Other Liabilities, by Type [Table]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement, by Type [Table]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Purchases and redemptions of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Benefit (provision) for income taxes at statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Collateral Held [Domain]
Collateral Held [Domain]
August 2017 Senior Unsecured 3.650% Notes [Member]
August 2017 Senior Unsecured 3.650% Notes [Member]
August 2017 Senior Unsecured 3.650% Notes [Member]
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Performance Awards - 3 year period [Member]
Performance Awards - 3 year period [Member]
Performance Awards - 3 year period
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Domain]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Domain]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Debt and other long-term obligations
Non-current portion of long-term debt and other long-term obligations
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.900% Notes
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.900% Notes [Member]
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.900% Notes
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Common Stock Dividend Q4 2024
O2024Q4Dividends [Member]
O2024Q4Dividends
Lease expense
Lease expense [Member]
Lease expense
December 2023 Senior Unsecured 5.600% Notes
December 2023 Senior Unsecured 5.600% Notes [Member]
December 2023 Senior Unsecured 5.600% Notes
Lessee, Finance Leases
Lessee, Finance Leases [Table Text Block]
Lessee, Finance Leases
Bank Debt [Member]
Bank Debt [Member]
Bank Debt [Member]
Per Share Information
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Fair Value Disclosures
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Land owned in fee and perpetual easements [Member]
Land [Member]
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest
Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net
T-Mobile weighted-average initial term
T-Mobile weighted-average initial term
T-Mobile weighted-average initial term
5.250% Senior Notes [Member]
5.250% Senior Notes [Member]
5.250% Senior Notes [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Service revenue payment terms
Service revenue payment terms
Service revenue payment terms
Effect of assumed dilution from potential common shares relating to stock options and restricted stock awards
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Adjustment
Other assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Secured Debt [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
The Plan
The Plan [Member]
The Plan
Debt, interest rate increase if not paid by anticipated repayment date
Debt, interest rate increase if not paid by anticipated repayment date
Debt, interest rate increase if not paid by anticipated repayment date
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Accrued Payroll and Other Compensation
Accrued Payroll and Other Compensation
Accrued Payroll and Other Compensation
Debt Instrument, PPE Collaterized Amount
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance [Member]
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance [Member]
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Amortization of Below Market Tenant Lease
Amortization of Below Market Lease
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
Credited to operations
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
T-Mobile leased or subleased, or operated and managed towers, also subject to arrangements with AT&T
T-Mobile leased or subleased, or operated and managed towers, also subject to arrangements with AT&T
T-Mobile leased or subleased, or operated and managed towers, also subject to arrangements with AT&T
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table Text Block]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table Text Block]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
June 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.500% Notes
June 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.500% Notes [Member]
June 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.500% Notes
Base Rate Adjustment [Axis]
Base Rate Adjustment [Axis]
Base Rate Adjustment
Goodwill
Goodwill
Deferred rental revenues [Domain]
Deferred Revenue [Domain]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Finance Leases, Gross
Finance Leases, Gross
Finance Leases, Gross
Maximum Downward Adjustment - Commitment Fee [Member]
Maximum Downward Adjustment - Commitment Fee [Member]
Maximum Downward Adjustment - Commitment Fee
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Employee Stock Option
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
2023 Restructuring Plan
2023 Restructuring Plan [Member]
2023 Restructuring Plan
Other Expenses
Other Expenses
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
August 2024 Senior Unsecured 5.200% Notes
August 2024 Senior Unsecured 5.200% Notes [Member]
August 2024 Senior Unsecured 5.200% Notes
Payments under revolving credit facility
Repayments of Lines of Credit
2018 Tower Revenue Notes 4.241% due 2048 [Member]
2018 Tower Revenue Notes 4.241% due 2048 [Member]
2018 Tower Revenue Notes 4.241% due 2048 [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Contracted revenues, Year 1
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Next Rolling 12 Months
Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Common stock, par value (dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
August 2019 Senior Unsecured 3.100% Notes [Member]
August 2019 Senior Unsecured 3.100% Notes [Member]
August 2019 Senior Unsecured 3.100% Notes [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
Real Estate Period Deductions to Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate Period Deductions to Accumulated Depreciation
SEC Schedule III - Real Estate Period Deductions to Accumulated Depreciation
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Finance Lease Obligations
Finance Lease Obligations
Finance Lease Obligations
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
June 2020 Senior Unsecured 1.350% Notes [Domain]
June 2020 Senior Unsecured 1.350% Notes [Domain]
June 2020 Senior Unsecured 1.350% Notes [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Total gross property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Term SOFR Adjustment
Term SOFR Adjustment [Member]
Term SOFR Adjustment
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Non-Taxable Distribution
Non-Taxable Distribution
Non-Taxable Distribution
AT&T weighted-average initial term
AT&T weighted-average initial term
AT&T weighted-average initial term
2024 Restructuring and Related Costs
2024 Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
2024 Restructuring and Related Costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes A-2 [Member]
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes A-2 [Member]
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes A-2 [Member]
2018 Tower Revenue Notes 3.720% due 2043 [Member]
2018 Tower Revenue Notes 3.720% due 2043 [Member]
2018 Tower Revenue Notes 3.720% due 2043 [Member]
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
3.150% Senior Notes [Member]
3.150% Senior Notes [Member]
3.150% Senior Notes [Member]
Master Prepaid Lease and Finance Lease, Gross
Master Prepaid Lease and Finance Lease, Gross
Master Prepaid Lease and Finance Lease, Gross
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation [Table Text Block]
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.900% Notes [Domain]
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.900% Notes [Domain]
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.900% Notes
Other
Other [Member]
Other
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Senior Unsecured 2016 Notes 4.450% [Member]
Senior Unsecured 2016 Notes 4.450% [Member]
Senior Unsecured 2016 Notes 4.450%
Site Rental Cost of Operations [Member]
Site Rental Cost of Operations [Member]
Site rental cost of operations
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Contractual Maturities - Year 4
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Four
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Domain]
Financial Statement Line Item
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Domain]
Other Deductions to Accumulated Depreciation
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Accumulated Depreciation, Other Deduction
Estimated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets - Year 2
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Expected dividend rate
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Vesting Period
Vesting Period
Represents the vesting period for the Company's restricted stock.
Document Type
Document Type
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Net issuances (repayments) under commercial paper program
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Commercial Paper
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Shares available for issuance under future awards pursuant to the 2013 LTIP
Shares available for issuance under future awards pursuant to the 2013 LTIP
Shares available for issuance under future awards pursuant to the 2013 LTIP
Interest expense on debt obligations
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Segment Services and Other Cost of Operations
Segment Services and Other Cost of Operations
Segment Services and Other Cost of Operations
Tax Treatment of Dividends [Axis]
Tax Treatment of Dividends [Axis]
Tax Treatment of Dividends [Axis]
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Shares available for issuance under future awards pursuant to the 2022 LTIP
Shares available for issuance under future awards pursuant to the 2022 LTIP
Shares available for issuance under future awards pursuant to the 2022 LTIP
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Schedule of Estimated Annual Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
February 2021 Senior Notes [Domain]
February 2021 Senior Notes [Domain]
February 2021 Senior Notes
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Finance Leases, Accumulation Amortization
Finance Leases, Accumulation Amortization
Finance Leases, Accumulation Amortization
Acquisition and integration costs
Acquisition and integration costs
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.
Site rental
Direct Costs of Leased and Rented Property or Equipment
Lease, Cost
Lease, Cost
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
T-Mobile weighted-average initial term, option to purchase in 2037
T-Mobile weighted-average initial term, option to purchase in 2037
T-Mobile weighted-average initial term, option to purchase in 2037
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Property and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Summary of Valuation Allowance
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Variable Lease, Cost
Variable Lease, Cost
May 2015 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
May 2015 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
May 2015 Tower Revenue Notes
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Dividends/distributions paid on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent
Forecast
Forecast [Member]
Stock-based Compensation Arrangement by Stock-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Number of Shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Number of Shares
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
June 2020 Senior Unsecured 3.250% Notes [Domain]
June 2020 Senior Unsecured 3.250% Notes [Domain]
June 2020 Senior Unsecured 3.250% Notes [Domain]
Decrease (increase) in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Period for recognition
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Services and other revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Fiber [Member]
Fiber [Member]
Fiber
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Axis]
Operating Loss Carryforwards by Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Axis]
Site rental contracts and tenant relationships, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Site Rental Contracts And Tenant Relationships Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Site Rental Contracts And Tenant Relationships Net
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
T-Mobile purchase option 2035 through 2049
T-Mobile purchase option 2035 through 2049 [Member]
T-Mobile purchase option 2035 through 2049
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Other intangible assets, net
Other Intangible Assets, Net
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Segment cost of operations share-based compensation [Member]
Segment cost of operations share-based compensation [Member]
Segment cost of operations share-based compensation
Cancelled greenfield small cell nodes
Cancelled greenfield small cell nodes
Cancelled greenfield small cell nodes
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Name of Property [Domain]
Name of Property [Domain]
Contracted revenues
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received
Capitalized Labor Costs
Capitalized Labor Costs
Internal labor costs capitalized during the current period
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Ground Lease Agreement Initial Term
Ground Lease Agreement Initial Term
Ground Lease Agreement Initial Term
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
Performance Obligations
Performance Obligations [Member]
Performance Obligations
June 2020 Senior Notes [Domain]
June 2020 Senior Notes [Domain]
June 2020 Senior Notes [Domain]
Charged to operations
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense
Deferred site rental receivables
Deferred Rent Receivables, Net, Noncurrent
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Text Block]
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Text Block]
Qualified Taxable Dividend Per Share [Member]
Qualified Taxable Dividend Per Share [Member]
Qualified Taxable Dividend Per Share [Member]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Master Prepaid Leases, Accumulated Amortization
Master Prepaid Leases, Accumulated Amortization
Master Prepaid Leases, Accumulated Amortization
Master Prepaid Leases, Gross
Master Prepaid Leases, Gross
Master Prepaid Leases, Gross
Revenue Recognition Non-cancelable Term - Fiber
Revenue Recognition for Fiber Solutions Tenants
Revenue Recognition for Fiber Solutions Tenants
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Debt and other obligations, fair value amount
Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure
Purchase Option, Percentage of Towers
Purchase Option, Percentage of Towers
Purchase Option, Percentage of Towers
Lease Contractual Term [Axis]
Lease Contractual Term [Axis]
Sustainability Adjustment - Spread [Domain]
Sustainability Adjustment - Spread [Domain]
Sustainability Adjustment - Spread [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
2018 Tower Revenue Notes Risk Retention Tranche [Member]
2018 Tower Revenue Notes Risk Retention Tranche [Member]
2018 Tower Revenue Notes Risk Retention Tranche [Member]
Finance Leases, Net
Finance Leases, Net
Finance Leases, Net
Communications Infrastructure Construction and Improvements
Communications Infrastructure Construction
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Additions - Wireless Infrastructure Construction
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Master Prepaid Leases, Net
Master Prepaid Leases, Net
Master Prepaid Leases, Net
Shares granted, weighted-average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Discount Rate
Lessee, Operating Lease, Discount Rate
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
PEO
PEO [Member]
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
Contractual Terms [Domain]
Contractual Terms [Domain]
Contractual Terms [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
April 2020 Senior Unsecured 3.300% Notes [Member]
April 2020 Senior Unsecured 3.300% Notes [Member]
April 2020 Senior Unsecured 3.300% Notes [Member]
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Purchase of property and equipment under capital leases and installment purchases
Purchase of property and equipment under capital leases and installment purchases
Purchase of property and equipment under capital leases and installment purchases
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Site Rental Contracts and Customer Relationships [Member]
Site Rental Contracts and Tenant Relationships [Member]
Site Rental Contracts and Tenant Relationships
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Schedule III - Schedule of Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]
Schedule III - Schedule of Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]
Schedule III - Schedule of Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowances
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Write-down or Reserve, Amount
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Write-down or Reserve, Amount
April 2023 Senior Unsecured 5.100% Notes
April 2023 Senior Unsecured 5.100% Notes [Member]
April 2023 Senior Unsecured 5.100% Notes
Fiber Miles
Fiber Miles
Fiber Miles that the Company owns and operates.
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Maximum Upward Adjustment - Spread
Maximum Upward Adjustment - Spread [Member]
Maximum Upward Adjustment - Spread
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, fair value amount
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Fair Value Disclosure
The fair value of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage.
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Financial Statement Line Item [Axis]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Axis]
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Performance Awards - Company's average ROIC
Performance Awards - Company's average ROIC [Member]
Performance Awards - Company's average ROIC
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
General, Leases [Policy Text Block]
General, Leases [Policy Text Block]
General, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
June 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.500% Notes [Domain]
June 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.500% Notes [Domain]
June 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.500% Notes
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Maximum Upward Adjustment - Commitment Fee
Maximum Upward Adjustment - Commitment Fee [Member]
Maximum Upward Adjustment - Commitment Fee
Stockholders' Equity
Equity [Text Block]
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risks
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Auditor Location
Auditor Location
Accrued liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Bonds [Member]
Bonds [Member]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
2015 Tower Revenue Notes 3.222% due 2042 [Member]
2015 Tower Revenue Notes 3.222% due 2042 [Member]
2015 Tower Revenue Notes 3.222% due 2042 [Member]
February 2019 Senior Unsecured 5.200% Notes [Member]
February 2019 Senior Unsecured 5.200% Notes [Member]
February 2019 Senior Unsecured 5.200% Notes [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate [Roll Forward]
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate [Roll Forward]
Subject to Capital Lease with TMO or AT&T [Member]
Subject to Capital Lease with TMO or AT&T [Member]
Subject to Capital Lease with TMO or AT&T [Member]
Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Tax adjustment related to REIT operations
Tax adjustment related to REIT operations
Total tax adjustment to the consolidated statement of operations related to the Company's REIT operations in the current year
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Purchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Time Vesting Awards - 1 year period
Time Vesting Awards - 1 year period [Member]
Time Vesting Awards - 1 year period
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Net income (loss), per common share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends/distributions in excess of earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Asset retirement obligation [Member]
Asset Retirement Obligation Costs [Member]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Ordinary Taxable Dividend Per Share [Member]
Ordinary Taxable Dividend Per Share [Member]
Ordinary Taxable Dividend Per Share [Member]
Contractual Maturities - Year 2
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Two
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Operating Lease, Liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Principal payments on debt and other long-term obligations
Repayments of Other Debt
Deferred revenues
Deferred Revenue, Current
Other Liabilities [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Employee headcount reduction
Employee headcount reduction
Employee headcount reduction
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper
Cost of Real Estate Sold or Disposed
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Cost of Investment in Real Estate Sold
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Significant Segment Expenses
Significant Segment Expenses [Table Text Block]
Significant Segment Expenses
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Depreciation
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Collateral Held [Axis]
Collateral Held [Axis]
Audit Information [Abstract]
Audit Information [Abstract]
Audit Information
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Repairs and maintenance expense
Repairs and maintenance expense [Member]
Repairs and maintenance expense
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 1.050% Notes [Domain]
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 1.050% Notes [Domain]
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 1.050% Notes
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, carrying value
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, before Tax, Total
Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, before Tax
2016 Senior Unsecured Notes [Domain]
2016 Senior Unsecured Notes [Domain]
Aggregate principal amount of 2016 Senior Unsecured Notes [Domain]
Other investing activities, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Auditor Name
Auditor Name
Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Restructuring Plans
Restructuring Plans [Member]
Restructuring Plans
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Depreciation
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Accumulated Depreciation, Depreciation Expense
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
Jurisdictional Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Jurisdictional Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Text Block]
A table representing the jurisdictional components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities disclosed as gross, the associtated valuation allowance, and net.
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Total assets
Assets
Assets
Services and other
Segment services and other cost of operations
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, non-current
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred site rental receivables, current
Deferred Rent Receivables, Net
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Site rental revenues
Site rental revenues
Contains revenue from accounted under both Topic 606 (Finance leases) and Topic 842 (Operating leases)
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Effective Tax Rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
Basis of Presentation
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Contractual Maturities - Year 1
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One
Straight-line rent expense liability
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent
Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs, Net
Interest Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Net Income (Loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Asset Retirement Obligation, Period Increase (Decrease)
Asset Retirement Obligation, Period Increase (Decrease)
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Amounts of Assets and Liabilities
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Debt and Other Obligations [Abstract]
Debt and Other Obligations [Abstract]
Debt and Other Obligations [Abstract}
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes 6 [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes 6 [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes 6 [Member]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Current Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Principal amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Other non-cash adjustments, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Deferred Credits
Deferred Credits [Policy Text Block]
Policy for accounting for deferred credits
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
AT&T [Member]
AT&T [Member]
AT&T
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Income (Loss), Per Diluted Share
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Payment Date
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Segment cost of operations
Cost of Revenue
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
2024 Restructuring Plan
2024 Restructuring Plan [Member]
2024 Restructuring Plan
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
4.750% Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] [Member]
4.750% Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] [Member]
4.750% Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] [Member]
Total equity (deficit)
Balance, value
Balance, value
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Amortization of deferred financing costs and other non-cash interest
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Nature of Expense [Axis]
Nature of Expense [Axis]
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
Construction in Process [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Revenue Benchmark
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Master Prepaid Leases and Finance Leases, Accumulated Amortization
Master Prepaid Leases and Finance Leases, Accumulated Amortization
Master Prepaid Leases and Finance Leases, Accumulated Amortization
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Settled
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Settled
Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment [Member]
Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Contracted revenues, Year 4
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Rolling Year Four
Contracted revenues, Year 2
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Rolling Year Two
Loan Restructuring Modification [Axis]
Loan Restructuring Modification [Axis]
Other accrued liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Employee compensation expense
Employee compensation expense [Member]
Employee compensation expense
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Reconciliation of the Numerators and Denominators of the Basic and Diluted Per Share Computations
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Income taxes paid (refund)
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Below Market Lease, Amortization Income, Year Three
Below-market tenant leases - amortization income, year 3
Below-market tenant leases - amortization income, year 3
Below-market tenant leases - amortization income - year 2
Below-market tenant leases - amortization income - year 2
Below-market tenant leases - amortization income - year 2
Below Market Lease, Amortization Income, Year One
Below-market tenant leases - amortization income, year 1
Below-market tenant leases - amortization income, year 1
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, by Property [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, by Property [Table]
Below Market Lease, Amortization Income, after Year Five
Below-market tenant leases - amortization income, year 5
Below-market tenant leases - amortization income, year 5
Below Market Lease, Amortization Income, Year Four
Below-market tenant leases - amortization income, year 4
Below-market tenant leases - amortization income, year 4
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Shares available for issuance under existing award pursuant to the 2022 LTIP
Shares available for issuance under existing award pursuant to the 2022 LTIP
Shares available for issuance under existing award pursuant to the 2022 LTIP
Estimated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets - Year 3
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
AT&T purchase option 2032 through 2048
AT&T purchase option 2032 through 2048 [Member]
AT&T purchase option 2032 through 2048
Common stock, shares outstanding
Balance, (in shares)
Balance, (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Foreign tax
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Range
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Range
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).
Total debt and other obligations
Debt and Lease Obligation
Debt and other obligations, carrying amount
Debt and Lease Obligation
Shares available for future issuance (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Senior Unsecured 2016 Notes 3.7% [Member]
Senior Unsecured 2016 Notes 3.7% [Member]
Senior Unsecured 2016 Notes 3.7% [Member]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table]
Deferred Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Collateral Pledged [Member]
Collateral Pledged [Member]
Alternate Base Rate Adjustment [Axis]
Alternate Base Rate Adjustment [Axis]
Alternate Base Rate Adjustment
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Communication Infrastructure [Member]
Communications infrastructure [Member]
Communications infrastructure
T-Mobile leased or subleased, or operated and managed towers
T-Mobile leased or subleased, or operated and managed towers
T-Mobile leased or subleased, or operated and managed towers
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Facility Closing
Facility Closing [Member]
Long-Term Capital Gain Distribution Per Share [Member]
Long-Term Capital Gain Distribution Per Share [Member]
Long-Term Capital Gain Distribution Per Share [Member]
Receivables Allowance
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Site rental contracts and tenant relationships, net
Site Rental Contracts And Tenant Relationships Net
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.
Revenue Recognition Non-cancelable Lease Term
Revenue Recognition Non-cancelable Lease Term for wireless tenants
Revenue Recognition Non-cancelable Lease Term for wireless tenants
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Amount Capitalized
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Amount Capitalized
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Addition, Recovery
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Addition, Recovery
Restructuring and Related Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Net deferred income tax assets (liabilities)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Towers [Member]
Towers [Member]
Towers
Common Stock Dividend Q3 2024
O2024Q3Dividends [Member]
O2024Q3Dividends
Purchases of common stock, value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Other long-term liabilities[Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Name [Domain]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Name [Domain]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Operating Lease, Expense
Operating Lease, Expense
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Investments
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Investments [Text Block]
January 2023 Senior Unsecured 5.000% Notes
January 2023 Senior Unsecured 5.000% Notes [Member]
January 2023 Senior Unsecured 5.000% Notes
Payments for Restructuring
Payments for Restructuring
Cost of Operations
Cost of Goods and Service [Policy Text Block]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Compensation cost not yet recognized
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Current Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Fair Values
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net income (loss)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss [Member]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
March 2022 Senior Unsecured 2.900% Notes
March 2022 Senior Unsecured 2.900% Notes [Member]
March 2022 Senior Unsecured 2.900% Notes
Deferred tax liability, noncurrent [Member]
Deferred Tax Liability, noncurrent [Member]
Deferred Tax Liability, noncurrent [Member]
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category [Domain]
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category [Domain]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Shares available for issuance under existing award pursuant to the 2013 LTIP
Shares available for issuance under existing award pursuant to the 2013 LTIP
Shares available for issuance under existing award pursuant to the 2013 LTIP
June 2020 Senior Unsecured 2.250% Notes [Domain]
June 2020 Senior Unsecured 2.250% Notes [Domain]
June 2020 Senior Unsecured 2.250% Notes [Domain]
2.9000% Senior Unsecured Notes
2.900% Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
2.900% Senior Unsecured Notes
Lease Contractual Term [Domain]
Lease Contractual Term [Domain]
Current State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Small cells either currently generating revenue or under contract
Small cell nodes either currently generating revenue or under contract
Small cell nodes either currently generating revenue or under contract
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Installment Purchase Liabilities and Finance Leases
Installment Purchase Liabilities and Finance Leases [Member]
Installment Purchase Liabilities and Finance Leases
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Contractual Terms [Axis]
Contractual Terms [Axis]
Contractual Terms [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
2015 Tower Revenue Notes 3.663% due 2045 [Member]
2015 Tower Revenue Notes 3.663% due 2045 [Member]
2015 Tower Revenue Notes 3.663% due 2045 [Member]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Less: accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Goodwill Impairment
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Segment Site Rental Cost of Operations
Segment Site Rental Cost of Operations
Segment Site Rental Cost of Operations
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
April 2020 Senior Unsecured 4.150% Notes [Member]
April 2020 Senior Unsecured 4.150% Notes [Member]
April 2020 Senior Unsecured 4.150% Notes [Member]
Verizon Wireless [Member]
Verizon Wireless [Member]
Verizon Wireless
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information and Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Cancelled greenfield small cell nodes write-off charges
Cancelled greenfield small cell nodes write-off charges [Member]
Cancelled greenfield small cell nodes write-off charges
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Axis]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Axis]
Deferred income tax (benefit) provision
Total deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments
Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments
Represents the amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments for the period presented.
Segment Operating Profit
Segment Operating Profit
Segment Operating Profit is defined as segment site rental gross margin plus segment network services and other gross margin, less general and administrative expenses attributable to the respective segment.
Current maturities of debt and other obligations
Less: current maturities and short-term debt and other current obligations
Debt, Current
T-Mobile Purchase obligation 2037
T-Mobile Purchase obligation 2037 [Member]
T-Mobile Purchase obligation 2037
Services and Other Costs of Operations [Member]
Services and Other Costs of Operations [Member]
Services and other costs of operations
Receivables, net of allowance of $22 and $19, respectively
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Stock-based Compensation Arrangement by Stock-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Sustainability Adjustment - Commitment Fee [Axis]
Sustainability Adjustment - Commitment Fee [Axis]
Sustainability Adjustment - Commitment Fee
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Asset write-down charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Total Debt and Other Obligations Outstanding
Long-Term Debt
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Contractual Maturities - Thereafter
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, after Year Five
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Other Deduction
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Other Deduction
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.100% Notes [Domain]
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.100% Notes [Domain]
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.100% Notes
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Abstract]
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair value on vesting date
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Commercial Paper [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Total shares vested
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Total Additions
Real Estate Period Additions to Cost
SEC Schedule III - Total Real Estate Period Additions to Cost
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Stock-based Compensation Arrangement by Stock-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Risk-free rate
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Payments for financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Balance at beginning of year
Balance at end of year
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
PEO Name
PEO Name
Maximum Downward Adjustment - Spread
Maximum Downward Adjustment - Spread [Member]
Maximum Downward Adjustment - Spread
Base Rate Adjustment [Domain]
Base Rate Adjustment [Domain]
Base Rate Adjustment [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Loan Restructuring Modification [Domain]
Loan Restructuring Modification [Domain]
Stock-based compensation related activity, net of forfeitures, shares
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Useful life of site rental contracts and customer relationships (years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions by Unique Description [Axis]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions by Unique Description [Axis]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Potentially expiring in 2025 [Abstract]
Potentially expiring in 2025 [Member]
Potentially expiring in 2025
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Domain]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Sustaining Capital Expenditures
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Improvements
Name
Measure Name
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
AT&T purchase option prior to 2029
AT&T purchase option prior to 2029 [Member]
AT&T purchase option prior to 2029
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
A Summary of the Percentage of the Consolidated Revenues for Those Customers Accounting for More than 10% of the Consolidated Revenues
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Stock-based compensation expense, net
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Time Vesting Awards [Member]
Time Vesting Awards - 3 year period [Member]
Time Vesting Awards - 3 year period
Total deferred income tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
3.800% Senior Notes [Member]
3.800% Senior Notes [Member]
3.800% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Contracted revenues, Year 5
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Rolling Year Five
Lessor, Leases Policy
Lessor, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Auditor Firm ID
Auditor Firm ID
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Availability under 2024 ATM program
Availability under 2024 ATM program
Availability under 2024 ATM program
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Total liabilities and equity (deficit)
Liabilities and Equity
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Segment G&A share-based compensation [Member]
Segment G&A share-based compensation [Member]
Segment G&A share-based compensation
August 2024 Senior Unsecured 4.900% Notes
August 2024 Senior Unsecured 4.900% Notes [Member]
August 2024 Senior Unsecured 4.900% Notes
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Summary of Restricted Stock Awards Activity
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Gross Amount of Accumulated Depreciation Carried
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Accumulated Depreciation
Extinguishment of Debt [Table]
Extinguishment of Debt [Table]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
ROU assets recorded in exchange for operating lease liabilities
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Dividends [Domain]
Dividends [Domain]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Costs of Operations:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Major Classes of Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Leases [Text Block]
Leases [Text Block]
This disclosure represents the Company’s Lease footnote (operating and financing leases)
Unamortized Discounts
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Stock Based Compensation Expense
Disclosure of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Total Cash Obligations
Long-Term Debt, Gross
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Percentage of tax position that is likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement
Percentage of tax position that is likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement
The threshold percentage of an uncertain tax position at which the Company will recognize a tax position.
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Max duration of CP
Max duration of CP
Max duration of CP
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Income (loss) from continuing operations, basic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
CCI stockholders' equity (deficit):
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other Acquisitions
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Other Acquisition
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Axis]
Domestic Tax Jurisdiction [Member]
U.S. Federal [Member]
Domestic Tax Jurisdiction [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain]
Extended Maturity
Extended Maturity [Member]
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
AT&T purchase option prior to 2032
AT&T purchase option prior to 2032 [Member]
AT&T purchase option prior to 2032
Estimated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets - Year 4
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
Sustainability Adjustment - Spread [Axis]
Sustainability Adjustment - Spread [Axis]
Sustainability Adjustment - Spread
Master Prepaid Leases and Finance Leases, Net
Master Prepaid Leases and Finance Leases, Net
Master Prepaid Leases and Finance Leases, Net
2016 Term Loan A [Member]
2016 Term Loan A [Member]
2016 Term Loan A [Member]
Buildings [Member]
Building [Member]
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table Text Block]
Amount of Accumulated Depreciation Sold or Disposed
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Accumulated Depreciation, Investment in Real Estate Sold
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Other income (expense)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Subject to Capital Lease with TMO or AT&T [Member]
Subject to Capital Lease with TMO (including Sprint) or AT&T [Member]
Subject to Capital Lease with TMO (including Sprint) or AT&T [Member]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
3.849% Secured Notes [Member]
3.849% Secured Notes [Member]
3.849% Secured Notes [Member]
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Tax Treatment of Dividends Paid [Table Text Block]
Tax Treatment of Dividends Paid [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Tax Treatment of Dividends Paid [Table]
Other Operating Segment
Other Operating Segment [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Site rental revenue - remaining rental obligation
Site rental revenue - remaining rental obligation
Site rental revenue - remaining rental obligation
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.100% Notes [Member]
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.100% Notes [Member]
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 2.100% Notes
Expected volatility
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Amortization of below-market tenant leases
Below Market Lease, Future Amortization Income [Table Text Block]
Purchases of common stock, shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Weighted-average requisite service period (years)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
Decrease (increase) in other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Finite-lived intangible assets and site rental contracts
Finite-lived intangible assets and site rental contracts [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets and site rental contracts
Real Estate [Domain]
Real Estate [Domain]
Deferred Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Stock-based compensation related activity, net of forfeitures, value
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Contracted revenue, thereafter Year 5
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, after Rolling Year Five
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
At the Market Stock Offering Program, aggregate value of common stock
At the Market Stock Offering Program, aggregate value of common stock
Represents the aggregate value of common stock that the Company may issue and sales shares through its the At the Market Stock Offering Program.
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Contractual Maturities - Year 5
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Five
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Dividends Declared
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Segment adjusted services and other gross margin
Segment adjusted services and other gross margin
Segment adjusted services and other gross margin is defined as segment services and other revenues less segment services and other cost of operations, which excludes stock-based compensation expense recorded in consolidated cost of operations.
Alternate Base Rate Adjustment [Domain]
Alternate Base Rate Adjustment [Domain]
Alternate Base Rate Adjustment [Domain]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, net
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, net
Interest Expense, Debt
Acquisitions and Integration Costs
Acquisitions and Integration Costs [Policy Text Block]
Acquisitions and Integration Costs
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
February 2019 Senior Unsecured 4.300% Notes [Member]
February 2019 Senior Unsecured 4.300% Notes [Member]
February 2019 Senior Unsecured 4.300% Notes [Member]
Components of Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs, Net
Components of Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs, Net [Table Text Block]
Components of Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs, Net
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Information technology assets and other [Member]
Information technology assets and other [Member]
Information technology assets and other
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Contractual Maturities - Year 3
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Three
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Purchases and retirement of capital stock, value
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
August 2019 Senior Unsecured 4.000% Notes [Member]
August 2019 Senior Unsecured 4.000% Notes [Member]
August 2019 Senior Unsecured 4.000% Notes [Member]
Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risk [Abstract]
Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risk [Abstract]
Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risk [Abstract]
August 2017 Senior Unsecured 3.200% Notes [Member]
August 2017 Senior Unsecured 3.200% Notes [Member]
August 2017 Senior Unsecured 3.200% Notes [Member]
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Estimated Future Undiscounted Cash Flows Expected To Be Paid Relating To Asset Retirement Obligations
Estimated Future Undiscounted Cash Flows Expected To Be Paid Relating To Asset Retirement Obligations
This disclosure represents the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be paid relating to asset retirement obligations
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable for purchases of property and equipment
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable for purchases of property and equipment
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable for purchases of property and equipment
Income Taxes (Jurisdictional components of deferred taxes)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Customer Concentration Risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Summary of Restricted Stock Vested
Summary of Restricted Stock Vested [Text Block]
Disclosure of the number of restricted stock units and restricted stock awards that vested during the period and the fair value on the vesting date.
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Restructuring Cost [Table]
Restructuring Cost [Table]
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Dividends Declared [Abstract]
Dividends Declared [Abstract]
Dividends Declared [Abstract]
Gross Amount of Property Carried
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Gross
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,200 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: December 31, 2024—435 and December 31, 2023—434
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
Restricted stock or unit expense
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense
Segment General and Administrative Expenses
Segment General and Administrative Expenses
Segment General and Administrative Expenses
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Goodwill and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
State tax (provision) benefit, net of federal
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Total deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Basic (in dollars per share)
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Segment adjusted site rental gross margin
Segment adjusted site rental gross margin
Segment adjusted site rental gross margin is defined as segment site rental revenues less segment site rental cost of operations, which excludes stock-based compensation expense and prepaid lease purchase price adjustments recorded in consolidated cost of operations.
Cash payments related to operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Payments
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Contractual Obligation
Contractual Obligation
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Weighted Average Remaining Term Of Tenant Leases at the Tenant's Option
Weighted Average Remaining Term Of Tenant Leases at the Tenant's Option
Weighted-average remaining term of tenant leases, exclusive of renewals at the tenant's option
Estimated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets - Year 1
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
Purchase of land interests
Purchase of land interests
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Additions - Purchase of land interests
Shares granted, number of shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Deferred credits, net [Member]
Deferred Credits, net [Member]
Deferred Credits, net [Member]
Tax Treatment of Dividends [Domain]
Tax Treatment of Dividends [Domain]
[Domain] for Tax Treatment of Dividends [Axis]
Senior Unsecured 364-Day Revolving Credit Facility [Domain]
Senior Unsecured 364-Day Revolving Credit Facility [Domain]
Senior Unsecured 364-Day Revolving Credit Facility [Domain]
Common Stock Dividend Q1 2024
O2024Q1Dividends [Member]
O2024Q1Dividends
July 2018 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
July 2018 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
July 2018 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
Other Additions
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Other Addition
Summary of the Assumptions Used in the Monte Carlo Simulation to Determine the Grant-Date Fair Value
Summary of the Assumptions Used in the Monte Carlo Simulation to Determine the Grant-Date Fair Value [Text Block]
Summary of the Assumptions Used in the Monte Carlo Simulation to Determine the Grant-Date Fair Value
Net Revenues
Net Revenues
Revenues
Stock-based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
4.000% Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
4.000% Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
4.000% Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Asset Retirement Obligations
Asset Retirement Obligation [Policy Text Block]
Accelerated depreciation and asset write downs
Accelerated depreciation and asset write downs [Member]
Accelerated depreciation and asset write downs
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Axis]
T-Mobile [Member]
T-Mobile [Member]
T-Mobile
Tower Count
Tower Count
Represents the Company's tower count. Inclusive of towers and other structures, such as rooftops
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Portion of company site rental costs that are Towers ground lease expenses
Portion of Company Site Rental Costs That Are Ground Lease Expenses
Portion of Company site rental costs That are related to ground lease expenses
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
Foreign Tax Jurisdiction [Member]
Foreign Tax Jurisdiction [Member]
Deferred site rental receivable
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Revenue from Contract with Customer
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
All Other
TMO, AT&T and Verizon combined [Member]
TMO, AT&T and Verizon combined
AT&T leased or subleased, or operated and managed towers
AT&T leased or subleased, or operated and managed towers
AT&T leased or subleased, or operated and managed towers
Sustainability Adjustment - Commitment Fee [Domain]
Sustainability Adjustment - Commitment Fee [Domain]
Sustainability Adjustment - Commitment Fee [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
December 2023 Senior Unsecured 5.800% Notes
December 2023 Senior Unsecured 5.800% Notes [Member]
December 2023 Senior Unsecured 5.800% Notes
Estimated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets - Year 5
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Shares outstanding at the beginning of the year, number of shares
Shares outstanding at the end of year, number of shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Common Stock Dividend Q2 2024
O2024Q2Dividends [Member]
O2024Q2Dividends
Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
Tower Revenue Notes
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Amortization of deferred financing costs and adjustments on long-term debt, net
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
April 2023 4.800% Senior Notes
April 2023 4.800% Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
April 2023 4.800% Senior Unsecured Notes
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 1.050% Notes [Member]
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 1.050% Notes [Member]
February 2021 Senior Unsecured 1.050% Notes
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Contracted revenues, Year 3
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Rolling Year Three
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Accelerated prepaid rent amort
Accelerated prepaid rent amortization
Accelerated prepaid rent amortization
Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Cash paid
Repayments of Other Long-Term Debt
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Reserve
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Domain]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Domain]
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name