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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Feb. 13, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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| Entity Information [Line Items] | |||
| 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-K | ||
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2014 | ||
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
| Amendment Flag | false | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 333,866,975 | ||
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
| Entity Public Float | $ 24.6 |
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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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State aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to price at which the common equity was last sold, or average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. The public float should be reported on the cover page of the registrants form 10K. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying amounts of the intangible assets that arise from site rental contracts and customer relationships, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at 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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Amount of short-term debt and current maturity of long-term debt and capital lease obligations due within one year or the normal operating 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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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. 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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Amount of liabilities and equity items, 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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Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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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The net carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of other indefinite-lived and finite-lived intangible assets that are not separately presented on the statement of financial position. No definition available.
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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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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred 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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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. 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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Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, current | $ 10,301,000 | $ 7,676,000 |
| 4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| 4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
| 4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, shares issued | 9,775,000 | 9,775,000 |
| 4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, shares outstanding, end of period | 9,775,000 | 9,775,000 |
| Mandatory redemption and aggregate liquidation value, 4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock | $ 977,500,000 | $ 977,500,000 |
| Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 600,000,000 | 600,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 333,856,632 | 334,070,016 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 333,856,632 | 334,070,016 |
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A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. 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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Value of the difference between preference in liquidation and the par or stated values of the preferred shares. No definition available.
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Face amount or stated value per share of preferred stock nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) 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 nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)
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| Site rental | $ 3,006,774 | $ 2,503,620 | $ 2,124,190 | |||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 683,110 | 518,764 | 308,490 | |||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 3,689,884 | 3,022,384 | 2,432,680 | |||||||||||||
| Costs of Operations: | ||||||||||||||||
| Site rental | 944,666 | [1] | 725,109 | [1] | 539,239 | [1] | ||||||||||
| Network services and other | 405,800 | [1] | 321,687 | [1] | 189,750 | [1] | ||||||||||
| General and administrative | 282,696 | 238,702 | 212,572 | |||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 15,040 | 14,863 | 15,548 | |||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 35,042 | 26,005 | 18,298 | |||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 1,013,064 | 774,215 | 622,592 | |||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,696,308 | 2,100,581 | 1,597,999 | |||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 993,576 | 921,803 | 834,681 | |||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | (573,291) | (589,630) | (601,044) | |||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (44,629) | [2] | (37,127) | [3] | (131,974) | [4] | ||||||||||
| Interest income | 616 | 1,355 | 4,556 | |||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | 11,862 | (3,872) | (5,392) | |||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 388,134 | 292,529 | 100,827 | |||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 10,640 | (198,628) | 100,061 | |||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 398,774 | 93,901 | 200,888 | |||||||||||||
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest | 8,261 | 3,790 | 12,304 | |||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | 390,513 | 90,111 | 188,584 | |||||||||||||
| Dividends on preferred stock | (43,988) | (11,363) | (2,629) | |||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders | 346,525 | 78,748 | 185,955 | |||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 398,774 | 93,901 | 200,888 | |||||||||||||
| Derivative instruments, net of taxes | ||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified into results of operations, net of taxes | 63,148 | [5] | 82,043 | [5] | 48,124 | [5] | ||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (25,432) | [5] | (45,714) | [5] | 6,308 | |||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 37,716 | 36,329 | 54,432 | |||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | 436,490 | 130,230 | 255,320 | |||||||||||||
| Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest | 6,545 | 1,940 | 11,531 | |||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | $ 429,945 | $ 128,290 | $ 243,789 | |||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, per common share: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 1.04 | $ 0.26 | $ 0.64 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 1.04 | $ 0.26 | $ 0.64 | |||||||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic (in shares) | 332,302 | 298,083 | 289,285 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted (in shares) | 333,265 | 299,293 | 291,270 | |||||||||||||
| Dividends/distributions declared per share | $ 1.87 | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||||||||||||
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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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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to parent entity. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. 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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Amount of expense incurred and directly related to generating revenue 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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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accretion (amortization) of purchase discount (premium) of interest income on nonoperating securities. 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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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments, foreign currency transactions designated and effective as economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity and intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income of accumulated gain (loss) realized from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's deferred hedging gain (loss). 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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Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Tax effect on derivative instruments | $ 0 | $ (17,115) | $ 17,115 |
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Amount of tax expense (benefit), after reclassification adjustments, of increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and 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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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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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill. 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. Includes effect from exchange rate changes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from 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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Amount of increase (decrease) from the effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalent 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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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities, including discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities, including discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, including discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. 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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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to common shareholders of the parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to preferred shareholders of the parent entity. 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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Proceeds from issuance of capital stock which provides for a specific dividend that is paid to the shareholders before any dividends to common stockholders and which takes precedence over common stockholders in the event of liquidation. 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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Amount of cash inflow from contractual arrangement with the lender, including but not limited to, letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements. 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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Amount of cash outflow for payment of an obligation from a lender, including but not limited to, letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for 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 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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Consolidated Statement of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Equity (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Total
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4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
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Common Stock
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Additional Paid-in Capital
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Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
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Derivative Instruments
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Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-sale Securities
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Dividends/Distributions in Excess of Earnings
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Noncontrolling Interest
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Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
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| Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2011 | $ 2,386,864 | $ 2,844 | $ 5,312,342 | $ 95,044 | $ (212,040) | $ 0 | $ (2,811,945) | $ 619 | ||||
| Redeemable convertible preferred stock, value at Dec. 31, 2011 | 305,032 | |||||||||||
| 4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, shares outstanding, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2011 | 0 | |||||||||||
| Balance, (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011 | 284,449,372 | |||||||||||
| Redeemable preferred stock, shares at Dec. 31, 2011 | 6,111,000 | |||||||||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation related activity, net of forfeitures, value | 42,204 | 12 | 42,192 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation related activity, net of forfeitures, shares | 1,129,579 | |||||||||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, value | (36,043) | (7) | (36,036) | |||||||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, shares | (700,070) | |||||||||||
| Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, Conversion of redeemable preferred stock into Common Stock | (6,111,000) | |||||||||||
| Conversion of redeemable preferred stock into Common Stock | (305,180) | 83 | 305,097 | (305,180) | ||||||||
| Conversion of redeemable preferred stock into Common Stock, shares | 8,285,905 | |||||||||||
| Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock | 0 | |||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 6,308 | 7,081 | (773) | |||||||||
| Derivative instruments reclassified into results of operations, net of tax | [1] | 48,124 | 48,124 | |||||||||
| Dividends on preferred stock and amortization of issue costs, preferred stock | [1] | 148 | ||||||||||
| Dividends on preferred stock and amortization of issue costs, accumulated deficit | [1] | (2,629) | (2,629) | |||||||||
| Disposition of noncontrolling interest | 368 | 368 | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 200,888 | 188,584 | 12,304 | |||||||||
| Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2012 | 2,951,264 | 0 | 2,932 | 5,623,595 | 102,125 | (163,916) | 0 | (2,625,990) | 12,518 | |||
| Redeemable convertible preferred stock, value at Dec. 31, 2012 | 0 | |||||||||||
| Balance, (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012 | 293,164,786 | |||||||||||
| Redeemable preferred stock, shares at Dec. 31, 2012 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, shares outstanding, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2012 | 0 | |||||||||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation related activity, net of forfeitures, value | 39,030 | 9 | 39,021 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation related activity, net of forfeitures, shares | 934,691 | |||||||||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, value | (99,458) | (14) | (99,444) | |||||||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, shares | (1,429,461) | |||||||||||
| Net proceeds from issuance of Common Stock | 2,980,586 | 414 | 2,980,172 | |||||||||
| Net proceeds from issuance, shares | 9,775,000 | 41,400,000 | ||||||||||
| Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock | 950,886 | 98 | 950,788 | |||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | [1] | (45,714) | (43,864) | (1,850) | ||||||||
| Derivative instruments reclassified into results of operations, net of tax | [1] | 82,043 | 82,043 | |||||||||
| Preferred stock dividends | (11,363) | |||||||||||
| Dividends on preferred stock and amortization of issue costs, accumulated deficit | (11,363) | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 93,901 | 90,111 | 3,790 | |||||||||
| Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2013 | 6,941,175 | 98 | 3,341 | 9,482,769 | 58,261 | (81,873) | 0 | (2,535,879) | 14,458 | |||
| Redeemable convertible preferred stock, value at Dec. 31, 2013 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, shares outstanding, end of period at Dec. 31, 2013 | 9,775,000 | 9,775,000 | ||||||||||
| Balance, (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013 | 334,070,016 | 334,070,016 | ||||||||||
| Redeemable preferred stock, shares at Dec. 31, 2013 | 0 | |||||||||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation related activity, net of forfeitures, value | 51,497 | 1 | 51,496 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation related activity, net of forfeitures, shares | 79,490 | |||||||||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, value | (21,872) | (3) | (21,869) | |||||||||
| Purchases and retirement of capital stock, shares | (292,874) | |||||||||||
| Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock | 0 | |||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | [1] | (25,432) | (23,716) | (1,716) | ||||||||
| Derivative instruments reclassified into results of operations, net of tax | [1] | 63,148 | 63,148 | |||||||||
| Common stock dividends/distributions | (626,074) | (626,074) | ||||||||||
| Dividends on preferred stock and amortization of issue costs, accumulated deficit | (43,988) | 0 | (43,988) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 398,774 | 390,513 | 8,261 | |||||||||
| Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2014 | 6,737,228 | 98 | 3,339 | 9,512,396 | 34,545 | (18,725) | 0 | (2,815,428) | 21,003 | |||
| Redeemable convertible preferred stock, value at Dec. 31, 2014 | $ 0 | |||||||||||
| 4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, shares outstanding, end of period at Dec. 31, 2014 | 9,775,000 | 9,775,000 | ||||||||||
| Balance, (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014 | 333,856,632 | 333,856,632 | ||||||||||
| Redeemable preferred stock, shares at Dec. 31, 2014 | 0 | |||||||||||
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Aggregate total of purchases and retirement of preferred stock No definition available.
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Aggregate total of purchases and retirement of preferred stock, shares No definition available.
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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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Amount of paid and unpaid common stock dividends declared with the form of settlement in cash. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of paid and unpaid preferred stock dividends declared with the form of settlement in cash, stock and payment-in-kind (PIK). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of paid and unpaid preferred stock dividends declared with the form of settlement in cash. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Increase in noncontrolling interest balance because of a business combination that occurred during the period. No definition available.
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments, foreign currency transactions designated and effective as economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity and intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income of accumulated gain (loss) realized from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Proceeds from issuance of capital stock which provides for a specific dividend that is paid to the shareholders before any dividends to common stockholders and which takes precedence over common stockholders in the event of liquidation. 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 new stock issued during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Crown Castle International Corp. and its predecessor, as applicable, (together, "CCIC"), and their subsidiaries, collectively referred to herein as the "Company." All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. As used herein, the term "including," and any variation thereof, means "including without limitation." The use of the word "or" herein is not exclusive. The Company owns, operates, and leases shared wireless infrastructure, including: (1) towers and other structures, such as rooftops (collectively, "towers"), and to a lesser extent, (2) distributed antenna systems ("DAS"), a type of small cell network ("small cells"), and (3) interests in land under third party towers in various forms ("third party land interests") (collectively, "wireless infrastructure"). The Company conducts operations through subsidiaries of Crown Castle Operating Company ("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 towers, including approximately 40,000 towers (or 96% of the Company's total towers) in CCUSA and approximately 1,800 towers (or 4% of the Company's total towers) in CCAL, and to a lesser extent, to (2) its small cells, and (3) third party land interests to wireless communication services companies via long-term contracts in various forms, including license, sublease and lease agreements (collectively, "leases"). Approximately 53% of the Company's towers are leased or subleased or operated and managed under master leases, subleases, or other agreements with Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T. The Company has the option to purchase these towers at the end of their respective lease terms. The Company has no obligation to exercise such purchase options. Additional information concerning these towers is as follows:
As part of CCUSA's effort to provide comprehensive wireless infrastructure solutions, it offers certain network services relating to its wireless infrastructure, predominately consisting of (1) installation of tenant equipment or subsequent augmentation (collectively, "installation services") and (2) the following additional site development services: site acquisition, architectural and engineering, or zoning and permitting. Effective January 1, 2014, the Company commenced operating as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In addition, the Company has certain taxable REIT subsidiaries ("TRSs"). See note 10. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
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Restricted Cash Restricted cash represents (1) the cash held in reserve by the indenture trustees pursuant to the indenture governing certain of the Company's debt instruments, (2) cash securing performance obligations such as letters of credit, as well as (3) any other cash whose use is limited by contractual provisions. The restriction of rental cash receipts is a critical feature of certain of the Company's debt instruments, due to the applicable indenture trustee's ability to utilize the restricted cash for the payment of (1) debt service costs, (2) ground rents, (3) real estate or personal property taxes, (4) insurance premiums related to towers, (5) other assessments by governmental authorities and potential environmental remediation costs, or (6) a portion of advance rents from tenants. The restricted cash in excess of required reserve balances is subsequently released to the Company in accordance with the terms of the indentures. The Company has classified the increases and decreases in restricted cash as (1) cash provided by financing activities for cash held by indenture trustees based on consideration of the terms of the related indebtedness, although the cash flows have aspects of both financing activities and operating activities, (2) cash provided by investing activities for cash securing performance obligations and restricted cash that is acquired in acquisitions, or (3) cash provided by operating activities for the other remaining restricted cash. The following table is a summary of the impact of restricted cash on the statement of cash flows.
Receivables Allowance An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded as an offset to accounts receivable. The Company uses judgment in estimating this allowance and considers historical collections, current credit status, or contractual provisions. Additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts are charged either to "site rental costs of operations" or to "network services and other costs of operations," as appropriate; and deductions from the allowance are recorded when specific accounts receivable are written off as uncollectible. Lease Accounting General. The Company classifies its leases at inception as either operating leases or capital leases. A lease is classified as a capital lease if at least one of the following criteria are met, subject to certain exceptions noted below: (1) the lease transfers ownership of the leased assets to the lessee, (2) there is a bargain purchase option, (3) the lease term is equal to 75% or more of the economic life of the leased assets, or (4) the present value of the minimum lease payments equals or exceeds 90% of the fair value of the leased assets. Lessee. Leases for land are evaluated for capital lease treatment if at least one of the first two criteria mentioned in the immediately preceding paragraph is present relating to the leased assets. When the Company, as lessee, classifies a lease as a capital lease, it records an asset in an amount equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments under the lease at the beginning of the lease term. Applicable operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis as discussed under "costs of operations" below. Lessor. If the Company is the lessor of leased property that is part of a larger whole (including with respect to a portion of space on a tower) and for which fair value is not objectively determinable, then such a lease is accounted for as an operating lease. As applicable, operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis as discussed under "Revenue Recognition." Property and Equipment Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Property and equipment includes land owned in fee and perpetual easements for land which have no definite life. When the Company purchases fee ownership or perpetual easements for the land previously subject to ground lease, the Company reduces the value recorded as land by the amount of any associated deferred ground lease payable or unamortized above-market leases. Depreciation is computed utilizing the straight-line method at rates based upon the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets. Depreciation of wireless infrastructure is computed with a useful life equal to the shorter of 20 years or the term of the underlying ground lease (including optional renewal periods). Additions, renewals, and improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are expensed. Interest costs incurred related to the construction of certain property and equipment are capitalized. The carrying value of property and equipment will be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Abandonments and write-offs of property and equipment are recorded to "asset write-downs charges" on the Company's consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and were $10.1 million, $10.2 million, and $12.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Asset Retirement Obligations Pursuant to its ground lease and easement agreements, the Company records obligations to perform asset retirement activities, including requirements to remove wireless infrastructure or remediate the land upon which the Company's wireless infrastructure resides. Asset retirement obligations are included in "other long-term liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The liability accretes as a result of the passage of time and the related accretion expense is included in "depreciation, amortization, and accretion" on the Company's consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as an additional carrying amount of the related long-lived asset and depreciated over the useful life of such asset. Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price for an acquired business over the allocated value of the related net assets. The Company tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, regardless of whether adverse events or changes in circumstances have occurred. The annual test begins with goodwill and all intangible assets being allocated to applicable reporting units. The Company then performs a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is "more likely than not" that the fair value of the reporting units is less than its carrying amount. If it is concluded that it is "more likely than not" that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. The two-step goodwill impairment test begins with an estimation of fair value of the reporting unit using an income approach, which looks to the present value of expected future cash flows. The first step, commonly referred to as a "step-one impairment test," is a screen for potential impairment while the second step measures the amount of impairment if there is an indication from the first step that one exists. The Company's measurement of the fair value for goodwill is based on an estimate of discounted future cash flows of the reporting unit. The Company performed its most recent annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1, 2014, which resulted in no impairments. Intangible Assets Intangible assets are included in "site rental contracts and customer relationships, net" and "other intangible assets, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet and predominately consist of the estimated fair value of the following items recorded in conjunction with acquisitions: (1) site rental contracts and customer relationships, (2) below-market leases for land interest under the acquired wireless infrastructure, (3) term easement rights for land interest under the acquired wireless infrastructure, or (4) other contractual rights such as trademarks. The site rental contracts and customer relationships intangible assets are comprised of (1) the current term of the existing leases, (2) the expected exercise of the renewal provisions contained within the existing leases, which automatically occur under contractual provisions, or (3) any associated relationships that are expected to generate value following the expiration of all renewal periods under existing leases. The useful lives of intangible assets are estimated based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to benefit the Company and gives consideration to the expected useful life of other assets to which the useful life may relate. Amortization expense for intangible assets is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each of the intangible assets. The useful life of the site rental contracts and customer relationships intangible asset is limited by the maximum depreciable life of the wireless infrastructure (20 years), as a result of the interdependency of the wireless infrastructure and site rental leases. In contrast, the site rental contracts and customer relationships are estimated to provide economic benefits for several decades because of the low rate of tenant cancellations and high rate of renewals experienced to date. Thus, while site rental contracts and customer relationships are valued based upon the fair value, which includes assumptions regarding both (1) tenants' exercise of optional renewals contained in the acquired leases and (2) renewals of the acquired leases past the contractual term including exercisable options, the site rental contracts and customer relationships are amortized over a period not to exceed 20 years as a result of the useful life being limited by the depreciable life of the wireless infrastructure. The carrying value of other intangible assets with finite useful lives will be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company has a dual grouping policy for purposes of determining the unit of account for testing impairment of the site rental contracts and customer relationships intangible assets. First, the Company pools the site rental contracts and customer relationships with the related wireless infrastructure assets into portfolio groups for purposes of determining the unit of account for impairment testing. Second and separately, the Company evaluates the site rental contracts and customer relationships by significant tenant or by tenant grouping for individually insignificant tenants, as appropriate. If the sum of the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted) expected to result from the use or eventual disposition of an asset is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss is based on the fair value of the asset. Deferred Credits Deferred credits are included in “deferred revenues” and “other long-term liabilities” on the Company's consolidated balance sheet and consist of the estimated fair value of the following items recorded in conjunction with acquisitions: (1) below-market tenant leases for contractual interests with tenants on acquired wireless infrastructure, which are amortized to site rental revenues and (2) above-market leases for land interests under the Company's wireless infrastructure, which are amortized to site rental cost of operations. Fair value for these deferred credits represents the difference between (1) the stated contractual payments to be made pursuant to the in-place lease and (2) management's estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding lease. Deferred credits are measured over a period equal to the estimated remaining economic lease term considering renewal provisions or economics associated with those renewal provisions, to the extent applicable. Deferred credits are amortized over their respected estimated lease terms at the time of acquisition. Deferred Financing Costs Third-party costs incurred to obtain financing are deferred and are included in "long-term prepaid rent, deferred financing costs, and other assets" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. Revenue Recognition Site rental revenues are recognized on a monthly basis over the fixed, non-cancelable term of the relevant lease (generally ranging from five to 15 years), regardless of whether the payments from the tenant are received in equal monthly amounts. The Company's leases contain fixed escalation clauses (such as fixed dollar or fixed percentage increases) or inflation-based escalation clauses (such as those tied to the consumer price index ("CPI")). If the payment terms call for fixed escalations, upfront payments, or rent free periods, the revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the fixed, non-cancelable term of the agreement. When calculating straight-line rental revenues, the Company considers all fixed elements of tenant contractual escalation provisions, even if such escalation provisions contain a variable element in addition to a minimum. The Company's assets related to straight-line site rental revenues are included in "other current assets" and "deferred site rental receivables." Amounts billed or received prior to being earned are deferred and reflected in "deferred revenues" and "other long-term liabilities." Network services revenues are recognized after completion of the applicable service. Nearly all of the antenna installation services are billed on a cost-plus profit basis and site development services are billed on a fixed fee basis. Sales taxes or value-added taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis. Costs of Operations In excess of two-thirds of the Company's site rental costs of operations expenses consist of ground lease expenses, and the remainder includes property taxes, repairs and maintenance expenses, employee compensation or related benefit costs, or utilities. Generally, the ground leases for land are specific to each site and are for an initial term of five years and are renewable for pre-determined periods. The Company also enters into term easements and ground leases in which it prepays the entire term in advance. Ground lease expense is recognized on a monthly basis, regardless of whether the lease agreement payment terms require the Company to make payments annually, quarterly, monthly, or for the entire term in advance. The Company's ground leases contain fixed escalation clauses (such as fixed dollar or fixed percentage increases) or inflation-based escalation clauses (such as those tied to the CPI). If the payment terms include fixed escalation provisions, the effect of such increases is recognized on a straight-line basis. The Company calculates the straight-line ground lease expense using a time period that equals or exceeds the remaining depreciable life of the wireless infrastructure asset. Further, when a tenant has exercisable renewal options that would compel the Company to exercise existing ground lease renewal options, the Company has straight-lined the ground lease expense over a sufficient portion of such ground lease renewals to coincide with the final termination of the tenant's renewal options. The Company's non-current liability related to straight-line ground lease expense is included in "other long-term liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The Company's asset related to prepaid ground leases is included in "prepaid expenses" and "long-term prepaid rent, deferred financing costs and other assets, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. Network services and other costs of operations predominately consist of third party service providers such as contractors and professional service firms and, to a lesser extent, internal labor costs. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had $60.4 million and $52.2 million, respectively, of work in process. Acquisition and Integration Costs All direct or incremental costs related to a business combination are expensed as incurred. Costs include severance, retention bonuses payable to employees of an acquired enterprise, temporary employees to assist with the integration of the acquired operations, or fees paid for services such as consulting, accounting, legal, or engineering reviews. These business combination costs are included in "acquisition and integration costs" on the Company's consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The vast majority of the Company's acquisition and integration costs during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 relate to the AT&T Acquisition (as defined in note 3) and the 2012 Acquisitions (as defined in note 3). Stock-Based Compensation Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units. The Company records stock-based compensation expense only for those unvested restricted stock awards ("RSAs") and unvested restricted stock units ("RSUs") for which the requisite service is expected to be rendered. The cumulative effect of a change in the estimated number of RSAs and RSUs for which the requisite service is expected to be or has been rendered is recognized in the period of the change in the estimate. To the extent that the requisite service is rendered, compensation cost for accounting purposes is not reversed; rather, it is recognized regardless of whether or not the awards vest. A discussion of the Company's valuation techniques and related assumptions and estimates used to measure the Company's stock-based compensation is as follows: Valuation. The fair value of RSAs and RSUs without market conditions is determined based on the number of shares relating to such RSAs and RSUs and the quoted price of the Company's common stock at the date of grant. The Company estimates the fair value of RSAs and RSUs with market conditions granted using a Monte Carlo simulation. The Company's determination of the fair value of RSAs and RSUs with market conditions on the date of grant is affected by its common stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex or subjective variables. The determination of fair value using a Monte Carlo simulation requires the input of subjective assumptions, and other reasonable assumptions could provide differing results. Amortization Method. The Company amortizes the fair value of all RSAs and RSUs on a straight-line basis for each separately vesting tranche of the award (graded vesting schedule) over the requisite service periods. Expected Volatility. The Company estimates the volatility of its common stock at the date of grant based on the historical volatility of its common stock. Expected Dividend Rate. The expected dividend rate at the date of grant is based on the then-current dividend yield. Risk-Free Rate. The Company bases the risk-free rate on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury issues with an equivalent remaining term equal to the expected life of the award. Forfeitures. The Company uses historical data and management's judgment about the future employee turnover rates to estimate the number of shares for which the requisite service period will not be rendered. Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs The components of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs are as follows:
The Company amortizes deferred financing costs, discounts, premiums, and purchase price adjustments on long-term debt over the estimated term of the related borrowing using the effective interest yield method. Discounts or purchase price adjustments are presented as a reduction to the related debt obligation on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. Income Taxes Effective January 1, 2014, the Company commenced operating as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a REIT, the Company is generally entitled to a deduction for dividends that it pays and therefore is not subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on its taxable income that is currently distributed to its stockholders. The Company also may be subject to certain federal, state, local, and foreign taxes on its income and assets, including (1) alternative minimum taxes, (2) taxes on any undistributed income, (3) taxes related to the TRSs, (4) certain state, local, or foreign income taxes, (5) franchise taxes, (6) property taxes, and (7) transfer taxes. In addition, the Company could in certain circumstances be required to pay an excise or penalty tax, which could be significant in amount, in order to utilize one or more relief provisions under the Internal Revenue Code 1986, as amended ("Code") to maintain qualification for taxation as a REIT. The Company's small cells are currently included in one or more wholly owned TRSs. In August 2014, the Company received a favorable private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), which provides that the real property portion of the Company's small cells and the related rents qualify as real property and rents from real property, respectively, under the rules governing REITs. The Company is evaluating the impact of this private letter ruling and, subject to board approval, expects to take appropriate action to include at least some part of the Company's small cells as part of the REIT during 2015. Once the Company has completed its evaluation and necessary actions to include small cells in the REIT, the Company expects to de-recognize its net deferred tax liabilities related to such part of the Company's small cells. Additionally, the Company has included in TRSs its tower operations in Australia and certain other assets and operations. Those TRS assets and operations (along with any part of the Company's small cells that remain in a TRS) will continue to be subject, as applicable, to federal and state corporate income taxes or to foreign taxes in the jurisdictions in which such assets and operations are located. The Company's foreign assets and operations (including its tower operations in Puerto Rico and Australia) most likely will be subject to foreign income taxes in the jurisdictions in which such assets and operations are located, regardless of whether they are included in a TRS or not. The Company will be subject to a federal corporate level tax rate (currently 35%) on the gain recognized from the sale of assets occurring within a specified period (generally 10 years) after the REIT conversion up to the amount of the built in gain that existed on January 1, 2014, which is based upon the fair market value of those assets in excess of the Company's tax basis on January 1, 2014. This gain can be offset by any remaining federal net operating loss carryforwards ("NOLs"). During 2013, the Company de-recognized substantially all of its previously recorded U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets and liabilities in connection with completing the steps necessary to qualify to operate as a REIT and receiving final approval from the Company's board of directors. The de-recognized U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets related to the entities included in the REIT, because the expected recovery or settlement of the related assets and liabilities would not result in a taxable or deductible amount in the future. For the Company's TRSs, the Company accounts for income taxes using an asset and liability approach, which requires the recognition of deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance is provided on deferred tax assets if it is determined that it is "more likely than not" that the asset will not be realized. The Company records a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets when it is "more likely than not" that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company reviews the recoverability of deferred tax assets each quarter and based upon projections of future taxable income, reversing deferred tax liabilities or other known events that are expected to affect future taxable income, records a valuation allowance for assets that do not meet the "more likely than not" realization threshold. Valuation allowances may be reversed if related deferred tax assets are deemed realizable based upon changes in facts and circumstances that impact the recoverability of the asset. The Company recognizes a tax position if it is "more likely than not" that it will be sustained upon examination. The tax position is measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company reports penalties and tax-related interest expense as a component of the benefit (provision) for income taxes. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has not recorded any penalties related to its income tax positions. Per Share Information Basic net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, per common share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus any potential dilutive common share equivalents, including shares issuable (1) upon the vesting of RSAs and RSUs as determined under the treasury stock method and (2) upon conversion of the Company's Convertible Preferred Stock (as defined in note 11), as determined under the if-converted method. A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations is as follows:
For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, 12.5 million and 13.2 million common share equivalents related to the Convertible Preferred Stock, respectively, were excluded from the dilutive common shares because the impact of such conversion would be anti-dilutive, based on the Company's common stock price as of the end of each such year. See notes 11 and 12. Foreign Currency Translation The Company's international operations use the local currency as their functional currency. The Company translates the results of these international operations using the applicable average exchange rate for the period, and translates the assets and liabilities using the applicable exchange rate at the end of the period. The cumulative effect of changes in the exchange rate is recorded as "foreign currency translation adjustments" in other comprehensive income (loss). See note 15. Fair Values The Company's assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy that ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are (1) Level 1 — quoted prices (unadjusted) in active and accessible markets, (2) Level 2 — observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets but corroborated by market data, and (3) Level 3 — unobservable inputs and are not corroborated by market data. The Company evaluates fair value hierarchy level classifications quarterly, and transfers between levels are effective at the end of the quarterly period. 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 quotes (that is non-binding quotes) from brokers that require judgment to interpret market information including implied credit spreads for similar borrowings on recent trades or bid/ask prices or quotes from active markets if applicable. There were no changes since December 31, 2013 in the Company's valuation techniques used to measure fair values. See note 9 for a further discussion of fair values. Derivative Instruments The Company had previously entered into interest rate swaps to manage or reduce its interest rate risk. Derivative financial instruments were entered into for periods that matched the related underlying exposures. The Company can designate derivative financial instruments as hedges. The Company can also enter into derivative financial instruments that are not designated as accounting hedges. Derivatives were recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. If the derivative was designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative was recorded as a separate component of stockholders' equity, captioned "accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)," and recognized as increases or decreases to "interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs" when the hedged item affects earnings. If a hedge ceased to qualify for hedge accounting, any change in the fair value of the derivative since the date it ceased to qualify was recorded to "net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps." However, any amounts previously recorded to "accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" would remain there until the original forecasted transaction affected earnings. In situations where it becomes probable that the hedged forecasted transaction will not occur, any gains or losses that have been recorded to "accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" are immediately reclassified to earnings. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements No accounting pronouncements adopted during the year ended December 31, 2014 had a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") released updated guidance regarding the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers, exclusive of those contracts within lease accounting. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. 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| Acquisitions | Acquisitions 2012 Acquisitions In January 2012, the Company acquired certain subsidiaries of Wireless Capital Partners, LLC ("WCP") (referred to herein as the "WCP Acquisition"). Upon closing, WCP held various contracts with wireless site owners, including approximately 2,300 ground lease related assets. The purchase price of $214.7 million includes $39.2 million of restricted cash and excludes the assumption of $336.3 million (after fair value adjustments) of debt. See note 7. The Company utilized the borrowings under the Tranche B Term Loans (as defined in note 7) issued in January 2012 to fund the cash consideration. In April 2012, the Company acquired NextG Networks, Inc. ("NextG") for approximately $1.0 billion in cash ("NextG Acquisition"). The Company utilized borrowings under the Tranche A Term Loans and Tranche B Term Loans (as defined in note 7) to fund the cash consideration of approximately $1.0 billion. Prior to the NextG Acquisition, NextG was the largest U.S. provider of outdoor DAS. In November 2012, the Company acquired from T-Mobile the exclusive rights to lease, operate, or otherwise acquire towers which, as of December 31, 2014, comprised approximately 17% of the Company's towers for approximately $2.5 billion ("T-Mobile Acquisition"). See note 1 for a further discussion of the terms of the T-Mobile master prepaid 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 (as defined in note 7) to fund the T-Mobile Acquisition. The WCP Acquisition, NextG Acquisition, and T-Mobile Acquisition are collectively referred to herein as the "2012 Acquisitions." AT&T Acquisition During October 2013, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with AT&T, to acquire rights to towers which, as of December 31, 2014, comprised approximately 22% of the Company's towers for $4.827 billion in cash at closing ("AT&T Acquisition"). On December 16, 2013, the Company closed on the acquisition. See note 1 for further discussion of the terms of the AT&T master prepaid lease, including the related purchase option. The Company utilized net proceeds from the October 2013 Equity Financings (as defined in note 11), and additional borrowings under the 2012 Revolver and term loans to fund the AT&T Acquisition, as well as cash on hand. The final purchase price allocation for the AT&T Acquisition is shown below.
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(c)No deferred taxes were recorded as a result of the Company's REIT election. See note 10. For additional discussion of the AT&T Acquisition see notes 5, 7, and 11. 2014 Land Acquisitions During 2014, the Company completed several acquisitions of portfolios of land interests under towers ("2014 Land Acquisitions"). These acquisitions were predominately comprised of an aggregate of 1,200 land interests for an aggregate preliminary purchase price of approximately $354 million, net of cash acquired. Actual and Pro Forma Financial Information Net revenues and net income (loss) attributable to acquisitions completed are included in the Company's consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), since the date of each respective acquisition. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the AT&T Acquisition resulted in (1) increases to consolidated net revenues of $17.9 million and (2) a net loss of approximately $8.9 million included in net income (loss), which includes acquisition and integration costs and the impact of the associated debt borrowings. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the 2012 Acquisitions resulted in (1) increases to consolidated net revenues of $143.3 million and (2) a net loss of $12.6 million included in net income (loss), which includes the impact of the debt assumed in the WCP Acquisition and acquisition and integration costs. The unaudited pro forma financial results for the year ended December 31, 2013 combine the historical results of the Company, which includes the impact of the 2012 Acquisitions, along with the pro forma impact from the AT&T Acquisition. The unaudited pro forma financial results for the year ended December 31, 2012 combine the historical results of the Company, along with the pro forma impact from the AT&T Acquisition and the 2012 Acquisition. The following table presents the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations of the Company as if the AT&T Acquisition was completed as of January 1, 2012, and the 2012 Acquisitions were completed as of January 1, 2011 for the periods presented below. 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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The major classes of property and equipment are as follows:
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $757.4 million, $562.1 million and $438.9 million, respectively. Capital leases and associated leasehold improvements related to gross property and equipment and accumulated depreciation was $4.4 billion and $883.5 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2014. See notes 1 and 2. |
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| Goodwill and Intangible Assets | Intangible Assets Goodwill The changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
Intangibles The following is a summary of the Company's intangible assets. See note 3 for further discussion of the Company's acquisitions.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded (1) $1.2 billion of additions to site rental contracts and customer relationships, which predominately relate to the AT&T Acquisition, and (2) $132.8 million of additions to other intangible assets, inclusive of adjustments made during 2013 related to the T-Mobile Acquisition purchase price allocation. The weighted average amortization period of the additions to intangible assets during the year ended December 31, 2013 was approximately 20 years. Amortization expense related to intangible assets is classified as follows on the Company's consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss):
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| Other Liabilities | Other Liabilities Other long-term liabilities The following is a summary of the components of "other long-term liabilities" as presented on the consolidated balance sheet. See also note 2.
For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, the Company recorded $24.2 million, $7.2 million, and $3.4 million, respectively, as a decrease to "site rental costs of operations" for the amortization of above-market leases for land interests under the Company's towers. The estimated amortization expense related to above-market leases for land interests under the Company's towers recorded to site rental costs of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015 to 2019 is as follows:
For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 the Company recognized $29.5 million, $29.6 million, and $20.8 million, respectively, in site rental revenues related to the amortization of below market tenant leases. The following table summarizes the estimated annual amounts related to below-market tenant leases expected to be amortized into site rental revenues for the years ended December 31, 2015 to 2019 are as follows:
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The credit agreement governing the the Company's senior credit facility agreement ("2012 Credit Facility") contains financial maintenance covenants. The Company is currently in compliance with these financial maintenance covenants, and based upon current expectations, the Company believes it will continue to comply with its financial maintenance covenants. In addition, certain of the Company's debt agreements also contain restrictive covenants that place restrictions on CCIC or its subsidiaries and may limit the Company's ability to, among other things, incur additional debt and liens, purchase the Company's securities, make capital expenditures, dispose of assets, undertake transactions with affiliates, make other investments, pay dividends or distribute excess cash flow. Bank Debt In January 2012, CCOC entered into the 2012 Credit Facility. The 2012 Credit Facility originally consisted of (1) a $1.5 billion 2012 Revolver with a maturity of January 2017, (2) $500.0 million of Tranche A Term Loans with a maturity of January 2017, and (3) $1.6 billion of Tranche B Term Loans with a maturity of January 2019. The 2012 Credit Facility is secured by a pledge of certain equity interests of certain subsidiaries of CCIC, as well as a security interest in CCOC's and certain of its subsidiaries' deposit accounts ($41.4 million as of December 31, 2014) and securities accounts. The 2012 Credit Facility is guaranteed by CCIC and certain of its subsidiaries. The following are highlights of the Company's issuances, refinancings, and other activities related to the 2012 Credit Facility since entering into the original agreement: •In 2012, the Company:
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◦extended the maturity of both the Tranche A Term Loans and the 2012 Revolver,
Securitized Debt The 2010 Tower Revenue Notes, the 2009 Securitized Notes, and the WCP Securitized Notes (collectively, "Securitized Debt") are obligations of special purpose entities and their direct and indirect subsidiaries (each an "issuer"), all of which are wholly-owned, indirect subsidiaries of CCIC. The 2010 Tower Revenue Notes, 2009 Securitized Notes, and the WCP Securitized Notes are governed by separate indentures. The 2010 Tower Revenue Notes are governed by one indenture and consist of multiple series of notes, each with its own anticipated repayment date. The net proceeds of the January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes and August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes were primarily used to repay the portion of the 2005 Tower Revenue Notes not previously purchased and 2006 Tower Revenue Notes not previously purchased, respectively. The WCP Securitized Notes were assumed in connection with the WCP Acquisition in January 2012. Interest is paid monthly on the Securitized Debt. The Securitized Debt is paid solely from the cash flows generated by the operation of the towers or third party land interests held directly and indirectly by the issuers of the respective Securitized Debt. The Securitized Debt is secured by, among other things, (1) a security interest in substantially all of the applicable issuers' assignable personal property, (2) a pledge of the equity interests in each applicable issuer, (3) a security interest in the applicable issuers' leases with tenants to lease tower space (space licenses) or third party land interests, and (4) in the case of the WCP Securitized Notes, a perfected first mortgage lien on certain prepaid lease arrangements. The governing instruments of two indirect subsidiaries ("Crown Atlantic" and "Crown GT") of the issuers of the 2010 Tower Revenue Notes generally prevent them from issuing debt and granting liens on their assets without the approval of a subsidiary of Verizon Communications. Consequently, while distributions paid by Crown Atlantic and Crown GT will service the 2010 Tower Revenue Notes, the 2010 Tower Revenue Notes are not obligations of, nor are the 2010 Tower Revenue Notes secured by the cash flows or any other assets of, Crown Atlantic and Crown GT. As of December 31, 2014, the Securitized Debt was collateralized with personal property and equipment with an aggregate net book value of approximately $1.2 billion, exclusive of Crown Atlantic and Crown GT personal property and equipment. The excess cash flows from the issuers of the Securitized Debt, after the payment of principal, interest, reserves, expenses, and management fees are distributed to the Company in accordance with the terms of the indentures. If the Debt Service Coverage Ratio ("DSCR") (as defined in the applicable governing loan agreement) as of the end of any calendar quarter falls to a certain level, then all excess cash flow of the issuers of the applicable debt instrument will be deposited into a reserve account instead of being released to the Company. The funds in the reserve account will not be released to the Company until the DSCR exceeds a certain level for two consecutive calendar quarters. If the DSCR falls below a certain level as of the end of any calendar quarter, then all cash on deposit in the reserve account along with future excess cash flows of the issuers will be applied to prepay the debt with applicable prepayment consideration. The Company may repay the 2010 Tower Revenue Notes or the 2009 Securitized Notes in whole or in part at any time after the second anniversary of the applicable issuance date, provided such prepayment is accompanied by any applicable prepayment consideration. The Securitized Debt has covenants and restrictions customary for rated securitizations, including provisions prohibiting the issuers from incurring additional indebtedness or further encumbering their assets. In April 2014, the Company utilized a portion of the net proceeds from the 4.875% Senior Notes (as defined below) offering to repay $300.0 million of the January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes with an anticipated repayment date of January 2015. Bonds—Senior Notes. In April 2014, CCIC issued $850.0 million of senior notes due in April 2022 ("4.875% Senior Notes"). The net proceeds from the offering were approximately $839 million, after the deduction of associated fees. The Company utilized the net proceeds from the 4.875% Senior Notes offering (1) to repay $300.0 million of the January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes with an anticipated repayment date of January 2015 and (2) to redeem all of the previously outstanding 7.125% Senior Notes. The 4.875% Senior Notes and the 5.25% senior notes due 2023 ("5.25% Senior Notes") (collectively, "Senior Notes") are general obligations of CCIC, which rank equally with all existing and future senior debt of CCIC. The Senior Notes are effectively subordinated to all liabilities (including trade payables) of each subsidiary of CCIC and rank pari passu with the other respective high yield bonds of CCIC. The Company used the net proceeds from the 5.25% Senior Notes offering to partially fund the T-Mobile Acquisition. The Senior Notes contain restrictive covenants with which CCIC and its restricted subsidiaries must comply, subject to a number of exceptions or qualifications, including restrictions on its ability to incur incremental debt, issue preferred stock, guarantee debt, pay dividends, repurchase its capital stock, use assets as security in other transactions, sell assets or merge with or into other companies, or make certain investments. Certain of these restrictions are not applicable if there is no event of default and if the ratio of CCIC's Consolidated Indebtedness (as defined in the respective Senior Notes indenture) to its Adjusted Consolidated Cash Flows (as defined in the respective Senior Notes indenture) is less than or equal to 7.0 to 1.0. The Senior Notes do not contain any financial maintenance covenants. CCIC may redeem the 4.875% Senior Notes or the 5.25% Senior Notes in whole or in part at any time at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus a make whole premium, and accrued and unpaid interest if any. Bonds—Secured Notes. The "2012 Senior Notes" consist of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 2.381% secured notes due 2017 and $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.849% secured notes due 2023. The 2012 secured notes were issued and are guaranteed by the same subsidiaries of CCIC that had previously issued and guaranteed the 7.75% Secured Notes. The 2012 Secured Notes are secured by a pledge of the equity interests of such subsidiaries. The 2012 Secured Notes are not guaranteed by and are not obligations of CCIC or any of its subsidiaries other than the issuers and guarantors of the 2012 Secured Notes. The 2012 Secured Notes will be paid solely from the cash flows generated from operations of the towers held directly and indirectly by the issuers and the guarantors of such notes. The Company used the net proceeds from the issuance of the 2012 Secured Notes to repurchase and redeem the 7.75% Secured Notes and a portion of the 9% Senior Notes. The 2012 Secured Notes may be redeemed at any time at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus a make whole premium, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any. Previously Outstanding Indebtedness Credit Facility. In January 2012, the Company repaid the previously outstanding 2007 Revolver and term loans pursuant its previously outstanding credit agreement entered into by CCOC. Bonds—Senior Notes. In May 2014, CCIC redeemed approximately $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.125% Senior Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 7.125% senior notes redeemed, plus a make-whole premium, and accrued and unpaid interest. The Company utilized a portion of the net proceeds from the 4.875% Senior Notes offering, together with cash on hand, to redeem such previously outstanding 7.125% Senior Notes. In December 2012, the Company purchased approximately $515.5 million aggregate principal amount of the 9% Senior Notes validly tendered on or prior to the early settlement date. In January 2013, the Company purchased approximately $0.8 million aggregate principal amount of 9% Senior Notes validly tendered after the early settlement date, but on or prior to the expiration date, and then redeemed all of the remaining outstanding 9% Senior Notes (approximately $313.3 million aggregate principal amount). The purchase and redemption of the 9% Senior Notes was funded by borrowings under the 2012 Revolver and proceeds from the issuance of the 2012 Secured Notes. Bonds—Secured Notes. In December 2012, the Company purchased approximately $670.6 million aggregate principal amount of the 7.75% Secured Notes validly tendered on or prior to the expiration date. In January 2013, all of the remaining then outstanding 7.75% Secured Notes (approximately $294.4 million aggregate principal amount) were redeemed. The purchase and redemption of the 7.75% Secured Notes was funded by the issuance of the 2012 Secured Notes. Contractual Maturities The following are the scheduled contractual maturities of the total debt or other long-term obligations outstanding at December 31, 2014. These maturities reflect contractual maturity dates and do not consider the principal payments that will commence following the anticipated repayment dates on the Tower Revenue Notes and WCP Securitized Notes. If the Tower Revenue Notes are not paid in full on or prior to 2015, 2017 and 2020, as applicable, then the Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the indenture) of the issuers of such notes will be used to repay principal of the applicable series and class of the Tower Revenue Notes, and additional interest (of an additional approximately 5% per annum) will accrue on the Tower Revenue Notes. If the WCP Securitized Notes are not paid in full by their anticipated repayment dates in 2015, the applicable interest rate increases by an additional approximately 5% per annum. If the WCP Securitized Notes are not repaid in full by their rapid amortization date of 2017, monthly principal payments commence using the Excess Cash Flow of the issuers of the WCP Securitized Notes.
Debt Purchases and Redemptions The following is a summary of the purchases and redemptions of debt during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012.
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The entire disclosure for debt and capital lease obligations can be reported. Information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants. Also includes descriptions and amounts of capital leasing arrangements that consist of direct financing, sales type and leveraged leases. Disclosure may include the effect on the balance sheet and the income statement resulting from a change in lease classification for leases that at inception would have been classified differently had guidance been in effect at the inception of the original lease. No definition available.
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| Interest Rate Swaps | Interest Rate Swaps The Company had previously entered into interest rate swaps to manage or reduce its interest rate risk, including the use of (1) forward-starting interest rate swaps to hedge its exposure to variability in future cash flows attributable to changes in LIBOR on anticipated financings, including refinancings and potential future borrowings or (2) interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate variability on a portion of the Company's floating rate debt. The Company does not enter into interest rate swaps for speculative or trading purposes. As of December 31, 2014, the Company does not have any interest rate swaps outstanding. The net pre-tax loss that was reclassified into earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was $63.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. The estimated net pre-tax loss that is expected to be reclassified into earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is approximately $18.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. |
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| Income Taxes | Income Taxes Income (loss) before income taxes by geographic area is as follows:
The benefit (provision) for income taxes consists of the following:
A reconciliation between the benefit (provision) for income taxes and the amount computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate to the loss before income taxes is as follows:
The components of the net deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
During 2014, the Company reversed $9.0 million of valuation allowance associated with federal NOLs of its TRSs as the Company has determined that these NOLs will be realized. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company completed the steps necessary to qualify to operate as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes and received final approval from the Company's board of directors. As a result, the Company de-recognized the net deferred tax assets and liabilities related to the entities included in the REIT, which resulted in net non-cash income tax charge of $67.4 million in conjunction with the anticipated REIT conversion. Included in the REIT conversion charge of $67.4 million is a $39.8 million adjustment to reclassify a deferred tax charge from AOCI to the provision for income taxes. During 2013, in connection with completing the steps necessary to qualify to operate as a REIT, the Company reversed $29.4 million of valuation allowance associated with capital loss carryforwards as the Company generated sufficient capital gains in 2013 to fully realize these capital loss carryforwards. Also, during 2013, the Company recorded a valuation allowance of $12.0 million against federal NOLs of its TRSs as the Company determined that a portion of its TRSs federal NOLs more likely than not will not be realized. The components of the net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) are as follows:
At December 31, 2014, the Company had U.S. federal and state NOLs of approximately $2.2 billion and $0.9 billion, respectively, which are available to offset future taxable income. These amounts include $0.2 billion of losses related to stock-based compensation. The Company also had foreign NOLs of $70.0 million. If not utilized, the Company's U.S. federal NOLs expire starting in 2022 and ending in 2032, and the state NOLs expire starting in 2015 and ending in 2034. The foreign NOLs predominately remain available indefinitely provided certain continuity of business requirements are met. The utilization of the NOLs is subject to certain limitations. The Company's U.S. federal and state income tax returns generally remain open to examination by taxing authorities until three years after the applicable NOLs have been used or expired. The remaining valuation allowance relates to federal NOLs and certain state net deferred tax assets (primarily NOLs). As of December 31, 2014, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate, if recognized, was $8.3 million. The aggregate changes in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits are as follows:
From time to time, the Company is subject to examinations by various tax authorities in jurisdictions in which the Company has business operations. The Company regularly assesses the likelihood of additional assessments in each of the tax jurisdictions resulting from these examinations. At this time, the Company is not subject to an IRS examination. |
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| Stockholders' Equity | Equity October 2013 Equity Financings On October 28, 2013, the Company completed an offering of 41.4 million shares of common stock, which generated net proceeds of approximately $3.0 billion. On October 28, 2013, the Company completed an offering of approximately 9.8 million shares of the Company's 4.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $0.01 per share (" Convertible Preferred Stock"), which generated net proceeds of $950.9 million. The holders of the Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative dividends, when and if declared by the Company's board of directors, at the rate of 4.50% per annum payable on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 of each year, commencing in February 2014, and to, and including, November 1, 2016. The dividends may be paid in cash or, subject to certain limitations, shares of common stock or any combination of cash and shares of common stock. The terms of the Convertible Preferred Stock provide that, unless accumulated dividends have been paid or set aside for payment on all outstanding Convertible Preferred Stock for all past dividend periods, no dividends may be declared or paid on common stock. Unless converted earlier, each outstanding share of the Convertible Preferred Stock will automatically convert on November 1, 2016. Currently, each share of Convertible Preferred Stock will convert into between 1.1080 and 1.3850 shares of common stock, depending on the applicable market value of the common stock and subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments. At any time prior to November 1, 2016, holders of the Convertible Preferred Stock may elect to convert all or a portion of their shares into common stock at the minimum conversion rate of 1.1080, subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments. See note 2. The common stock and Convertible Preferred Stock offerings in October 2013 are collectively referred to herein as the "October 2013 Equity Financings." The Company used the proceeds from the October 2013 Equity Financings to partially fund the AT&T Acquisition. Declaration and Payment of Dividends During the year ended December 31, 2014, the following dividends were declared or paid:
See note 18. Purchases of the Company's Common Stock For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, the Company purchased 0.3 million, 1.4 million, and 0.7 million shares of common stock, respectively, utilizing $21.8 million, $99.5 million, and $36.0 million in cash, respectively. |
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| Stock-based Compensation | Stock-based Compensation Stock Compensation Plans Pursuant to stockholder approved plans, the Company has and is permitted to grant stock-based awards to certain employees, consultants or non-employee directors of the Company and its subsidiaries or affiliates. As of December 31, 2014, the Company has 12.5 million shares available for future issuance pursuant to its 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTI Plan"). Of these shares remaining available for future issuance, approximately 1.0 million may be issued pursuant to outstanding RSUs granted under the LTI Plan. Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company issued RSAs to certain executives and employees. During the year ended December 31, 2014, in conjunction with the adoption of the LTI Plan, the Company began issuing RSUs to certain executives and employees; each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock subject to satisfaction of the applicable vesting terms. The RSAs and RSUs granted to certain executives and employees include (1) annual performance awards that often include provisions for forfeiture by the employee if certain market performance of the Company's common stock is not achieved, (2) new hire or promotional awards that generally contain only service conditions, or (3) other awards related to specific business initiatives or compensation objectives including retention and merger integration. Generally, such awards vest over periods of approximately three years. The following is a summary of the RSA and RSU activity during the year ended December 31, 2014.
The Company granted approximately 1.0 million RSUs to the Company's executives and certain other employees for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company granted approximately 1.0 million shares of RSAs to the Company's executives and certain other employees for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, and 2012. The weighted-average grant-date fair value per share of the grants for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $57.78, $46.37, and $38.82 per share, respectively. The weighted-average requisite service period for the RSUs granted during 2014 was approximately 2.5 years. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company granted approximately 0.5 million RSUs that time vest over a three-year period. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company granted approximately 0.5 million RSUs to the Company's executives and certain other employees which may vest on the third anniversary of the grant date based upon the Company's total shareholder returns (defined as share price appreciation plus the value of dividends paid during the performance period) compared to that of selected peer companies. Certain RSA and RSU agreements contain provisions that result in forfeiture by the employee of any unvested shares in the event that the Company's common stock does not achieve certain price targets. To the extent that the requisite service is rendered, compensation cost for accounting purposes is not reversed; rather, it is recognized regardless of whether or not the market performance target is achieved. The following table summarizes the assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation to determine the grant-date fair value for the awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, with market conditions.
The Company recognized aggregate stock-based compensation expense related to RSAs and RSUs of $45.8 million, $37.8 million, and $32.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. The aggregate unrecognized compensation (net of estimated forfeitures) related to RSAs and RSUs at December 31, 2014 is $40.7 million and is estimated to be recognized over a weighted-average period of less than one year. The following table is a summary of the awards vested during the three years ended December 31, 2014.
Stock-based Compensation by Segment The following table discloses the components of stock-based compensation expense. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded tax benefits of $6.0 million related to stock-based compensation expense in its TRSs. For the years ended December 31, 2013, and 2012, the Company recorded tax benefits, exclusive of the change in the valuation allowance and the impact of the REIT election, of $14.5 million and $14.7 million, respectively, related to stock-based compensation expense (see note 10).
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| Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies The Company is involved in various claims, lawsuits, or proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While there are uncertainties inherent in the ultimate outcome of such matters and it is impossible to presently determine the ultimate costs or losses that may be incurred, if any, management believes the resolution of such uncertainties and the incurrence of such costs should not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. Additionally, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries are contingently liable for commitments or performance guarantees arising in the ordinary course of business, including certain letters of credit or surety bonds. See note 14 for a discussion of the operating lease commitments. In addition, see note 1 for a discussion of the Company's option to purchase approximately 53% of its towers at the end of their respective lease terms. The Company has no obligation to exercise such purchase options. Asset Retirement Obligations Pursuant to its ground lease and easement agreements, the Company has the obligation to perform certain asset retirement activities, including requirements upon lease or easement termination to remove wireless infrastructure or remediate the land upon which its wireless infrastructure resides. Accretion expense related to liabilities for retirement obligations amounted to $10.1 million, $8.1 million, and $6.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded $16.3 million in asset retirement obligations as a result of the AT&T Acquisition. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, liabilities for retirement obligations were $128.2 million and $118.4 million, respectively, representing the net present value of the estimated expected future cash outlay. As of December 31, 2014, the estimated undiscounted future cash outlay for asset retirement obligations was approximately $1.2 billion. See note 2. |
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| Leases | Operating Leases Tenant Leases The following table is a summary of the rental cash payments owed to the Company, as a lessor, by tenants pursuant to contractual agreements in effect as of December 31, 2014. Generally, the Company's leases with its tenants provide for (1) annual escalations, (2) multiple renewal periods at the tenant's option, and (3) only limited termination rights at the applicable tenant's option through the current term. As of December 31, 2014, the weighted-average remaining term of tenant leases is approximately seven years, exclusive of renewals at the tenant's option. The tenants' rental payments included in the table below are through the current terms with a maximum current term of 20 years and do not assume exercise of tenant renewal options.
Operating Leases The following table is a summary of rental cash payments owed by the Company, as lessee, to landlords pursuant to contractual agreements in effect as of December 31, 2014. The Company is obligated under non-cancelable operating leases for land interests under 80% of its towers. The majority of these lease agreements have (1) certain termination rights that provide for cancellation after a notice period, (2) multiple renewal options at the Company's option, and (3) annual escalations. Lease agreements may also contain provisions for a contingent payment based on revenues or the gross margin derived from the wireless infrastructure located on the leased land interest. Nearly 75% and nearly 90% of the Company's site rental gross margins for the year ended December 31, 2014 are derived from towers where the land interest under the tower is owned or leased with final expiration dates of greater than 20 years and ten years, respectively, inclusive of renewals at the Company's option. The operating lease payments included in the table below include payments for certain renewal periods at the Company's option up to the estimated wireless infrastructure useful life of 20 years and an estimate of contingent payments based on revenues and gross margins derived from existing tenant leases.
Rental expense from operating leases was $676.7 million, $513.6 million, and $372.3 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012. The rental expense was inclusive of contingent payments based on revenues or gross margin derived from the wireless infrastructure located on the leased land interests of $88.3 million, $73.7 million, and $57.6 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012. |
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| Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risks | Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risk Operating Segments The Company's reportable operating segments are (1) CCUSA, 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 flows 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. Noncontrolling interests primarily represent the noncontrolling shareholders' 22.4% interests in CCAL, the Company's 77.6% majority-owned subsidiary. The financial results for the Company's operating segments are as follows:
The following are reconciliations of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
Geographic Information A summary of net revenues by country, based on the location of the Company's subsidiaries, is as follows:
A summary of long-lived assets by country of location is as follows:
Major Customers The following table summarizes the percentage of the consolidated revenues for those customers accounting for more than 10% of the consolidated revenues (all of such customer revenues relate to the CCUSA segment).
Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and trade receivables. The Company mitigates its risk with respect to cash and cash equivalents by maintaining such deposits at high credit quality financial institutions and monitoring the credit ratings of those institutions. The Company's restricted cash is predominately held and directed by a trustee (see note 2). The Company derives the largest portion of its revenues from customers in the wireless communication services industry. The Company also has a concentration in its volume of business with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless or their agents that accounts for a significant portion of the Company's revenues, receivables, and deferred site rental receivables. The Company mitigates its concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables by actively monitoring the creditworthiness of its tenants, the use of tenant leases with contractually determinable payment terms, or proactive management of past due balances. |
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| Restricted Cash | Restricted Cash Restricted cash represents (1) the cash held in reserve by the indenture trustees pursuant to the indenture governing certain of the Company's debt instruments, (2) cash securing performance obligations such as letters of credit, as well as (3) any other cash whose use is limited by contractual provisions. The restriction of rental cash receipts is a critical feature of certain of the Company's debt instruments, due to the applicable indenture trustee's ability to utilize the restricted cash for the payment of (1) debt service costs, (2) ground rents, (3) real estate or personal property taxes, (4) insurance premiums related to towers, (5) other assessments by governmental authorities and potential environmental remediation costs, or (6) a portion of advance rents from tenants. The restricted cash in excess of required reserve balances is subsequently released to the Company in accordance with the terms of the indentures. The Company has classified the increases and decreases in restricted cash as (1) cash provided by financing activities for cash held by indenture trustees based on consideration of the terms of the related indebtedness, although the cash flows have aspects of both financing activities and operating activities, (2) cash provided by investing activities for cash securing performance obligations and restricted cash that is acquired in acquisitions, or (3) cash provided by operating activities for the other remaining restricted cash. The following table is a summary of the impact of restricted cash on the statement of cash flows.
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| Receivables Allowance | Receivables Allowance An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded as an offset to accounts receivable. The Company uses judgment in estimating this allowance and considers historical collections, current credit status, or contractual provisions. Additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts are charged either to "site rental costs of operations" or to "network services and other costs of operations," as appropriate; and deductions from the allowance are recorded when specific accounts receivable are written off as uncollectible. |
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| Lease, Policy | Lease Accounting General. The Company classifies its leases at inception as either operating leases or capital leases. A lease is classified as a capital lease if at least one of the following criteria are met, subject to certain exceptions noted below: (1) the lease transfers ownership of the leased assets to the lessee, (2) there is a bargain purchase option, (3) the lease term is equal to 75% or more of the economic life of the leased assets, or (4) the present value of the minimum lease payments equals or exceeds 90% of the fair value of the leased assets. Lessee. Leases for land are evaluated for capital lease treatment if at least one of the first two criteria mentioned in the immediately preceding paragraph is present relating to the leased assets. When the Company, as lessee, classifies a lease as a capital lease, it records an asset in an amount equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments under the lease at the beginning of the lease term. Applicable operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis as discussed under "costs of operations" below. Lessor. If the Company is the lessor of leased property that is part of a larger whole (including with respect to a portion of space on a tower) and for which fair value is not objectively determinable, then such a lease is accounted for as an operating lease. As applicable, operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis as discussed under "Revenue Recognition." |
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| Property and Equipment | Property and Equipment Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Property and equipment includes land owned in fee and perpetual easements for land which have no definite life. When the Company purchases fee ownership or perpetual easements for the land previously subject to ground lease, the Company reduces the value recorded as land by the amount of any associated deferred ground lease payable or unamortized above-market leases. Depreciation is computed utilizing the straight-line method at rates based upon the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets. Depreciation of wireless infrastructure is computed with a useful life equal to the shorter of 20 years or the term of the underlying ground lease (including optional renewal periods). Additions, renewals, and improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are expensed. Interest costs incurred related to the construction of certain property and equipment are capitalized. The carrying value of property and equipment will be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Abandonments and write-offs of property and equipment are recorded to "asset write-downs charges" on the Company's consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and were $10.1 million, $10.2 million, and $12.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. |
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| Asset Retirement Obligations | Asset Retirement Obligations Pursuant to its ground lease and easement agreements, the Company records obligations to perform asset retirement activities, including requirements to remove wireless infrastructure or remediate the land upon which the Company's wireless infrastructure resides. Asset retirement obligations are included in "other long-term liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The liability accretes as a result of the passage of time and the related accretion expense is included in "depreciation, amortization, and accretion" on the Company's consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as an additional carrying amount of the related long-lived asset and depreciated over the useful life of such asset. |
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| Goodwill | Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price for an acquired business over the allocated value of the related net assets. The Company tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, regardless of whether adverse events or changes in circumstances have occurred. The annual test begins with goodwill and all intangible assets being allocated to applicable reporting units. The Company then performs a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is "more likely than not" that the fair value of the reporting units is less than its carrying amount. If it is concluded that it is "more likely than not" that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. The two-step goodwill impairment test begins with an estimation of fair value of the reporting unit using an income approach, which looks to the present value of expected future cash flows. The first step, commonly referred to as a "step-one impairment test," is a screen for potential impairment while the second step measures the amount of impairment if there is an indication from the first step that one exists. The Company's measurement of the fair value for goodwill is based on an estimate of discounted future cash flows of the reporting unit. The Company performed its most recent annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1, 2014, which resulted in no impairments. |
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| Intangible Assets | Intangible Assets Intangible assets are included in "site rental contracts and customer relationships, net" and "other intangible assets, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet and predominately consist of the estimated fair value of the following items recorded in conjunction with acquisitions: (1) site rental contracts and customer relationships, (2) below-market leases for land interest under the acquired wireless infrastructure, (3) term easement rights for land interest under the acquired wireless infrastructure, or (4) other contractual rights such as trademarks. The site rental contracts and customer relationships intangible assets are comprised of (1) the current term of the existing leases, (2) the expected exercise of the renewal provisions contained within the existing leases, which automatically occur under contractual provisions, or (3) any associated relationships that are expected to generate value following the expiration of all renewal periods under existing leases. The useful lives of intangible assets are estimated based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to benefit the Company and gives consideration to the expected useful life of other assets to which the useful life may relate. Amortization expense for intangible assets is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each of the intangible assets. The useful life of the site rental contracts and customer relationships intangible asset is limited by the maximum depreciable life of the wireless infrastructure (20 years), as a result of the interdependency of the wireless infrastructure and site rental leases. In contrast, the site rental contracts and customer relationships are estimated to provide economic benefits for several decades because of the low rate of tenant cancellations and high rate of renewals experienced to date. Thus, while site rental contracts and customer relationships are valued based upon the fair value, which includes assumptions regarding both (1) tenants' exercise of optional renewals contained in the acquired leases and (2) renewals of the acquired leases past the contractual term including exercisable options, the site rental contracts and customer relationships are amortized over a period not to exceed 20 years as a result of the useful life being limited by the depreciable life of the wireless infrastructure. The carrying value of other intangible assets with finite useful lives will be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company has a dual grouping policy for purposes of determining the unit of account for testing impairment of the site rental contracts and customer relationships intangible assets. First, the Company pools the site rental contracts and customer relationships with the related wireless infrastructure assets into portfolio groups for purposes of determining the unit of account for impairment testing. Second and separately, the Company evaluates the site rental contracts and customer relationships by significant tenant or by tenant grouping for individually insignificant tenants, as appropriate. If the sum of the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted) expected to result from the use or eventual disposition of an asset is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss is based on the fair value of the asset. |
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| Deferred Credits | Deferred Credits Deferred credits are included in “deferred revenues” and “other long-term liabilities” on the Company's consolidated balance sheet and consist of the estimated fair value of the following items recorded in conjunction with acquisitions: (1) below-market tenant leases for contractual interests with tenants on acquired wireless infrastructure, which are amortized to site rental revenues and (2) above-market leases for land interests under the Company's wireless infrastructure, which are amortized to site rental cost of operations. Fair value for these deferred credits represents the difference between (1) the stated contractual payments to be made pursuant to the in-place lease and (2) management's estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding lease. Deferred credits are measured over a period equal to the estimated remaining economic lease term considering renewal provisions or economics associated with those renewal provisions, to the extent applicable. Deferred credits are amortized over their respected estimated lease terms at the time of acquisition. |
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| Deferred Financing Costs | Deferred Financing Costs Third-party costs incurred to obtain financing are deferred and are included in "long-term prepaid rent, deferred financing costs, and other assets" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. |
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| Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition Site rental revenues are recognized on a monthly basis over the fixed, non-cancelable term of the relevant lease (generally ranging from five to 15 years), regardless of whether the payments from the tenant are received in equal monthly amounts. The Company's leases contain fixed escalation clauses (such as fixed dollar or fixed percentage increases) or inflation-based escalation clauses (such as those tied to the consumer price index ("CPI")). If the payment terms call for fixed escalations, upfront payments, or rent free periods, the revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the fixed, non-cancelable term of the agreement. When calculating straight-line rental revenues, the Company considers all fixed elements of tenant contractual escalation provisions, even if such escalation provisions contain a variable element in addition to a minimum. The Company's assets related to straight-line site rental revenues are included in "other current assets" and "deferred site rental receivables." Amounts billed or received prior to being earned are deferred and reflected in "deferred revenues" and "other long-term liabilities." Network services revenues are recognized after completion of the applicable service. Nearly all of the antenna installation services are billed on a cost-plus profit basis and site development services are billed on a fixed fee basis. Sales taxes or value-added taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis. |
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| Cost of Operations | Costs of Operations In excess of two-thirds of the Company's site rental costs of operations expenses consist of ground lease expenses, and the remainder includes property taxes, repairs and maintenance expenses, employee compensation or related benefit costs, or utilities. Generally, the ground leases for land are specific to each site and are for an initial term of five years and are renewable for pre-determined periods. The Company also enters into term easements and ground leases in which it prepays the entire term in advance. Ground lease expense is recognized on a monthly basis, regardless of whether the lease agreement payment terms require the Company to make payments annually, quarterly, monthly, or for the entire term in advance. The Company's ground leases contain fixed escalation clauses (such as fixed dollar or fixed percentage increases) or inflation-based escalation clauses (such as those tied to the CPI). If the payment terms include fixed escalation provisions, the effect of such increases is recognized on a straight-line basis. The Company calculates the straight-line ground lease expense using a time period that equals or exceeds the remaining depreciable life of the wireless infrastructure asset. Further, when a tenant has exercisable renewal options that would compel the Company to exercise existing ground lease renewal options, the Company has straight-lined the ground lease expense over a sufficient portion of such ground lease renewals to coincide with the final termination of the tenant's renewal options. The Company's non-current liability related to straight-line ground lease expense is included in "other long-term liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The Company's asset related to prepaid ground leases is included in "prepaid expenses" and "long-term prepaid rent, deferred financing costs and other assets, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. |
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| Acquisition and Integration Costs | Acquisition and Integration Costs All direct or incremental costs related to a business combination are expensed as incurred. Costs include severance, retention bonuses payable to employees of an acquired enterprise, temporary employees to assist with the integration of the acquired operations, or fees paid for services such as consulting, accounting, legal, or engineering reviews. These business combination costs are included in "acquisition and integration costs" on the Company's consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). |
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| Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units. The Company records stock-based compensation expense only for those unvested restricted stock awards ("RSAs") and unvested restricted stock units ("RSUs") for which the requisite service is expected to be rendered. The cumulative effect of a change in the estimated number of RSAs and RSUs for which the requisite service is expected to be or has been rendered is recognized in the period of the change in the estimate. To the extent that the requisite service is rendered, compensation cost for accounting purposes is not reversed; rather, it is recognized regardless of whether or not the awards vest. A discussion of the Company's valuation techniques and related assumptions and estimates used to measure the Company's stock-based compensation is as follows: Valuation. The fair value of RSAs and RSUs without market conditions is determined based on the number of shares relating to such RSAs and RSUs and the quoted price of the Company's common stock at the date of grant. The Company estimates the fair value of RSAs and RSUs with market conditions granted using a Monte Carlo simulation. The Company's determination of the fair value of RSAs and RSUs with market conditions on the date of grant is affected by its common stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex or subjective variables. The determination of fair value using a Monte Carlo simulation requires the input of subjective assumptions, and other reasonable assumptions could provide differing results. Amortization Method. The Company amortizes the fair value of all RSAs and RSUs on a straight-line basis for each separately vesting tranche of the award (graded vesting schedule) over the requisite service periods. Expected Volatility. The Company estimates the volatility of its common stock at the date of grant based on the historical volatility of its common stock. Expected Dividend Rate. The expected dividend rate at the date of grant is based on the then-current dividend yield. Risk-Free Rate. The Company bases the risk-free rate on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury issues with an equivalent remaining term equal to the expected life of the award. Forfeitures. The Company uses historical data and management's judgment about the future employee turnover rates to estimate the number of shares for which the requisite service period will not be rendered. |
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| Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs | Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs The components of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs are as follows:
The Company amortizes deferred financing costs, discounts, premiums, and purchase price adjustments on long-term debt over the estimated term of the related borrowing using the effective interest yield method. Discounts or purchase price adjustments are presented as a reduction to the related debt obligation on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. |
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| Income Taxes | Income Taxes Effective January 1, 2014, the Company commenced operating as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a REIT, the Company is generally entitled to a deduction for dividends that it pays and therefore is not subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on its taxable income that is currently distributed to its stockholders. The Company also may be subject to certain federal, state, local, and foreign taxes on its income and assets, including (1) alternative minimum taxes, (2) taxes on any undistributed income, (3) taxes related to the TRSs, (4) certain state, local, or foreign income taxes, (5) franchise taxes, (6) property taxes, and (7) transfer taxes. In addition, the Company could in certain circumstances be required to pay an excise or penalty tax, which could be significant in amount, in order to utilize one or more relief provisions under the Internal Revenue Code 1986, as amended ("Code") to maintain qualification for taxation as a REIT. The Company's small cells are currently included in one or more wholly owned TRSs. In August 2014, the Company received a favorable private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), which provides that the real property portion of the Company's small cells and the related rents qualify as real property and rents from real property, respectively, under the rules governing REITs. The Company is evaluating the impact of this private letter ruling and, subject to board approval, expects to take appropriate action to include at least some part of the Company's small cells as part of the REIT during 2015. Once the Company has completed its evaluation and necessary actions to include small cells in the REIT, the Company expects to de-recognize its net deferred tax liabilities related to such part of the Company's small cells. Additionally, the Company has included in TRSs its tower operations in Australia and certain other assets and operations. Those TRS assets and operations (along with any part of the Company's small cells that remain in a TRS) will continue to be subject, as applicable, to federal and state corporate income taxes or to foreign taxes in the jurisdictions in which such assets and operations are located. The Company's foreign assets and operations (including its tower operations in Puerto Rico and Australia) most likely will be subject to foreign income taxes in the jurisdictions in which such assets and operations are located, regardless of whether they are included in a TRS or not. The Company will be subject to a federal corporate level tax rate (currently 35%) on the gain recognized from the sale of assets occurring within a specified period (generally 10 years) after the REIT conversion up to the amount of the built in gain that existed on January 1, 2014, which is based upon the fair market value of those assets in excess of the Company's tax basis on January 1, 2014. This gain can be offset by any remaining federal net operating loss carryforwards ("NOLs"). During 2013, the Company de-recognized substantially all of its previously recorded U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets and liabilities in connection with completing the steps necessary to qualify to operate as a REIT and receiving final approval from the Company's board of directors. The de-recognized U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets related to the entities included in the REIT, because the expected recovery or settlement of the related assets and liabilities would not result in a taxable or deductible amount in the future. For the Company's TRSs, the Company accounts for income taxes using an asset and liability approach, which requires the recognition of deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance is provided on deferred tax assets if it is determined that it is "more likely than not" that the asset will not be realized. The Company records a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets when it is "more likely than not" that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company reviews the recoverability of deferred tax assets each quarter and based upon projections of future taxable income, reversing deferred tax liabilities or other known events that are expected to affect future taxable income, records a valuation allowance for assets that do not meet the "more likely than not" realization threshold. Valuation allowances may be reversed if related deferred tax assets are deemed realizable based upon changes in facts and circumstances that impact the recoverability of the asset. The Company recognizes a tax position if it is "more likely than not" that it will be sustained upon examination. The tax position is measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company reports penalties and tax-related interest expense as a component of the benefit (provision) for income taxes. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has not recorded any penalties related to its income tax positions. |
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| Per Share Information | Per Share Information Basic net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, per common share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus any potential dilutive common share equivalents, including shares issuable (1) upon the vesting of RSAs and RSUs as determined under the treasury stock method and (2) upon conversion of the Company's Convertible Preferred Stock (as defined in note 11), as determined under the if-converted method. A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations is as follows:
For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, 12.5 million and 13.2 million common share equivalents related to the Convertible Preferred Stock, respectively, were excluded from the dilutive common shares because the impact of such conversion would be anti-dilutive, based on the Company's common stock price as of the end of each such year. See notes 11 and 12. |
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| Foreign Currency Translation | Foreign Currency Translation The Company's international operations use the local currency as their functional currency. The Company translates the results of these international operations using the applicable average exchange rate for the period, and translates the assets and liabilities using the applicable exchange rate at the end of the period. The cumulative effect of changes in the exchange rate is recorded as "foreign currency translation adjustments" in other comprehensive income (loss). See note 15. |
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| Fair Values | Fair Values The Company's assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy that ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are (1) Level 1 — quoted prices (unadjusted) in active and accessible markets, (2) Level 2 — observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets but corroborated by market data, and (3) Level 3 — unobservable inputs and are not corroborated by market data. The Company evaluates fair value hierarchy level classifications quarterly, and transfers between levels are effective at the end of the quarterly period. 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 quotes (that is non-binding quotes) from brokers that require judgment to interpret market information including implied credit spreads for similar borrowings on recent trades or bid/ask prices or quotes from active markets if applicable. There were no changes since December 31, 2013 in the Company's valuation techniques used to measure fair values. See note 9 for a further discussion of fair values. |
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| Derivative Instruments | Derivative Instruments The Company had previously entered into interest rate swaps to manage or reduce its interest rate risk. Derivative financial instruments were entered into for periods that matched the related underlying exposures. The Company can designate derivative financial instruments as hedges. The Company can also enter into derivative financial instruments that are not designated as accounting hedges. Derivatives were recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. If the derivative was designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative was recorded as a separate component of stockholders' equity, captioned "accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)," and recognized as increases or decreases to "interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs" when the hedged item affects earnings. If a hedge ceased to qualify for hedge accounting, any change in the fair value of the derivative since the date it ceased to qualify was recorded to "net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps." However, any amounts previously recorded to "accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" would remain there until the original forecasted transaction affected earnings. In situations where it becomes probable that the hedged forecasted transaction will not occur, any gains or losses that have been recorded to "accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" are immediately reclassified to earnings. |
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| Recent Accounting Pronouncements | Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements No accounting pronouncements adopted during the year ended December 31, 2014 had a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") released updated guidance regarding the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers, exclusive of those contracts within lease accounting. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: (1) identify the contracts with the customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the contract price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. This guidance is effective for the Company as of January 1, 2017. This guidance is required to be applied (1) retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented, or (2) with the cumulative effect being recognized at the date of initial application. The Company is evaluating the guidance including the impact on its consolidated financial statements. |
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| Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents | The following table is a summary of the impact of restricted cash on the statement of cash flows.
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| Components of Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs | The components of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs are as follows:
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| Reconciliation of the Numerators and Denominators of the Basic and Diluted Per Share Computations | A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations is as follows:
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| Schedule Purchase Price Allocation | AT&T Acquisition During October 2013, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with AT&T, to acquire rights to towers which, as of December 31, 2014, comprised approximately 22% of the Company's towers for $4.827 billion in cash at closing ("AT&T Acquisition"). On December 16, 2013, the Company closed on the acquisition. See note 1 for further discussion of the terms of the AT&T master prepaid lease, including the related purchase option. The Company utilized net proceeds from the October 2013 Equity Financings (as defined in note 11), and additional borrowings under the 2012 Revolver and term loans to fund the AT&T Acquisition, as well as cash on hand. The final purchase price allocation for the AT&T Acquisition is shown below.
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| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information | The following table presents the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations of the Company as if the AT&T Acquisition was completed as of January 1, 2012, and the 2012 Acquisitions were completed as of January 1, 2011 for the periods presented below. 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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| Intangible Assets | The following is a summary of the Company's intangible assets. See note 3 for further discussion of the Company's acquisitions.
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| Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt | Contractual Maturities The following are the scheduled contractual maturities of the total debt or other long-term obligations outstanding at December 31, 2014. These maturities reflect contractual maturity dates and do not consider the principal payments that will commence following the anticipated repayment dates on the Tower Revenue Notes and WCP Securitized Notes. If the Tower Revenue Notes are not paid in full on or prior to 2015, 2017 and 2020, as applicable, then the Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the indenture) of the issuers of such notes will be used to repay principal of the applicable series and class of the Tower Revenue Notes, and additional interest (of an additional approximately 5% per annum) will accrue on the Tower Revenue Notes. If the WCP Securitized Notes are not paid in full by their anticipated repayment dates in 2015, the applicable interest rate increases by an additional approximately 5% per annum. If the WCP Securitized Notes are not repaid in full by their rapid amortization date of 2017, monthly principal payments commence using the Excess Cash Flow of the issuers of the WCP Securitized Notes.
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| Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Amounts of Assets and Liabilities | The following table shows the estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments, along with the carrying amounts of the related assets (liabilities). See also note 2.
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| Stock Based Compensation Expense | The following table discloses the components of stock-based compensation expense. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded tax benefits of $6.0 million related to stock-based compensation expense in its TRSs. For the years ended December 31, 2013, and 2012, the Company recorded tax benefits, exclusive of the change in the valuation allowance and the impact of the REIT election, of $14.5 million and $14.7 million, respectively, related to stock-based compensation expense (see note 10).
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| Tenant Leases | Tenant Leases The following table is a summary of the rental cash payments owed to the Company, as a lessor, by tenants pursuant to contractual agreements in effect as of December 31, 2014. Generally, the Company's leases with its tenants provide for (1) annual escalations, (2) multiple renewal periods at the tenant's option, and (3) only limited termination rights at the applicable tenant's option through the current term. As of December 31, 2014, the weighted-average remaining term of tenant leases is approximately seven years, exclusive of renewals at the tenant's option. The tenants' rental payments included in the table below are through the current terms with a maximum current term of 20 years and do not assume exercise of tenant renewal options.
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| Operating Leases | Operating Leases The following table is a summary of rental cash payments owed by the Company, as lessee, to landlords pursuant to contractual agreements in effect as of December 31, 2014. The Company is obligated under non-cancelable operating leases for land interests under 80% of its towers. The majority of these lease agreements have (1) certain termination rights that provide for cancellation after a notice period, (2) multiple renewal options at the Company's option, and (3) annual escalations. Lease agreements may also contain provisions for a contingent payment based on revenues or the gross margin derived from the wireless infrastructure located on the leased land interest. Nearly 75% and nearly 90% of the Company's site rental gross margins for the year ended December 31, 2014 are derived from towers where the land interest under the tower is owned or leased with final expiration dates of greater than 20 years and ten years, respectively, inclusive of renewals at the Company's option. The operating lease payments included in the table below include payments for certain renewal periods at the Company's option up to the estimated wireless infrastructure useful life of 20 years and an estimate of contingent payments based on revenues and gross margins derived from existing tenant leases.
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| Financial Results of Operating Segments | The financial results for the Company's operating segments are as follows:
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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 years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
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| Summary of Net Revenue by Country | A summary of net revenues by country, based on the location of the Company's subsidiaries, is as follows:
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| Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) | Summary quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
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Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)
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| Ground Lease Agreement Initial Term | 5 years |
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Subject to Capital Lease with Sprint, TMO, or AT&T [Member]
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| Tower count as a percentage of total towers | 53.00% |
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Leased or Operated Under Sprint Agreement [Member]
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| Ground Lease Agreement Initial Term | 32 |
| Purchase Option Price | $ 2,300 |
| Tower count as a percentage of total towers | 16.00% |
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| Ground Lease Agreement Initial Term | 28 |
| Tower count as a percentage of total towers | 15.00% |
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T-Mobile [Member]
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| Purchase Option Price | 2,000 |
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AT&T lease or sublease in accordance with TMO Agreement [Member]
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| Purchase Option Price | 405 |
| Tower count as a percentage of total towers | 1.00% |
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AT&T Transaction, Leased and Operated Sites [Member]
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| Ground Lease Agreement Initial Term | 28 |
| Tower count as a percentage of total towers | 22.00% |
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AT&T [Member]
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| Purchase Option Price | 4,200 |
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AT&T Prior to 2025 in accordance with TMO agreement [Member]
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| Purchase Option Price | $ 10 |
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| Tower Count | 40,000 |
| Tower count as a percentage of total towers | 96.00% |
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| Tower Count | 1,800 |
| Tower count as a percentage of total towers | 4.00% |
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This disclosure represents the term of the Company’s ground lease agreements No definition available.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
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| Net cash provided by (used from) operating activities | $ 6,148,000 | $ (1,637,000) | $ 11,475,000 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used from) investing activities | (44,000) | 8,067,000 | (46,282,000) | [1] | |||||
| Net cash provided by (used from) financing activities | 30,011,000 | 385,982,000 | [2] | (288,763,000) | [2] | ||||
| Useful life of site rental contracts and customer relationships (years) | 20 years | ||||||||
| Revenue recognition, non-cancelable lease term, minimum (years) | 5 | ||||||||
| Revenue recognition, non-cancelable lease term, maximum (years) | 15 | ||||||||
| Portion of company site rental costs that are ground lease expenses | 0.667 | ||||||||
| Ground Lease Agreement Initial Term | 5 years | ||||||||
| Percentage of tax position that is likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement | 50.00% | ||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 15,040,000 | 14,863,000 | 15,548,000 | ||||||
| Construction in Process | 60,400,000 | 52,200,000 | |||||||
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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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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current amount of expenditures for a real estate project that has not yet been completed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. No definition available.
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Useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Examples include, but not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. No definition available.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs) (Details) (USD $)
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| Interest expense on debt obligations | $ 492,437 | $ 490,385 | $ 491,694 |
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | 22,190 | 25,120 | 23,324 |
| Amortization of discounts on long-term debt | (3,628) | 8,541 | 21,297 |
| Amortization of interest rate swaps | 63,148 | 64,928 | 65,239 |
| Other, net of capitalized interest | (856) | 656 | (510) |
| Total | $ 573,291 | $ 589,630 | $ 601,044 |
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Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense for debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Per Share Information) (Details) (USD $)
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| Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | $ 148,070 | $ 106,937 | $ 34,009 | $ 101,497 | $ (23,546) | $ 45,836 | $ 52,359 | $ 15,462 | $ 390,513 | $ 90,111 | $ 188,584 |
| Dividends on preferred stock | (43,988) | (11,363) | (2,629) | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders | $ 346,525 | $ 78,748 | $ 185,955 | ||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||
| Basic weighted-average number of common stock outstanding | 332,302,000 | 298,083,000 | 289,285,000 | ||||||||
| Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding | 333,265,000 | 299,293,000 | 291,270,000 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, after deduction of dividends on preferred stock, per common share: | |||||||||||
| Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0.41 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.07 | $ 0.27 | $ (0.11) | $ 0.16 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.05 | $ 1.04 | $ 0.26 | $ 0.64 |
| Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0.41 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.07 | $ 0.27 | $ (0.11) | $ 0.16 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.05 | $ 1.04 | $ 0.26 | $ 0.64 |
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| Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) | 12,500,000 | 13,200,000 | |||||||||
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| Effect of assumed dilution from potential common shares relating to stock options and restricted stock awards | 963,000 | 1,210,000 | 1,985,000 | ||||||||
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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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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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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 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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| Net impact of acquisitions on revenue | $ 17,900,000 | $ 143,300,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 3,420,736,000 | [1] | 3,124,010,000 | [1],[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 242,617,000 | [3],[4],[5] | 15,566,000 | [3],[4],[5] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | (178,663,000) | [5],[6] | 134,487,000 | [5],[6] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 63,954,000 | [3],[4],[5] | 150,053,000 | [3],[4],[5] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, after deduction of dividends on preferred stock, per common share | $ 0.05 | $ 0.28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, after deduction of dividends on preferred stock, per common share | $ 0.05 | $ 0.27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net impact of acquisitions on net income | 8,900,000 | 12,600,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 35,042,000 | 26,005,000 | 18,298,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Consideration transferred | 354,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| land interests acquired | 1,200 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ground lease related assets | 2,300 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consideration transferred | 214,700,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Consideration transferred | 2,500,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consideration transferred | 4,827,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase price allocation | 4,826,599,000 | [7],[8] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 23,700,000 | 15,500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Business acquisition, pro forma adjustment | 211,100,000 | 220,600,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Business acquisition, pro forma adjustment | 218,300,000 | 353,200,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Purchase price allocation | 1,175,217,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | AT&T [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase price allocation | 21,543,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member] | AT&T [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase price allocation | 1,891,721,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Goodwill [Member] | AT&T [Member]
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||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase price allocation | 1,902,777,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Restricted cash, current and non-current [Member] | Wireless Capital Partners, LLC [Member]
|
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase price allocation | 39,200,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other Assets [Member] | AT&T [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments to purchase price allocation | 63,800,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member] | AT&T [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments to purchase price allocation | 73,700,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other Intangible Assets [Member] | AT&T [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments to purchase price allocation | 104,900,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Goodwill [Member] | AT&T [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments to purchase price allocation | $ 134,200,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Adjustments to purchase price allocation No definition available.
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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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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to a certain line item. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of ground lease related assets. No definition available.
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land interests acquired No definition available.
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- Definition
Net impact of acquisitions on net income No definition available.
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- Definition
Net impact of acquisitions on revenue No definition available.
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- Definition
Pro forma benefit (provision) for income taxes No definition available.
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- Definition
Pro forma Income (loss) before income taxes No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Tower count as a percentage of total towers No definition available.
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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 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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- Definition
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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- Definition
Amount of consideration transferred, consisting of acquisition-date fair value of assets transferred by the acquirer, liabilities incurred by the acquirer, and equity interest issued by the acquirer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
|
|||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
| Gross property and equipment | $ 14,587,092,000 | $ 13,680,633,000 | |||||
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (5,438,781,000) | (4,732,956,000) | |||||
| Total property and equipment, net | 9,148,311,000 | 8,947,677,000 | |||||
| Depreciation expense | 757,400,000 | 562,100,000 | 438,900,000 | ||||
| Capital Leased Assets, Gross | 4,400,000,000 | ||||||
| Accumulated Depreciation on Capital Lease Assets | 883,500,000 | ||||||
|
Land owned in fee and perpetual easements [Member]
|
|||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
| Gross property and equipment | 1,542,276,000 | [1] | 1,305,942,000 | [1] | |||
|
Buildings [Member]
|
|||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
| Gross property and equipment | 72,517,000 | 70,497,000 | |||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 40 years | ||||||
|
Wireless Infrastructure [Member]
|
|||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
| Gross property and equipment | 12,251,175,000 | 11,717,453,000 | |||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 20 years | ||||||
|
Information technology assets and other [Member]
|
|||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
| Gross property and equipment | 214,058,000 | 185,699,000 | |||||
|
Construction in Process [Member]
|
|||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
| Gross property and equipment | $ 507,066,000 | $ 401,042,000 | |||||
|
Minimum [Member] | Wireless Infrastructure [Member]
|
|||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 1 year | ||||||
|
Minimum [Member] | Information technology assets and other [Member]
|
|||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 2 years | ||||||
|
Maximum [Member] | Wireless Infrastructure [Member]
|
|||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 20 years | ||||||
|
Maximum [Member] | Information technology assets and other [Member]
|
|||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 7 years | ||||||
|
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Accumulated Depreciation on Capital Lease Assets No definition available.
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Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation of leased physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of 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, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Examples include, but not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. No definition available.
|
|
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|||||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | $ 5,169,906,000 | $ 5,248,356,000 | |||||||
| Accumulated amortization of intangible assets | (1,454,206,000) | (1,190,491,000) | |||||||
| Finite-lived intangible assets, net | 3,715,700,000 | 4,057,865,000 | |||||||
| Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | 20 years | ||||||||
| Amortization expense | 267,719,000 | 214,239,000 | 180,515,000 | ||||||
| 2015 | 259,272,000 | ||||||||
| 2016 | 259,026,000 | ||||||||
| 2017 | 258,438,000 | ||||||||
| 2018 | 256,669,000 | ||||||||
| 2019 | 254,980,000 | ||||||||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 4,916,426,000 | 3,119,957,000 | |||||||
| Goodwill | 5,210,091,000 | 4,916,426,000 | 3,119,957,000 | ||||||
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Site Rental Contracts and Customer Relationships [Member]
|
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| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 4,660,082,000 | [1] | 4,761,605,000 | ||||||
| Accumulated amortization of intangible assets | (1,347,947,000) | (1,111,262,000) | |||||||
| Finite-lived intangible assets, net | 3,312,135,000 | 3,650,343,000 | |||||||
| Acquired finite-lived intangible asset, amount | 1,200,000,000 | ||||||||
|
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
|
|||||||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 509,824,000 | 486,751,000 | |||||||
| Accumulated amortization of intangible assets | (106,259,000) | (79,229,000) | |||||||
| Finite-lived intangible assets, net | 403,565,000 | 407,522,000 | |||||||
| Acquired finite-lived intangible asset, amount | 100,000,000 | ||||||||
|
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion [Member]
|
|||||||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Amortization expense | 245,614,000 | 204,042,000 | 177,163,000 | ||||||
|
Site Rental Costs of Operations [Member]
|
|||||||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Amortization expense | 22,105,000 | 10,197,000 | 3,352,000 | ||||||
|
AT&T [Member]
|
|||||||||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
| Additions due to acquisitions | 1,768,535,000 | [2] | |||||||
| Adjustments to AT&T Acquisition purchase price allocation | 134,242,000 | [2] | |||||||
|
Other Acquired Goodwill [Domain]
|
|||||||||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
| Additions due to acquisitions | 159,952,000 | 25,194,000 | |||||||
|
Effect of exchange rates on goodwill [Domain]
|
|||||||||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
| Additions due to acquisitions | $ (529,000) | $ 2,740,000 | |||||||
|
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Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of increase in assets, excluding financial assets, lacking physical substance with a definite life, resulting from a business combination. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
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- Definition
Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of increase (decrease) from adjustments after acquisition date under purchase accounting of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Other Liabilities, non-current | $ 1,659,698,000 | $ 1,349,919,000 | |
| Amortization of Below Market Lease | 29,500,000 | 29,600,000 | 20,800,000 |
| Accrued Payroll and Other Compensation | 74,200,000 | 60,000,000 | |
|
customer prepaid rent [Member]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Other Liabilities, non-current | 610,742,000 | 350,474,000 | |
|
deferred ground lease payable [Member]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Other Liabilities, non-current | 425,321,000 | 357,419,000 | |
|
Above Market Leases [Member]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Other Liabilities, non-current | 272,694,000 | 276,319,000 | |
| Amortization of Above Market Leases | 24,200,000 | 7,200,000 | 3,400,000 |
|
deferred credits [Member]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Other Liabilities, non-current | 222,460,000 | 244,537,000 | |
|
asset retirement obligations [Member]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Other Liabilities, non-current | 128,153,000 | 118,403,000 | |
|
Other Liabilities [Member]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Other Liabilities, non-current | 328,000 | 2,767,000 | |
|
Amortization expense, 2015 [Member]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Expected amortization of above-market leases by year | 23,031,000 | ||
|
Amortization expense, 2016 [Member]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Expected amortization of above-market leases by year | 22,362,000 | ||
|
Amortization expense, 2017 [Member]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Expected amortization of above-market leases by year | 21,206,000 | ||
|
Amortization expense, 2018 [Member]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Expected amortization of above-market leases by year | 20,287,000 | ||
|
Amortization expense, 2019 [Member] [Domain]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Expected amortization of above-market leases by year | 19,289,000 | ||
|
Amortization expense, 2015 [Member]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Expected amortization of below-market tenant leases by year | 27,877,000 | ||
|
Amortization expense, 2016 [Member]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Expected amortization of below-market tenant leases by year | 27,657,000 | ||
|
Amortization expense, 2017 [Member]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Expected amortization of below-market tenant leases by year | 24,746,000 | ||
|
Amortization expense, 2018 [Member]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Expected amortization of below-market tenant leases by year | 21,985,000 | ||
|
Amortization expense, 2019 [Member] [Domain]
|
|||
| Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
| Expected amortization of below-market tenant leases by year | $ 19,493,000 | ||
| X | ||||||||||
|
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Accrued Payroll and Other Compensation No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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Amortization expense for the current year related to the Company’s above-market leases recorded in site rental costs of operations No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
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Expected amortization expense related to the Company’s above-market leases recorded in site rental costs of operations No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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Expected amortization of below-market tenant leases by year to site rental revenues. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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Amount of amortization of acquired leases acquired as part of a real property acquisition at below market lease rate with a finite life. No definition available.
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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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|
Debt and Other Obligations (Indebtedness) (Details) (USD $)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | $ 11,920,861,000 | $ 11,594,500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: current maturities and short-term debt and other current obligations | 113,335,000 | 103,586,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-current portion of long-term debt and other long-term obligations | 11,807,526,000 | 11,490,914,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 800,000,000 | 726,992,000 | 1,894,847,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Gross | 11,921,194,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 836,899,000 | [1] | 762,970,000 | [1] | 1,978,709,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 7Point125 Percent Senior Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 500,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 533,909,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 300,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 302,990,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
2012 Credit Facility [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage | 0.25% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Bank Debt [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 4,176,447,000 | 3,900,650,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Securitized Debt [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 3,573,208,000 | 3,915,963,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
High Yield Bonds [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 3,996,031,000 | 3,648,302,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
CCOC [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche B [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basis spread on variable rate | 2.25% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt instrument credit spread LIBOR rate minimum | 0.75% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
CCOC [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche B [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basis spread on variable rate | 2.50% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
2012 Revolver borrowing capacity [Member] | 2012 Revolver [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 2,200,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Second Tranche [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 350,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate, increase (decrease) | 5.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 9% Senior Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 314,170,000 | 552,715,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 332,045,000 | [1] | 589,105,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Incremental Term Loan B [Member] | CCOC [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 800,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Incremental Term Loan B2 [Member] [Member] | CCOC [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 500,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Incremental Term Loan A2 [Member] | CCOC [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 200,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes Second Tranche [Member] | 2019 [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Gross | 90,800,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes Second Tranche [Member] | 2029 [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Gross | 70,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
WCP Securitized Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 16,911,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effective yield rate, inclusive of purchase price adjustments | 5.60% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 18,096,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate, increase (decrease) | 5.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
WCP Securitized Notes [Member] | Securitized Debt [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Nov. 01, 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | Nov. 2040 | [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 262,386,000 | 286,171,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 5.70% | [3],[4] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium | 3,600,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Variable Rate Revolver [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability on revolver | 805,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
2012 Revolver [Member] | Bank Debt [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Jan. 01, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | Nov. 2018/Jan. 2019 | [5] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 695,000,000 | [6] | 374,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 1.90% | [3],[7] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche A [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 87,489,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 87,489,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche A [Member] | Bank Debt [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Jan. 01, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | Nov. 2018/Jan. 2019 | [5] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 645,938,000 | 662,500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 1.90% | [3],[7] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche A [Member] | 2018 [Member] [Domain]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 500,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche A [Member] | 2019 [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 500,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche B [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 30,941,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 30,941,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche B [Member] | Bank Debt [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Jan. 01, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | Jan. 2019/2021 | [8] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 2,835,509,000 | 2,864,150,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 3.00% | [3],[9] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche B [Member] | 2019 [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 565,600,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche B [Member] | 2021 [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 2,300,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member] | Securitized Debt [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Jan. 01, 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | 2037-2040 | [10] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,600,000,000 | 1,900,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 6.00% | [10],[3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member] | Securitized Debt [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Aug. 01, 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | 2035-2040 | [10] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,550,000,000 | 1,550,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 4.50% | [10],[3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 619,125,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 619,125,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes [Member] | Securitized Debt [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Jul. 01, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | 2019/2029 | [11] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 160,822,000 | 179,792,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 7.50% | [3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 7Point125 Percent Senior Notes [Member] | High Yield Bonds [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Oct. 01, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | Nov. 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 0 | 498,332,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of debt instrument interest rate stated | N/A | [3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 7.5% Senior Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 51,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 51,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Five and One Fourth Senior Notes [Member] | High Yield Bonds [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Oct. 01, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | Jan. 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,649,969,000 | 1,649,970,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 5.30% | [3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
2012 Secured Notes [Member] | High Yield Bonds [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,000,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Capital Lease Obligations and Other [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | Various | [12] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 175,175,000 | 129,585,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Original Debt Issuance Date | Various | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of debt instrument interest rate stated | Various | [12],[3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum | 10.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
2012 secured notes tranche A [Member] | High Yield Bonds [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 500,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 294,362,000 | [13] | 706,045,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 312,465,000 | [1],[13] | 752,332,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
2012 Secured Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 30,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repayments of Other Long-term Debt | 30,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
2012 Secured Notes [Member] | High Yield Bonds [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Dec. 01, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | 2017/2023 | [14] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,500,000,000 | 1,500,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 3.40% | [3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate - 4.875% Senior Notes [Member] | High Yield Bonds [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Original issue date | Apr. 01, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual maturity date | Apr. 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
4.875% Senior Notes [Member] | High Yield Bonds [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 846,060,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate | 4.88% | [3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 850,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Third Tranche [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 1,300,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes First Tranche [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 250,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Second Tranche [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 300,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Third Tranche [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 1,000,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The minimum credit spread incremental to the LIBOR rate for purposes of determining the interest rate for a debt instrument. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
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.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Date of original debt issuance. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreements. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- 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 | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount of short-term debt and current maturity of long-term debt and capital lease obligations due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount of long-term debt before deduction of unamortized discount or premium. Includes, but is not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, with initial maturities beyond one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Effective interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement considering interest compounding and original issue discount or premium. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Incremental percentage increase (decrease) in the stated rate on a debt instrument. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Maximum contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Date the debt instrument was issued, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The amount of debt premium 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
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- 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
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Gross amount of debt extinguished. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for the line of credit facility regardless of whether the facility has been used. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| 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
|
|
Debt and Other Obligations (Textuals) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | $ 11,920,861,000 | $ 11,594,500,000 | |||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 800,000,000 | 726,992,000 | 1,894,847,000 | ||||
| Principal balance outstanding on debt instruments | 11,921,194,000 | ||||||
| Cash and equivalents | 175,620,000 | 223,394,000 | 441,364,000 | 80,120,000 | |||
| Debt Instrument, Covenant Description | 7.0 to 1.0 | ||||||
|
WCP Securitized Notes [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Interest rate, increase (decrease) | 5.00% | ||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 16,911,000 | ||||||
| Effective yield rate, inclusive of purchase price adjustments | 5.60% | ||||||
|
Variable Rate Revolver [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Availability on revolver | 805,000,000 | ||||||
|
Variable Rate Revolver 2012 [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Debt instrument credit spread LIBOR rate minimum | 1.50% | ||||||
| Effective Percentage Rate Range, Maximum | 2.25% | ||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Interest rate, increase (decrease) | 5.00% | ||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes First Tranche [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 300,000,000 | ||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Second Tranche [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 350,000,000 | ||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Third Tranche [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 1,300,000,000 | ||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes First Tranche [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 250,000,000 | ||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Second Tranche [Member]
|
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 300,000,000 | ||||||
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Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Third Tranche [Member]
|
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 1,000,000,000 | ||||||
|
Capital Lease Obligations and Other [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 175,175,000 | 129,585,000 | |||||
| Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum | 10.00% | ||||||
| Contractual maturity date, start | 1 year | ||||||
| Contractual maturity date, end | 25 years | ||||||
|
High Yield Bonds - Senior Notes [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Redemption pricing percentage of principal amount | 100.00% | ||||||
|
Collateralized [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Debt Instrument, PPE Collaterized Amount | 1,200,000,000 | ||||||
|
CCOC [Member] | Incremental Term Loan B [Member]
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|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 800,000,000 | ||||||
|
CCOC [Member] | Incremental Term Loan B2 [Member] [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 500,000,000 | ||||||
|
CCOC [Member] | Incremental Term Loan A2 [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 200,000,000 | ||||||
|
2012 secured notes tranche A [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 500,000,000 | ||||||
|
2012 Credit Facility [Member] | CCOC [Member] | Senior Secured Term Loan A [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 500,000,000 | ||||||
|
2012 Credit Facility [Member] | CCOC [Member] | Senior Secured Term Loan B [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 1,600,000,000 | ||||||
|
2012 Credit Facility [Member] | CCOC [Member] | Senior Secured 2012 Revolver [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Total revolving commitment | 1,500,000,000 | ||||||
|
High Yield Bonds [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 3,996,031,000 | 3,648,302,000 | |||||
|
High Yield Bonds [Member] | Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 7Point125 Percent Senior Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 0 | 498,332,000 | |||||
| Repayments of Debt | 500,000,000 | ||||||
|
High Yield Bonds [Member] | 4.875% Senior Notes [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 846,060,000 | ||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 850,000,000 | ||||||
| Stated interest rate | 4.88% | [1] | |||||
|
Issuance of debt obligation [Member] | 4.875% Senior Notes [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Proceeds from Issuance of Debt | 839,000,000 | ||||||
|
2012 Revolver [Member] | Collateralized [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Cash and equivalents | 41,400,000 | ||||||
|
2012 secured notes tranche B [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Total debt and other obligations | 1,000,000,000 | ||||||
|
Minimum [Member] | High Yield Bonds - Senior Notes [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Debt to Adjusted Cash Flow Ratio | 7.0 | ||||||
|
2012 Revolver borrowing capacity [Member] | 2012 Revolver [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 2,200,000,000 | ||||||
|
Tendered After the Early Tender Date [Member] | Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 9 Percent Senior Notes [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Tender Offer Amount | 313,300,000 | ||||||
|
Amount redeemed after tender [Member] | Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Repayments of Debt | 294,400,000 | ||||||
|
Amount redeemed after tender [Member] | Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 9 Percent Senior Notes [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Tender Offer Amount | 800,000 | ||||||
|
Amount validly tendered [Member] | Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Tender Offer Amount | 670,600,000 | ||||||
|
Amount validly tendered [Member] | Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 9 Percent Senior Notes [Member]
|
|||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
| Tender Offer Amount | $ 515,500,000 | ||||||
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The percentage of the principal amount that may be redeemed. No definition available.
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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
Amount of long-term debt before deduction of unamortized discount or premium. Includes, but is not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, with initial maturities beyond one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of assets pledged to secure a debt instrument. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Description of minimum financial levels (for example, tangible net worth and working capital) and achievement of certain financial ratios (for example, working capital ratio and debt service coverage ratio), and adherence to certain clauses which generally require or restrict certain actions (for example, entering into a debt arrangement with equal or greater seniority, and selling or discontinuing a certain business segment or material subsidiary) to be in compliance with the covenant clauses of the debt agreement. May also include a discussion of the adverse consequences that would result if the entity violates or fails to satisfy the covenants. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Effective interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement considering interest compounding and original issue discount or premium. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
When presenting a range of interest rates, the highest effective rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Incremental percentage increase (decrease) in the stated rate on a debt instrument. No definition available.
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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Maximum contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Minimum contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of unused borrowing capacity under the long-term financing arrangement that is available to the entity as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount of debt extinguished. No definition available.
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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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- Definition
The cash inflow during the period from additional borrowings in aggregate debt. Includes proceeds from short-term and long-term debt. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The cash outflow during the period from the repayment of aggregate short-term and long-term debt. Excludes payment of capital lease obligations. No definition available.
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Debt and Other Obligations (Scheduled Contractual Maturities) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2014
|
|---|---|
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
| 2015 | $ 110,758 |
| 2016 | 122,570 |
| 2017 | 619,859 |
| 2018 | 1,323,951 |
| 2019 | 596,083 |
| Thereafter | 9,147,973 |
| Total Cash Obligations | 11,921,194 |
| Unamortized Discounts | (333) |
| Total Debt and Other Obligations Outstanding | $ 11,920,861 |
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt before deduction of unamortized discount or premium. Includes, but is not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, with initial maturities beyond one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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
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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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Definition
Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Debt and Other Obligations (Debt Purchases and Repayments) (Details) (USD $)
|
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Mar. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Sep. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal Amount | $ (800,000,000) | $ (726,992,000) | $ (1,894,847,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 836,899,000 | [1] | 762,970,000 | [1] | 1,978,709,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | 0 | (44,629,000) | 0 | (640,000) | (1,000) | (577,000) | (35,909,000) | (44,629,000) | [2] | (37,127,000) | [3] | (131,974,000) | [4] | ||||||||||
| Write-off of deferred financing costs and discounts | 7,700,000 | 48,100,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
2012 Secured Notes [Member]
|
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal Amount | (30,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 30,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | [3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal Amount | (619,125,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 619,125,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (1,893,000) | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 9% Senior Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal Amount | (314,170,000) | (552,715,000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 332,045,000 | [1] | 589,105,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (17,894,000) | [3] | (62,966,000) | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal Amount | (294,362,000) | [5] | (706,045,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 312,465,000 | [1],[5] | 752,332,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (18,103,000) | [3],[5] | (64,989,000) | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 7.5% Senior Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal Amount | (51,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 51,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
WCP Securitized Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal Amount | (16,911,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 18,096,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (681,000) | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
2012 Revolver [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (241,000) | [3] | (1,445,000) | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche A [Member]
|
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal Amount | (87,489,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 87,489,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (399,000) | [3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche B [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal Amount | (30,941,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 30,941,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (490,000) | [3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal Amount | (300,000,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 302,990,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (3,740,000) | [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 7Point125 Percent Senior Notes [Member]
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal Amount | (500,000,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Paid | 533,909,000 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | $ (40,889,000) | [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
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Write-off of deferred financing costs and discounts. No definition available.
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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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- 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
|
|
Interest Rate Swaps (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
|
|
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Refinancings of Debt [Member]
|
|
| Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |
| Income (loss) recognized in income discontinuation of hedge accounts | $ (63.1) |
|
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
|
|
| Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |
| Estimated amount expected to be reclassified into earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during next twelve months | $ (18.7) |
| X | ||||||||||
|
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Loss Recognized in Income, due to discontinuation of hedge accounting on interest rate swaps previously qualifying for hedge accounting No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Fair Value Disclosures (Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Amounts of Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, carrying value | $ 175,620,000 | $ 223,394,000 | $ 441,364,000 | $ 80,120,000 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, fair value | 175,620,000 | 223,394,000 | ||
| Restricted cash, carrying value | 152,411,000 | 188,526,000 | ||
| Restricted cash, fair value | 188,526,000 | |||
| Debt and other obligations, carrying amount | 11,920,861,000 | 11,594,500,000 | ||
| Debt and other obligations, fair value | 12,286,161,000 | 11,892,587,000 | ||
|
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
|
||||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, carrying value | 1 | |||
| Restricted cash, carrying value | 1 | |||
|
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
|
||||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||||
| Debt and other obligations, carrying amount | $ 2 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- 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
The fair value of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- 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 | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Fair value portion 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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- 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
|
|
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
| Valuation allowance, increase (decrease) | $ (9,000,000) | $ 0 | $ (95,072,000) |
| Federal tax benefits | (213,000) | (684,000) | (229,000) |
| non-cash income tax charge in conjunction with REIT conversion | 67,400,000 | ||
| Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate | 8,300,000 | ||
|
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
|
|||
| Operating loss carryforwards | 200,000,000 | ||
|
U.S. Federal [Member]
|
|||
| Operating loss carryforwards | 2,200,000,000 | ||
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U.S. Federal [Member] | Minimum [Member]
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| Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates | Dec. 31, 2022 | ||
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| Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates | Dec. 31, 2032 | ||
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State [Member]
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| Operating loss carryforwards | 900,000,000 | ||
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State [Member] | Minimum [Member]
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| Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates | Dec. 31, 2015 | ||
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State [Member] | Maximum [Member]
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| Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates | Dec. 31, 2034 | ||
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Foreign [Member]
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| Operating loss carryforwards | 70,000,000 | ||
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Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
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| Valuation allowance, increase (decrease) | $ 9,000,000 | $ 12,000,000 | |
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non-cash income tax charge in conjunction with anticipated REIT conversion No definition available.
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Amount of current federal tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Expiration date of each operating loss carryforward included in operating loss carryforward, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance for a specified deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Income Taxes [Abstract] | ||||||||
| Domestic | $ 341,070 | $ 260,364 | $ 77,254 | |||||
| Foreign | 47,064 | [1] | 32,165 | [1] | 23,573 | [1] | ||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $ 388,134 | $ 292,529 | $ 100,827 | |||||
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The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to domestic operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to foreign operations, which is defined as Income or Loss generated from operations located outside the entity's country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income 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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Income Taxes (Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Current Federal | $ 213 | $ 684 | $ 229 | ||||||||||
| Current Foreign | (10,737) | (6,732) | (6,837) | ||||||||||
| Current State | (4,415) | (12,305) | (3,705) | ||||||||||
| Total current | (14,939) | (18,353) | (10,313) | ||||||||||
| Deferred Federal | 23,070 | (164,769) | 65,643 | ||||||||||
| Deferred Foreign | 2,901 | (6,136) | 42,714 | ||||||||||
| Deferred State | (392) | (9,370) | 2,017 | ||||||||||
| Total deferred | 25,579 | (180,275) | 110,374 | ||||||||||
| Total benefit (provision) for income taxes | $ 110,374 | [1] | $ 33,959 | [1] | $ 36,587 | [1] | $ 17,708 | [1] | $ 10,640 | $ (198,628) | $ 100,061 | ||
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Amount of current federal tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current foreign income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to taxable income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current state and local tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred federal income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred foreign income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred state and local tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Effective Tax Rate) (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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| Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes at statutory rate | $ (135,847,000) | $ (102,385,000) | $ (35,289,000) | |||||||||||||||
| Tax effect of foreign income (losses) | 14,277,000 | 11,258,000 | 8,251,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Tax adjustment related to REIT operations | 132,951,000 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Tax adjustment related to the REIT conversion | 0 | [1] | (67,395,000) | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||||||||||
| Expenses for which no federal tax benefit was recognized | (463,000) | (9,570,000) | (3,874,000) | |||||||||||||||
| Valuation allowances | 9,000,000 | 0 | 95,072,000 | |||||||||||||||
| State tax (provision) benefit, net of federal | (3,136,000) | (14,852,000) | (1,097,000) | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign tax | (7,836,000) | (12,868,000) | 35,877,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Other | 1,694,000 | (2,816,000) | 1,121,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Total benefit (provision) for income taxes | 110,374,000 | [2] | 33,959,000 | [2] | 36,587,000 | [2] | 17,708,000 | [2] | 10,640,000 | (198,628,000) | 100,061,000 | |||||||
| REIT tax adjustment to reclassify a deferred tax charge from AOCI | 39,800,000 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Valuation allowances | $ (29,400,000) | |||||||||||||||||
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The portion of the difference between total income tax expense (benefit) as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to nondeductible capital loses under enacted tax laws. No definition available.
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Total REIT tax adjustment related to reclassification of deferred tax charge from AOCI to the Company's statement of operations No definition available.
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Total tax adjustment to the consolidated statement of operations related to the Company's REIT operations in the current year No definition available.
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Total tax adjustment to the consolidated statement of operations related to the Company's REIT conversion. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of current and deferred foreign income tax expense (benefit) attributable to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to foreign income tax expense (benefit). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of income tax expense or benefit for the period computed by applying the domestic federal statutory tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to other adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to state and local income tax expense (benefit). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance for a specified deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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|---|---|---|
| Property and equipment | $ 144,020 | $ 135,824 |
| Deferred site rental receivable | 35,887 | 28,074 |
| Intangible assets | 108,689 | 116,548 |
| Total deferred income tax liabilities | (10,791) | |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross | 288,596 | 280,446 |
| Net operating loss carryforwards | 148,465 | 134,123 |
| Deferred ground lease payable | 7,231 | 7,122 |
| Accrued liabilities | 162,108 | 148,580 |
| Receivable allowance | 1,538 | 1,228 |
| Other | 1,278 | 5,866 |
| Valuation allowance, asset | (21,038) | (27,264) |
| Total deferred income tax assets, net | 299,582 | 269,655 |
| Deferred Tax Assets, Net | $ 10,986 | $ (10,791) |
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. 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, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. 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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from accrued liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from the allowance for doubtful accounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from deferred rent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. 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 after valuation allowances. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from intangible assets other than goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from leasing arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from property, plant, and equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Jurisdictional Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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|---|---|---|
| Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||
| Gross, asset | $ 32,024 | $ 16,473 |
| Valuation allowance, asset | (21,038) | (27,264) |
| Net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) | 10,986 | (10,791) |
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U.S. Federal [Member]
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| Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||
| Gross, asset | 6,557 | (7,513) |
| Valuation allowance, asset | (3,000) | (12,000) |
| Net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) | 3,557 | (19,513) |
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State [Member]
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| Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||
| Gross, asset | 462 | (807) |
| Valuation allowance, asset | (16,208) | (14,547) |
| Net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) | (15,746) | (15,354) |
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Foreign [Member]
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| Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||
| Gross, asset | 25,005 | 24,793 |
| Valuation allowance, asset | (1,830) | (717) |
| Net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) | $ 23,175 | $ 24,076 |
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. 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, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] | ||
| Balance at beginning of year | $ 21,549 | $ 19,184 |
| Additions based on current year tax positions | 286 | 2,365 |
| Reductions as a result of the lapse of statute limitations | (6,042) | |
| Reductions as a result of settlements with taxing authorities | (7,460) | |
| Balance at end of year | $ 8,333 | $ 21,549 |
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Amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been or will be taken in current period tax return. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of applicable statutes of limitations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Temporary Equity [Line Items] | |||
| Dividends on preferred stock | $ 44,354 | $ 0 | $ 2,481 |
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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to preferred shareholders of the parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2014
Common Stock
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Sep. 30, 2014
Common Stock
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Jun. 30, 2014
Common Stock
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Mar. 31, 2014
Common Stock
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Dec. 31, 2014
Common Stock
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Dec. 31, 2013
Common Stock
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Dec. 31, 2012
Common Stock
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Dec. 31, 2013
4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
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Mar. 31, 2015
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2014
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2014
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2014
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2014
Minimum [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2014
Maximum [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2015
Paid subsequent to year end [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2015
Paid subsequent to year end [Member]
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
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| Declaration Date | Oct. 30, 2014 | Aug. 08, 2014 | May 30, 2014 | Feb. 20, 2014 | Dec. 22, 2014 | Sep. 26, 2014 | Jun. 25, 2014 | Mar. 25, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Record Date | Dec. 19, 2014 | Sep. 19, 2014 | Jun. 20, 2014 | Mar. 20, 2014 | Jan. 15, 2015 | Oct. 15, 2014 | Jul. 15, 2014 | Apr. 15, 2014 | Jan. 15, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payment Date | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Nov. 03, 2014 | Aug. 01, 2014 | May 01, 2014 | Feb. 03, 2014 | Feb. 02, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends Per Share, Common Stock | $ 0.82 | $ 0.35 | $ 0.35 | $ 0.35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends Per Share, Convertible Preferred Stock | $ 1.1250 | $ 1.1250 | $ 1.1250 | $ 1.1625 | $ 1.1250 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aggregate Payment Amount, Common Stock | $ 274,500,000 | [1],[2] | $ 117,200,000 | [1],[2] | $ 117,200,000 | [1],[2] | $ 117,200,000 | [1],[2] | $ 626,074,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aggregate Payment Amount, Convertible Preferred Stock | 11,000,000 | 11,000,000 | 11,000,000 | 11,400,000 | 11,000,000 | [3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | 41,400,000 | 9,775,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock | 2,980,586,000 | 414,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion factor, Preferred Stock | 1.1080 | 1.3850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock | 0 | 950,886,000 | 0 | 98,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchases of common stock, shares | (292,874) | (1,429,461) | (700,070) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchases of common stock, value | $ 21,800,000 | $ 99,500,000 | $ 36,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Represents the conversion factor of the Company's Preferred Stock, depending on the applicable market value of the common stock. No definition available.
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Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Date the declared dividend will be paid, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of paid and unpaid common stock dividends declared with the form of settlement in cash. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Date the dividend to be paid was declared, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Date the holder must own the stock to be entitled to the dividend, in CCYY-MM-DD format. No definition available.
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Amount of paid and unpaid preferred stock dividends declared with the form of settlement in cash. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of preferred stock outstanding. No definition available.
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Face amount or stated value per share of preferred stock nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Proceeds from issuance of capital stock which provides for a specific dividend that is paid to the shareholders before any dividends to common stockholders and which takes precedence over common stockholders in the event of liquidation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of new stock issued during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and have not been retired and are not held in treasury. Some state laws may govern the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased during the period and has not been retired and is not held in treasury. Some state laws may mandate the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stock-based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
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|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Shares available for future issuance (in shares) | 12.5 | ||
| Vesting Performance Period | three | ||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense | $ 6.0 | $ 14.5 | $ 14.7 |
|
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Shares available for future issuance (in shares) | 1.0 | ||
| Shares granted, number of shares | 1.0 | ||
|
Restricted Stock [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Shares granted, weighted-average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 57.78 | $ 46.37 | $ 38.82 |
| Weighted-average requisite service period (years) | 2 years 6 months | ||
| Restricted stock or unit expense | 45.8 | 37.8 | 32.7 |
|
Restricted Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Award vesting period | 5 years | ||
|
Performance Awards [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Shares granted, number of shares | 0.5 | ||
|
Time Vesting Awards [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Shares granted, number of shares | 0.5 | ||
|
Time Vesting Awards [Member] | Minimum [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Award vesting period | 3 years | ||
|
Time Vesting Awards [Member] | Maximum [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Award vesting period | 5 years | ||
|
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Shares granted, number of shares | 1.0 | ||
| Compensation cost not yet recognized | $ 40.7 | ||
| Period for recognition | 1 year | ||
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|
- Definition
Represents the vesting period for performance vesting restricted stock. No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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- Definition
The noncash expense that represents the cost of restricted stock or unit distributed to employees as compensation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
Estimated period over which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the equity-based payment award, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). 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 difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Stock-based Compensation (Summary of Restricted Stock Awards Activity) (Details)
|
12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
|
|
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
|
||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period | 1,000,000 | |
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross | 0 | |
| Shares outstanding at the beginning of the year, number of shares | 2,282,000 | |
| Shares outstanding at the end of year, number of shares | 1,440,000 | 2,282,000 |
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period | (822,000) | |
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Number of Shares | 20,000 | |
|
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
|
||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period | 1,000,000 | |
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross | 986,000 | |
| Shares outstanding at the beginning of the year, number of shares | 0 | |
| Shares outstanding at the end of year, number of shares | 950,000 | 0 |
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period | (20,000) | |
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Number of Shares | 16,000 | |
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Number of non-vested options forfeited. No definition available.
|
|
Stock-based Compensation (Summary of the Assumptions Used in the Monte Carlo Simulation to Determine the Grant-Date Fair Value) (Details)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
| Share-based Compensation [Abstract] | |||
| Risk-free rate | 0.70% | 0.40% | 0.40% |
| Expected volatility | 22.00% | 23.00% | 31.00% |
| Expected dividend rate | 2.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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- Definition
The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
The estimated measure of the percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Stock-based Compensation (Summary of Restricted Stock Awards Vested) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Total shares vested | 842 | 978 | 1,974 |
| Fair value on vesting date | $ 62,686 | $ 66,666 | $ 101,692 |
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|
- Details
|
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- Definition
Total number of shares issued during the period, including shares forfeited, as a result of Restricted Stock Awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Aggregate value of stock related to Restricted Stock Awards issued during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Stock-based Compensation (Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense | $ 6,000,000 | $ 14,500,000 | $ 14,700,000 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 60,164,000 | 41,788,000 | 47,541,000 |
|
CCUSA [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 56,431,000 | 39,030,000 | 41,944,000 |
|
CCAL [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 3,733,000 | 2,758,000 | 5,597,000 |
|
Site Rental Cost of Operations [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 6,565,000 | 1,193,000 | 3,401,000 |
|
Site Rental Cost of Operations [Member] | CCUSA [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 6,565,000 | 1,193,000 | 3,401,000 |
|
Site Rental Cost of Operations [Member] | CCAL [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Network Services and Other Costs of Operations [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 4,889,000 | 1,799,000 | 2,721,000 |
|
Network Services and Other Costs of Operations [Member] | CCUSA [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 4,889,000 | 1,799,000 | 2,721,000 |
|
Network Services and Other Costs of Operations [Member] | CCAL [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 48,710,000 | 38,796,000 | 41,419,000 |
|
General and Administrative Expense [Member] | CCUSA [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 44,977,000 | 36,038,000 | 35,822,000 |
|
General and Administrative Expense [Member] | CCAL [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | $ 3,733,000 | $ 2,758,000 | $ 5,597,000 |
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|
- Definition
The amount of expense, net of income tax, 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. No definition available.
|
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|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Commitments and Contingencies Asset Retirement Obligations (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
| Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] | |||
| Accretion expense | $ 10,100,000 | $ 8,100,000 | $ 6,500,000 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 1,659,698,000 | 1,349,919,000 | |
| Estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be paid relating to asset retirement obligations | 1,200,000,000 | ||
|
ATT, TMO, WCP, and NextG Acquisitions [Member]
|
|||
| Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] | |||
| Increase (decrease) in asset retirement obligations | 16,300,000 | ||
|
asset retirement obligations [Member]
|
|||
| Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] | |||
| Other long-term liabilities | $ 128,153,000 | $ 118,403,000 | |
|
Subject to Capital Lease with Sprint, TMO, or AT&T [Member]
|
|||
| Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] | |||
| Tower count as a percentage of total towers | 53.00% | ||
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|
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|
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- Definition
This disclosure represents the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be paid relating to asset retirement obligations No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
Tower count as a percentage of total towers No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount of accretion expense recognized during the period that is associated with an asset retirement obligation. Accretion expense measures and incorporates changes due to the passage of time into the carrying amount of the liability. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Definition
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the carrying amount of asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
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
|
|
Leases (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
| Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] | |||
| Weighted average remaining term of tenant leases | 7 years | ||
| Maximum Current Term | 20 years | ||
| Tenant Leases 2015 | $ 2,703,655,000 | ||
| Tenant Leases 2016 | 2,635,024,000 | ||
| Tenant Leases 2017 | 2,562,704,000 | ||
| Tenant Leases 2018 | 2,474,553,000 | ||
| Tenant Leases 2019 | 2,373,865,000 | ||
| Tenant Leases thereafter | 9,549,658,000 | ||
| Total tenant leases | 22,299,459,000 | ||
| Percentage of wireless infrastructure that has non-cancelable operating leases | 80.00% | ||
| Operating Leases, Owned Land Under Tower, Expiration Term | 20 years | ||
| Operating Leases, Leased Land Under Tower, Expiration Term | 10 years | ||
| Operating leases 2015 | 569,314,000 | ||
| Operating leases 2016 | 574,728,000 | ||
| Operating leases 2017 | 578,815,000 | ||
| Operating leases 2018 | 580,231,000 | ||
| Operating leases 2019 | 581,020,000 | ||
| Operating leases thereafter | 8,067,093,000 | ||
| Total operating leases | 10,951,201,000 | ||
| Rental expense from operating leases | 676,700,000 | 513,600,000 | 372,300,000 |
| Contingent rental payments | $ 88,300,000 | $ 73,700,000 | $ 57,600,000 |
|
Greater than 10 Years, Inclusive of Renewals at the Company's Option [Member]
|
|||
| Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] | |||
| Percentage of site rental gross margin that is derived from towers where the lease for the land has a final expiration date | 90.00% | ||
|
Greater than 20 Years, Inclusive of Renewals at the Company's Option [Member]
|
|||
| Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] | |||
| Percentage of site rental gross margin that is derived from towers where the lease for the land has a final expiration date | 75.00% | ||
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|
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Maximum current term of tenant contracts, excluding the exercise of tenant renewal options. No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
Maximum current lease expiration term, in years, of operating leases for tower under which the company owns land. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Rental expense incurred for leased assets. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Operating Leases, Leased Land Under Tower, Expiration Term No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
Percentage of site rental gross margin that is derived from towers where the lease for the land has a final expiration date. No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
The percentage of towers, office space and equipment that is on land that has non-cancelable operating leases. No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
Weighted-average remaining term of tenant leases, exclusive of renewals at the tenant's option No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments for leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Future minimum rental payments in aggregate as of the balance sheet date under operating leases. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
Future rental payments receivable within one year of the balance sheet date under an operating lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Future rental payments receivable within the fifth year from the balance sheet date under an operating lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Future rental payments receivable within the fourth year from the balance sheet date under an operating lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Future rental payments receivable within the third year from the balance sheet date under an operating lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Future rental payments receivable within the second year from the balance sheet date under an operating lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Future minimum lease payments receivable under operating leases for periods greater than five years following the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The increases or decreases in lease payments that result from changes occurring after the inception of the lease in the factors (other than the passage of time) on which lease payments are based, except that any escalation of minimum lease payments relating to increases in construction or acquisition cost of the leased property or for increases in some measure of cost or value during the construction or preconstruction period, are excluded from contingent rentals. Contingent rentals also may include amounts for which the triggering events have not yet occurred or the specified targets for which have not yet been achieved (such as sales based percentage rent), but which events are considered probable of occurring or which specified targets are considered probable of being achieved. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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|
Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Financial Results for the Company's Operating Segments) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Sep. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Mar. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Sep. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
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| Net revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site rental | $ 3,006,774 | $ 2,503,620 | $ 2,124,190 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 683,110 | 518,764 | 308,490 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 967,564 | 930,025 | 916,345 | 875,950 | 798,419 | 748,977 | 734,928 | 740,060 | 3,689,884 | 3,022,384 | 2,432,680 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs of Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site rental | 944,666 | [1] | 725,109 | [1] | 539,239 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 405,800 | [1] | 321,687 | [1] | 189,750 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 282,696 | 238,702 | 212,572 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 15,040 | 14,863 | 15,548 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 35,042 | 26,005 | 18,298 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 1,013,064 | 774,215 | 622,592 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,696,308 | 2,100,581 | 1,597,999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 261,530 | 250,292 | 230,186 | 251,568 | 233,948 | 222,839 | 229,961 | 235,055 | 993,576 | 921,803 | 834,681 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | (573,291) | (589,630) | (601,044) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | 0 | (44,629) | 0 | (640) | (1) | (577) | (35,909) | (44,629) | [2] | (37,127) | [3] | (131,974) | [4] | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 616 | 1,355 | 4,556 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | 11,862 | (3,872) | (5,392) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 110,374 | [5] | 33,959 | [5] | 36,587 | [5] | 17,708 | [5] | 10,640 | (198,628) | 100,061 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 398,774 | 93,901 | 200,888 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest | 8,261 | 3,790 | 12,304 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | 148,070 | 106,937 | 34,009 | 101,497 | (23,546) | 45,836 | 52,359 | 15,462 | 390,513 | 90,111 | 188,584 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 780,077 | 567,810 | 441,383 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets (at year end) | 21,143,276 | 20,594,908 | 21,143,276 | 20,594,908 | 16,088,709 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 5,210,091 | 4,916,426 | 5,210,091 | 4,916,426 | 3,119,957 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site rental | 2,866,613 | 2,371,380 | 2,001,049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 672,143 | 494,371 | 285,287 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 3,538,756 | 2,865,751 | 2,286,336 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs of Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site rental | 906,152 | [1] | 686,873 | [1] | 503,661 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 400,454 | [1] | 304,144 | [1] | 173,762 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 257,296 | 213,519 | 184,911 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 14,246 | 13,595 | 15,226 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 34,145 | 25,574 | 18,216 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 985,781 | 741,342 | 591,428 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,598,074 | 1,985,047 | 1,487,204 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 940,682 | 880,704 | 799,132 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | (573,291) | (589,630) | (601,031) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | (44,629) | (37,127) | (131,974) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 315 | 956 | 4,089 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | 27,013 | 12,643 | 13,954 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 11,244 | (191,000) | 60,144 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 361,334 | 76,546 | 144,314 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest | 0 | 0 | (268) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | 361,334 | 76,546 | 144,582 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 758,535 | 534,809 | 419,980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets (at year end) | 20,979,775 | 20,466,369 | 20,979,775 | 20,466,369 | 15,969,084 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 5,196,485 | 4,902,950 | 5,196,485 | 4,902,950 | 3,116,824 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site rental | 140,161 | 132,240 | 123,141 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 10,967 | 24,393 | 23,203 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 151,128 | 156,633 | 146,344 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs of Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site rental | 38,514 | [1] | 38,236 | [1] | 35,578 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 5,346 | [1] | 17,543 | [1] | 15,988 | [1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 25,400 | 25,183 | 27,661 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 794 | 1,268 | 322 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 897 | 431 | 82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 27,283 | 32,873 | 31,164 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 98,234 | 115,534 | 110,795 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 52,894 | 41,099 | 35,549 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | (15,020) | (16,545) | (19,330) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 301 | 399 | 467 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | (131) | 30 | (29) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | (604) | (7,628) | 39,917 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 37,440 | 17,355 | 56,574 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest | 8,261 | 3,790 | 12,572 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | 29,179 | 13,565 | 44,002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 21,542 | 33,001 | 21,403 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets (at year end) | 412,781 | 411,679 | 412,781 | 411,679 | 440,395 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 13,606 | 13,476 | 13,606 | 13,476 | 3,133 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site rental | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs of Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site rental | 0 | [1],[6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [1],[6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Network services and other | 0 | [1],[6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [1],[6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | 15,020 | [6] | 16,545 | [6] | 19,317 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | (15,020) | [6] | (16,545) | [6] | (19,317) | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets (at year end) | (249,280) | [6] | (283,140) | [6] | (249,280) | [6] | (283,140) | [6] | (320,770) | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | $ 0 | [6] | $ 0 | [6] | $ 0 | [6] | $ 0 | [6] | $ 0 | [6] | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs related to services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. 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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Amount of expense incurred and directly related to generating revenue from leased and rented property or equipment. 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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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accretion (amortization) of purchase discount (premium) of interest income on nonoperating securities. 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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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The total amount of revenue recognized for the period from operating leases, including minimum lease revenue, contingent revenue, percentage revenue and sublease revenue. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other 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 cash outflow for purchases of and capital improvements on property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue during the period from services rendered in the normal course of business, after deducting allowances and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Adjusted for EBITDA) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ 398,774 | $ 93,901 | $ 200,888 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 15,040 | 14,863 | 15,548 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 35,042 | 26,005 | 18,298 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 1,013,064 | 774,215 | 622,592 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments | 19,972 | 15,473 | 14,166 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | 573,291 | 589,630 | 601,044 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | 0 | 44,629 | 0 | 640 | 1 | 577 | 35,909 | 44,629 | [1] | 37,127 | [2] | 131,974 | [3] | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | (616) | (1,355) | (4,556) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | (11,862) | 3,872 | 5,392 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | (110,374) | [4] | (33,959) | [4] | (36,587) | [4] | (17,708) | [4] | (10,640) | 198,628 | (100,061) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 60,164 | 41,788 | 47,382 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 2,136,858 | [5] | 1,794,147 | [5] | 1,552,667 | [5] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CCUSA [Member]
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| Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 361,334 | 76,546 | 144,314 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 14,246 | 13,595 | 15,226 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 34,145 | 25,574 | 18,216 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 985,781 | 741,342 | 591,428 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments | 19,972 | 15,473 | 14,166 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | 573,291 | 589,630 | 601,031 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 44,629 | 37,127 | 131,974 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | (315) | (956) | (4,089) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | (27,013) | (12,643) | (13,954) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | (11,244) | 191,000 | (60,144) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 56,431 | 39,030 | 41,785 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 2,051,257 | [5] | 1,715,718 | [5] | 1,479,953 | [5] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CCAL [Member]
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| Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 22.40% | 22.40% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 77.60% | 77.60% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 37,440 | 17,355 | 56,574 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 794 | 1,268 | 322 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 897 | 431 | 82 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 27,283 | 32,873 | 31,164 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | 15,020 | 16,545 | 19,330 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | (301) | (399) | (467) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | 131 | (30) | 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 604 | 7,628 | (39,917) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 3,733 | 2,758 | 5,597 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 85,601 | [5] | 78,429 | [5] | 72,714 | [5] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Elimination [Member]
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| Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset write-down charges | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration costs | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs | (15,020) | [6] | (16,545) | [6] | (19,317) | [6] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | 15,020 | [6] | 16,545 | [6] | 19,317 | [6] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | 0 | [6] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 0 | [5],[6] | $ 0 | [5],[6] | $ 0 | [5],[6] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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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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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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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill. 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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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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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accretion (amortization) of purchase discount (premium) of interest income on nonoperating securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity. No definition available.
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The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage. No definition available.
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The net amount of other 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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Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Geographic Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Net revenues | $ 967,564 | $ 930,025 | $ 916,345 | $ 875,950 | $ 798,419 | $ 748,977 | $ 734,928 | $ 740,060 | $ 3,689,884 | $ 3,022,384 | $ 2,432,680 |
| United States long-lived assets | 9,148,311 | 8,947,677 | 9,148,311 | 8,947,677 | |||||||
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United States [Member]
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| Net revenues | 3,535,796 | 2,862,397 | 2,283,088 | ||||||||
| United States long-lived assets | 8,971,916 | 8,752,151 | 8,971,916 | 8,752,151 | |||||||
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Australia [Member]
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| Net revenues | 151,128 | 156,633 | 146,344 | ||||||||
| United States long-lived assets | 165,528 | 183,646 | 165,528 | 183,646 | |||||||
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Other Countries [Member]
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| Net revenues | 2,960 | 3,354 | 3,248 | ||||||||
| United States long-lived assets | $ 10,867 | $ 11,880 | $ 10,867 | $ 11,880 | |||||||
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Long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Major Customers) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Percentage of the consolidated revenues | 87.00% | 88.00% | 83.00% | |||||
| Long-Lived Assets | $ 9,148,311 | $ 8,947,677 | ||||||
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AT&T [Member]
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| Percentage of the consolidated revenues | 25.00% | [1] | 22.00% | [1] | 23.00% | [1] | ||
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Sprint [Member]
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| Percentage of the consolidated revenues | 24.00% | [1] | 27.00% | [1] | 28.00% | [1] | ||
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Verizon Wireless [Member]
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| Percentage of the consolidated revenues | 17.00% | 16.00% | 17.00% | |||||
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T-Mobile [Member]
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| Percentage of the consolidated revenues | 21.00% | [1] | 23.00% | [1] | 15.00% | [1] | ||
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United States [Member]
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| Long-Lived Assets | 8,971,916 | 8,752,151 | ||||||
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Australia [Member]
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| Long-Lived Assets | 165,528 | 183,646 | ||||||
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Other Countries [Member]
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| Long-Lived Assets | $ 10,867 | $ 11,880 | ||||||
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For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to quantitative amount, which serves as the "benchmark" (or denominator) in the equation, this concept represents the concentration percentage derived from the division. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | |||
| Interest paid | $ 491,076 | $ 477,395 | $ 504,494 |
| Income taxes paid (refund) | 18,770 | 15,591 | 3,375 |
| Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable for purchases of property and equipment | 11,407 | (1,082) | 32,789 |
| Purchase of property and equipment under capital leases and installment purchases | 43,609 | 57,361 | 25,849 |
| Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock | 0 | 0 | 305,180 |
| Assumption of WCP Securitized Notes | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 336,273 |
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Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable for purchases of property and equipment No definition available.
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Purchase of property and equipment under capital leases and installment purchases No definition available.
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- Definition
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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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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The amount of debt that an Entity assumes in acquiring a business or in consideration for an asset received in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but 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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Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ 967,564 | $ 930,025 | $ 916,345 | $ 875,950 | $ 798,419 | $ 748,977 | $ 734,928 | $ 740,060 | $ 3,689,884 | $ 3,022,384 | $ 2,432,680 | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 261,530 | 250,292 | 230,186 | 251,568 | 233,948 | 222,839 | 229,961 | 235,055 | 993,576 | 921,803 | 834,681 | |||||||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | (110,374) | [1] | (33,959) | [1] | (36,587) | [1] | (17,708) | [1] | (10,640) | 198,628 | (100,061) | |||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations | 0 | 0 | (44,629) | 0 | (640) | (1) | (577) | (35,909) | (44,629) | [2] | (37,127) | [3] | (131,974) | [4] | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders | 148,070 | 106,937 | 34,009 | 101,497 | (23,546) | 45,836 | 52,359 | 15,462 | 390,513 | 90,111 | 188,584 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, per common share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0.41 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.07 | $ 0.27 | $ (0.11) | $ 0.16 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.05 | $ 1.04 | $ 0.26 | $ 0.64 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0.41 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.07 | $ 0.27 | $ (0.11) | $ 0.16 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.05 | $ 1.04 | $ 0.26 | $ 0.64 | |||||||||||||||||
| Tax adjustment related to the REIT conversion | $ 0 | [5] | $ 67,395 | [5] | $ 0 | [5] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total tax adjustment to the consolidated statement of operations related to the Company's REIT conversion. No definition available.
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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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- 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
Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of 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
The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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- Definition
Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2014
Paid subsequent to year end [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2014
2012 Revolver [Member]
2012 Revolver borrowing capacity [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2014
Common Stock [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2014
Common Stock [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Common Stock [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2014
Common Stock [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2014
Common Stock [Member]
Dividend Declared [Member]
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| Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 2,200.0 | ||||||||||
| Dividends Payable, Date Declared | Oct. 30, 2014 | Aug. 08, 2014 | May 30, 2014 | Feb. 20, 2014 | Feb. 12, 2015 | ||||||
| Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid | $ 0.82 | $ 0.35 | $ 0.35 | $ 0.35 | $ 0.82 | ||||||
| Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||
| Dividends Payable, Date of Record | Dec. 19, 2014 | Sep. 19, 2014 | Jun. 20, 2014 | Mar. 20, 2014 | Mar. 20, 2015 | ||||||
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Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Date the declared dividend will be paid, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Date the dividend to be paid was declared, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Date the holder must own the stock to be entitled to the dividend, in CCYY-MM-DD format. No definition available.
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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
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| Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | ||||||||
| Balance at beginning of year | $ 7,676 | $ 7,726 | $ 5,891 | |||||
| Charged to operations | 3,101 | 1,351 | 3,673 | |||||
| Credited to operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Written off | (476) | (1,401) | (1,838) | |||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes or Other adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Balance at end of year | 10,301 | 7,676 | 7,726 | |||||
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Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance [Member]
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| Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | ||||||||
| Balance at beginning of year | 27,264 | 70,940 | 228,417 | |||||
| Charged to operations | 1,797 | 717 | 0 | |||||
| Credited to operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Written off | (9,106) | (2,174) | (166,911) | |||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes or Other adjustments | 0 | 0 | (5,718) | |||||
| Valuation allowance and reserves, other adjustments | 1,083 | [1] | (42,219) | [1] | 15,152 | [1] | ||
| Balance at end of year | $ 21,038 | $ 27,264 | $ 70,940 | |||||
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Valuation allowance and reserves, other adjustments No definition available.
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Total of the adjustments in a given period to allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, charged to costs and expenses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the deductions in a given period to allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, representing receivables written off as uncollectible and portions of the reserves utilized, respectively. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of recoveries of amounts due the Entity that had previously been written off as uncollectible using allowances (the valuation accounts that are netted against the cost of an asset to value it at its carrying value) and total of reestablishments of reserves (liabilities established to represent expected future costs) that had previously been utilized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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