Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table] Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Restatement [Axis] Restatement [Axis] Restatement [Domain] Restatement [Domain] Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block] Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block] Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Cash and cash equivalents, carrying value Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Debt Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Fair Value Disclosures Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Fair Value Disclosures 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. Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Amounts of Assets and Liabilities Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Contractual Terms [Axis] Contractual Terms [Axis] Contractual Terms [Axis] Contractual Terms [Domain] Contractual Terms [Domain] [Domain] for Contractual Terms [Axis] Leased or Operated Under Sprint Master Lease Agreements [Member] Leased or Operated Under Master Lease Agreements [Member] Leased or Operated Under Master Lease Agreements [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Site count as a percentage of total sites Tower Count Percentage Represents the Company's tower count as a percentage of total towers. Inclusive of towers and other structures, such as rooftops. Purchase option price Purchase Option, Sprint Sites Represents the Company's purchase option for Sprint sites. Inclusive of towers and other structures, such as rooftops. Cash payments related to operating lease liabilities Operating Lease, Payments Interest Paid Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities New ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability General Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Debt and Other Obligations [Abstract] Debt and Other Obligations [Abstract} Debt and Other Obligations Debt and Capital Leases Disclosures [Text Block] Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Previously Reported [Member] Previously Reported [Member] Restatement Adjustment [Member] Restatement Adjustment [Member] Other Adjustment [Member] Other Adjustment [Member] Other Adjustment [Member] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Assets Assets Deferred revenues(a) Deferred Revenue, Current Liabilities, Current Liabilities, Current Liabilities Liabilities Member's equity Members' Capital Members' Equity Members' Equity Liabilities and Equity Liabilities and Equity Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] Product and Service [Domain] Site Rental Revenues Site Rental Revenues Contains revenue from accounted under both Topic 606 (Finance leases) and Topic 842 (Operating leases) Amortization of service revenues Amortization of service revenues Amortization of service revenues Revenues Revenues Operating expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Site rental cost of operations—third parties(b) Direct Costs of Leased and Rented Property or Equipment, Third Party Costs incurred with third parties that are directly related to generating revenues from leased and rented property or equipment. Ground rent expenses—related parties Direct Costs of Leased and Rented Property or Equipment, Related Party Costs incurred with related parties that are directly related to generating revenues from leased and rented property or equipment. Site rental cost of operations—total(b) Direct Costs of Leased and Rented Property or Equipment Management fee—related party Management Fee Expense Related Party Amount of expenses charged by affiliate related to the management services to maintain, market, operate, manage and administer the towers. Asset write-down charges Asset Impairment Charges Depreciation, amortization and accretion Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net Total operating expenses Costs and Expenses Operating income (loss) Operating Income (Loss) Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs Interest Expense, Debt Other income (expense) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Benefit (provision) for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Domain] Scenario [Domain] Member Equity [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Members' Equity Total [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Members' Equity [Member] Members' Capital [Member] Members' Capital [Member] Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance, beginning Increase (Decrease) Due from Affiliates Increase (Decrease) Due from Affiliates Net income (loss) Balance, ending Condensed Income Statement [Table] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Management Fee Expense Related Party Asset write-down charges Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net Costs and Expenses Interest Expense, Debt Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule Of Interest Expense And Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs [Text Block] Schedule Of Interest Expense And Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs [Text Block] Schedule of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs. Accounting Policies [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Contractual Terms [Table] Contractual Terms [Table] Contractual Terms [Table] Contractual Terms [Line Items] Contractual Terms [Line Items] [Line Items] for Contractual Terms [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Receivables, net Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Prepaid expenses Prepaid Expense, Current Deferred site rental receivables and other current assets Deferred Site Rental Receivables and Other Current Assets 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, one year or less after the balance sheet date. Such receivable is reduced by allowances attributable to, for instance, credit risk associated with a lessee. Also includes the 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). Total current assets Assets, Current Deferred site rental receivables Deferred Rent Receivables, Net, Noncurrent Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,150,081 and $1,095,355, respectively Operating lease, right-of-use assets Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Goodwill Goodwill Other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Long-term prepaid rent and other assets, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued interest Interest Payable, Current Other accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Current portion of operating lease liabilities—third parties Current portion of operating lease liabilities, third party Current portion of operating lease liabilities, third party Current portion of operating lease liabilities—related parties Current portion of operating lease liabilities, related party Current portion of operating lease liabilities, related party Total current liabilities Operating lease liabilities—third parties Operating lease liabilities, third party Operating lease liabilities, third party Operating lease liabilities—related parties Operating lease liabilities, related party Operating lease liabilities, related party Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Member's equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Accumulated earnings (deficit) Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total member's equity Total liabilities and equity Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] 2012 secured notes tranche B [Member] 2012 secured notes tranche B [Member] 2012 secured notes tranche B [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Stated interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities:(a) Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income (loss) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs And Other Noncash Interest Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs And Other Noncash Interest 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. Changes in assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Increase (decrease) in accrued interest Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net Increase (decrease) in accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade Increase (decrease) in other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Decrease (increase) in receivables Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Decrease (increase) in other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital expenditures(b) Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Restatement of Financials [Text Block] Restatement of Financials [Text Block] Restatement of Financials [Text Block] Interest expense on debt obligations Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs Total Document and Entity Information Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Document Quarterly Report Document Quarterly Report Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Transition Report Document Transition Report Entity File Number Entity File Number Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, Address Line Two Entity Address, Address Line Two Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code Entity Address, Postal Zip Code City Area Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Local Phone Number Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Shell Company Entity Shell Company Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Fair Value Disclosures Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract] Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract] Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Affiliated Entity [Member] Affiliated Entity [Member] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Management Fee, Percent Fee Property Management Fee, Percent Fee Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Towers Where Land is Owned by Related Party Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Towers Where Land is Owned by Related Party Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Towers Where Land is Owned by Related Party Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] Amortization of deferred financing costs Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]