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Mar. 31, 2013
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Apr. 29, 2013
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| Entity Registrant Name | CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001051470 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2013 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2013 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 293,770,213 | |
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | |
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes |
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If the value is true, then the document is an amendment to previously-filed/accepted document. No definition available.
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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 containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use 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, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word "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 or other units outstanding of each of registrant's classes of capital or common stock or other ownership interests, if and as stated on cover of related periodic report. Where multiple classes or units exist define each class/interest by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] or Partnership Interest [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, (4) Smaller Reporting Company (Non-accelerated) or (5) Smaller Reporting Accelerated Filer. 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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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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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 period 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, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, 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 additional paid-in capital associated with common and preferred stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only common stock, use the element additional paid in capital, common stock. For additional paid-in capital 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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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes 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. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. 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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable 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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For a classified balance sheet, the cumulative difference between the rental income or payments required by a lease agreement and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, more than one year after the balance sheet date. Such receivable is reduced by allowances attributable to, for instance, credit risk associated with a lessee. 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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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of noncurrent deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. 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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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances 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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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) 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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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. 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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. 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 (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as 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 disclosed 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. 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 of current liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Includes costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered and of liabilities not separately disclosed. 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. 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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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer 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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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Accumulated depreciation, property and equipment | $ 4,384,508 | $ 4,249,183 |
| Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 600,000,000 | 600,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 293,771,206 | 293,164,786 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 293,771,206 | 293,164,786 |
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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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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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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. 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; integration costs; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. 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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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. 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 or 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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income derived from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents the earnings of which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. 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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Net of tax and reclassification adjustments of the change in the balance sheet adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity. Also includes the following: gain (loss) on foreign currency forward exchange contracts; foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements; and gain (loss) on a derivative instrument or nonderivative financial instrument that may give rise to a foreign currency transaction gain (loss) that has been designated and qualified as a hedging instrument for hedging of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax amount of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to both parent entity and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax amount of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment of accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges realized in net income. Also includes reclassification adjustments of an entity's share of an equity investee's deferred hedging gain (loss) realized in net income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate value of preferred stock dividends and other adjustments necessary to derive net income apportioned to common stockholders. 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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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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| Tax effect on derivative instruments | $ 5,692 | $ 0 |
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Tax effect, net of reclassification adjustments, of the change in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Also includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)
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| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||
| Net income (loss) | $ 16,737 | $ 50,270 | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: | |||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 186,459 | 139,400 | |||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 35,909 | [1] | 7,068 | ||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs and other non-cash interest | 36,920 | 24,465 | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 10,029 | 9,035 | |||
| Asset write-down charges | 3,715 | 3,044 | |||
| Deferred income tax benefit (provision) | 14,740 | 4,813 | |||
| Other adjustments | 765 | 4 | |||
| Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions: | |||||
| Increase (decrease) in accrued interest | 27,578 | (10,853) | |||
| Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | (6,545) | (238) | |||
| Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues, deferred ground lease payables, other accrued liabilities and other liabilities | 10,506 | (3,270) | |||
| Decrease (increase) in receivables | (19,808) | (2,080) | |||
| Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses, deferred site rental receivables, long-term prepaid rent, restricted cash and other assets | (30,379) | (59,446) | |||
| Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | 286,626 | 162,212 | |||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||
| Payment for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | (12,810) | (221,316) | |||
| Capital expenditures | (116,353) | (65,052) | |||
| Other investing activities, net | 147 | 1,195 | |||
| Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities | (129,016) | (285,173) | |||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 0 | 2,095,000 | |||
| Proceeds from issuance of capital stock | 0 | 195 | |||
| Principal payments on long-term debt and other long-term obligations | (25,333) | (13,631) | |||
| Purchases and redemptions of long-term debt | (644,422) | (648,385) | |||
| Purchases of capital stock | (23,579) | (35,476) | |||
| Payments under revolving credit facility | (165,000) | (251,000) | |||
| Payments for financing costs | (3,927) | (40,237) | |||
| Net (increase) decrease in restricted cash | 425,774 | 948 | |||
| Dividends on preferred stock | 0 | (2,481) | |||
| Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | (436,487) | 1,104,933 | |||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (1,622) | 1,592 | |||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (280,499) | 983,564 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 441,364 | 80,120 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 160,865 | $ 1,063,684 | |||
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The components of interest expense representing the non-cash expenses against earnings in the period including amortization of deferred financing costs, interest rate swaps, adjustments on long-term debt and other non-cash interest. 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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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes 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. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes 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. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) 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 or 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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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. 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 increase (decrease) 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 increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets, other noncurrent assets, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other liabilities used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current liabilities, other noncurrent liabilities, or a combination of other current and noncurrent liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) 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 or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or 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. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other income (expense) included in net income that results in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. Includes noncash adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow or inflow from other investing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. 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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Cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to preferred shareholders, generally out of earnings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for loan and debt issuance costs. 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 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 stock, preferred stock, treasury stock, stock options, and other types of equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or 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 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 attributable to repayments of borrowings 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 or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, 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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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity (USD $)
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Total
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Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
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Common Stock [Member]
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Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
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Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
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Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
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Retained Earnings [Member]
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Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
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| Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2011 | $ 2,386,864,000 | $ 2,844,000 | $ 5,312,342,000 | $ 95,044,000 | $ (212,040,000) | $ (2,811,945,000) | $ 619,000 | |||||||||
| Redeemable preferred stock, carrying amount at Dec. 31, 2011 | 305,032,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011 | 284,449,372 | |||||||||||||||
| Redeemable preferred stock, shares outstanding at Dec. 31, 2011 | 6,111,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation related activity, net of forfeitures, value | 9,230,000 | 9,000 | 9,221,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock into common stock, preferred stock amount converted | (305,180,000) | |||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation related activity, net of forfeitures, shares | 883,941 | |||||||||||||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, value | (35,476,000) | (7,000) | (35,469,000) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities | 305,180,000 | (305,180,000) | 83,000 | 305,097,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities | (6,111,000) | 8,285,905 | ||||||||||||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, shares | (690,733) | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 23,227,000 | [1] | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | 7,615,000 | [1] | 16,338,000 | 0 | [1] | (726,000) | [1] | |||
| Dividends on preferred stock and amortization of issue costs, preferred stock | 148,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Dividends on preferred stock and amortization of issue costs, accumulated deficit | (2,629,000) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (2,629,000) | 0 | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 50,270,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50,031,000 | 239,000 | |||||||||
| Redeemable preferred stock, carrying amount at Mar. 31, 2012 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Balance, value at Mar. 31, 2012 | 2,736,666,000 | 2,929,000 | 5,591,191,000 | 102,659,000 | (195,702,000) | (2,764,543,000) | 132,000 | |||||||||
| Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2012 | 292,928,485 | |||||||||||||||
| Redeemable preferred stock, shares outstanding at Mar. 31, 2012 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2012 | 2,951,264,000 | 2,932,000 | 5,623,595,000 | 102,125,000 | (163,916,000) | (2,625,990,000) | 12,518,000 | |||||||||
| Redeemable preferred stock, carrying amount at Dec. 31, 2012 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012 | 293,164,786 | 293,164,786 | ||||||||||||||
| Redeemable preferred stock, shares outstanding at Dec. 31, 2012 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation related activity, net of forfeitures, value | 10,029,000 | 9,000 | 10,020,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock into common stock, preferred stock amount converted | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation related activity, net of forfeitures, shares | 947,979 | |||||||||||||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, value | (23,579,000) | (3,000) | (23,576,000) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, shares | (341,559) | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | [1] | 10,180,000 | 0 | 0 | (815,000) | 10,570,000 | 0 | 425,000 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 16,737,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15,462,000 | 1,275,000 | |||||||||
| Redeemable preferred stock, carrying amount at Mar. 31, 2013 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Balance, value at Mar. 31, 2013 | $ 2,964,631,000 | $ 2,938,000 | $ 5,610,039,000 | $ 101,310,000 | $ (153,346,000) | $ (2,610,528,000) | $ 14,218,000 | |||||||||
| Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2013 | 293,771,206 | 293,771,206 | ||||||||||||||
| Redeemable preferred stock, shares outstanding at Mar. 31, 2013 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The value of the stock converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "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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Equity impact of aggregate cash, stock, and paid-in-kind dividends declared for preferred shareholders during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax amount of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to both parent entity and noncontrolling interest. 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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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. 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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Number of shares (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of any shares forfeited. Shares issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross 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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Value of stock (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of stock value of such awards forfeited. Stock issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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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Equity impact of the 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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Value of accretion of temporary equity to its redemption value during the period. This item is an adjustment to net income necessary to derive net income apportioned to common stockholders and is to be distinguished from Temporary Equity, Accretion to Redemption Value (TemporaryEquityAccretionToRedemptionValue). No definition available.
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Carrying amount, attributable to parent, of an entity's issued and outstanding stock which is not included within permanent 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. 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. No definition available.
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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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| General | General The information contained in the following notes to the consolidated financial statements is condensed from that which would appear in the annual consolidated financial statements; accordingly, the consolidated financial statements included herein should be reviewed in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, and related notes thereto, included in the 2012 Form 10-K filed by Crown Castle International Corp. ("CCIC") with the SEC. All references to the "Company" include CCIC and its subsidiary companies unless otherwise indicated or the context indicates otherwise. The Company owns, operates and leases shared wireless infrastructure, including: (1) towers, (2) DAS, a type of small cell network, and (3) third party land interests. The Company conducts operations through subsidiaries of CCOC, including (1) certain subsidiaries which operate wireless infrastructure portfolios in the United States, including Puerto Rico ("U.S." or "CCUSA") and (2) a 77.6% owned subsidiary that operates towers in Australia (referred to as "CCAL"). The Company's core business is providing access, including space or capacity, to (1) its approximately 31,600 towers (of which approximately 29,800 towers are in CCUSA and approximately 1,700 towers are in CCAL) and, to a lesser extent, to (2) its small cell networks and (3) third party land interests, to wireless communication companies via long-term contracts in various forms. As further discussed in the 2012 Form 10-K, approximately 12,700 of the Company's towers are leased or operated under master leases and subleases. To a lesser extent, the Company also provides certain network services relating to its wireless infrastructure, consisting of (1) customer equipment installation and subsequent augmentation (collectively, "installation services") and (2) the following additional site development services relating to existing and new antenna installations on its wireless infrastructure: site acquisition, architectural and engineering, zoning and permitting, other construction and network development related services. Basis of Presentation The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein are unaudited; however, they include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to fairly state the consolidated financial position of the Company at March 31, 2013, and the consolidated results of operations and the consolidated cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. The year end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. Accounting measurements at interim dates inherently involve greater reliance on estimates than at year end. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 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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The entire disclosure for organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
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| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
| Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements are disclosed in the Company's 2012 Form 10-K. New Accounting Pronouncements No accounting pronouncements adopted during the three months ended March 31, 2013 had a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. No new accounting pronouncements issued during the three months ended March 31, 2013 but not yet adopted are expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. |
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The entire disclosure for all significant accounting policies of the reporting entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Business Combination Disclosure | Acquisitions T-Mobile Acquisition In September 2012, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with T-Mobile to acquire the exclusive rights to lease, operate or otherwise acquire approximately 7,100 T-Mobile towers for approximately $2.5 billion. On November 30, 2012, the Company closed on the T-Mobile Acquisition. Upon closing, the Company obtained the exclusive right to lease and operate the T-Mobile towers (that are otherwise not owned by the Company). See the 2012 Form 10-K for further discussion of the terms of the T-Mobile lease including the purchase option. The Company utilized cash on hand, inclusive of the proceeds from the 5.25% Senior Notes, and borrowings from the 2012 Revolver to fund the T-Mobile Acquisition. The purchase price and the purchase price allocation for the T-Mobile Acquisition is not finalized as of March 31, 2013. As such, the preliminary purchase price allocation presented below is based upon a preliminary valuation which is subject to change as the Company obtains additional information, including with respect to fixed assets, intangible assets, deferred taxes and certain liabilities. The principal changes in the preliminary purchase price allocation between December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2013 relate to a $31.1 million decrease to the below-market lease intangible, a $40.3 million increase to the above-market lease deferred credit, a $22.6 million increase to deferred income tax assets and a corresponding increase to goodwill. The effect of the change in the preliminary purchase price allocation on the Company's Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) is immaterial to the periods presented. The preliminary purchase price allocation for the T-Mobile Acquisition, as of March 31, 2013, is shown below.
Unaudited Pro Forma Operating Results The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated results of operations combine the historical results of the Company, along with the historical results of the WCP Acquisition, NextG Acquisition and T-Mobile Acquisition for the period presented below. The following table presents the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated results of operations of the Company for the period presented as if each acquisition was completed as of January 1, 2011. The unaudited pro forma amounts are presented for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of future consolidated results of operations.
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Debt Purchases and Repayments The following is a summary of debt purchases and repayments of debt during the three months ended March 31, 2013.
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The fair value of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash approximate the carrying value. The Company determines fair value of its debt securities based on indicative, non-binding quotes from brokers. Quotes from brokers require judgment and are based on the brokers' interpretation of market information including implied credit spreads for similar borrowings on recent trades or bid/ask prices or quotes from active markets if available. There were no changes since December 31, 2012 in the Company's valuation techniques used to measure fair values. |
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| Segment Reporting Disclosure | Operating Segments The Company's reportable operating segments are (1) CCUSA, primarily consisting of the Company's U.S. operations and (2) CCAL, the Company's Australian 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, amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments, interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations, net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, impairment of available-for-sale securities, interest income, 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 flow from operations (as determined in accordance with GAAP), 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.
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| Recent accounting prounouncements | No accounting pronouncements adopted during the three months ended March 31, 2013 had a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. No new accounting pronouncements issued during the three months ended March 31, 2013 but not yet adopted are expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. |
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| Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA | The following are reconciliations of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.
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The schedule of the reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) plus restructuring charges (credits), asset write-down charges, acquisition and integration costs, depreciation, amortization and accretion, amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments, interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations, net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, impairment of available-for-sale securities, interest income, 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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Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. 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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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)
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General Business (Details)
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Mar. 31, 2013
towers
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| Percentage of Subsidiary Owned by the Company | 77.60% |
| Tower Count | 31,600 |
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CCUSA [Member]
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| Tower Count | 29,800 |
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CCAL [Member]
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| Tower Count | 1,700 |
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Leased or Operated Under Master Lease Agreements [Member]
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| Tower Count | 12,700 |
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Percentage of Subsidiary Owned by the Company No definition available.
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Represents the Company's tower count. Inclusive of towers and other structures, such as rooftops. No definition available.
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
| Goodwill not expected to be deductible for tax purposes | $ 405,700,000 | |||||||||||||
| Tower Count | 31,600 | |||||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation | 10,029,000 | 9,035,000 | ||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 658,862,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 44,056,000 | [2],[3] | ||||||||||||
| Basic net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, after deduction of dividends on preferred stock, per common share | $ 0.14 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, after deduction of dividends on preferred stock, per common share | $ 0.14 | |||||||||||||
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
| Other intangible assets, net | 31,100,000 | |||||||||||||
| Below-market tenant leases and other non-current liabilities | 40,300,000 | |||||||||||||
| Deferred income tax liabilities | 22,600,000 | |||||||||||||
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
| Current assets | 17,854,000 | |||||||||||||
| Property and equipment | 1,457,594,000 | |||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 483,603,000 | [4] | ||||||||||||
| Other intangible assets, net | 372,225,000 | |||||||||||||
| Below-market tenant leases and other non-current liabilities | (71,687,000) | [5] | ||||||||||||
| Deferred income tax liabilities | 226,197,000 | |||||||||||||
| Net assets acquired | 2,485,786,000 | |||||||||||||
| Business acquisition, cost of acquired entity, purchase price | 2,500,000,000 | |||||||||||||
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| Business acquisition, pro forma adjustment | (65,100,000) | |||||||||||||
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Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
| Business acquisition, pro forma adjustment | $ (47,600,000) | |||||||||||||
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| Tower Count | 7,100 | |||||||||||||
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Pro forma adjustment in conjunction with the pro forma financial statements resulting from a business combination. No definition available.
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Total amount of goodwill not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. No definition available.
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Represents the Company's tower count. Inclusive of towers and other structures, such as rooftops. No definition available.
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The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma basic net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma diluted net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to an identifiable intangible asset that will be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total purchase price of the acquired entity. This includes cash paid to equity interest holders of the acquired entity, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to equity holders of the acquired entity, and transaction costs paid to third parties to consummate the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to current assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to noncurrent deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance and noncurrent deferred tax liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to other noncurrent liabilities not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to property, plant and equipment to be used in ongoing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. 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 or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, 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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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2013
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| Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
| Goodwill not expected to be deductible for tax purposes | $ 405.7 |
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | $ 10,836,156,000 | $ 11,611,242,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Less: current maturities and short-term debt and other current obligations | 94,839,000 | 688,056,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-current portion of long-term debt and other long-term obligations | 10,741,317,000 | 10,923,186,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Total cash obligations | 10,827,307,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Unamortized adjustments, net | 8,849,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | 10,836,156,000 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | Various | ||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 98,652,000 | 92,568,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Original Debt Issuance Date | Various | ||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of debt instrument interest rate stated | Various | [1] | |||||||||||||||
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 3,143,000,000 | 3,318,250,000 | |||||||||||||||
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Bank Debt [Member] | Variable Rate Revolver 2012 [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Jan. 01, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | Jan. 2017 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,088,000,000 | [2] | 1,253,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Percentage of debt instrument interest rate stated | .027 | [1],[3] | |||||||||||||||
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Bank Debt [Member] | Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Jan. 01, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | 2017/2019 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 2,055,000,000 | 2,065,250,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 3.70% | [1],[3] | |||||||||||||||
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Securitized Debt [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 3,946,338,000 | 3,956,202,000 | |||||||||||||||
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Securitized Debt [Member] | Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
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| Original issue date | Jan. 01, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | 2035 - 2040 | [4] | |||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,900,000,000 | 1,900,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 5.70% | [1],[4] | |||||||||||||||
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Securitized Debt [Member] | Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Aug. 01, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | 2035 - 2040 | [4] | |||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,550,000,000 | 1,550,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 4.50% | [1],[4] | |||||||||||||||
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Jul. 01, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | 2019/2029 | [5] | |||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 193,800,000 | 198,463,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 7.20% | [1] | |||||||||||||||
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Securitized Debt [Member] | WCP Securitized Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Nov. 01, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | Nov. 2040 | [6] | |||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 302,538,000 | [6] | 307,739,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 5.50% | [1] | |||||||||||||||
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 3,648,166,000 | 4,244,222,000 | |||||||||||||||
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 500,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Jan. 01, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | Jan. 2015 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 0 | 304,718,000 | |||||||||||||||
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High Yield Bonds [Member] | Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Apr. 01, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | May 2017 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 0 | 291,394,000 | |||||||||||||||
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High Yield Bonds [Member] | Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.125% Senior Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Oct. 01, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | Nov. 2019 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 498,166,000 | 498,110,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 7.10% | [1] | |||||||||||||||
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High Yield Bonds [Member] | Five and One Fourth Senior Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Oct. 01, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | Jan. 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,650,000,000 | 1,650,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 5.30% | [1] | |||||||||||||||
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High Yield Bonds [Member] | 2012 Secured Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Dec. 01, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | 2017/2023 | [7] | |||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,500,000,000 | 1,500,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 3.40% | [1] | |||||||||||||||
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CCOC [Member] | 2012 Credit Facility [Member] | Senior Secured 2012 Revolver [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Total revolving commitment | 1,500,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
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Repayments of debt 2013 [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year | 68,314,000 | ||||||||||||||||
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Repayments of debt 2014 [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two | 99,773,000 | ||||||||||||||||
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Repayments of debt 2015 [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three | 112,241,000 | ||||||||||||||||
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Repayments of debt 2016 [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four | 113,508,000 | ||||||||||||||||
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Repayments of debt 2017 [Domain]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five | $ 1,975,529,000 | ||||||||||||||||
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| X | ||||||||||
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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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Date of original debt issuance. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreements. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any). May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Date the debt instrument was issued, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The amount of debt discount that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the remainder of the fiscal year following the latest fiscal year ended. No definition available.
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Debt and Other Obligations (Indebtedness) (Textuals) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2013
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes First Tranche [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Second Tranche [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Third Tranche [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes First Tranche [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Second Tranche [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Third Tranche [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes First Tranche [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes Second Tranche [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Capital Lease Obligations and Other [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Capital Lease Obligations and Other [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
High Yield Bonds [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
High Yield Bonds [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
High Yield Bonds [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 9% Senior Notes [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
High Yield Bonds [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 9% Senior Notes [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
High Yield Bonds [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
High Yield Bonds [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
High Yield Bonds [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.125% Senior Notes [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
High Yield Bonds [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.125% Senior Notes [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
High Yield Bonds [Member]
2012 Secured Notes [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
High Yield Bonds [Member]
2012 Secured Notes [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
High Yield Bonds [Member]
2012 secured notes tranche A [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
High Yield Bonds [Member]
2012 secured notes tranche B [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Senior Secured Term Loan B [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
CCOC [Member]
2012 Credit Facility [Member]
Senior Secured 2012 Revolver [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
CCOC [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan B [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Minimum [Member]
CCOC [Member]
2012 Credit Facility [Member]
Senior Secured 2012 Revolver [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Maximum [Member]
CCOC [Member]
2012 Credit Facility [Member]
Senior Secured 2012 Revolver [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revolving commitment | $ 1,500,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availablity on revolver | 412,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate | 3.00% | 2.00% | 2.75% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, LIBOR Floor | 25.00% | 1.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional interest accruing following anticipated repayment dates | 5.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt instrument, face amount | 300,000,000 | 350,000,000 | 1,300,000,000 | 250,000,000 | 300,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | 1,580,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total cash obligations | 10,827,307,000 | 123,800,000 | 70,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 160,865,000 | 441,364,000 | 1,063,684,000 | 80,120,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | $ 10,836,156,000 | $ 11,611,242,000 | $ 98,652,000 | $ 92,568,000 | $ 3,648,166,000 | $ 4,244,222,000 | $ 0 | $ 304,718,000 | $ 0 | $ 291,394,000 | $ 498,166,000 | $ 498,110,000 | $ 1,500,000,000 | $ 1,500,000,000 | $ 500,000,000 | $ 1,000,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
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Additional interest rate margin that will accrue on certain debt instruments if they are not paid in full on or prior to their anticipated repayment dates. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The LIBOR rate floor for purposes of determining the interest rate for debt instruments. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes 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. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any). May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
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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- Details
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- Definition
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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- Definition
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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Debt and Other Obligations (Components of Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
|||||
| Debt and Other Obligations [Abstract] | ||||||
| Interest expense on debt obligations | $ 127,449,000 | $ 113,007,000 | ||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | 9,047,000 | 4,812,000 | ||||
| Amortization of adjustments on long-term debt | 11,436,000 | 3,763,000 | ||||
| Amortization of interest rate swaps | 16,262,000 | [1] | 16,338,000 | [1] | ||
| Other | 175,000 | (448,000) | ||||
| Total | $ 164,369,000 | $ 137,472,000 | ||||
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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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- Definition
Amount of noncash expense included in interest expense to amortize debt discount and premium associated with the related debt instruments. Excludes amortization of financing costs. Alternate captions include noncash interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Amount of noncash expense included in interest expense to issue debt and obtain financing associated with the related debt instruments. Alternate captions include noncash interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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Debt and Other Obligations Retirement of Long-term Obligations (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
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| Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | $ 773,532 | ||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 644,422 | 648,385 | |||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (35,909) | [1] | (7,068) | ||||||
|
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 9% Senior Notes [Member]
|
|||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 314,170 | ||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 332,001 | [2] | |||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (17,850) | [1] | |||||||
|
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
|
|||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 294,362 | [3] | |||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 312,421 | [2],[3] | |||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (18,059) | [1],[3] | |||||||
|
Variable Rate Revolver [Member]
|
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| Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 165,000 | ||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 165,000 | [2] | |||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | [1] | |||||||
|
Total [Member]
|
|||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | $ 809,422 | [2] | |||||||
|
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Gross amount of debt extinguished. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The cash outflow attributable to repayments of borrowings 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
|
|
Income Taxes Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
|
| Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) [Line Items] | |
| Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | $ 6.9 |
| X | ||||||||||
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) 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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|
Fair Value Disclosures (Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Amounts of Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, carrying value | $ 160,865 | $ 441,364 | $ 1,063,684 | $ 80,120 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, fair value | 160,865 | 441,364 | ||
| Restricted cash, current and non-current, carrying value | 144,455 | 580,938 | ||
| Restricted cash, current and non-current, fair value | 144,455 | 580,938 | ||
| Long-term debt and other obligations, carrying amount | 10,836,156 | 11,611,242 | ||
| Long-term debt and other obligations, fair value | $ 11,529,722 | $ 12,438,032 | ||
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
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| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||||
| Level in Fair Value Hierarchy | 1 | |||
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Restricted cash, current and non-current [Member]
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| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||||
| Level in Fair Value Hierarchy | 1 | |||
|
Long-term Debt [Member]
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| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||||
| Level in Fair Value Hierarchy | 2 |
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- Definition
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.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Level in Fair Value Hierarchy No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The fair value of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes 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. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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
|
|
Per Share Information (Reconciliation of the Numerators and Denominators of the Basic and Diluted Per Share Computations) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
|
| Per Share Information | ||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | $ 15,462 | $ 50,031 |
| Dividends on preferred stock | 0 | (2,629) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders after deduction of dividends on preferred stock for basic and diluted computations | $ 15,462 | $ 47,402 |
| Basic weighted-average number of common stock outstanding | 291,102,000 | 284,913,000 |
| Effect of assumed dilution from potential common shares relating to stock options and restricted stock awards | 1,468,000 | 940,000 |
| Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding | 292,570,000 | 285,853,000 |
| Basic | $ 0.05 | $ 0.17 |
| Diluted | $ 0.05 | $ 0.17 |
| X | ||||||||||
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of net income (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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- 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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The aggregate value of preferred stock dividends and other adjustments necessary to derive net income apportioned to common stockholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of dilutive potential common shares or units used in the calculation of the diluted per-share or per-unit computation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Per Share Information (Narrative) (Details) (Restricted Stock Awards [Member])
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
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| Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |
| Anti-dilutive securities excluded from dilutive common shares calculation | 0.7 |
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Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Operating Segments (Financial Results for the Company's Operating Segments) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Site rental | $ 615,415,000 | $ 497,529,000 | |||||||
| Network services and other | 124,645,000 | 54,216,000 | |||||||
| Net revenues | 740,060,000 | 551,745,000 | |||||||
| Site rental | 177,606,000 | [1] | 122,871,000 | [1] | |||||
| Network services and other | 77,377,000 | [1] | 31,521,000 | [1] | |||||
| General and administrative | 58,246,000 | 51,001,000 | |||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 3,715,000 | 3,044,000 | |||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 1,602,000 | 1,680,000 | |||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 186,459,000 | 139,400,000 | |||||||
| Total operating expenses | 505,005,000 | 349,517,000 | |||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 235,055,000 | 202,228,000 | |||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | (164,369,000) | (137,472,000) | |||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (35,909,000) | [2] | (7,068,000) | ||||||
| Interest income | 297,000 | 354,000 | |||||||
| Other income (expense) | (629,000) | (1,077,000) | |||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | (17,708,000) | (6,695,000) | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | 16,737,000 | 50,270,000 | |||||||
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest | 1,275,000 | 239,000 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | 15,462,000 | 50,031,000 | |||||||
| Capital expenditures | 116,353,000 | 65,052,000 | |||||||
| Total assets (at quarter end) | 15,372,505,000 | 16,088,709,000 | |||||||
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CCUSA [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Site rental | 581,265,000 | 468,119,000 | |||||||
| Network services and other | 117,862,000 | 46,968,000 | |||||||
| Net revenues | 699,127,000 | 515,087,000 | |||||||
| Site rental | 167,591,000 | [1] | 113,944,000 | [1] | |||||
| Network services and other | 71,848,000 | [1] | 26,802,000 | [1] | |||||
| General and administrative | 52,562,000 | 43,653,000 | |||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 3,603,000 | 3,033,000 | |||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 1,602,000 | 1,652,000 | |||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 179,126,000 | 131,641,000 | |||||||
| Total operating expenses | 476,332,000 | 320,725,000 | |||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 222,795,000 | 194,362,000 | |||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | (164,369,000) | (137,459,000) | |||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (35,909,000) | (7,068,000) | |||||||
| Interest income | 203,000 | 197,000 | |||||||
| Other income (expense) | 3,819,000 | 4,287,000 | |||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | (15,613,000) | (6,174,000) | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | 10,926,000 | 48,145,000 | |||||||
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest | 0 | (210,000) | |||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | 10,926,000 | 48,355,000 | |||||||
| Capital expenditures | 113,199,000 | 62,214,000 | |||||||
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CCAL [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Site rental | 34,150,000 | 29,410,000 | |||||||
| Network services and other | 6,783,000 | 7,248,000 | |||||||
| Net revenues | 40,933,000 | 36,658,000 | |||||||
| Site rental | 10,015,000 | [1] | 8,927,000 | [1] | |||||
| Network services and other | 5,529,000 | [1] | 4,719,000 | [1] | |||||
| General and administrative | 5,684,000 | 7,348,000 | |||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 112,000 | 11,000 | |||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 0 | 28,000 | |||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 7,333,000 | 7,759,000 | |||||||
| Total operating expenses | 28,673,000 | 28,792,000 | |||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 12,260,000 | 7,866,000 | |||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | (4,445,000) | (5,337,000) | |||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Interest income | 94,000 | 157,000 | |||||||
| Other income (expense) | (3,000) | (40,000) | |||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | (2,095,000) | (521,000) | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | 5,811,000 | 2,125,000 | |||||||
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest | 1,275,000 | 449,000 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | 4,536,000 | 1,676,000 | |||||||
| Capital expenditures | 3,154,000 | 2,838,000 | |||||||
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Elimination [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Site rental | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Network services and other | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Net revenues | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Site rental | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | |||||
| Network services and other | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | |||||
| General and administrative | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Total operating expenses | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | 4,445,000 | 5,324,000 | |||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Interest income | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Other income (expense) | (4,445,000) | (5,324,000) | |||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Capital expenditures | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||||||
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- Definition
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; integration costs; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. No definition available.
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- Definition
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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- 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
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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- Definition
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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- Definition
Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
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 or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Costs incurred and are directly related to generating revenues from leased and rented property or equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Income derived from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents the earnings of which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. 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
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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- Definition
The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
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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- Definition
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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- 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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- Definition
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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- Definition
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 (Adjusted for EBITDA) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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| Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||||
| Net income (loss) | $ 16,737,000 | $ 50,270,000 | |||
| Asset write-down charges | 3,715,000 | 3,044,000 | |||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 1,602,000 | 1,680,000 | |||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 186,459,000 | 139,400,000 | |||
| Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments | 3,863,000 | 2,550,000 | |||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | 164,369,000 | 137,472,000 | |||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 35,909,000 | [1] | 7,068,000 | ||
| Interest income | (297,000) | (354,000) | |||
| Other income (expense) | 629,000 | 1,077,000 | |||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 17,708,000 | 6,695,000 | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 10,097,000 | 11,158,000 | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 440,791,000 | 360,060,000 | |||
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CCUSA [Member]
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| Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||||
| Net income (loss) | 10,926,000 | 48,145,000 | |||
| Asset write-down charges | 3,603,000 | 3,033,000 | |||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 1,602,000 | 1,652,000 | |||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 179,126,000 | 131,641,000 | |||
| Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments | 3,863,000 | 2,550,000 | |||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | 164,369,000 | 137,459,000 | |||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 35,909,000 | 7,068,000 | |||
| Interest income | (203,000) | (197,000) | |||
| Other income (expense) | (3,819,000) | (4,287,000) | |||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 15,613,000 | 6,174,000 | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 10,029,000 | 9,035,000 | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 421,018,000 | 342,273,000 | |||
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CCAL [Member]
|
|||||
| Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||||
| Net income (loss) | 5,811,000 | 2,125,000 | |||
| Asset write-down charges | 112,000 | 11,000 | |||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 0 | 28,000 | |||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 7,333,000 | 7,759,000 | |||
| Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments | 0 | 0 | |||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | 4,445,000 | 5,337,000 | |||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | 0 | |||
| Interest income | (94,000) | (157,000) | |||
| Other income (expense) | 3,000 | 40,000 | |||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 2,095,000 | 521,000 | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 68,000 | 2,123,000 | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 19,773,000 | 17,787,000 | |||
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Elimination [Member]
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| Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||||
| Net income (loss) | 0 | 0 | |||
| Asset write-down charges | 0 | 0 | |||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 0 | 0 | |||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 0 | 0 | |||
| Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments | 0 | 0 | |||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | (4,445,000) | (5,324,000) | |||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | 0 | |||
| Interest income | 0 | 0 | |||
| Other income (expense) | 4,445,000 | 5,324,000 | |||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 0 | 0 | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||
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- Definition
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; 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, amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments, interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations, net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, impairment of available-for-sale securities, interest income, 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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Represents the amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments for the period presented. 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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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, 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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- Definition
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 or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Income derived from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents the earnings of which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. 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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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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|
| Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Line Items] | ||
| Interest paid | $ 99,871 | $ 123,140 |
| Income taxes paid | 2,645 | 884 |
| Assets acquired through capital leases and installment sales | (5,134) | 7,782 |
| Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock | $ 0 | $ 305,180 |
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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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The value of the stock converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "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 for interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Subsequent Events (Details) (Senior Secured Term Loan B [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2013
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|
| Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 1,580.0 |
| Debt Instrument, LIBOR Floor | 25.00% |
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Maximum [Member]
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| Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
| Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis | 75 |
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Minimum [Member]
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| Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
| Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis | 50 |
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The LIBOR rate floor for purposes of determining the interest rate for debt instruments. No definition available.
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The reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR. No definition available.
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- Definition
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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