Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
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
Tax adjustment related to the REIT conversion
Tax adjustment related to the REIT conversion
Total tax adjustment to the consolidated statement of operations related to the Company's REIT conversion.
Tax adjustment related to the small cell REIT conversion
Tax adjustment related to the small cell REIT conversion
Tax adjustment related to the small cell REIT conversion
Losses for which no tax benefit was recognized
Losses for which no tax benefit was recognized
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense (benefit) as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to nondeductible capital loses under enacted tax laws.
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Site Rental Contracts and Customer Relationships [Member]
Site Rental Contracts and Customer Relationships
Goodwill and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amortization Expense
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Estimated Annual Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Acquired [Member]
Acquired [Member]
Acquired [Member]
Restricted Cash Held By Trustee [Member] [Member]
Restricted Cash Held By Trustee [Member] [Member]
Restricted Cash Held By Trustee [Member] [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Wireless Infrastructure [Member]
Wireless infrastructure [Member]
Wireless infrastructure
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Maximum [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Net cash provided by (used from) operating activities
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities
Net cash provided by (used from) investing activities
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Investing Activities
The net cash inflow or outflow for the increase (decrease) associated with funds that are not available for withdrawal or use and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as investing activities.
Net cash provided by (used from) financing activities
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Financing Activities
The net cash inflow or outflow for the increase (decrease) associated with funds that are not available for withdrawal or use and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as financing activities.
Estimated useful life, maximum, in years
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Capitalized Labor Costs
Capitalized Labor Costs
Internal labor costs capitalized during the current period
Useful life of site rental contracts and customer relationships (years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Revenue recognition, non-cancelable lease term, minimum (years)
Revenue Recognition Non-cancelable Lease Term Range, Minimum
Revenue Recognition Non-cancelable Lease Term, Range (Minimum)
Revenue recognition, non-cancelable lease term, maximum (years)
Revenue Recognition Non Cancelable Lease Term Range Maximum
Revenue Recognition Non Cancelable Lease Term, Range (Maximum)
Portion of company site rental costs that are 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
Ground Lease Agreement Initial Term
Ground Lease Agreement Term
This disclosure represents the term of the Company’s ground lease agreements
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.
Asset write-down charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Work in Process
Development in Process
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risk [Abstract]
Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risk [Abstract]
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]
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Tenant Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Operating Leases
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information and Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Acquisitions
Acquisitions
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, current
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Mandatory redemption and aggregate liquidation value, 4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value
Common stock, par value (dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land owned in fee and perpetual easements [Member]
Land [Member]
Buildings [Member]
Building [Member]
Information technology assets and other [Member]
Information technology assets and other
Construction in Process [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Accumulated Depreciation on Capital Lease Assets
Accumulated Depreciation on Capital Lease Assets
Accumulated Depreciation on Capital Lease Assets
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Performance Awards [Member]
Performance Awards [Member]
Performance Awards
Time Vesting Awards [Member]
Time Vesting Awards [Member]
Time Vesting Awards
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards
Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Reporting Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
CCAL [Member]
CCAL [Member]
CCAL [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares available for future issuance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Shares granted, number of shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
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
Weighted-average requisite service period (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
Vesting Period
Represents the vesting period for the Company's restricted stock.
Restricted stock or unit expense
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense
Compensation cost not yet recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Period for recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Dividends/Distributions in Excess of Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, value
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance, (in shares)
Stock-based compensation related activity, net of forfeitures, value
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock-based compensation related activity, net of forfeitures, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Purchases and retirement of capital stock, value
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Purchases and retirement of capital stock, shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Conversion of redeemable preferred stock into Common Stock, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Net proceeds from issuance, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Derivative instruments reclassified into results of operations, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Accumulated other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)
Common stock dividends/distributions
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Preferred stock dividends
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance, value
Balance, (in shares)
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Receivables, net of allowance of $9,574 and $10,037, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Deferred site rental receivables
Deferred Rent Receivables, Net, Noncurrent
Property and equipment, net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Site rental contracts and customer relationships, net
Site Rental Contracts And Customer 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.
Other intangible assets, net
Other Intangible Assets, Net
Long-term prepaid rent, deferred financing costs and other assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Deferred revenues
Deferred Revenue, Current
Other accrued liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Current maturities of debt and other obligations
Debt, Current
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Debt and other long-term obligations
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (see note 14)
Commitments and Contingencies
CCIC stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, $.01 par value; 600,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: December 31, 2015—333,771,660 and December 31, 2014—333,856,632
Common Stock, Value, Issued
4.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: December 31, 2015 and 2014—9,775,000; aggregate liquidation value: December 31, 2015 and 2014—$977,500
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Dividends/distributions in excess of earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total CCIC stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest from discontinued operations
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Debt and Other Obligations [Abstract]
Debt and Other Obligations [Abstract}
Debt and Other Obligations
Debt and Capital Leases Disclosures [Text Block]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Nature of Expense [Axis]
Nature of Expense [Axis]
Total Amortization Expense [Domain]
Total Amortization Expense [Domain]
Total Amortization Expense [Domain]
Total Amortization Expense [Member]
Total amortization expense [Member]
Total amortization expense [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion [Member]
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion [Member]
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion
Site Rental Costs of Operations [Member]
Site Rental Costs of Operations [Member]
Site Rental Costs of Operations
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
AT&T [Member]
AT T [Member]
AT&T
Other Acquired Goodwill [Domain]
Other Acquired Goodwill [Domain]
Other Acquired Goodwill [Domain]
Sunesys [Member]
Sunesys [Member]
Sunesys Acquisition [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Site Rental Contracts and Customer Relationships [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Goodwill Period Start
Adjustments to AT&T Purchase Price Allocation
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Additions due to acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill Period End
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-lived intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Acquired finite-lived intangible asset, amount
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
inclusive of foreign currency swap [Domain]
inclusive of foreign currency swap [Domain]
inclusive of foreign currency swap [Domain]
exclusive of foreign currency swap [Domain]
exclusive of foreign currency swap [Domain]
exclusive of foreign currency swap [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Current
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Current
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Cash Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Installment payment receivable for sale of subsidiary
Installment payment receivable for sale of subsidiary
Installment payment receivable for sale of subsidiary
Total Proceeds From Sale of Subsidiary
Total Proceeds From Sale of Subsidiary
Total proceeds for sale of subsidiary in accordance with GAAP recognized during the current period.
Net assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations
Net assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations
Net assets and liabilities attributable to disposal group disposed of, net of the disposition of noncontrolling interest related to the disposal group. Adjustment from proceeds from sale to the net gain (loss) from disposal of discontinued operations.
Transaction fees and expense related to disposal of discontinued operations
Transaction fees and expense related to disposal of discontinued operations
Adjustment from proceeds from sale to the net gain (loss) from disposal of discontinued operation for transaction fees and expense related to disposal of discontinued operations.
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses)
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Total shares vested
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Fair value on vesting date
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-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
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-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
Interest Rate Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Refinancings of Debt [Member]
Refinancings of Debt [Member]
Refinancings of Debt
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Income (loss) recognized in income discontinuation of hedge accounts
Loss Recognized In Income, Discontinuation Of Hedge Accounting
Loss Recognized in Income, due to discontinuation of hedge accounting on interest rate swaps previously qualifying for hedge accounting
Estimated amount expected to be reclassified into earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during next twelve months
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Effective Tax Rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table 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.
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Stock-based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
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]
Schedule III - Schedule of Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]
Schedule III - Schedule of Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, by Property [Table]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, by Property [Table]
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Domain]
Name of Property [Domain]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate [Domain]
Real Estate [Domain]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrances Secured by Assets
Encumbrances Secured by Assets
Encumbrances Secured by Assets
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Number of Units
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Number of Units
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Depreciation Expense
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Depreciation Expense
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Real Estate Sold
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Real Estate Sold
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Other Deductions
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Other Deductions
Real Estate Period Deductions to Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate Period Deductions to Accumulated Depreciation
SEC Schedule III - Real Estate Period Deductions to Accumulated Depreciation
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Other Acquisitions
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Other Acquisitions
Wireless Infrastructure Construction
Wireless Infrastructure Construction
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Additions - Wireless Infrastructure Construction
Purchase of land interests
Purchase of land interests
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Additions - Purchase of land interests
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Improvements
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Improvements
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Other Additions
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Other Additions
Real Estate Period Additions to Cost
Real Estate Period Additions to Cost
SEC Schedule III - Total Real Estate Period Additions to Cost
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Cost of Real Estate Sold
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Cost of Real Estate Sold
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Above Market Leases
Schedule of Expected Amortization of Above Market Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of expected amortization expense related to above market leases, by year.
Amortization of below-market tenant leases
Expected amortization of below-market tenant leases [Table Text Block]
Expected amortization of below-market tenant leases [Table Text Block]
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Contractual Terms [Axis]
Contractual Terms [Axis]
Contractual Terms [Axis]
Contractual Terms [Domain]
Contractual Terms [Domain]
[Domain] for Contractual Terms [Axis]
Subject to Capital Lease with Sprint, TMO, or AT&T [Member]
Subject to Capital Lease with Sprint, TMO, or AT&T [Member]
Subject to Capital Lease with Sprint, TMO, or AT&T [Member]
Leased or Operated Under Sprint Agreement [Member]
Sprint [Member]
Sprint
Leased or Operated Under T-Mobile Agreement [Member]
Leased or Operated Under T-Mobile Agreement [Member]
Leased or Operated Under T-Mobile Agreement [Member]
T-Mobile [Member]
T-Mobile [Member]
T-Mobile
AT&T lease or sublease in accordance with TMO Agreement [Member]
AT&T lease or sublease in accordance with TMO Agreement [Member]
AT&T lease or sublease in accordance with TMO Agreement [Member]
AT&T Transaction, Leased and Operated Sites [Member]
AT&T Transaction, Leased and Operated Sites [Member]
AT&T Transaction, Leased and Operated Sites
AT&T Prior to 2025 in accordance with TMO agreement [Member]
AT&T Prior to 2025 [Member]
AT&T Prior to 2025 in accordance with TMO Agreement [Member]
Tower Count
Tower Count
Represents the Company's tower count. Inclusive of towers and other structures, such as rooftops
Purchase Option Price
Purchase Option Price
This element relates to the total future purchase option price.
Tower count as a percentage of total towers
Tower count as a percentage of total towers
Tower count as a percentage of total towers
Leases
Leases [Text Block]
This disclosure represents the Company’s tenant contracts and operating leases footnote.
Risk-free rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected dividend rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Declaration Date
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Record Date
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Payment Date
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Dividends Per Share, Common Stock
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Dividends Per Share, Convertible Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Aggregate Payment Amount, Common Stock
Aggregate Payment Amount, Convertible Preferred Stock
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Conversion factor, Preferred Stock
Conversion factor, Preferred Stock
Represents the conversion factor of the Company's Preferred Stock, depending on the applicable market value of the common stock.
4.5% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Purchases of common stock, shares
Purchases of common stock, value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
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.
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Foreign Currency Swaps [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Swaps [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures
Fair Value Disclosures
Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Amounts of Assets and Liabilities
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Interest expense on debt obligations
Interest Expense, Debt
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Financing Costs
Amortization of discounts on long-term debt
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Amortization of interest rate swaps
Interest Expense
Interest Costs Capitalized
Interest Costs Capitalized
Other, net of capitalized interest
Interest Expense, Other
Total
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs
The cost of borrowed funds and the amortization of interest rate swaps accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period.
Tax Treatment of Dividends [Axis]
Tax Treatment of Dividends [Axis]
Tax Treatment of Dividends [Axis]
Tax Treatment of Dividends [Domain]
Tax Treatment of Dividends [Domain]
[Domain] for Tax Treatment of Dividends [Axis]
Ordinary Taxable Dividend Per Share [Member]
Ordinary Taxable Dividend Per Share [Member]
Ordinary Taxable Dividend Per Share [Member]
Qualified Taxable Dividend Per Share [Member]
Qualified Taxable Dividend Per Share [Member]
Qualified Taxable Dividend Per Share [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]
Equity Components [Axis]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards by Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
U.S. Federal [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Foreign [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes (Jurisdictional components of deferred taxes)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Gross, asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance, asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Net deferred income tax assets (liabilities)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Summary of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date
Property and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred site rental receivable
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Total deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Deferred ground lease payable
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent
Accrued liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Receivable allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total deferred income tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
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]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total Cash Obligations
Long-term Debt, Gross
Unamortized Discounts
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Total Debt and Other Obligations Outstanding
Long-term Debt
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Information by Financial Statement Line Item [Axis]
Information by Financial Statement Line Item [Axis]
Financial Statement Line Item
Financial Statement Line Items with Differences in Reported Amount and Reporting Currency Denominated Amounts [Domain]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Goodwill [Member]
Goodwill [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Pro forma adjustment type [Axis]
Pro forma adjustment type [Axis]
Pro forma adjustment type [Axis]
Pro forma adjustment type [Domain]
Pro forma adjustment type [Domain]
Pro forma adjustment type [Domain]
Pro forma revenue adjustments [Member]
Pro forma revenue adjustments [Member]
Pro forma revenue adjustments [Member]
Total T-Mobile Towers [Member]
Total ATT Towers [Member]
Total ATT Towers [Member]
Land Interests Acquired [Domain]
Land Interests Acquired [Domain]
land interests acquired during the current period
Wireless Capital Partners, LLC [Member]
Wireless Capital Partners, LLC [Member]
Wireless Capital Partners, LLC [Member]
NextG Networks Inc. [Member]
NextG Networks Inc. [Member]
NextG Networks Inc. [Member]
ATT, TMO, WCP, and NextG Acquisitions [Member]
ATT, TMO, WCP, and NextG Acquisitions [Member]
ATT, TMO, WCP, and NextG Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Purchase price allocation
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to a certain line item.
Net revenues
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Income (loss) before income taxes
Pro forma Income (loss) before income taxes
Pro forma Income (loss) before income taxes
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
Pro forma benefit (provision) for income taxes
Pro forma benefit (provision) for income taxes
Net income (loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Basic net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, after deduction of dividends on preferred stock, per common share
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, after deduction of dividends on preferred stock, per common share
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Business acquisition, pro forma adjustment
Business acquisition, pro forma adjustment
Pro forma adjustment in conjunction with the pro forma financial statements resulting from a business combination.
land interests acquired
land interests acquired
land interests acquired
Fiber Miles
Fiber Miles
Fiber Miles
Percentage of FIber Miles
Percentage of FIber Miles
Percentage of FIber Miles
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Schedule Purchase Price Allocation
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Greater than 10 Years, Inclusive of Renewals at the Company's Option [Member]
Greater than 10 Years Inclusive of Renewals at the Company's Option [Member]
Greater than 10 Years Inclusive of Renewals at Company's Option
Greater than 20 Years, Inclusive of Renewals at the Company's Option [Member]
Greater than 20 Years Inclusive of Renewals at the Company's Option [Member]
Greater than 20 Years, Inclusive of Renewals at the Company's Option
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Weighted average remaining term of tenant leases
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
Maximum Current Term
Maximum current term of tenant contracts, excluding the exercise of tenant renewal options.
Tenant Leases 2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current
Tenant Leases 2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years
Tenant Leases 2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Three Years
Tenant Leases 2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years
Tenant Leases 2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Five Years
Tenant Leases thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Thereafter
Total tenant leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Percentage of wireless infrastructure that has non-cancelable operating leases
Percentage of towers that is on land that has non-cancelable operating leases
The percentage of towers, office space and equipment that is on land that has non-cancelable operating leases.
Operating Leases, Owned Land Under Tower, Expiration Term
Maximum Lease Term, Years
Maximum current lease expiration term, in years, of operating leases for tower under which the company owns land.
Operating Leases, Leased Land Under Tower, Expiration Term
Operating Leases, Leased Land Under Tower, Expiration Term
Operating Leases, Leased Land Under Tower, Expiration Term
Operating leases 2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Operating leases 2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Operating leases 2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Operating leases 2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Operating leases 2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Operating leases thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total operating leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Rental expense from operating leases
Operating Lease And Rental Expense
Rental expense incurred for leased assets.
Contingent rental payments
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals
Percentage of site rental gross margin that is derived from towers where the lease for the land has a final expiration date
Percentage of site rental gross margin that is derived from towers where the lease for the land has a final expiration date
Percentage of site rental gross margin that is derived from towers where the lease for the land has a final expiration date.
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Foreign Exchange [Member]
Foreign Exchange [Member]
May 2015 cash receipt from sale of CCAL [Domain]
May 2015 cash receipt from sale of CCAL [Domain]
May 2015 cash receipt from sale of CCAL [Domain]
Installment payment from Buyer [Domain]
Installment payment from Buyer [Domain]
Installment payment from Buyer [Domain]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Position [Axis]
Position [Axis]
Position [Domain]
Position [Domain]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Inception Date
Derivative, Inception Date
Derivative, Maturity Date
Derivative, Maturity Date
Derivative, Currency Sold
Derivative, Currency Sold
Effective Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Realized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments
Realized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments
Amount of realized gain (loss) recognized in earnings in the period from the increase (decrease) in fair value of foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.
Derivative, Currency Bought
Derivative, Currency Bought
Derivative, Forward Exchange Rate
Derivative, Forward Exchange Rate
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Amount of unrealized gain (loss) recognized in earnings in the period from the increase (decrease) in fair value of foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Income taxes paid (refund)
Income Taxes Paid, Net
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
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
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table Text Block]
Major Classes of Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Table]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Continuing Operations [Member]
Continuing Operations [Member]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Dividends on preferred stock
Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments
Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax and Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax and Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax and related net gain (loss) on discontinued operations.
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic weighted-average number of common stock outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of assumed dilution from potential common shares relating to stock options and restricted stock awards
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, after deduction of dividends on preferred stock, per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member]
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member]
Income Taxes (Effective Tax Rate)
Benefit (provision) for income taxes at statutory rate
Tax effect of foreign income (losses)
Tax adjustment related to REIT operations
Tax adjustment related to the REIT conversion
Expenses for which no federal tax benefit was recognized
Valuation allowances
State tax (provision) benefit, net of federal
Foreign tax
Other
Total benefit (provision) for income taxes
REIT tax adjustment to reclassify a deferred tax charge from AOCI
Reclassification of deferred tax charge from AOCI
Total REIT tax adjustment related to reclassification of deferred tax charge from AOCI to the Company's statement of operations
Fair Value Disclosures
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Sprint [Member]
Verizon Wireless [Member]
Verizon Wireless [Member]
Verizon Wireless
Percentage of the consolidated revenues
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Collateral [Axis]
Collateral [Axis]
Collateral [Domain]
Collateral [Domain]
Collateral Pledged [Member]
Collateral Pledged [Member]
Repayments of debt, maturity date [Axis]
Repayments of debt, maturity date [Axis]
Repayments of debt, maturity date [Axis]
Repayments of debt, maturity date [Domain]
Repayments of debt, maturity date [Domain]
Repayments of debt, maturity date [Domain]
August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes ARD [Domain]
August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes ARD [Domain]
August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes ARD [Domain] of August 2015
2029 [Member]
2029 [Member]
Maturity Date 2029 [Member]
Interest Rate Type [Axis]
Interest Rate Type [Axis]
Interest Rate Type [Axis]
Interest Rate Type [Domain]
Interest Rate Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Interest Rate Type [Axis]
Tender offer attribute [Axis]
Tender offer attribute [Axis]
Tender offer attribute [Axis]
Tender offer attribute [Domain]
Tender offer attribute [Domain]
[Domain] for Tender offer attribute [Axis]
Amount redeemed after tender [Member]
Amount redeemed after tender [Member]
Amount redeemed after tender [Member]
Amount validly tendered [Member]
Amount validly tendered [Member]
Amount validly tendered [Member]
Tender Date [Axis]
Tender Date [Axis]
Tender Date [Axis]
Tender Date [Domain]
Tender Date [Domain]
[Domain] for Tender Date [Axis]
Tendered After the Early Tender Date [Member]
Tendered After the Early Tender Date [Member]
Tendered After the Early Tender Date [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
2012 Revolver borrowing capacity [Member]
2012 Revolver borrowing capacity [Member]
2012 Revolver borrowing capacity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Securitized Debt [Member]
Securitized Debt [Member]
Securitized Debt [Member]
2012 secured notes tranche A [Member]
2012 secured notes tranche A [Member]
2012 secured notes tranche A [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 7 Point 75 Percent Secured Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes
2012 Credit Facility [Member]
2012 Credit Facility [Member]
2012 Credit Facility [Member]
High Yield Bonds [Member]
High Yield Bonds [Member]
High Yield Bonds [Member]
Issuance of debt obligation [Member]
Issuance of debt obligation [Member]
Issuance of debt obligation [Member]
2012 Revolver [Member]
2012 Revolver [Member]
2012 Revolver [Member]
Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 9 Percent Senior Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 9 Percent Senior Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 9% Senior Notes
2012 secured notes tranche B [Member]
2012 secured notes tranche B [Member]
2012 secured notes tranche B [Member]
Variable Rate Revolver [Member]
Variable Rate Revolver [Member]
Variable Rate Revolver
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
CCOC [Member]
CCOC
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]
WCP Securitized Notes [Member]
WCP Securitized Notes [Member]
WCP Securitized Notes [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan A [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan A [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan A [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan B [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan B [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan B [Member]
Variable Rate Revolver 2012 [Member]
Variable Rate Revolver 2012 [Member]
Variable Rate Revolver 2012
Term Loans Tranche B - Due 2019 [Member]
Term Loans Tranche B - Due 2019 [Member]
Term Loans Tranche B - Due 2019
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt 2010 Tower Revenue Notes
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes First Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes First Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes First Tranche
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Second Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Second Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Second Tranche
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Third Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Third Tranche [Member]
First Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Third Tranche
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes First Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes First Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes First Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Second Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Second Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Second Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Third Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Third Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes Third Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 7Point125 Percent Senior Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 7.125 Percent Senior Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.125% Senior Notes
Capital Lease Obligations and Other [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations and Other [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations and Other
Senior Secured 2012 Revolver [Member]
Senior Secured 2012 Revolver [Member]
Senior Secured 2012 Revolver [Member]
High Yield Bonds - Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Debt Obligations [Member]
Incremental Term Loan B [Member]
Incremental Term Loan B [Member]
Incremental Term Loan B [Member]
Incremental Term Loan B2 [Member] [Member]
Incremental Term Loan B2 [Member] [Member]
Incremental Term Loan B [Member] [Member]
Incremental Term Loan A2 [Member]
Incremental Term Loan A2 [Member]
Incremental Term Loan A2 [Member]
4.875% Senior Notes [Member]
4.875% Senior Notes [Member]
4.875% Senior Notes [Member]
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]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt August 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
Interest rate, increase (decrease)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Total debt and other obligations
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Availability on revolver
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum
Effective Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Principal balance outstanding on debt instruments
Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Contractual maturity date, start
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Range Beginning
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Range Beginning
Contractual maturity date, end
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Range Ending
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Range Ending
Cash and equivalents
Debt Instrument, PPE Collaterized Amount
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description
Debt to Adjusted Cash Flow Ratio
Debt to Adjusted Cash Flow Ratio
Debt to Adjusted Cash Flow Ratio
Redemption pricing percentage of principal amount
Redemption pricing percentage of principal amount
The percentage of the principal amount that may be redeemed.
Tender Offer Amount
Tender Offer Amount
Tender Offer Amount
Repayments of Debt
Repayments of Debt
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Asset Retirement Obligations [Table]
Asset Retirement Obligations [Table]
Description of the Company's Asset Retirement Obligations [Table]
Financial Statement Line Item [Axis]
Financial Statement Line Item [Axis]
Financial Statement Line Item [Axis]
Financial Statement Line Item [Domain]
Financial Statement Line Item [Domain]
[Domain] for Financial Statement Line Item [Axis]
asset retirement obligations [Member]
asset retirement obligations [Member]
asset retirement obligations [Member]
Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items]
Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Description of the Company's Asset Retirement Obligations [Table]
Accretion expense
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense
Increase (decrease) in asset retirement obligations
Increase (Decrease) in Asset Retirement Obligations
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
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Text Block]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Text Block]
Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Receivables Allowance
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Lease, Policy
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Asset Retirement Obligations
Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Credits
Deferred Credits [Policy Text Block]
Policy for accounting for deferred credits
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost of Operations
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Acquisition and Integration Costs
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs
Interest Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Per Share Information
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Values
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net revenues
Revenue, Net
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, per common share:
Dividends Declared [Abstract]
Dividends Declared [Abstract]
Dividends Declared
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt May 2015 Tower Revenue Notes [Member] [Domain]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt May 2015 Tower Revenue Notes [Member] [Domain]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt May 2015 Tower Revenue Notes [Member] [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [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, fair value
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Restricted cash, carrying value
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash, fair value
Restricted Cash Fair Value Disclosure
The fair value of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage.
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Range
Derivative Asset, Current
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Debt and other obligations, carrying amount
Debt and other obligations, fair value
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.
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Domain]
Dividends [Domain]
Paid subsequent to year end [Member]
Paid subsequent to year end [Member]
Paid subsequent to year end [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Dividend Declared [Member]
Dividend Declared [Member]
Senior Unsecured 2016 Credit Facility [Domain]
Senior Unsecured 2016 Credit Facility [Domain]
Senior Unsecured 2016 Credit Facility [Domain]
Senior Unsecured 364-Day Revolving Credit Facility [Domain]
Senior Unsecured 364-Day Revolving Credit Facility [Domain]
Senior Unsecured 364-Day Revolving Credit Facility [Domain]
Senior Unsecured Term Loan A Facility Due January 2021 [Domain]
Senior Unsecured Term Loan A Facility Due January 2021 [Domain]
Senior Unsecured Term Loan A Facility Due January 2021 [Domain]
2016 Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Revolver [Domain]
2016 Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Revolver [Domain]
2016 Senior Unsecured Credit Revolver [Domain]
2016 Senior Unsecured Notes [Domain]
2016 Senior Unsecured Notes [Domain]
Aggregate principal amount of 2016 Senior Unsecured Notes [Domain]
3.4% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021 [Domain]
3.4% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021 [Domain]
3.4% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021
4.45% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026 [Domain]
4.45% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026 [Domain]
4.45% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026 [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term Line of Credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 9% Senior Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 9% Senior Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 9% Senior Notes
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes Second Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes Second Tranche [Member]
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes Second Tranche
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche A [Member]
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche A [Member]
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche A [Member]
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche B [Member]
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche B [Member]
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche B [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate Securitized Debt January 2010 Tower Revenue Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate Debt 2009 Securitized Notes
Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 7.5% Senior Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 7 Point 5 Percent Senior Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 7.5% Senior Notes [Member]
Five and One Fourth Senior Notes [Member]
Five and One Fourth Senior Notes [Member]
Five and One Fourth Senior Notes [Member]
2012 Secured Notes [Member]
2012 Secured Notes [Member]
2012 Secured Notes [Member]
2012 Secured Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate - High Yield Bonds, 7.75% Secured Notes
Fixed Rate - 4.875% Senior Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate - 4.875% Senior Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate - 4.875% Senior Notes [Member]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
CCOC [Member]
2019 [Member]
2019 [Member]
2019 [Member]
Bank Debt [Member]
Bank Debt [Member]
Bank Debt [Member]
Original issue date
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date
Original Debt Issuance Date
Original Debt Issuance Date
Date of original debt issuance.
Contractual maturity date
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).
Less: current maturities and short-term debt and other current obligations
Non-current portion of long-term debt and other long-term obligations
Percentage of debt instrument interest rate stated
Percentage Of Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated
Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreements.
Long-term Debt, Gross
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt instrument credit spread LIBOR rate minimum
Debt instrument credit spread LIBOR rate minimum
The minimum credit spread incremental to the LIBOR rate for purposes of determining the interest rate for a debt instrument.
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of Restricted Stock Awards Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
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
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.
Stock Based Compensation Expense
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Other Liabilities, by Type [Table]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement, by Type [Table]
customer prepaid rent [Member]
customer prepaid rent [Member]
customer prepaid rent [Member]
deferred ground lease payable [Member]
deferred ground lease payable [Member]
deferred ground lease payable [Member]
Above Market Leases [Member]
Above Market Leases [Member]
deferred credits [Member]
deferred credits [Member]
deferred credits [Member]
Deferred Tax Liability, noncurrent [Member]
Deferred Tax Liability, noncurrent [Member]
Deferred Tax Liability, noncurrent [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Year [Axis]
Year [Axis]
Year [Axis]
Year [Domain]
Year [Domain]
[Domain] for Year [Axis]
Amortization expense, 2015 [Member]
Amortization expense, 2015 [Member]
Amortization expense, 2015 [Member]
Amortization expense, 2016 [Member]
Amortization expense, 2016 [Member]
Amortization expense, 2016 [Member]
Amortization expense, 2017 [Member]
Amortization expense, 2017 [Member]
Amortization expense, 2017 [Member]
Amortization expense, 2018 [Member]
Amortization expense, 2018 [Member]
Amortization expense, 2018 [Member]
Amortization expense, 2019 [Member] [Domain]
Amortization expense, 2019 [Member] [Domain]
Amortization expense, 2019 [Member]
Amortization expense, 2015 [Member]
Amortization of Below-Market Lease, 2015 [Domain]
Amortization of Below-Market Leases, 2015 [Domain]
Amortization expense, 2016 [Member]
Amortization of Below-Market Leases, 2016 [Member] [Domain]
Amortization of Below-Market Leases, 2016 [Domain]
Amortization expense, 2017 [Member]
Amortization of Below-Market Leases, 2017 [Domain]
Amortization of Below-Market Leases, 2017 [Domain]
Amortization expense, 2018 [Member]
Amortization of Below-Market Leases, 2018 [Domain]
Amortization of Below-Market Leases, 2018 [Domain]
Amortization expense, 2019 [Member] [Domain]
Amortization of Below-Market Leases, 2019 [Domain]
Amortization of Below-Market Leases, 2019 [Member]
Other Liabilities [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Other Liabilities, non-current
Amortization of Above Market Leases
Amortization of Above Market Leases
Amortization expense for the current year related to the Company’s above-market leases recorded in site rental costs of operations
Expected amortization of above-market leases by year
Expected Above-Market Lease Amortization Expense
Expected amortization expense related to the Company’s above-market leases recorded in site rental costs of operations
Amortization of Below Market Lease
Amortization of Below Market Lease
Expected amortization of below-market tenant leases by year
Expected amortization of below-market tenant leases by year
Expected amortization of below-market tenant leases by year to site rental revenues.
Accrued Payroll and Other Compensation
Accrued Payroll and Other Compensation
Accrued Payroll and Other Compensation
Operating Segments and Concentrations of Credit Risks
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance [Member]
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged to operations
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Credited to operations
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Written off
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Recoveries
Effect of exchange rate changes or Other adjustments
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Adjustments
Valuation allowance and reserves, other adjustments
Valuation allowance and reserves, other adjustments
Valuation allowance and reserves, other adjustments
Balance at end of year
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Components of Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs
Schedule Of Interest Expense And Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs [Text Block]
Schedule of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs.
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]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Site rental
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue
Network services and other
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Net revenues
Costs of Operations:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Site rental
Direct Costs of Leased and Rented Property or Equipment
Network services and other
Cost of Services
General and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
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.
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating income (loss)
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Other income (expense)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Derivative instruments, net of taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Interest rate swaps reclassified into results of operations, net of taxes
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Amounts reclassified into discontinued operations for foreign currency translation adjustments
Amounts reclassified into discontinued operations for foreign currency translation adjustments
Amounts reclassified into discontinued operations for foreign currency translation adjustments
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to CCIC stockholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Dividends/distributions declared per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Additions based on current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Reductions as a result of the lapse of statute limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Balance at end of year
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
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]
Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations
Realized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments
Amortization of deferred financing costs and other non-cash 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.
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Deferred income tax benefit (provision)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other non-cash adjustments, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions:
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 deferred revenues, deferred ground lease payables, other accrued liabilities and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Decrease (increase) in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses, deferred site rental receivables, long-term prepaid rent, restricted cash and 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]
Payment for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Realized Gain (loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as a Hedge
Realized Gain (loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as a Hedge
Realized Gain (loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Other investing activities, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
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]
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Net proceeds from issuance of capital stock
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
Principal payments on debt and other long-term obligations
Repayments of Other Debt
Purchases and redemptions of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Purchases of capital stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments under revolving credit facility
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Payments for financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Net (increase) decrease in restricted cash
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Restricted Cash, Financing Activities
Dividends/distributions paid on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Dividends paid on preferred stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Including Discontinued Operations Period Start
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Including Discontinued Operations
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Including Discontinued Operations Period End
Fixed Rate High Yield Bonds 7Point125 Percent Senior Notes [Member]
Restricted cash, current and non-current [Member]
Restricted cash, current and non-current [Member]
Restricted cash, current and non-current [Member]
Variable Rate 2012 Term Loans Tranche B [Member]
Principal Amount
Cash Paid
Write-off of deferred financing costs and discounts
Write-off of deferred financing costs and discounts
Write-off of deferred financing costs and discounts.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
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, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Number of Shares
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Site Rental Cost of Operations [Member]
Site Rental Cost of Operations [Member]
Site rental cost of operations
Network Services and Other Costs of Operations [Member]
Network Services and Other Costs of Operations [Member]
Network services and other costs of operations
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
CCUSA [Member]
CCUSA [Member]
CCUSA [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Abstract]
SEC Schedule III, Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]
SEC Schedule III, Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]
SEC Schedule III, Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]
SEC Schedule III, Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]
Current Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred
Tax adjustment related to the small cell REIT conversion
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Valuation allowance, increase (decrease)
Federal tax benefits
non-cash income tax charge in conjunction with REIT conversion
non-cash income tax charge in conjunction with REIT conversion
non-cash income tax charge in conjunction with anticipated REIT conversion
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Scenario [Axis]
Tax effect on derivative instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax