate swaps were outstanding following the refinancing of the respective debt which they hedged. Refinancings that qualified as the respective hedged forecasted transaction resulted in $3.9 million of ineffectiveness for the year ended December 31, 2009, and the interest rate swaps were no longer economic hedges of the Company's exposure to LIBOR on the anticipated refinancing of its existing debt. As a result, changes in the fair value of such non-economic swaps were prospectively recorded in earnings until settlement in "net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps" on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). For refinancings that did not qualify as the respective hedged forecasted transaction, the Company discontinued hedge accounting and reclassified the entire loss from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings. During 2010, the Company paid $697.8 million to settle its previously outstanding forward-starting interest rate swaps. As of December 31, 2010, all of the forward-starting interest rate swaps have been settled.
As of December 31, 2010, the Company has variable to fixed interest rate swaps that effectively fix the interest rate on $600.0 million of the 2007 Term Loan at a combined rate of approximately 1.3% (plus the applicable credit spread) through December 2011. The following tables show the effect of interest rate swaps on the consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The estimated net amount, pre-tax, loss that is expected to be reclassified into earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is approximately $71 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. See also note 8.
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The following table shows the estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments, along with the carrying amounts of the related assets (liabilities).
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Income (loss) before income taxes by geographic area is as follows:
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The benefit (provision) for income taxes consists of the following:
For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company received a $9.6 million alternative minimum tax carryback refund, of which $5.6 million was recorded in 2009, and $4.0 million reduced its alternative minimum tax credit carryforward. The alternative minimum tax credit has an indefinite carryforward period.
A reconciliation between the benefit (provision) for income taxes and the amount computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate to the loss before income taxes is as follows:
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The components of the net deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
Valuation allowances of $318.1 million and $190.8 million were recognized to offset net deferred income tax assets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized the federal tax benefits on it's taxable losses incurred which reduced its net deferred tax liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company continued to recognize federal tax benefits on taxable losses incurred up to the maximum benefit. The resulting net deferred tax position at December 31, 2010 required additional federal tax benefits in future periods to have a full valuation allowance, unless future discrete events allowed the Company to record additional deferred tax liabilities. During 2010, the Company continued to incur taxable losses for which recognition of the federal tax benefits were unable to be recorded, except for $19.8 million of federal tax benefit recorded predominately as a result of discrete events, including the acquisition fo NewPath (see note 3). The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance on it's federal tax benefits because of the Company's history of tax operating losses. The components of the net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) are as follows:
The valuation allowance recorded in other comprehensive income relates to the changes in the Company's overall deferred tax position due to the deferred tax asset recorded in conjunction with the decline in the fair market value of the Company's interest rate swaps and change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities.
At December 31, 2010, the Company had U.S. federal, state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $2.4 billion, $1.1 billion and $0.1 billion, respectively, which are available to offset future taxable income. If not utilized, the Company's U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards expire starting in 2021 and ending in 2030, and the state net operating carryforwards expire starting in 2011 and ending in 2030. The foreign net operating loss carryforwards predominately remain available indefinitely provided certain continuity of business requirements is met. The utilization of the loss carryforwards is subject to certain limitations. The Company's U.S. federal and state income tax returns generally remain open to examination by taxing authorities until three years after the applicable loss carryforwards have been used or expired.
As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the unrecognized tax benefits were $9.2 million and $3.2 million, respectively. During 2010, unrecognized tax benefits were increased by $6.0 million related to state tax positions. As a result of the completion of an IRS examination on the Company's U.S. federal income tax return for 2004, during the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recorded income tax benefits of $74.9 million from the recording net operating losses related to previously unrecognized tax benefits.
From time to time, the Company is subject to examination by various tax authorities in jurisdictions in which the Company has business operations. The Company regularly assesses the likelihood of additional assessments in each of the tax jurisdictions resulting from these examinations. The Company's U.S. federal tax returns were examined by the Internal Revenue Service through 2004. |
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The Company originally issued 8.1 million shares of its 6.25% Convertible Preferred Stock at a price of $50.00 per share (the liquidation preference per share). The holders of the 6.25% Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative dividends at the rate of 6.25% per annum payable on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year. The Company has the option to pay dividends in cash or in shares of its common stock. The dividends were paid with approximately $19.9 million of cash for each of the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008. The amortization of the issue costs on the 6.25% Convertible Preferred Stock recorded in "dividends on preferred stock" was $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008. The Company is required to redeem all outstanding shares of the 6.25% Convertible Preferred Stock on August 15, 2012 at a price equal to the liquidation preference plus accumulated and unpaid dividends. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the outstanding balance of the 6.25% Convertible Preferred Stock was $316.6 million and $315.7 million, respectively,
The shares of 6.25% Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible, at the option of the holder, in whole or in part at any time, into shares of the Company's common stock at a conversion price of $36.875 per share of common stock. Under certain circumstances, the Company generally has the right to convert the 6.25% Convertible Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, into 8.6 million shares of common stock, if the price per share of the Company's common stock equals or exceeds 120% of the conversion price, or $44.25, for at least 20 trading days in any consecutive 30-day trading period.
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Purchases of the Company's Common Stock
For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company purchased 4.1 million, 0.1 million, and 1.2 million shares of common stock, respectively, utilizing $159.6 million, $2.9 million and $44.7 million in cash, respectively.
Issuances of Common Stock
For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company issued 34,428, 59,500 and 32,977 shares, respectively, of common stock to the non-employee members of its board of directors. In connection with these shares, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 of $1.3 million, $1.0 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
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During the year ended December 31, 2008 holders converted $63.8 million of the 4% Convertible Senior Notes into 5.9 million shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, there were no 4% Convertible Senior Notes outstanding.
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Stock Compensation Plans
The Crown Castle International Corp. 2001 Stock Incentive Plan ("2001 Stock Incentive Plan") and the Crown Castle International Corp. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan ("2004 Stock Incentive Plan"), which are both stockholder-approved, permit the grant of stock-based awards to certain employees, consultants and non-employee directors of the Company and its subsidiaries or affiliates. As of December 31, 2010, the Company has 8.9 million shares available for future issuance pursuant to its stock compensation plans.
Since 2003, the Company has used CCIC restricted stock awards as a long-term incentive to its employees. The Company has not granted CCIC stock options since 2003 and has not granted options to executive management since October 2001. In addition, CCAL may award options to its employees and directors for the purchase of CCAL shares. The CCAL vested options and shares may be periodically settled in cash. The liability for the CCAL options was $6.4 million and $2.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2010 and 2009.
Restricted Stock Awards
The Company's restricted stock awards to certain executives and employees include (1) annual performance awards that often include provisions for forfeiture by the employee if certain market performance of the Company's common stock is not achieved, (2) new hire or promotional awards that generally contain only service conditions, and (3) other awards related to specific business initiatives or compensation objectives including retention and merger integration. Such restricted stock awards vest over periods of up to five years.
The following is a summary of the restricted stock award activity during the year ended December 31, 2010.
For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company granted 1.1 million shares, 2.2 million shares and 1.4 million shares, respectively, of restricted stock awards to the Company's executives and certain other employees. The weighted-average grant-date fair value per share of the grants for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $31.13, $10.08 and $26.38 per share, respectively. The weighted-average requisite service period for the restricted stock awards granted during 2010 was 2.5 years.
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company granted 0.5 million shares of restricted stock awards that time vest over a three-year period. During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company granted 0.5 million shares of restricted stock awards ("2010 performance awards") to the Company's executives and certain other employees which may vest on the third anniversary of the grant date based upon achieving a price appreciation hurdle along a price range continuum using the highest average closing price per share of common stock for 20 consecutive trading days during the last 180 days of the performance period.
Certain restricted stock awards contain provisions that result in forfeiture by the employee of any unvested shares in the event that the Company's common stock does not achieve certain price targets. To the extent that the requisite service is rendered, compensation cost for accounting purposes is not reversed; rather, it is recognized regardless of whether or not the market performance target is achieved.
The following table summarizes the assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation to determine the grant-date fair value for the awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, with market conditions.
The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense from continuing operations related to restricted stock awards of $35.2 million, $28.2 million and $24.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The unrecognized compensation (net of estimated forfeitures) related to restricted stock awards at December 31, 2010 is $26.1 million and is estimated to be recognized over a weighted-average period of less than one year.
The following table is a summary of the restricted stock awards vested during the years ended December 31, 2010 to 2008.
CCIC Stock Options
At December 31, 2010 and 2009, there were 0.2 million and 1.4 million options outstanding, respectively. The intrinsic value of CCIC stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $28.2 million, $38.2 million and $10.4 million, respectively. The intrinsic value of CCIC stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2010 was $7.5 million. The Company received cash from the exercise of CCIC stock options during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 of $18.7 million, $44.7 million and $8.7 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2010, the stock options outstanding and exercisable have a weighted-average exercise price of $8.56 and have a weighted-average remaining contractual term of approximately one year.
Stock-based Compensation by Segment
The following table discloses the components of stock-based compensation expense. No amounts have been included in the carrying value of assets during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded tax benefits, exclusive of the change in the valuation allowance, of $12.8 million, $10.2 million and $9.1 million, respectively, related to stock-based compensation expense (see note 9).
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The Company is involved in various claims, lawsuits and proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While there are uncertainties inherent in the ultimate outcome of such matters, and it is impossible to presently determine the ultimate costs or losses that may be incurred, if any, management believes the resolution of such uncertainties and the incurrence of such costs should not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Asset Retirement Obligations
Pursuant to its ground lease agreements, the Company has the obligation to perform certain asset retirement activities, including requirements upon lease termination to remove towers or remediate the land upon which its towers reside. Accretion expense related to liabilities for retirement obligations amounted to $5.3 million, $4.9 million and $2.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, liabilities for retirement obligations were $63.8 million and $58.8 million, respectively, representing the net present value of the estimated expected future cash outlay. As of December 31, 2010, the estimated undiscounted future cash outlay for asset retirement obligations was approximately $1.7 billion. See note 2.
Property Tax Commitments
The Company is obligated to pay, or reimburse others for, property taxes related to the Company's towers pursuant to operating leases with landlords and other contractual agreements. The property taxes for the year ended December 31, 2011 and future periods are contingent upon new assessments of the towers and the Company's appeals of assessments. The Company has an obligation to reimburse Sprint Nextel ("Sprint") for property taxes it pays on the Company's behalf related to certain towers the Company leases from Sprint. The Company paid $14.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 and expects to pay $15.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The amount per tower to be paid to Sprint increases by 3% each successive year through 2037, the expiration of the lease term.
Letters of Credit
The Company has issued letters of credit to various landlords, insurers and other parties in connection with certain contingent retirement obligations under various tower land leases and certain other contractual obligations. The letters of credit were issued through the Company's lenders in amounts aggregating $13.5 million and expire on various dates through December 2011.
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Tenant Contracts
The following table is a summary of the rental cash payments owed to the Company, as a lessor, by tenants pursuant to contractual agreements in effect as of December 31, 2010. Generally, the Company's contracts with its tenants provide for (1) annual escalations and multiple renewal periods at the tenant's option and (2) only limited termination rights at the applicable tenant's option through the current term. As of December 31, 2010, the weighted-average remaining term of tenant contracts is approximately eight years, exclusive of renewals at the tenant's option. The tenants' rental payments included in the table below are through the current terms with a maximum current term of 20 years and do not assume exercise of tenant renewal options.
Operating Leases
The following table is a summary of rental cash payments owed by the Company, as lessee, to landlords pursuant to contractual agreements in effect as of December 31, 2010. The Company is obligated under non-cancelable operating contracts for land under 72% of its towers, office space and equipment. In addition, the Company manages 600 towers owned by third parties. The majority of these operating lease agreements have certain termination rights that provide for cancellation after a notice period. The majority of the land and managed tower leases have multiple renewal options at the Company's option and annual escalations. Lease agreements may also contain provisions for a contingent payment based on revenues or the gross margin derived from the tower located on the leased land. Approximately 91% and 69% of the Company's site rental gross margins for the year ended December 31, 2010, are derived from towers where the land under the towers is owned or leased with final expiration dates of greater than 20 years and ten years, respectively, inclusive of renewals at the Company's option. The operating lease payments included in the table below include payments for certain renewal periods at the Company's option up to the estimated tower useful life of 20 years and an estimate of contingent payments based on revenues and gross margins derived from existing tenant leases.
Rental expense from operating leases was $330.1 million, $316.2 million and $313.1 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008. The rental expense was inclusive of contingent payments based on revenues or gross margin derived from the tower located on the leased land of $55.1 million, $53.1 million and $49.5 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008. |
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Operating Segments
The Company's reportable operating segments are (1) CCUSA, primarily consisting of the Company's U.S. tower operations, and (2) CCAL, the Company's Australian tower operations. Financial results for the Company are reported to management and the board of directors in this manner.
The measurement of profit or loss currently used by management to evaluate the results of operations for the Company and its operating segments is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and accretion, as adjusted ("Adjusted EBITDA"). The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus restructuring charges (credits), asset write-down charges, acquisition and integration costs, depreciation, amortization and accretion, interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, gains (losses) on purchases and redemptions of debt, net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, impairment of available-for-sale securities, interest and other income (expense), benefit (provision) for income taxes, cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, income (loss) from discontinued operations and stock-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended as an alternative measure of operating results or cash flows from operations (as determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles), and the Company's measure of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. There are no significant revenues resulting from transactions between the Company's operating segments. Inter-company borrowings and related interest between segments are eliminated to reconcile segment results and assets to the consolidated basis. Noncontrolling interests primarily represent the noncontrolling shareholders' 22.4% interests in CCAL, the Company's 77.6% majority-owned subsidiary.
The financial results for the Company's operating segments are as follows:
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Geographic Information
A summary of net revenues by country, based on the location of the Company's subsidiary, is as follows:
A summary of long-lived assets (property and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets) by country of location is as follows:
Major Customers
The following table summarizes the percentage of the consolidated revenues for those customers accounting for more than 10% of the consolidated revenues.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and trade receivables. The Company mitigates its risk with respect to cash and cash equivalents by maintaining such deposits at high credit quality financial institutions and monitoring the credit ratings of those institutions. The Company's restricted cash is predominately held and directed by a trustee (see note 2).
The Company derives the largest portion of its revenues from customers in the wireless communications industry. The Company also has a concentration in volume of business with AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon that accounts for a significant portion of the Company's revenues, receivables and deferred site revenues. The Company mitigates its concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables by actively monitoring the creditworthiness of its customers, the use of customer leases with contractually determinable payment terms and proactive management of past due balances.
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Tower Write-Down Charges
During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, the Company abandoned or disposed of certain towers and wrote-off site acquisition and permitting costs for towers that would not be completed. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, the Company recorded related tower asset write-down charges at CCUSA of $8.6 million, $18.3 million, and $14.1 million, respectively.
Impairment of Available-for-Sale Securities
For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recorded impairment charges included in "impairment of available-for-sale securities" of $55.9 million (net of tax), related to the Company's investment in FiberTower Corporation ("FiberTower") as a result of an other-than-temporary decline in the value of FiberTower (NASDAQ: FTWR). The other-than-temporary decline determination was based primarily on (1) the length of time and extent to which the market value had been less than the adjusted cost basis and (2) the impact of the then current broad-based economic and market conditions on the Company's views about the short-term prospects for recovery of the FiberTower stock price. As of December 31, 2010, the fair value of the Company's investment in FiberTower was $11.8 million inclusive of an unrealized gain of $7.5 million. |
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Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. |
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| Restricted Cash | Restricted Cash
Restricted cash represents the cash held in reserve by the indenture trustees pursuant to the indenture governing certain of the Company's debt instruments as well as any other cash whose use is limited by contractual provisions. The restriction of all rental cash receipts is a critical feature of these debt instruments, due to the applicable indenture trustee's ability to utilize the restricted cash for the payment of (1) debt service costs, (2) ground rents, (3) real estate and personal property taxes, (4) insurance premiums related to towers, (5) other assessments by governmental authorities and potential environmental remediation costs, and (6) a portion of advance rents from customers. The restricted cash in excess of required reserve balances is subsequently released to the Company in accordance with the terms of the indentures. The increases and decreases in restricted cash have aspects of cash flows from financing as well as cash flows from operating activities and, as such, could be classified as either on the consolidated statement of cash flows. The Company has classified the increases and decreases in restricted cash as cash flows from financing activities based on consideration of the terms of the related indebtedness. The Company has classified the change in the other remaining restricted cash, which was an outflow of $18.9 million, $3.6 million, and $-0- for the years ending December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, as cash flows from operating activities on the consolidated statement of cash flows. |
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| Receivables Allowance | Receivables Allowance
An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded as an offset to accounts receivable in order to present a net balance that the Company believes will be collected. An allowance for uncollectible amounts is recorded to offset the deferred site rental receivables that arise from site rental revenues recognized in excess of amounts currently due under the contract. The Company uses judgment in estimating these allowances and considers historical collections, current credit status and contractual provisions. Additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts are charged either to "site rental costs of operations" or to "network services and other costs of operations," as appropriate; and deductions from the allowance are recorded when specific accounts receivable are written off as uncollectible. Additions or reversals to the allowance for uncollectible deferred site rental receivables are charged to site rental revenues, and deductions from the allowance are recorded as contracts terminate. The allowance for uncollectible deferred site rental receivables was $5.1 million and $3.6 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. |
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| Property and Equipment | Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed utilizing the straight-line method at rates based upon the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets. Depreciation of towers is computed with a useful life equal to the shorter of 20 years or the term of the underlying ground lease (including optional renewal periods). Additions, renewals and improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are expensed. Upon the sale or retirement of an asset, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized. The carrying value of property and equipment will be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. If the sum of the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted) expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of an asset is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss is based on the fair value of the asset. Construction in process is impaired when projects are abandoned or terminated. |
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| Asset Retirement Obligations | Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company records obligations associated with retirement of long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. The fair value of the liability for asset retirement obligations, which represents the net present value of the estimated expected future cash outlay, is recognized in the period in which it is incurred and the fair value of the liability can reasonably be estimated. Changes subsequent to initial measurement resulting from revisions to the timing or amount of the original estimate of undiscounted cash flows are recognized as an increase or decrease in the carrying amount of the liability and related carrying amount of the capitalized asset. Asset retirement obligations are included in "deferred ground lease payable, interest rate swaps and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The liability accretes as a result of the passage of time and the related accretion expense is included in "depreciation, amortization and accretion expense" on the Company's consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as an additional carrying amount of the related long-lived asset and depreciated over the useful life of such asset. |
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| Goodwill | Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price for an acquired business over the allocated value of the related net assets. The Company tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, regardless of whether adverse events or changes in circumstances have occurred. The annual test begins with goodwill and all intangible assets being allocated to applicable reporting units. Goodwill is then tested using a two-step process that begins with an estimation of fair value of the reporting unit using an income approach, which looks to the present value of expected future cash flows. The first step, commonly referred to as a "step-one impairment test," is a screen for potential impairment while the second step measures the amount of impairment if there is an indication from the first step that one exists. The Company's measurement of the fair value for goodwill is based on an estimate of discounted future cash flows of the reporting unit. The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1, 2010 and determined goodwill was not impaired at any reporting units. |
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| Intangible Assets | Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are included in "site rental contracts and customer relationships, net" and "other intangible assets, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet and predominately consist of the estimated fair value of the following items recorded in conjunction with acquisitions: (1) site rental contracts and customer relationships, (2) below-market leases for land under the acquired towers, (3) term easement rights for land under the acquired towers, and (4) trademarks. The site rental contracts and customer relationships intangible assets are comprised of (1) the current term of the existing contracts, (2) the expected exercise of the renewal provisions contained within the existing contracts, which automatically occur under contractual provisions, and (3) any associated relationships that are expected to generate value following the expiration of all renewal periods under existing contracts. Deferred credits related to above-market leases for land under the Company's towers recorded in conjunction with acquisitions are recorded at their estimated fair value and are included in "deferred ground lease payable, interest rate swaps and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.
The useful lives of intangible assets are estimated based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to benefit the Company and gives consideration to the expected useful life of other assets to which the useful life may relate. Amortization expense for intangible assets is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each of the intangible assets. The useful life of the site rental contracts and customer relationships intangible asset is limited by the maximum depreciable life of the tower (20 years), as a result of the interdependency of the tower and site rental contracts and customer relationships. In contrast, the site rental contracts and customer relationships are estimated to provide economic benefits for several decades because of the low rate of customer cancellations and high rate of renewals experienced to date. Thus, while site rental contracts and customer relationships are valued based upon the fair value, which includes assumptions regarding both (1) customers' exercise of optional renewals contained in the acquired contracts and (2) renewals of the acquired contracts past the contractual term including exercisable options, the site rental contracts and customer relationships are amortized over a period not to exceed 20 years as a result of the useful life being limited by the depreciable life of the tower.
The carrying value of other intangible assets with finite useful lives will be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company has a dual grouping policy for purposes of determining the unit of account for testing impairment of the site rental contracts and customer relationships intangible assets. First, the Company pools the site rental contracts and customer relationships with the related tower assets into portfolio groups for purposes of determining the unit of account for impairment testing. Second and separately, the Company evaluates the site rental contracts and customer relationships by significant customer or by customer grouping for individually significant customers, as appropriate. If the sum of the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted) expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of an asset is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss is based on the fair value of the asset. |
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| Deferred Financing Costs | Deferred Financing Costs
Costs incurred to obtain financing are deferred and amortized over the term of the related borrowing using the effective yield method. Deferred financing costs are included in "deferred site rental receivables, long-term prepaid rent, deferred financing costs and other assets" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. |
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| Accrued Estimated Property Taxes | Accrued Estimated Property Taxes
The accrual for estimated property tax obligations is based on assessments currently in effect and estimates of possible additional taxes. The Company recognizes the benefit of tax appeals upon ultimate resolution of the appeal. |
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| Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition
Site rental revenues are recognized on a monthly basis over the fixed, non-cancelable term of the relevant contract (generally ranging from five to 15 years), regardless of whether the payments from the customer are received in equal monthly amounts. The Company's contracts contain fixed escalation clauses (such as fixed dollar or fixed percentage increases) or inflation-based escalation clauses (such as those tied to the consumer price index ("CPI")). If the payment terms call for fixed escalations or rent free periods, the effect is recognized on a straight-line basis over the fixed, non-cancelable term of the agreement. When calculating straight-line rental revenues, the Company considers all fixed elements of tenant contractual escalation provisions, even if such escalation provisions contain a variable element in addition to a minimum. The Company's asset related to straight-line site rental revenues is included in "deferred site rental receivables, long-term prepaid rent, deferred financing costs and other assets," and amounts received in advance are recorded as "deferred revenues."
Network services revenues are recognized after completion of the applicable service. Nearly all of the antenna installation services are billed on a cost-plus profit basis.
Sales taxes and value-added taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis. |
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| Cost of Operations | Costs of Operations
Approximately two-thirds of the Company's site rental costs of operations expenses consist of ground lease expenses, and the remainder includes property taxes, repairs and maintenance expenses, employee compensation and related benefit costs, and utilities. Network services and other costs of operations predominately consist of third party service providers such as contractors and professional service firms.
Generally, the ground lease agreements are specific to each site and are for an initial term of five years and are renewable for pre-determined periods. Ground lease expense is recognized on a monthly basis, regardless of whether the lease agreement payment terms require the Company to make payments annually, quarterly, monthly, or for the entire term in advance. The Company's ground leases contain fixed escalation clauses (such as fixed dollar or fixed percentage increases) or inflation-based escalation clauses (such as those tied to the CPI). If the payment terms include fixed escalation provisions, the effect of such increases is recognized on a straight-line basis. The Company calculates the straight-line ground lease expense using a time period that equals or exceeds the remaining depreciable life of the tower asset. Further, when a tenant has exercisable renewal options that would compel the Company to exercise existing ground lease renewal options, the Company has straight-lined the ground lease expense over a sufficient portion of such ground lease renewals to coincide with the final termination of the tenant's renewal options. The Company's liability related to straight-line ground lease expense is included in "deferred ground lease payable, interest rate swaps and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. |
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| Acquisition and Integration Costs | Acquisition and Integration Costs
Prior to the adoption of certain amendments to accounting guidance on January 1, 2009, out-of-pocket or incremental costs that were directly related to a business combination were included in the cost of the acquired enterprise. These included finder's fees or other fees paid to outside consultants for accounting, legal, engineering reviews or appraisals. Certain incremental costs directly related to the integration of the acquired enterprise's operations and tower portfolio were and continue to be expensed as incurred and are classified as "acquisition and integration costs" in the Company's consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
Prospectively from January 1, 2009, all direct or incremental costs related to a business combination are expensed as incurred. These business combination costs are included in "acquisition and integration costs" on the Company's consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). |
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| Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation
Restricted Stock Awards. The Company records stock-based compensation expense only for those nonvested stock awards ("restricted stock awards") for which the requisite service is expected to be rendered. The cumulative effect of a change in the estimated number of restricted stock awards for which the requisite service is expected to be or has been rendered is recognized in the period of the change in the estimate. To the extent that the requisite service is rendered, compensation cost for accounting purposes is not reversed; rather, it is recognized regardless of whether or not the awards vest. A discussion of the Company's valuation techniques and related assumptions and estimates used to measure the Company's stock-based compensation is as follows.
Valuation. The fair value of restricted stock awards without market conditions is determined based on the number of shares granted and the quoted price of the Company's stock at the date of grant. The Company estimates the fair value of restricted stock awards with market conditions granted using a Monte Carlo simulation. The Company's determination of the fair value of restricted stock awards with market conditions on the date of grant is affected by its stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. The determination of fair value using a Monte Carlo simulation requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, and other reasonable assumptions could provide differing results.
Amortization Method. The Company amortizes the fair value of all restricted stock awards on a straight-line basis for each separately vesting tranche of the award (graded vesting schedule) over the requisite service periods. In the case of accelerated vesting based on the market performance of the Company's common stock, the compensation costs related to the vested awards that have not previously been amortized are recognized upon vesting.
Expected Volatility. The Company estimates the volatility of its common stock at the date of grant based on the historical volatility of its common stock and implied volatility on publicly traded options on the Company's common stock.
Risk-Free Rate. The Company bases the risk-free rate on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury issues with an equivalent remaining term equal to the expected life of the award.
Forfeitures. The Company uses historical data and management's judgment about the future employee turnover rates to estimate the number of shares for which the requisite service period will not be rendered. |
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| Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs | Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs
The components of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs are as follows:
The Company amortizes discounts on long-term debt over the term of the related borrowing using the effective interest yield method. Discounts are presented as a reduction to the related debt obligation on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. |
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| Income Taxes | Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using an asset and liability approach, which requires the recognition of deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance is provided on deferred tax assets if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the asset will not be realized.
The Company records a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets when it is "more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized." The Company reviews the recoverability of deferred tax assets each quarter and based upon projections of future taxable income, reversing deferred tax liabilities and other known events that are expected to affect future taxable income, records a valuation allowance upon assets that do not meet the "more likely than not" realization threshold. Valuation allowances may be reversed if related deferred tax assets are deemed realizable based upon changes in facts and circumstances that impact the recoverability of the asset.
The company recognizes a tax position if it is more likely than not it will be sustained upon examination. The tax position is measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the accrued interest and penalties related to income taxes were deminimus. See note 9. |
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| Per Share Information | Per Share Information
Basic net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, after deduction of dividends on preferred stock, per common share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders after deduction of dividends on preferred stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding in the period. Diluted income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders after deduction of dividends on preferred stock, per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders after deduction of dividends on preferred stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus any potential dilutive common share equivalents, including shares issuable (1) upon exercise of stock options and warrants as determined under the treasury stock method and (2) upon conversion of the Company's convertible notes and preferred stock, as determined under the if-converted method. The Company's restricted stock awards are considered participating securities and may be included in the computation of earnings pursuant to the two-class. However, the Company does not present the two-class method when there is no difference in the per share amount from the if-converted method.
A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations is as follows:
For all periods presented, CCIC stock options and unvested restricted stock awards are excluded from dilutive common shares because the impact is anti-dilutive. 8.6 million shares related to the 6.25% convertible preferred stock are excluded from dilutive common shares in each year as well because the impact is anti-dilutive. See notes 6, 10 and 12. |
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| Foreign Currency Translation | Foreign Currency Translation
The Company's international operations use the local currency as their functional currency. The Company translates the results of these international operations using the applicable average exchange rate for the period, and translates the assets and liabilities using the applicable exchange rate at the end of the period. The cumulative effect of changes in the exchange rate is recorded as "foreign currency translation adjustments" in other comprehensive income (loss). See note 16. |
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| Fair Values | Fair Values
The Company's assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy that ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are (1) Level 1 — quoted prices (unadjusted) in active and accessible markets, (2) Level 2 — observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets but corroborated by market data, and (3) Level 3 — unobservable inputs and are not corroborated by market data. The Company evaluates level classifications quarterly, and transfers between levels are effective at the end of the quarterly period.
The fair value of interest rate swaps is determined using the income approach and is predominately based on observable interest rates and yield curves and, to a lesser extent, the Company's and the contract counterparty's credit risk. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash approximate the carrying value. The Company determines fair value of its debt securities utilizing various sources including quoted prices and indicative quotes (that is non-binding quotes) from brokers that require judgment to interpret market information including implied credit spreads for similar borrowings on recent trades or bid/ask prices. There were no changes since December 31, 2009 in the Company's valuation techniques used to measure fair values.
See note 8 for a further discussion of fair values. |
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| Derivative Instruments | Derivative Instruments
The Company enters into interest rate swaps, to manage and reduce its interest rate risk. Derivative financial instruments are entered into for periods that match the related underlying exposures and do not constitute positions independent of these exposures. The Company can designate derivative financial instruments as hedges. The Company can also enter into derivative financial instruments that are not designated as accounting hedges.
Derivatives are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded as a separate component of stockholders' equity, captioned "accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)," and recognized as increases or decreases to "interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs" when the hedged item affects earnings. Any hedge ineffectiveness is included in "net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps" on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). If a hedge ceases to qualify for hedge accounting, any change in the fair value of the derivative since the date it ceased to qualify is recorded to "net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps." However, any amounts previously recorded to "accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" would remain there until the original forecasted transaction affects earnings. In a situation where it becomes probable that the hedged forecasted transaction will not occur, any gains or losses that have been recorded to "accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" are immediately reclassified to earnings. Derivatives that do not meet the requirements for hedge accounting are marked to market through "net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps" on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Forward-starting interest rate swaps with an other-than-insignificant financing element at inception are classified as cash flows from financing activities, while other interest rate swaps are classified as cash flows from operating activities.
To qualify for hedge accounting, the details of the hedging relationship must be formally documented at the inception of the arrangement, including the risk management objective, hedging strategy, hedged item, specific risks that are being hedged, the derivative instrument, how effectiveness is being assessed and how ineffectiveness will be measured. The derivative must be highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows for the risk being hedged. In the context of hedging relationships, effectiveness refers to the degree to which fair value changes in the hedging instrument offset the corresponding expected earnings effects of the hedged item. The Company assesses the effectiveness of hedging relationships using regression analysis both at the inception of the hedge and on an on-going basis. In measuring ineffectiveness, the Company uses the hypothetical derivative method which compares the change in fair value of the actual swap with the change in fair value of a hypothetical swap that would have terms that would identically match the critical terms of the hedged floating rate liability. |
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| Recent Accounting Pronouncements | Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2009, FASB issued guidance that addressed how to recognize revenue for transactions with multiple deliverables. This guidance revises the criteria for separating, measuring and allocating arrangement consideration to each consideration deliverable, which must be estimated if there is not a history of selling the deliverable on a stand-alone basis or third-party evidence of selling price. The provisions of this new guidance are effective for the Company as of January 1, 2011 and will be applied prospectively. The Company expects that the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and will not result in a change to the pattern and timing of its revenue recognition. |
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Describes an entity's accounting policy for determining amounts to accrue and charge against earnings so as to satisfy legal obligations associated with the retirement (through sale, abandonment, recycling, or disposal in some other manner) of a tangible long-lived asset that result from the acquisition, construction, or development and (or) the normal operation of a long-lived asset. This accounting policy disclosure excludes obligations arising 1) in connection with leased property, whether imposed by a lease agreement or by a party other than the lessor, that meet the definition of either minimum lease payments or contingent rentals; 2) solely from a plan to sell or otherwise dispose of a long-lived asset and 3) from certain environmental remediation liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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A description of an entity's cash and cash equivalents accounting policy with respect to restricted balances. An entity shall disclose its policy for determining which items are treated as cash equivalents, including (1) the nature of any restrictions on the entity's use of its cash and cash equivalents, (2) whether the entity's cash and cash equivalents are insured or expose the entity to credit risk, (3) the classification of any negative balance accounts (overdrafts), and (4) the carrying basis of cash equivalents (for example, at cost) and whether the carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value. Cash includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the customer may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. In addition, cash equivalents include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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A description of a company's cash and cash equivalents accounting policy with respect to unrestricted balances. An entity shall disclose its policy for determining which items are treated as cash equivalents, including (1) whether the entity's cash and cash equivalents are insured or expose the entity to credit risk, (2) the classification of any negative balance accounts (overdrafts), and (3) the carrying basis of cash equivalents (for example, at cost) and whether the carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value. Cash includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the customer may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. In addition, cash equivalents include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three-years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Describes an entity's accounting policies for recognition of costs in the period which correspond to the sales and revenue categories presented in the statement of operations. Description may include the amount and nature of costs incurred, provisions associated with inventories, purchase discounts, freight and other costs included in cost of sales incurred and recorded in the period. This description also includes the nature of costs of sales incurred and recorded in the statement of operations for the period relating to transactions with related parties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Describes an entity's accounting policies for its derivative instruments and hedging activities. Disclosure may include: (1) Each method used to account for derivative financial instruments and derivative commodity instruments ("derivatives"); (2) the types of derivatives accounted for under each method; (3) the criteria required to be met for each accounting method used, including a discussion of the criteria required to be met for hedge or deferral accounting and accrual or settlement accounting (for example: whether and how risk reduction, correlation, designation, and effectiveness tests are applied); (4) the accounting method used if the criteria specified for hedge accounting are not met; (5) the method used to account for termination of derivatives designated as hedges or derivatives used to affect directly or indirectly the terms, fair values, or cash flows of a designated item; (6) the method used to account for derivatives when the designated item matures, is sold, is extinguished, or is terminated. In addition, the method used to account for derivatives designated to an anticipated transaction, when the anticipated transaction is no longer likely to occur; and (7) where and when derivatives, and their related gains (losses) are reported in the statement of financial position, cash flows, and results of operations and (8) an accounting policy decision to offset fair value amounts with counterparties. An entity should also consider describing its embedded derivatives, and the method(s) used to determine the fair values of derivatives and any significant assumptions used in such valuations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Discloses the methodology and assumptions used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for each class of common stock and participating security. Addresses all significant policy factors, including any antidilutive items that have been excluded from the computation and takes into account stock dividends, splits and reverse splits that occur after the balance sheet date of the latest reporting period but before the issuance of the financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Describes a reporting enterprise's accounting policy for (1) transactions denominated in a currency other than the reporting enterprise's functional currency, (2) translating foreign currency financial statements that are incorporated into the financial statements of the reporting enterprise by consolidation, combination, or the equity method of accounting, and (3) remeasurement of the financial statements of a foreign reporting enterprise in a hyperinflationary economy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Describes an entity's accounting policy for goodwill. This accounting policy also may address how an entity assesses and measures impairment of goodwill, how reporting units are determined, how goodwill is allocated to such units, and how the fair values of the reporting units are determined. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Describes an entity's accounting policy for intangible assets. This accounting policy may address both intangible assets subject to amortization and those that are not. The following also may be disclosed: (1) a description of intangible assets (2) the estimated useful lives of those assets (3) the amortization method used (4) how the entity assesses and measures impairment of such assets (5) how future cash flows are estimated (6) how the fair values of such asset are determined. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Describes an entity's accounting policy for income taxes, which may include its accounting policies for recognizing and measuring deferred tax assets and liabilities and related valuation allowances, recognizing investment tax credits, operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards, and other carryforwards, methodologies for determining its effective income tax rate and the characterization of interest and penalties in the financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Describes an entity's accounting policy for property, plant and equipment which may include the basis of such assets, depreciation methods used and estimated useful lives, the entity's capitalization policy, including its accounting treatment for costs incurred for repairs and maintenance activities, whether such asset balances include capitalized interest and the method by which such is calculated, how disposals of such assets are accounted for and how impairment of such assets is assessed and recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Describes how an entity determines the level of its allowance for doubtful accounts for its trade and other accounts receivable balances, and when impairments, charge-offs or recoveries are recognized. The description should identify the factors that influenced management of the entity in establishing the level of the allowance (for example, historical losses and existing economic conditions) and may also include discussion of the risk elements relevant to particular categories of receivables. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Describes an entity's accounting policy for revenue recognition. If the entity has different policies for different types of revenue transactions, the policy for each material type of transaction should be disclosed. If a sales transaction has multiple element arrangements (for example, delivery of multiple products, services or the rights to use assets) the disclosure may indicate the accounting policy for each unit of accounting as well as how units of accounting are determined and valued. The disclosure may encompass important judgment as to appropriateness of principles related to recognition of revenue. The disclosure also may indicate the entity's treatment of any unearned or deferred revenue that arises from the transaction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element describes an entity's accounting policy for stock option and stock incentive plans. This disclosure may include (1) the types of stock option or incentive plans sponsored by the entity (2) the groups that participate in (or are covered by) each plan (3) significant plan provisions and (4) how stock compensation is measured, and the methodologies and significant assumptions used to determine that measurement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element may be used to capture the complete disclosure pertaining to long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the company, if longer. No definition available.
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Disclosure of the combined aggregate amount of maturities for all long-term borrowings for each of the five years following the date of the latest balance sheet date presented. No definition available.
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Description of debt extinguished, amount of gain or loss, the income tax effect and the per share amount of the aggregate gain or loss, net of the related income tax. For assets that are set aside solely for satisfying scheduled payments of a specific obligation, provides a description of the nature of the restrictions. For planned extinguishment of debt, discloses the likely effects of any planned early extinguishment of long-term debt. This element may be used to capture the complete disclosure schedule pertaining to debt extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Schedule of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance (or when applicable, the statement of financial position, for example, gains and losses initially recognized in other comprehensive income) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents certain of the disclosures concerning the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments, assets, and liabilities. Such certain disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate) and (2) the methodology and assumptions used in developing such estimates of fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents, for the fair value measurement of liabilities using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets), and a description of where those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (2) purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net); and (3) transfers in and transfers out of Level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the observability of significant inputs). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Table representing the components of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) and the entity's change in the deferred tax assets. No definition available.
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Table representing the amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects of components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities. No definition available.
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Table representing a reconciliation between the benefit (provision) for income taxes and the amount computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate to the loss before income taxes. No definition available.
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Table representing the income (loss) before income taxes by geographic area. No definition available.
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A table representing the jurisdictional components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities presented as gross, applying the valuation allowance, and then net. No definition available.
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Disclosure of the number and weighted-average grant date fair value for restricted stock units that were outstanding at the beginning and end of the year, and the number of restricted stock units that were granted, vested, or forfeited during the year. No definition available.
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Disclosure of the number of restricted stock awards that vested during the period and the fair value on the vesting date. No definition available.
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Disclosure that sets forth the allocation of share-based compensation costs to a given line item on the balance sheet and income statement for the period. This may include the reporting line for the costs and the amount capitalized and expensed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year, the lessee shall disclose both: future minimum payments required as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years and the total minimum rentals to be received in the future under noncancelable subleases as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented. No definition available.
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Disclosure of rental expense from operating leases for each period for which an income statement is presented with separate amounts for minimum rentals, contingent rentals, and sublease rentals. Rental payments under leases with terms of a month or less that were not renewed need not be included. No definition available.
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The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus restructuring charges (credits), asset write-down charges, acquisition and integration costs, depreciation, amortization and accretion, interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, gains (losses) on purchases and redemptions of debt, net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, impairment of available-for-sale securities, interest and other income (expense), benefit (provision) for income taxes, cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, income (loss) from discontinued operations and stock-based compensation expense. No definition available.
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This element may be used to disclose in its entirety the names of foreign countries in which material long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets are located, and amount of such long-lived assets located in that country or foreign geographic area. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element may be used to capture the complete disclosure about the extent of the entity's reliance on its major customers. If revenues from transactions with a single external customer amount to 10 percent or more of entity revenues, the entity must disclose that fact, the total amount of revenues from each such customer, and the identity of the reportable segment or segments reporting the revenues. The entity need not disclose the identity of a major customer or the amount of revenues that each segment reports from that customer. For these purposes, a group of companies known to the entity to be under common control is considered a single customer, and the federal government, a state government, a local government such as a county or municipality, or a foreign government is each considered a single customer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element may be used to capture the complete disclosure about the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment, as a single block of text. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements as a single block of text. The disclosure includes a tabular presentation of financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income (loss) before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle and earnings per share data. No definition available.
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Schedule Of Allowance For Deferred Site Rental Receivables No definition available.
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Schedule of allowance for doubtful accounts receivable. No definition available.
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Schedule Of Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance No definition available.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
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| Allowance for deferred site rental receivables | $ 5.1 | $ 3.6 | |
| Revenue recognition, non-cancelable lease term, minimum (years) | 5 | ||
| Revenue recognition, non-cancelable lease term, maximum (years) | 15 | ||
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An allowance for uncollectible amount to offset the deferred site rental receivable that arises from site rental revenue recognized in excess of amount currently due under lease agreement. No definition available.
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The likelihood that the uncertain tax position will not be sustained as a result of the examination by the taxing authority. No definition available.
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Revenue Recognition Non-cancelable Lease Term, Range (Minimum) No definition available.
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Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would increase EPS amounts or decrease loss per share amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The useful life of all finite-lived intangible assets. This may be stated as a fixed number (for example, 10 years) if all assets have the same useful life, or it can be stated in a range (for example, six to eight years) if there is a range of useful lives in the asset group. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow (outflow) for the net change associated with funds that are not available for withdrawal or use (such as funds held in escrow) and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities. This may include cash restricted for regulatory purposes. No definition available.
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The maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land and improvements, buildings, and production equipment. No definition available.
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| Interest expense on debt obligations | $ 404,815 | $ 384,525 | $ 329,284 |
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | 15,397 | 26,953 | 15,264 |
| Amortization of discounts on long-term debt | 14,481 | 12,219 | |
| Amortization of interest rate swaps | 54,169 | 18,818 | 3,020 |
| Other | 1,407 | 3,367 | 6,546 |
| Total | $ 490,269 | $ 445,882 | $ 354,114 |
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The cost of borrowed funds and the amortization of interest rate swaps accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. No definition available.
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The component of interest income or expense representing the periodic increase in or charge against earnings to reflect amortization of debt discounts and premiums over the life of the related debt instruments, which are liabilities of the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of interest expense comprised of the periodic charge against earnings over the life of the financing arrangement to which such costs relate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of losses on a cash flow hedge reclassified in the period to interest expense from accumulated other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the portion of interest incurred in the period on debt arrangements that was charged against earnings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest expense on all other items not previously classified. For example, includes dividends associated with redeemable preferred stock of a subsidiary that is treated as a liability in the parent's consolidated balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Per Share Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Sep. 30, 2009
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Jun. 30, 2009
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Mar. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | $ 40,873 | $ (135,009) | $ (97,529) | $ (119,275) | $ 18,148 | $ (31,639) | $ (111,418) | $ 10,577 | $ (310,940) | $ (114,332) | $ (48,858) |
| Dividends on preferred stock | (20,806) | (20,806) | (20,806) | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders after deduction of dividends on preferred stock for basic and diluted computations | $ (331,746) | $ (135,138) | $ (69,664) | ||||||||
| Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period for basic and diluted computations (in thousands) | 286,764 | 286,622 | 282,007 | ||||||||
| Basic and diluted net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, after deduction of dividends on preferred stock, per common share | $ 0.12 | $ (0.49) | $ (0.36) | $ (0.43) | $ 0.04 | $ (0.13) | $ (0.41) | $ 0.02 | $ (1.16) | $ (0.47) | $ (0.25) |
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The amount of net income or loss for the period per each share in instances when basic and diluted earnings per share are the same amount and aggregated on the face of the financial statements. Basic earnings per share is the amount of net income or loss for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share includes the amount of net income or loss for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. No definition available.
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating basic and diluted EPS. No definition available.
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- Definition
The portion of consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. If the entity does not present consolidated financial statements, the amount of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of dividends declared or paid in the period to preferred shareholders, or the amount for which the obligation to pay them dividends arose in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Acquisition (Details) (NewPath Networks Inc. [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
1 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Sep. 30, 2010
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NewPath Networks Inc. [Member]
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| Business acquisition, cost of acquired entity, cash paid | $ 128 |
| Number of distributed antenna system networks in operation or under construction | 35 |
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Number of distributed antenna system networks in operation or under construction. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Land | $ 753,988,000 | $ 639,069,000 | |
| Buildings | 37,165,000 | 36,157,000 | |
| Telecommunication towers | 7,242,887,000 | 7,031,735,000 | |
| Transportation and other equipment | 37,743,000 | 25,006,000 | |
| Office furniture and equipment | 126,334,000 | 118,110,000 | |
| Construction in process | 147,009,000 | 86,478,000 | |
| Total gross property and equipment | 8,345,126,000 | 7,936,555,000 | |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (3,451,475,000) | (3,040,572,000) | |
| Total property and equipment, net | 4,893,651,000 | 4,895,983,000 | |
| Depreciation expense | $ 379,300,000 | $ 379,600,000 | $ 380,500,000 |
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Land [Member]
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| Estimated useful life, maximum, in years | |||
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Buildings [Member]
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| Estimated useful life, maximum, in years | 40 | ||
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Telecommunication Towers [Member]
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| Estimated useful life, maximum, in years | 20 | ||
| Estimated useful life, minimum, in years | 1 | ||
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Transportation and Other Equipment [Member]
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| Estimated useful life, maximum, in years | 10 | ||
| Estimated useful life, minimum, in years | 3 | ||
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Office Furniture and Equipment [Member]
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| Estimated useful life, maximum, in years | 7 | ||
| Estimated useful life, minimum, in years | 2 | ||
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Construction in Process [Member]
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| Estimated useful life, maximum, in years | |||
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of telecommunication towers. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of transportation and other equipment. No definition available.
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- Definition
The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of long-lived, depreciable assets that include building structures held for productive use including any addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount at the balance sheet date of long-lived asset under construction that include construction costs to date on capital projects that have not been completed and assets being constructed that are not ready to be placed into service. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount at the balance sheet date for long-lived, depreciable asset commonly used in offices and stores. Examples include desks, chairs, and store fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of real estate held for productive use. This excludes land held for sale. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount at the balance sheet date for long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, physical structures, machinery, vehicles, furniture, computer equipment, construction in progress, and similar items. Amount does not include depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, and production equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land and improvements, buildings, and production equipment. No definition available.
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- Definition
The minimum useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land and improvements, buildings, and production equipment. No definition available.
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Intangible Assets and Deferred Credits (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2008
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|
| Accumulated amortization of intangible assets | $ 636,400,000 | $ 476,900,000 | |
| Amortization expense | 159,914,000 | 149,243,000 | 147,861,000 |
| 2011 | 161,803,000 | ||
| 2012 | 158,371,000 | ||
| 2013 | 150,147,000 | ||
| 2014 | 144,619,000 | ||
| 2015 | 139,001,000 | ||
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Above Market Leases [Member]
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| Deferred credit carrying value, net | 52,700,000 | 58,900,000 | |
| Deferred credit accumulated amortization | 17,700,000 | 13,900,000 | |
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Site Rental Contracts and Customer Relationships [Member]
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| Accumulated amortization of intangible assets | 602,400,000 | 456,700,000 | |
| Acquired finite-lived intangible asset, amount | 39,100,000 | 600,000 | |
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Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion [Member]
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| Amortization expense | 156,150,000 | 145,192,000 | 143,409,000 |
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Site Rental Costs of Operations [Member]
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| Amortization expense | 3,764,000 | 4,051,000 | 4,452,000 |
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Site Rental Costs of Operations [Member] | Above Market Leases [Member]
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| Deferred credit amortization expense | $ 4,400,000 | $ 4,500,000 | |
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Deferred Credit Accumulated Amortization No definition available.
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- Definition
Deferred Credit Amortization Expense No definition available.
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Deferred Credit Carrying Value, Net No definition available.
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- Definition
The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The accumulated amount of amortization of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fifth twelve-month period following the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fourth twelve-month period following the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the twelve-month period following the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the third twelve-month period following the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second twelve-month period following the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Debt and Other Obligations (Indebtedness) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
|
| Total debt and other obligations | $ 6,778,894,000 | $ 6,579,150,000 |
| Less: current maturities and short-term debt and other current obligations | 28,687,000 | 217,196,000 |
| Non-current portion of long-term debt and other long-term obligations | 6,750,207,000 | 6,361,954,000 |
|
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
|
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| Redemption pricing percentage of principal amount | 100.00% | |
|
Capital Lease Obligations and Other [Member]
|
||
| Original issue date | Various | |
| Debt instrument maturity date range | Various | |
| Total debt and other obligations | 34,537,000 | 19,791,000 |
| Percentage of debt instrument interest rate stated | Various | |
|
Bank Debt [Member]
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||
| Total debt and other obligations | 782,625,000 | 632,125,000 |
|
Bank Debt [Member] | Variable Rate Revolver [Member]
|
||
| Original issue date | Jan. 2007 | |
| Debt instrument maturity date range | Sept. 2013 | |
| Total debt and other obligations | 157,000,000 | |
|
Securitized Debt [Member]
|
||
| Total debt and other obligations | 3,683,085,000 | 3,438,616,000 |
|
Securitized Debt [Member] | Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
|
||
| Original issue date | Jan. 2010 | |
| Debt instrument maturity date range | 2035 - 2040 | |
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,900,000,000 | |
| Debt instrument rate stated percentage | 5.80% | |
|
Securitized Debt [Member] | Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
|
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| Original issue date | Aug. 2010 | |
| Debt instrument maturity date range | 2035 - 2040 | |
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,550,000,000 | |
| Debt instrument rate stated percentage | 4.50% | |
|
Securitized Debt [Member] | Fixed Rate Securitized Debt 2006 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
|
||
| Original issue date | Nov. 2006 | |
| Debt instrument maturity date range | Nov. 2036 | |
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,550,000,000 | |
| Percentage of debt instrument interest rate stated | N/A | |
|
Securitized Debt [Member] | Fixed Rate Securitized Debt 2005 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
|
||
| Original issue date | June 2005 | |
| Debt instrument maturity date range | June 2035 | |
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,638,616,000 | |
| Percentage of debt instrument interest rate stated | N/A | |
|
Securitized Debt [Member] | Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes [Member]
|
||
| Original issue date | July 2009 | |
| Debt instrument maturity date range | 2019/2029 | |
| Total debt and other obligations | 233,085,000 | 250,000,000 |
| Debt instrument rate stated percentage | 7.00% | |
|
High Yield Bonds [Member]
|
||
| Total debt and other obligations | 2,278,647,000 | 2,488,618,000 |
|
High Yield Bonds [Member] | Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 9% Senior Notes [Member]
|
||
| Original issue date | Jan. 2009 | |
| Debt instrument maturity date range | Jan. 2015 | |
| Total debt and other obligations | 804,971,000 | 823,809,000 |
| Debt instrument rate stated percentage | 9.00% | |
|
High Yield Bonds [Member] | Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
|
||
| Original issue date | April 2009 | |
| Debt instrument maturity date range | May 2017 | |
| Total debt and other obligations | 975,913,000 | 1,167,225,000 |
| Debt instrument rate stated percentage | 7.80% | |
|
High Yield Bonds [Member] | Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.125% Senior Notes [Member]
|
||
| Original issue date | Oct. 2009 | |
| Debt instrument maturity date range | Nov. 2019 | |
| Total debt and other obligations | 497,712,000 | 497,533,000 |
| Debt instrument rate stated percentage | 7.10% | |
|
High Yield Bonds [Member] | Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.5% Senior Notes [Member]
|
||
| Original issue date | Dec. 2003 | |
| Debt instrument maturity date range | Dec. 2013 | |
| Total debt and other obligations | 51,000 | 51,000 |
| Debt instrument rate stated percentage | 7.50% | |
|
Variable Rate Revolver [Member]
|
||
| Availability on revolver | 243,000,000 | |
|
Variable Rate Revolver [Member] | Bank Debt [Member]
|
||
| Debt instrument rate stated percentage | 2.40% | |
|
Variable Rate 2007 Term Loans [Member] | Bank Debt [Member]
|
||
| Original issue date | Jan./March 2007 | |
| Debt instrument maturity date range | March 2014 | |
| Total debt and other obligations | 625,625,000 | 632,125,000 |
| Debt instrument rate stated percentage | 1.80% | |
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes First Tranche [Member]
|
||
| Face amount of debt instrument | 300,000,000 | |
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Second Tranche [Member]
|
||
| Face amount of debt instrument | 350,000,000 | |
|
First Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Third Tranche [Member]
|
||
| Face amount of debt instrument | 1,300,000,000 | |
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes First Tranche [Member]
|
||
| Face amount of debt instrument | 250,000,000 | |
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Second Tranche [Member]
|
||
| Face amount of debt instrument | 300,000,000 | |
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Third Tranche [Member]
|
||
| Face amount of debt instrument | 1,000,000,000 | |
|
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes First Tranche [Member]
|
||
| Principal balance outstanding on debt instruments | 163,100,000 | |
|
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes Second Tranche [Member]
|
||
| Principal balance outstanding on debt instruments | $ 70,000,000 | |
|
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 9% Senior Notes [Member]
|
||
| Redemption period to redeem with make whole premium (years) | 4 | |
| Redemption pricing percentage of principal amount | 100.00% | |
| Effective yield rate, inclusive of discount | 11.30% | |
|
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
|
||
| Redemption period to redeem with make whole premium (years) | 5 | |
| Effective yield rate, inclusive of discount | 8.20% | |
|
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.125% Senior Notes [Member]
|
||
| Effective yield rate, inclusive of discount | 7.20% | |
|
Capital Lease Obligations and Other [Member]
|
||
| Debt instrument interest rate stated percentage rate range maximum | 9 | |
| Contractual maturity date, end | 20 |
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Date range when the debt instrument is schedule to be fully repaid, which may be presented in a variety of ways (year, month and year, day, month, and year, quarter, etc). No definition available.
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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreements. No definition available.
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Redemption period to redeem the debt at 100 percent of principal amount, plus a make whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest. No definition available.
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The percentage of the principal amount for purposes of computing redemption pricing. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all debt, including all short-term borrowings, long-term debt, and capital lease obligations. No definition available.
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The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Effective interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement considering interest compounding and original issue discount or premium. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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When presenting a range of interest rates, the highest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Date when the debt instrument was issued, which may be presented in a variety of ways (year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter, etc.). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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When presenting a range of maturity dates, the latest date when the outstanding debt instruments are required to be repaid. May be presented in a variety of ways (for example: year only, month and year, day, month and year, and number of years). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of outstanding principal due under the debt instrument at the end of the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of unused borrowing capacity under the long-term financing arrangement that is available to the entity as of the balance-sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer plus capital lease obligations due to be paid more than one year after the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Obligation related to long-term debt (excluding convertible debt) and capital leases, the portion which is due in one year or less in the future. No definition available.
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Debt and Other Obligations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2008
|
Dec. 31, 2007
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Variable Rate 2007 Term Loans [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2010
Variable Rate Revolver [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
4% Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2009
4% Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2003
4% Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Collateralized [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2009
Collateralized [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Security Interest [Member]
CCOC [Member]
2007 Credit Agreement [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2007
Term Loan Joinder Pursuant [Member]
CCOC [Member]
2007 Credit Agreement [Member]
Variable Rate 2007 Term Loans [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2007
Second Term Loan Joinder Pursuant [Member]
CCOC [Member]
2007 Credit Agreement [Member]
Variable Rate 2007 Term Loans [Member]
|
|
| Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 400,000,000 | |||||||||||||
| Line of credit facility possible additional borrowing capacity | 50,000,000 | |||||||||||||
| Additional borrowings | 28,687,000 | 217,196,000 | 600,000,000 | 50,000,000 | ||||||||||
| Quarterly installments | 1,600,000 | |||||||||||||
| Security interest | 112,531,000 | 766,146,000 | 155,219,000 | 75,245,000 | 79,400,000 | |||||||||
| Commitment fee | 0.4% per annum | |||||||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 4,893,651,000 | 4,895,983,000 | 2,000,000,000 | 1,200,000,000 | ||||||||||
| Ratio of Consolidated Debt | 7.0 to 1.0 | |||||||||||||
| Face amount of debt instrument | 230,000,000 | |||||||||||||
| Convertible Senior Notes amount converted | 63,340,000 | 63,800,000 | ||||||||||||
| Converted shares of common stock | 5.9 | |||||||||||||
| Conversion price per share | 10.83 | |||||||||||||
| Principal balance outstanding on debt instruments | $ 0 | $ 0 |
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The amount for which the maximum borrowing capacity may be increased subject to certain requirements. No definition available.
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits should not be reported as cash and cash equivalents. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares issued in exchange for the original debt being converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the original debt being converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The price per share of the conversion feature embedded in the debt instrument. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Description of minimum financial levels (for example, tangible net worth and working capital) and achievement of certain financial ratios (for example, working capital ratio and debt service coverage ratio), and adherence to certain clauses which generally require or restrict certain actions (for example, entering into a debt arrangement with equal or greater seniority, and selling or discontinuing a certain business segment or material subsidiary) to be in compliance with the covenant clauses of the debt agreement. May also include a discussion of the adverse consequences that would result if the entity violates or fails to satisfy the covenants. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Description of a fee associated with the debt instrument, including a commitment fee on unborrowed portions of a lender's total contractual commitment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the required periodic payments applied to principal. (Consider the frequency of payment.) Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of outstanding principal due under the debt instrument at the end of the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Obligation related to long-term debt (excluding convertible debt) and capital leases, the portion which is due in one year or less in the future. No definition available.
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, and production equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Debt and Other Obligations (Scheduled Contractual Maturities) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2010
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| Debt and Other Obligations | |
| 2011 | $ 28,687 |
| 2012 | 29,637 |
| 2013 | 185,670 |
| 2014 | 628,413 |
| 2015 | 889,606 |
| Thereafter | $ 5,105,577 |
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Amount of long-term debt maturities after year five following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt maturing within the next twelve months following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt maturing in year five following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt maturing in year four following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt maturing in year three following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt maturing in year two following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Debt and Other Obligations (Debt Purchases and Repayments) (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Sep. 30, 2009
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Jun. 30, 2009
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Mar. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Principal Amount | $ 3,426,324,000 | $ 2,324,289,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 3,541,312,000 | 2,191,719,000 | 282,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Principal payments on long-term debt | 3,541,312,000 | [1] | 2,411,119,000 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) | (71,933,000) | (66,434,000) | (905,000) | (4,848,000) | (98,676,000) | 13,350,000 | (138,367,000) | [2] | (91,079,000) | [3] | 42,000 | ||||||||||
| Write-off of deferred financing costs and discounts | 23,400,000 | 4,200,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
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2004 Mortgage Loan [Member]
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| Principal Amount | 293,505,000 | [4] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 293,716,000 | [1],[4] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) | (2,128,000) | [4] | |||||||||||||||||||
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2006 Mortgage Loan [Member]
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| Principal Amount | 1,550,000,000 | [4] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 1,634,184,000 | [1],[4] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) | (85,659,000) | [4] | |||||||||||||||||||
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Fixed Rate Securitized Debt 2005 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
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| Principal Amount | 1,638,616,000 | [2] | 261,384,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 1,651,255,000 | [1],[2] | 263,819,000 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) | (15,718,000) | [2] | (3,292,000) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Fixed Rate Securitized Debt 2006 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
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| Principal Amount | 1,550,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 1,629,920,000 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) | (87,755,000) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes [Member]
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| Principal Amount | 5,000,000 | [5] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 5,250,000 | [1],[5] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) | (393,000) | [5] | |||||||||||||||||||
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Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 9% Senior Notes [Member]
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| Principal Amount | 33,115,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 36,116,000 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) | (6,425,000) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
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| Principal Amount | 199,593,000 | [5] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 218,771,000 | [1],[5] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) | (28,076,000) | [5] | |||||||||||||||||||
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Variable Rate Revolver [Member]
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| Principal Amount | 219,400,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | $ 219,400,000 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||||
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Write-off of deferred financing costs and discounts No definition available.
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Gross amount of debt extinguished. No definition available.
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Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for borrowing not otherwise defined in the taxonomy (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest Rate Swaps (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Interest rate swaps, combined notional amount | $ 5,300,000,000 | |||||||||||
| Settlement amount of forward-starting interest rate swaps | 697,821,000 | 36,670,000 | 0 | |||||||||
| Derivative liabilities, current | 5,198,000 | 160,121,000 | ||||||||||
| Total derivative liabilities | 5,198,000 | 300,602,000 | ||||||||||
| Gain (loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion) | (125,850,000) | [1] | 140,056,000 | [1] | (445,614,000) | [1] | ||||||
| Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion) | (54,169,000) | [1] | (19,158,000) | [1] | (10,691,000) | [1] | ||||||
| Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income (ineffective portion excluded from effectiveness testing) | (3,920,000) | [1] | (3,777,000) | [1] | ||||||||
| Gain (loss) recognized in income | (286,435,000) | [1],[2] | (89,046,000) | [1],[3] | (34,111,000) | [1] | ||||||
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Year 2007 Term Loan Interest Rate Swap Jan 2010 to Dec 2011 [Member]
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| Interest rate swaps, combined notional amount | 600,000,000 | |||||||||||
| Interest rate swap, pay fixed rate | 1.30% | |||||||||||
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Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
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| Estimated amount expected to be reclassified into earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during next twelve months | (71,000,000) | |||||||||||
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Designated Interest Rate Hedges [Member]
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| Derivative liabilities, current | 5,198,000 | 136,961,000 | ||||||||||
| Derivative liabilities, non-current | 41,702,000 | |||||||||||
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Non Designated Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
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| Derivative liabilities, current | 23,160,000 | |||||||||||
| Derivative liabilities, non-current | 98,779,000 | |||||||||||
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Weighted-Average Actual Five Year LIBOR Upon Issuance of the Anticpated Refinancings [Member]
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| Derivative, average variable interest rate | 2.40% | |||||||||||
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Weighted-Average Hedged Five Year LIBOR on the Anticipated Refinancings [Member]
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| Derivative, average variable interest rate | 5.20% | |||||||||||
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Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Refinancings of Debt [Member]
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| Loss recognized in income discontinuation of hedge accounts | $ 3,400,000 | $ (132,900,000) | ||||||||||
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Loss Recognized In Income, Discontinuation Of Hedge Accounts No definition available.
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The cash outflow associated with the settlement of forward-starting interest rate swaps. No definition available.
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Total monetary amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value. No definition available.
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Average variable interest rate related to the group of interest rate derivatives. No definition available.
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Fair value of derivative liability, presented on a gross basis even when the derivative instrument is subject to master netting arrangements and qualifies for net presentation in the statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fixed interest rate related to the interest rate derivative. No definition available.
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The portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments representing (a) the amount of the hedge ineffectiveness and (b) the amount, if any, excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair values as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, and which are expected to be extinguished or otherwise disposed of within a year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, net of the effects of master netting arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair values as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, and which are expected to be extinguished or otherwise disposed of after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, net of the effects of master netting arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of gain (loss) included in earnings for the period from the increase (decrease) in fair value of interest rate derivatives not designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net gains (losses) on interest rate cash flow hedges reclassified during the period to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income upon the hedged transaction affecting earnings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The estimated net amount of unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Pre tax change in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instrument designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. A cash flow hedge is a hedge of the exposure to variability in the cash flows of a recognized asset or liability or a forecasted transaction that is attributable to a particular risk. Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value Disclosures (Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Amounts of Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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Dec. 31, 2007
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| Fair Value Disclosures | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, carrying value | $ 112,531 | $ 766,146 | $ 155,219 | $ 75,245 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, fair value | 766,146 | |||||||
| Restricted cash, carrying value | 226,015 | 218,514 | ||||||
| Restricted cash, fair value | 218,514 | |||||||
| Debt and other obligations, carrying amount | 6,778,894 | 6,579,150 | ||||||
| Debt and other obligations, fair value | 7,121,156 | 6,870,979 | ||||||
| Interest rate swaps, carrying amount | 5,198 | [1] | 300,602 | [1] | ||||
| Interest rate swaps, fair value | $ 5,198 | [1] | $ 300,602 | [1] | ||||
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Sum of the fair values as of the balance sheet date of all debt, including all short-term borrowings, long-term debt, and capital lease obligations. No definition available.
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Derivative liabilities, carrying amount. No definition available.
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Restricted cash, fair value disclosure No definition available.
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits should not be reported as cash and cash equivalents. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Company may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all debt, including all short-term borrowings, long-term debt, and capital lease obligations. No definition available.
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Fair values as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, net of the effects of master netting arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. This element is for unclassified presentations; for classified presentations there is a separate and distinct element. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value Disclosure (Activity for Liabilities Classified as Level 3 Fair Value Measurements) (Details) (Interest Rate Swaps [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
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| Balance | $ 300,040 | $ 541,171 | |||||||
| Settlements | (703,754) | (57,251) | |||||||
| Less: total gains (losses) included in earnings | 283,062 | [1] | (43,824) | [1] | |||||
| Less: total gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income (loss) | 125,850 | (140,056) | |||||||
| Transfers out of Level 3 | $ (5,198) | [2] | |||||||
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This element represents total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), arising from liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings or resulted in a change in net asset value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), arising from liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net) which have taken place during the period in relation to liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents [net] transfers in to and out of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) which have taken place during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents a liability measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) which is required for reconciliation purposes of beginning and ending balances. No definition available.
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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2008
|
||||
| Income refund receivable | $ 5,600,000 | |||||
| Alternative minimum tax carryback refund | 9,600,000 | |||||
| Deferred federal income tax benefit | (30,770,000) | (56,152,000) | (111,728,000) | |||
| Unrecognized tax benefits | 9,200,000 | 3,200,000 | ||||
| Valuation allowance | 318,055,000 | 190,848,000 | ||||
| Federal tax benefits | (4,038,000) | (5,803,000) | 1,958,000 | |||
| Reductions for settlements with taxing authorities | 74,900,000 | |||||
| Increase in unrecognized tax benefits | (71,687,000) | [1] | ||||
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Discrete Events [Member]
|
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| Deferred federal income tax benefit | 0 | |||||
|
Discrete Events, Including Acquisitions [Member]
|
||||||
| Federal tax benefits | 19,800,000 | |||||
|
Alternative Minimum Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
|
||||||
| Income refund receivable | 4,000,000 | |||||
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U.S. Federal [Member]
|
||||||
| Operating loss carryforwards | 2,400,000,000 | |||||
| Valuation allowance | 117,901,000 | 27,927,000 | ||||
|
U.S. Federal [Member] | Starting [Member]
|
||||||
| Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates | 2021 | |||||
|
U.S. Federal [Member] | Ending [Member]
|
||||||
| Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates | 2030 | |||||
|
State [Member]
|
||||||
| Operating loss carryforwards | 1,100,000,000 | |||||
| Valuation allowance | 35,155,000 | 44,810,000 | ||||
| Increase in unrecognized tax benefits | (6,000,000) | |||||
|
State [Member] | Starting [Member]
|
||||||
| Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates | 2011 | |||||
|
State [Member] | Ending [Member]
|
||||||
| Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates | 2030 | |||||
|
Foreign [Member]
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| Operating loss carryforwards | 100,000,000 | |||||
| Valuation allowance | $ 68,666,000 | $ 60,424,000 | ||||
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Alternative minimum tax carryback refund. No definition available.
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted federal tax law to the domestic taxable income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the net change during the period in the entity's domestic deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the federally enacted tax law. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the portions of deferred tax assets as of the balance sheet date for which, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not will not be realized through future reductions of tax-based income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of income taxes previously overpaid to tax authorities (such as U.S. Federal, state and local tax authorities) representing refunds of overpayments or recoveries based on agreed-upon resolutions of disputes. Also called income tax refund receivable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The sum of domestic, foreign and state and local operating loss carryforwards, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The expiration date of each operating loss carryforward included in total operating loss carryforwards, or the applicable range of such expiration dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits (tax reductions recognized in financial reports but excluded from tax returns) pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns as of the beginning balance sheet date, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net amount of all increases and decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||||
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Income Taxes | ||||||||
| Domestic | $ (342,333) | $ (193,055) | $ (145,086) | |||||
| Foreign | 4,228 | [1] | 2,532 | [1] | (8,133) | [1] | ||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $ (338,105) | $ (190,523) | $ (153,219) | |||||
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The portion of earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to domestic operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to foreign operations, which is defined as income (loss) generated from operations located outside the entity's country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before income (loss) from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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|
| Income Taxes | |||
| Current Federal | $ 4,038 | $ 5,803 | $ (1,958) |
| Current Foreign | (2,187) | (1,904) | (2,496) |
| Current State | (1,201) | (1,909) | (4,742) |
| Total current | 650 | 1,990 | (9,196) |
| Deferred Federal | 30,770 | 56,152 | 111,728 |
| Deferred Foreign | (298) | ||
| Deferred State | (4,276) | 18,258 | 1,829 |
| Total deferred | 26,196 | 74,410 | 113,557 |
| (Benefit) provision for income taxes | $ 26,846 | $ 76,400 | $ 104,361 |
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted federal tax law to the domestic taxable income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of foreign enacted tax law to the foreign taxable income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts of income taxes paid or payable (or refundable) for the period for all income tax obligations as determined by applying the provisions of relevant enacted tax laws to relevant amounts of taxable income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted state and local tax law to relevant amounts of taxable income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the net change during the period in the entity's domestic deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the federally enacted tax law. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the net change in the entity's net foreign deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of applicable enacted tax laws of countries other than the country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The component of income tax expense for the period representing the net change in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the net change in the entity's state and local deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the applicable enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The sum of the current income tax expense (benefit) and the deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Effective Tax Rate) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Income Taxes | ||||||
| Benefit for income taxes at statutory rate | $ 118,337 | $ 66,683 | $ 53,626 | |||
| Tax effect of foreign income (losses) | 1,480 | 886 | (2,846) | |||
| Expenses for which no federal tax benefit was recognized | (3,657) | (803) | (675) | |||
| Losses for which no tax benefit was recognized | (85,605) | (19,554) | ||||
| State tax (provision) benefit, net of federal | (3,560) | 10,627 | (1,893) | |||
| Foreign tax | (2,485) | (1,904) | (2,496) | |||
| Change in unrecognized tax benefits | 71,687 | [1] | ||||
| Other | 2,336 | 911 | 6,512 | |||
| (Benefit) provision for income taxes | $ 26,846 | $ 76,400 | $ 104,361 | |||
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The portion of the difference between total income tax expense (benefit) as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to nondeductible capital loses under enacted tax laws. No definition available.
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- Definition
The sum of foreign current income tax expense (benefit) and foreign deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing foreign operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The sum of the current income tax expense (benefit) and the deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of the difference, between total income tax expense (benefit) as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations, that is attributable to total foreign income tax expense (benefit). The foreign income tax expense (benefit) difference represents the income tax expense (benefit) at applicable domestic statutory income tax rates applied to foreign earnings (loss) for the period versus the foreign income tax expense (benefit) calculated by applying the appropriate foreign tax rates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of income tax expense (benefit) for the period computed by applying the domestic federal statutory tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense (benefit) as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to nondeductible expenses under enacted tax laws, or differences in the methodologies used to determine expense amounts for financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. No definition available.
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- Definition
The portion of the difference, between total income tax expense (benefit) as reported in the Income Statement for the year/accounting period and the expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations, that is attributable to all other items not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. No definition available.
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- Definition
The portion of the difference, between total income tax expense (benefit) as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations, that is attributable to state and local income tax expense (benefit). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of all increases and decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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|---|---|---|
| Income Taxes | ||
| Property and equipment | $ 486,577 | $ 471,754 |
| Deferred site rental receivable | 164,867 | 103,937 |
| Intangible assets | 689,597 | 704,109 |
| Total deferred income tax liabilities | 1,341,041 | 1,279,800 |
| Net operating loss carryforwards | 926,444 | 729,120 |
| Deferred ground lease payable | 104,324 | 92,216 |
| Alternative minimum tax credit carryforward | 3,591 | 7,826 |
| Accrued liabilities | 78,752 | 65,862 |
| Receivable allowance | 2,175 | 2,150 |
| Prepaid lease | 430,558 | 444,885 |
| Derivative instruments | 75,960 | 105,014 |
| Available-for-sale securities | 25,289 | 25,547 |
| Other | 4,415 | |
| Valuation allowance, asset | (318,055) | (190,848) |
| Total deferred income tax assets, net | 1,333,453 | 1,281,772 |
| Net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) | $ (7,588) | $ 1,972 |
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Deferred tax assets available-for-sale securities. No definition available.
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- Definition
The effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from currently nondeductible expenses in prepaid leases. No definition available.
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions attributable to derivative instruments which can only be deducted for tax purposes when losses on such instruments are realized, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
For entities that net deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the unclassified net amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date, which result from applying the applicable enacted tax rate to net temporary differences and carryforwards pertaining to assets or liabilities. A temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its carrying amount in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will reverse in ensuing periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; net of deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The sum of the tax effects as of the balance sheet date of the amount of excesses of tax deductions over gross income in a year which cannot be used on the tax returns in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year, for which there must be sufficient tax-basis income to utilize a portion or all of the carryforward amount to realize the deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of estimated future tax deductions arising from other temporary differences not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax deductions arising from unused alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards; a tax credit carryforward is the amount by which tax credits available for utilization exceeded statutory limits on inclusion in historical filings, and which can only be utilized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods and providing tax laws continue to allow such utilization. No definition available.
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from currently nondeductible expenses in accrued liabilities, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when such items are actually incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from estimated losses reflected in the allowance for doubtful accounts, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual bad debts are known, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from deferred rent, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when rent escalations actually take effect, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Deferred rent generally arises as a result of straight-lining minimum rent over the term of a lease when minimum rent escalates from time to time over such term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The sum of the portions of deferred tax assets as of the balance sheet date for which, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not will not be realized through future reductions of tax-based income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cumulative amount of all deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of an asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will result in taxable amounts in one or more future periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of intangible assets and the basis of intangible assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, whether due to amortization or other reasons, will increase future taxable income when such difference reverses. Intangible assets include, but are not limited to, assets such as patents, trademarks and customer lists. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to differences between the methods used to account for leasing arrangements for tax purposes and under generally accepted accounting principles which will increase future taxable income when such differences reverse. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of capital assets and the basis of capital assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, attributable to different capitalization of costs, depreciation, or amortization methodologies, will increase future taxable income when such basis difference is realized. Capital assets include but are not limited to assets such as land, real estate, leasehold improvements, machinery and equipment and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Jurisdictional Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Gross, asset | $ 310,467 | $ 192,820 |
| Valuation allowance, asset | (318,055) | (190,848) |
| Net, asset | 1,333,453 | 1,281,772 |
| Net, liability | (1,341,041) | (1,279,800) |
| Net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) | (7,588) | 1,972 |
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U.S. Federal [Member]
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| Gross, asset | 93,970 | |
| Gross, liability | (7,020) | |
| Valuation allowance, asset | (117,901) | (27,927) |
| Net, asset | (23,931) | |
| Net, liability | 34,947 | |
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State [Member]
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| Gross, asset | 51,799 | 66,732 |
| Valuation allowance, asset | (35,155) | (44,810) |
| Net, asset | 16,644 | 21,922 |
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Foreign [Member]
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| Gross, asset | 68,365 | 60,424 |
| Valuation allowance, asset | (68,666) | (60,424) |
| Net, asset | (301) | |
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
|
||
| Gross, asset | 96,333 | 72,684 |
| Valuation allowance, asset | (96,333) | (57,687) |
| Net, asset | $ 14,997 |
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The sum of the tax effects as of the balance sheet date of the amounts of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws ( before the valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such sum amount to net realizable value). Includes any tax benefit realized in deferred tax liabilities for significant impacts of tax planning strategies. No definition available.
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The sum of the tax effects as of the balance sheet date of the amounts of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws ( before the valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such sum amount to net realizable value). Includes any tax benefit realized in deferred tax assets for significant impacts of tax planning strategies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For entities that net deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the unclassified net amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date, which result from applying the applicable enacted tax rate to net temporary differences and carryforwards pertaining to assets or liabilities. A temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its carrying amount in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will reverse in ensuing periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; net of deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the portions of deferred tax assets as of the balance sheet date for which, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not will not be realized through future reductions of tax-based income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of all deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of an asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will result in taxable amounts in one or more future periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Redeemable Preferred Stock (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2008
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|
| 6.25% Convertible Preferred Stock | $ 316.60 | $ 315.70 | |
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6.25% Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
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| Convertible Preferred Stock, shares issued | 8.1 | ||
| Convertible Preferred Stock, liquidation preference per share | $ 50.00 | ||
| Convertible Preferred Stock, dividends paid | 19.9 | 19.9 | 19.9 |
| Amortization of the issue costs on the 6.25% Convertible Preferred Stock to "dividends on preferred stock" | $ 0.9 | $ 9.0 | $ 9.0 |
| Common stock conversion price | $ 36.875 | ||
| Convertible Preferred Stock converted, in whole or in part, into common stock, shares | 8.6 | ||
| Minimum percentage of the conversion price | 120.00% | ||
| Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, common stock price per share | $ 44.25 | ||
| Minimum trading days | 20 | ||
| Consecutive trading period (days) | 30 | ||
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Amortization of issuance cost on convertible preferred stock to dividends on preferred stock. No definition available.
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Common stock conversion price per share. No definition available.
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Consecutive trading period No definition available.
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The number of total common shares that preferred stock may be converted into. No definition available.
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Minimum percentage of the conversion price No definition available.
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minimum trading days for triggering of conversion feature. No definition available.
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Temporary Equity Liquidation Preference, Per Share No definition available.
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Amount to be paid per share by entity upon redemption. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of redeemable convertible preferred shares that have been sold (or granted) to the entity's shareholders. Shares issued includes shares outstanding and shares held in treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate value of all preferred stock outstanding, that embody an unconditional obligation requiring the issuer to redeem the instrument by transferring its assets at a specified or determinable date (or dates) or upon an event certain to occur, including convertible preferred, excluding additional paid in capital, at the financial statement date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Dividends paid to preferred stock holders that is redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2008
|
|
| Purchases of common stock, shares | 4,133,858 | 115,875 | 1,210,919 |
| Purchases of common stock, value | $ 159,639,000 | $ 3,003,000 | $ 44,685,000 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 36,540,000 | 29,225,000 | 25,896,000 |
| Stock issued for Convertible Senior Notes, value | 63,800,000 | ||
| Stock issued for Convertible Senior Notes, shares | 5,900,000 | ||
| Convertible Senior Notes outstanding | 0 | ||
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Non-Employee Director [Member]
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| Shares issued to non-employee directors | 34,428 | 59,500 | 32,977 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | $ 1,300,000 | $ 1,000,000 | $ 1,200,000 |
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Carrying amount of long-term convertible debt as of the balance sheet date, net of the amount due in the next twelve months or greater than the normal operating cycle, if longer. The debt is convertible into another form of financial instrument, typically the entity's common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock options, amortization of restricted stock, and adjustment for officers compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of stock granted during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan other than en employee stock ownership plan Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares issued during the period as a result of the conversion of convertible securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of stock issued during the period upon the conversion of convertible securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of shares that have been repurchased and retired during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of stock that has been repurchased and retired during the period. The excess of the purchase price over par value can be charged against retained earnings (once the excess is fully allocated to additional paid in capital). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stock-based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Shares available for future issuance | 8,900,000 | ||
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CCAL [Member]
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| Stock-based compensation, liability for options | $ 6.4 | $ 2.7 | |
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Restricted Stock [Member]
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| Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, other than options, grants in period | 1,100,000 | 2,200,000 | 1,400,000 |
| Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, other than options, grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value | $ 31.13 | $ 10.08 | $ 26.38 |
| Weighted-average requisite service period (years) | 2.5 | ||
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Restricted Stock [Member] | Performance Awards [Member]
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| Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, other than options, grants in period | 500,000 | ||
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Restricted Stock [Member] | Time Vesting Awards [Member]
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| Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, other than options, grants in period | 500,000 | ||
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- Definition
Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for stock option plans and other share-based compensation arrangements. No definition available.
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Description of the estimated period of time over which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the share-based payment award, which often is the vesting period. This period may be explicit or implicit based on the terms of the award, and may be presented in a variety of ways (for example, year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter of a year). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares issuable under a share-based award plan pertaining to grants made during the period on other than stock option plans (for example, phantom stock plan, stock appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value at grant for nonvested share-based awards issued during the period on other than stock option plans (for example, phantom stock plan, stock appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The difference between the maximum number of shares authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares already issued upon exercise of options or other share-based awards under the plan, and 2) shares reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable. No definition available.
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Stock-based Compensation (Summary of Restricted Stock Awards Activity) (Details) (Restricted Stock Awards [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
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| Shares outstanding at the beginning of the year, number of shares | 4,154 |
| Shares outstanding at the beginning of the year, weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ 18.4 |
| Shares granted, number of shares | 1,052 |
| Shares granted, weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ 31.1 |
| Shares vested, number of shares | (891) |
| Shares vested, weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ 24.5 |
| Shares forfeited, number of shares | (18) |
| Shares forfeited, weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ 28.3 |
| Shares outstanding at the end of year, number of shares | 4,297 |
| Shares outstanding at the end of the year, weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ 20.2 |
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The number of shares under a share-based award plan other than a stock option plan that were settled during the reporting period due to a failure to satisfy vesting conditions pertaining to all option plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of share-based award plans other than stock option plans that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares issuable under a share-based award plan pertaining to grants made during the period on other than stock option plans (for example, phantom stock plan, stock appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value at grant for nonvested share-based awards issued during the period on other than stock option plans (for example, phantom stock plan, stock appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of outstanding awards on nonstock option plans (for example, phantom stock plan, stock appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on share-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock plan, stock appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The decrease in the number of shares potentially issuable under a share-based award plan pertaining to awards for which the grantee has gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant dates pertaining to a share-based award plan other than a stock option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stock-based Compensation (Summary of the Assumptions Used in the Monte Carlo Simulation to Determine the Grant-Date Fair Value) (Details)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Stock-based Compensation | |||
| Risk-free rate | 1.50% | 1.30% | 2.40% |
| Expected volatility | 49.00% | 46.00% | 27.00% |
| Expected dividend rate | |||
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The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The estimated measure of the percentage amount by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stock-based Compensation (Summary of Restricted Stock Awards Vested) (Details) (USD $)
Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||||
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Total shares vested | 891 | 366 | 224 | |||||
| Fair value on vesting date | $ 34,813,000 | $ 9,190,000 | $ 8,018,000 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 39,965,000 | [1] | 30,305,000 | [1] | 28,767,000 | [1] | ||
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Restricted Stock [Member]
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| Restricted stock expense | 35,200,000 | 28,200,000 | 24,700,000 | |||||
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Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
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| Unrecognized compensation expense on restricted stock awards | $ 26,100,000 | |||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expense on restricted stock awards, weighted average period, years | 1 | |||||||
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from share-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
As of the latest balance-sheet date presented, the total compensation cost related to outstanding, nonvested share-based compensation awards not yet recognized (will be charged against earnings as services are performed or other vesting criteria are met). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average period over which unrecognized share-based compensation costs are expected to be reported. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The noncash expense that represents the cost of restricted stock distributed to employees as compensation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total number of shares issued during the period, including shares forfeited, as a result of Restricted Stock Awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate value of stock related to Restricted Stock Awards issued during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stock-based Compensation (Summary of CCIC Stock Option Activity) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2008
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|
| Stock-based Compensation | |||
| Options outstanding | 0.2 | 1.4 | |
| Intrinsic value of stock options exercised | $ 28.2 | $ 38.2 | $ 10.4 |
| Intrinsic value of stock options outstanding and exercisable | 7.5 | ||
| Cash received from exercise of stock options | $ 18.7 | $ 44.7 | $ 8.7 |
| Stock options outstanding and exercisable, weighted-average exercise price | $ 8.56 | ||
| Stock options outstanding and exercisable, weighted-average remaining contractual term, years | 1 | ||
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- Definition
The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the option plan as of the balance-sheet date. No definition available.
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- Definition
The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average period between the balance-sheet date and expiration for all vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable (or convertible) under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. No definition available.
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- Definition
The total accumulated difference between fair values of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options which were exercised (or share units converted) into shares during the reporting period under the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance-sheet date, including vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stock-based Compensation (Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | |||||||
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Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2008
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||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense, tax benefits | $ 12,800,000 | $ 10,200,000 | $ 9,100,000 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 39,965,000 | [1] | 30,305,000 | [1] | 28,767,000 | [1] | ||
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CCUSA [Member]
|
||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 36,540,000 | [1] | 29,225,000 | [1] | 25,896,000 | [1] | ||
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CCAL [Member]
|
||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 3,425,000 | [1] | 1,080,000 | [1] | 2,871,000 | [1] | ||
|
Site Rental Cost of Operations [Member]
|
||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 1,131,000 | 967,000 | 935,000 | |||||
|
Site Rental Cost of Operations [Member] | CCUSA [Member]
|
||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 1,131,000 | 967,000 | 935,000 | |||||
|
Network Services and Other Costs of Operations [Member]
|
||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 1,568,000 | 1,207,000 | 870,000 | |||||
|
Network Services and Other Costs of Operations [Member] | CCUSA [Member]
|
||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 1,568,000 | 1,207,000 | 870,000 | |||||
|
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
|
||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 37,266,000 | 28,131,000 | 26,962,000 | |||||
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General and Administrative Expense [Member] | CCUSA [Member]
|
||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 33,841,000 | 27,051,000 | 24,091,000 | |||||
|
General and Administrative Expense [Member] | CCAL [Member]
|
||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | $ 3,425,000 | $ 1,080,000 | $ 2,871,000 | |||||
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from share-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for share-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2008
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|
| Employee Benefit Plans | |||
| Defined contribution plan cost to the Company | $ 5.5 | $ 5.2 | $ 4.4 |
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The amount of the cost recognized during the period for defined contribution plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2008
|
|
| Accretion expense related to liabilities for contingent retirement obligations | $ 5,300,000 | $ 4,900,000 | $ 2,500,000 |
| Asset retirement obligation | 63,800,000 | 58,800,000 | |
| Asset retirement obligation future outlay | 1,700,000,000 | ||
| Increase in property tax commitment | 3.00% | ||
| Letters of credit | 13,500,000 | ||
|
Sprint [Member]
|
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| Estimated future property tax commitment | 15,400,000 | ||
|
Property Taxes [Member] | Sprint [Member]
|
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| Payments for other taxes | $ 14,900,000 | ||
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Estimated future property tax commitment. No definition available.
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Estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be paid relating to asset retirement obligations No definition available.
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Increase in property tax commitments annual percentage increase. No definition available.
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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. No definition available.
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The carrying amount of a liability for an asset retirement obligation. An asset retirement obligation is a legal obligation associated with the disposal or retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that results from the acquisition, construction or development, or the normal operations of a long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of lessees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of accretion expense recognized in the income statement during the period that is associated with asset retirement obligations. Accretion expense measures and incorporates changes due to the passage of time into the carrying amount of the liability. Such accretion expense representing changes in the liability for an asset retirement obligation due to passage of time is the result of applying an interest method of allocation to the amount of the liability at the beginning of the period. The interest rate used to measure that change shall be the credit-adjusted risk-free rate that existed when the liability, or portion thereof, was initially measured. That amount shall be recognized as an increase in the carrying amount of the liability and as an expense classified as an operating item in the statement of income. Accretion expense shall not be considered to be interest cost for purposes of capitalization of interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid during the current period for taxes other than income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Leases (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2008
|
|
| Tenant leases 2011 | $ 1,601,738 | ||
| Tenant leases 2012 | 1,592,499 | ||
| Tenant leases 2013 | 1,539,339 | ||
| Tenant leases 2014 | 1,482,337 | ||
| Tenant leases 2015 | 1,298,833 | ||
| Tenant leases thereafter | 7,798,872 | ||
| Total tenant leases | 15,313,618 | ||
| Percentage of towers, office space and equipment that is on land that has non-cancelable operating leases | 72.00% | ||
| Number of towers located on space that the company manages | 600 | ||
| Weighted-average remaining current term lease of tenant leases, years | 8 | ||
| Maximum lease terms, years | 20 | ||
| Operating leases 2011 | 298,377 | ||
| Operating leases 2012 | 302,865 | ||
| Operating leases 2013 | 305,600 | ||
| Operating leases 2014 | 306,164 | ||
| Operating leases 2015 | 306,938 | ||
| Operating leases thereafter | 3,659,949 | ||
| Total operating leases | 5,179,893 | ||
| Rental expense from operating leases | 330,100,000 | 316,200,000 | 313,100,000 |
| Contingent rental payments | $ 55,100,000 | $ 53,100,000 | $ 49,500,000 |
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Greater than 10 Years, Inclusive of Renewals at the Company's Option [Member]
|
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| Percentage of site rental gross margin that is derived from towers where the lease for the land has a final expiration date | 91.00% | ||
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Greater than 20 Years, Inclusive of Renewals at the Company's Option [Member]
|
|||
| Percentage of site rental gross margin that is derived from towers where the lease for the land has a final expiration date | 69.00% | ||
|
Telecommunication Towers [Member]
|
|||
| Estimated useful life, maximum, in years | 20 | ||
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Maximum lease terms, years No definition available.
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Number of towers located on space owned by third parties that the company manages. No definition available.
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Rental expense incurred for leased assets. No definition available.
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Percentage of site rental gross margin that is derived from towers where the lease for the land has a final expiration date. No definition available.
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The percentage of towers, office space and equipment that is on land that has non-cancelable operating leases. No definition available.
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Weighted-average remaining current term of tenant leases, exclusive of renewals at the tenant's option. No definition available.
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The total of future contractually required payments on leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within one year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the fifth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the fourth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the third year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the second year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due after the fifth year from the balance sheet date on leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Future minimum rental payments in aggregate as of the balance sheet date under operating leases. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Future rental payments receivable within one year of the balance sheet date under an operating lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Future rental payments receivable within the fifth year from the balance sheet date under an operating lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Future rental payments receivable within the fourth year from the balance sheet date under an operating lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Future rental payments receivable within the third year from the balance sheet date under an operating lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Future rental payments receivable within the second year from the balance sheet date under an operating lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Future minimum lease payments receivable under operating leases for periods greater than five years following the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increases or decreases in lease payments that result from changes occurring after the inception of the lease in the factors (other than the passage of time) on which lease payments are based, except that any escalation of minimum lease payments relating to increases in construction or acquisition cost of the leased property or for increases in some measure of cost or value during the construction or preconstruction period, shall be excluded from contingent rentals. Contingent rentals also may include amounts for which the triggering events have not yet occurred or the specified targets for which have not yet been achieved (such as sales based percentage rent), but which events are considered probable of occurring or which specified targets are considered probable of being achieved. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land and improvements, buildings, and production equipment. No definition available.
|
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Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Financial Results for the Company's Operating Segments) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Sep. 30, 2009
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Jun. 30, 2009
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Mar. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Site rental | $ 1,700,761 | $ 1,543,192 | $ 1,402,559 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 177,897 | 142,215 | 123,945 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 496,314 | 481,890 | 456,127 | 444,327 | 443,544 | 429,079 | 409,874 | 402,910 | 1,878,658 | 1,685,407 | 1,526,504 | ||||||||||||
| Site rental | 467,136 | [1] | 456,560 | [1] | 456,123 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 114,241 | [1] | 92,808 | [1] | 82,452 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 165,356 | 153,072 | 149,586 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 13,687 | 19,237 | 16,888 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 2,102 | 2,504 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 540,771 | 529,739 | 526,442 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 1,303,293 | 1,251,416 | 1,233,995 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 156,152 | 155,956 | 132,884 | 130,373 | 119,454 | 118,801 | 98,489 | 97,247 | 575,365 | 433,991 | 292,509 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | (490,269) | (445,882) | (354,114) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of available-for-sale securities | (55,869) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on purchases and redemptions of debt | (71,933) | (66,434) | (905) | (4,848) | (98,676) | 13,350 | (138,367) | [2] | (91,079) | [3] | 42 | ||||||||||||
| Net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps | (5,860) | 104,421 | 114,598 | 73,276 | (21,094) | 58,327 | 59,528 | (3,795) | (286,435) | (92,966) | (37,888) | ||||||||||||
| Interest and other income (expense) | 1,601 | 5,413 | 2,101 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 26,846 | 76,400 | 104,361 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | (311,259) | (114,123) | (48,858) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest | (319) | 209 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | 40,873 | (135,009) | (97,529) | (119,275) | 18,148 | (31,639) | (111,418) | 10,577 | (310,940) | (114,332) | (48,858) | ||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 228,058 | 173,535 | 450,732 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 10,469,529 | 10,956,606 | 10,469,529 | 10,956,606 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Site rental | 1,608,141 | 1,466,552 | 1,324,677 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 168,101 | 134,545 | 113,392 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 1,776,242 | 1,601,097 | 1,438,069 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Site rental | 437,812 | [1] | 433,481 | [1] | 432,896 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 107,668 | [1] | 88,393 | [1] | 77,360 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 148,374 | 141,149 | 133,439 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 13,243 | 18,611 | 16,696 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 2,102 | 2,504 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 513,433 | 502,017 | 498,834 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 1,222,632 | 1,183,651 | 1,161,729 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 553,610 | 417,446 | 276,340 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | (488,863) | (443,960) | (351,339) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of available-for-sale securities | (55,869) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on purchases and redemptions of debt | (138,367) | (91,079) | 42 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps | (286,435) | (92,966) | (37,888) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income (expense) | 21,039 | 17,429 | 23,790 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 28,808 | 77,718 | 106,553 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | (310,208) | (115,412) | (38,371) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | (310,208) | (115,412) | (38,371) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 216,556 | 166,883 | 406,065 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 10,439,827 | 10,928,761 | 10,439,827 | 10,928,761 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Site rental | 92,620 | 76,640 | 77,882 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 9,796 | 7,670 | 10,553 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 102,416 | 84,310 | 88,435 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Site rental | 29,324 | [1] | 23,079 | [1] | 23,227 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 6,573 | [1] | 4,415 | [1] | 5,092 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 16,982 | 11,923 | 16,147 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 444 | 626 | 192 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 27,338 | 27,722 | 27,608 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 80,661 | 67,765 | 72,266 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 21,755 | 16,545 | 16,169 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | (21,381) | (15,403) | (25,079) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of available-for-sale securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on purchases and redemptions of debt | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income (expense) | 537 | 1,465 | 615 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | (1,962) | (1,318) | (2,192) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | (1,051) | 1,289 | (10,487) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest | (319) | 209 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | (732) | 1,080 | (10,487) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 11,502 | 6,652 | 44,667 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 339,093 | 297,801 | 339,093 | 297,801 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Elimination [Member]
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| Asset write-down charges | [4] | [4] | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | [4] | [4] | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | [4] | [4] | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | 19,975 | [4] | 13,481 | [4] | 22,304 | [4] | |||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of available-for-sale securities | [4] | [4] | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on purchases and redemptions of debt | [4] | [4] | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps | [4] | [4] | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income (expense) | (19,975) | [4] | (13,481) | [4] | (22,304) | [4] | |||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | [4] | [4] | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | [4] | [4] | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ (309,391) | [4] | $ (269,956) | $ (309,391) | [4] | $ (269,956) | |||||||||||||||||
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This element represents acquisition and integration related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; integration costs; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. No definition available.
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Gain Loss On Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Other Income (Expense) No definition available.
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The cost of borrowed funds and the amortization of interest rate swaps accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. No definition available.
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The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs related to services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. No definition available.
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The aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Costs incurred and are directly related to generating revenues from leased and rented property or equipment. No definition available.
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Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the investment. The amount is charged to income if the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense (benefit) and the deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. If the entity does not present consolidated financial statements, the amount of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest (if any) deducted in order to derive the portion attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The total amount of revenue recognized for the period from operating leases, including minimum lease revenue, contingent revenue, percentage revenue and sublease revenue. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other nonoperating income and expense, which does not qualify for separate disclosure on the income statement under materiality guidelines. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for purchases of and capital improvements on property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue during the period from services rendered in the normal course of business, after deducting allowances and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Adjusted for EBITDA) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Sep. 30, 2009
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Jun. 30, 2009
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Mar. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2008
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| Minority interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 22.40% | 22.40% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Minority interest, ownership percentage by parent | 77.60% | 77.60% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ (311,259) | $ (114,123) | $ (48,858) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 13,687 | 19,237 | 16,888 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 2,102 | 2,504 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 540,771 | 529,739 | 526,442 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | 490,269 | 445,882 | 354,114 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of available-for-sale securities | 55,869 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on purchases and redemptions of long-term debt | 71,933 | 66,434 | 905 | 4,848 | 98,676 | (13,350) | 138,367 | [1] | 91,079 | [2] | (42) | |||||||||||
| Net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps | 5,860 | (104,421) | (114,598) | (73,276) | 21,094 | (58,327) | (59,528) | 3,795 | 286,435 | 92,966 | 37,888 | |||||||||||
| Interest and other income (expense) | (1,601) | (5,413) | (2,101) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | (26,846) | (76,400) | (104,361) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 39,965 | [3] | 30,305 | [3] | 28,767 | [3] | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 1,171,890 | 1,013,272 | 867,110 | |||||||||||||||||||
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CCUSA [Member]
|
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| Net income (loss) | (310,208) | (115,412) | (38,371) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 13,243 | 18,611 | 16,696 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 2,102 | 2,504 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 513,433 | 502,017 | 498,834 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | 488,863 | 443,960 | 351,339 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of available-for-sale securities | 55,869 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on purchases and redemptions of long-term debt | 138,367 | 91,079 | (42) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps | 286,435 | 92,966 | 37,888 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income (expense) | (21,039) | (17,429) | (23,790) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | (28,808) | (77,718) | (106,553) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 36,540 | [3] | 29,225 | [3] | 25,896 | [3] | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 1,118,928 | 967,299 | 820,270 | |||||||||||||||||||
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CCAL [Member]
|
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| Net income (loss) | (1,051) | 1,289 | (10,487) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 444 | 626 | 192 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 27,338 | 27,722 | 27,608 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | 21,381 | 15,403 | 25,079 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of available-for-sale securities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on purchases and redemptions of long-term debt | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income (expense) | (537) | (1,465) | (615) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 1,962 | 1,318 | 2,192 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 3,425 | [3] | 1,080 | [3] | 2,871 | [3] | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 52,962 | 45,973 | 46,840 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Elimination [Member]
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| Net income (loss) | [4] | [4] | [4] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | [4] | [4] | [4] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | [4] | [4] | [4] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | [4] | [4] | [4] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | (19,975) | [4] | (13,481) | [4] | (22,304) | [4] | ||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of available-for-sale securities | [4] | [4] | [4] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on purchases and redemptions of long-term debt | [4] | [4] | [4] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps | [4] | [4] | [4] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income (expense) | 19,975 | [4] | 13,481 | [4] | 22,304 | [4] | ||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | [4] | [4] | [4] | |||||||||||||||||||
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This element represents acquisition and integration related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; integration costs; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. No definition available.
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- Definition
Net income (loss) plus restructuring charges (credits), asset write-down charges, acquisition and integration costs, depreciation, amortization and accretion, interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, gains (losses) on purchases and redemptions of debt, net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, impairment of available-for-sale securities, interest and other income (expense), benefit (provision) for income taxes, cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, income (loss) from discontinued operations and stock-based compensation expense. No definition available.
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Gain Loss On Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Other Income (Expense) No definition available.
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The cost of borrowed funds and the amortization of interest rate swaps accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. No definition available.
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from share-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the investment. The amount is charged to income if the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense (benefit) and the deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity. No definition available.
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The consolidating entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage. No definition available.
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The net amount of other nonoperating income and expense, which does not qualify for separate disclosure on the income statement under materiality guidelines. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Geographic Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Jun. 30, 2010
|
Mar. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
Sep. 30, 2009
|
Jun. 30, 2009
|
Mar. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2008
|
|
| Net revenues | $ 496,314 | $ 481,890 | $ 456,127 | $ 444,327 | $ 443,544 | $ 429,079 | $ 409,874 | $ 402,910 | $ 1,878,658 | $ 1,685,407 | $ 1,526,504 |
| Total long-lived assets | 9,236,876 | 9,286,209 | 9,236,876 | 9,286,209 | |||||||
|
United States [Member]
|
|||||||||||
| Net revenues | 1,772,793 | 1,597,790 | 1,434,203 | ||||||||
| United States long-lived assets | 8,997,016 | 9,059,384 | 8,997,016 | 9,059,384 | |||||||
|
Australia [Member]
|
|||||||||||
| Net revenues | 102,416 | 84,310 | 88,435 | ||||||||
| Long-lived assets | 222,938 | 209,547 | 222,938 | 209,547 | |||||||
|
Other Countries [Member]
|
|||||||||||
| Net revenues | 3,449 | 3,307 | 3,866 | ||||||||
| Long-lived assets | $ 16,922 | $ 17,278 | $ 16,922 | $ 17,278 | |||||||
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- Definition
Amount of long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets, located in the entity's country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets, located in foreign countries in total in which the entity holds assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets located in foreign countries. An entity also may provide subtotals of geographic information about groups of countries; accordingly, this element also may be used to provide the amount of such long-lived assets for a group of countries. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Major Customers) (Details)
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Percentage of the consolidated revenues | 73.00% | 74.00% | 72.00% |
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AT&T [Member]
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| Percentage of the consolidated revenues | 21.00% | 20.00% | 19.00% |
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Verizon Wireless [Member]
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| Percentage of the consolidated revenues | 21.00% | 19.00% | 17.00% |
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Sprint [Member]
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| Percentage of the consolidated revenues | 20.00% | 22.00% | 24.00% |
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T-Mobile [Member]
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| Percentage of the consolidated revenues | 11.00% | 13.00% | 12.00% |
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For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to quantitative amount, which serves as the "benchmark" (or denominator) in the equation, this concept represents the concentration percentage derived from the division. No definition available.
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Asset Write-Down Charges and Impairment of Available-for-Sale Securities (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Asset write-down charges | $ 13,687,000 | $ 19,237,000 | $ 16,888,000 |
| Impairment of available-for-sale securities | 55,869,000 | ||
| Available-for-sale securities, fair value | 11,800,000 | ||
| Available-for-sale securities, gross unrealized gains | 7,500,000 | ||
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CCUSA [Member]
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| Asset write-down charges | 13,243,000 | 18,611,000 | 16,696,000 |
| Impairment of available-for-sale securities | 55,869,000 | ||
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Tower Write-Down Charges [Member] | CCUSA [Member]
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| Asset write-down charges | $ 8,600,000 | $ 18,300,000 | $ 14,100,000 |
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- Definition
The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading which are intended be sold more than one year from the balance sheet date or operating cycle, if longer. Equity securities represent ownership interests or the right to acquire ownership interests in corporations and other legal entities which ownership interest is represented by shares of common or preferred stock (which is not mandatorily redeemable or redeemable at the option of the holder), convertible securities, stock rights, or stock warrants. Unrealized gains and losses related to Available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported in a separate component of shareholders' equity (other comprehensive income), unless the Available-for-sale Security is designated as a hedge or is determined to have had an other than temporary decline in fair value below its amortized cost basis. All or a portion of the unrealized holding gain or loss of an Available-for-sale Security that is designated as being hedged in a fair value hedge shall be recognized in earnings during the period of the hedge, as should other than temporary declines in fair value below costs basis. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the gross unrealized gains for securities which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Such gross unrealized gains are the excess of the fair value of the Available-for-sale Securities over their carrying value as of the reporting date. Such gross unrealized gains are included in other comprehensive income in the statement of shareholders' equity, unless the Available-for-sale Security is designated as a hedge. All or a portion of the unrealized holding gain of an available-for-sale security that is designated as being hedged in a fair value hedge shall be recognized in earnings during the period of the hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the investment. The amount is charged to income if the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Supplemental Cash Flow Information | |||
| Interest paid | $ 409,293 | $ 331,681 | $ 330,491 |
| Income taxes paid (refund) | (5,935) | 5,597 | 6,582 |
| Increase (decrease) in the fair value of available-for-sale securities (note 17) | 738 | 6,799 | (55,869) |
| Common stock issued in connection with the conversion of debt (note 11) | 63,340 | ||
| Increase (decrease) in the fair value of forward-starting interest rate swaps (note 7) | (114,157) | (140,397) | (394,163) |
| Assets acquired through capital leases and installment sales | $ 18,682 | $ 17,351 | $ 2,537 |
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Increase (decrease) in the fair value of forward-starting interest rate swaps. No definition available.
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This item represents the change in net unrealized holding gain or loss on available-for-sale securities that has been included in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of shareholders' equity, during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase during the period in capital lease obligations due to entering into new capital leases. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of the original debt being converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income, net of any cash received during the current period as refunds for the overpayment of taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of cash paid during the current period for interest owed on money borrowed; includes amount of interest capitalized Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Sep. 30, 2009
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Jun. 30, 2009
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Mar. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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| Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ 496,314 | $ 481,890 | $ 456,127 | $ 444,327 | $ 443,544 | $ 429,079 | $ 409,874 | $ 402,910 | $ 1,878,658 | $ 1,685,407 | $ 1,526,504 | ||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 156,152 | 155,956 | 132,884 | 130,373 | 119,454 | 118,801 | 98,489 | 97,247 | 575,365 | 433,991 | 292,509 | ||||||
| Gains (losses) on purchases and redemptions of debt | (71,933) | (66,434) | (905) | (4,848) | (98,676) | 13,350 | (138,367) | [1] | (91,079) | [2] | 42 | ||||||
| Net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps | 5,860 | (104,421) | (114,598) | (73,276) | 21,094 | (58,327) | (59,528) | 3,795 | 286,435 | 92,966 | 37,888 | ||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | $ 40,873 | $ (135,009) | $ (97,529) | $ (119,275) | $ 18,148 | $ (31,639) | $ (111,418) | $ 10,577 | $ (310,940) | $ (114,332) | $ (48,858) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, after deduction of dividends on preferred stock, per common share - basic and diluted | $ 0.12 | $ (0.49) | $ (0.36) | $ (0.43) | $ 0.04 | $ (0.13) | $ (0.41) | $ 0.02 | $ (1.16) | $ (0.47) | $ (0.25) | ||||||
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The amount of net income or loss for the period per each share in instances when basic and diluted earnings per share are the same amount and aggregated on the face of the financial statements. Basic earnings per share is the amount of net income or loss for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share includes the amount of net income or loss for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. No definition available.
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Gain Loss On Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Other Income (Expense) No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. If the entity does not present consolidated financial statements, the amount of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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- Definition
Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Member]
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| Balance at beginning of year | $ 5,497 | $ 6,267 | $ 6,684 |
| Charged to operations | 1,829 | 998 | 1,588 |
| Acquired | |||
| Credited to operations | |||
| Written off | (1,669) | (1,802) | (1,966) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes | 26 | 34 | (39) |
| Balance at end of year | 5,683 | 5,497 | 6,267 |
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Allowance for Deferred Site Rental Receivables [Member]
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| Balance at beginning of year | 3,600 | ||
| Charged to operations | 7,200 | 3,600 | |
| Acquired | |||
| Credited to operations | (5,720) | ||
| Written off | |||
| Effect of exchange rate changes | |||
| Balance at end of year | $ 5,080 | $ 3,600 | |
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- Definition
Total of the adjustments in a given period to allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, charged to costs and expenses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of the deductions in a given period to allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, representing receivables written off as uncollectible and portions of the reserves utilized, respectively. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of recoveries of amounts due the Entity that had previously been written off as uncollectible using allowances (the valuation accounts that are netted against the cost of an asset to value it at its carrying value) and total of reestablishments of reserves (liabilities established to represent expected future costs) that had previously been utilized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, acquired in a business combination Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Deferred Tax Valuation) (Details) (Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance [Member]
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| Balance at beginning of year | $ 190,848 | $ 256,325 | $ 148,093 |
| Charged to operations | 76,125 | 15,467 | |
| Charged to additional paid-in-capital and other comprehensive income | 38,646 | 103,344 | |
| Credited to operations | (32,761) | ||
| Credited to additional paid-in-capital and other comprehensive income | (45,657) | ||
| Other Adjustments | 12,436 | 12,941 | (10,579) |
| Balance at end of year | $ 318,055 | $ 190,848 | $ 256,325 |
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Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Credited to Other Accounts No definition available.
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- Definition
Total of the adjustments in a given period to allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, charged to costs and expenses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, charged to accounts other than costs and expenses in a given period Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of the deductions in a given period to allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, representing receivables written off as uncollectible and portions of the reserves utilized, respectively. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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