Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted 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] Other 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] Accrued Estimated Property Taxes Accrued Estimated Property Taxes Policy [Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy related to accrued estimated property taxes Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cost of Operations Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block] Management Fee Management Fee, Policy [Policy Text Block] Management Fee, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Values Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reporting Segments Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Taxes [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Crown Castle International Corporation [Member] Crown Castle International Corporation [Member] Crown Castle International Corporation [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Equity contribution - income taxes Non-cash Equity Contribution (Distribution) Due to (from) Affiliates, Income Taxes The amount of non-cash equity contribution (distribution) due to (from) affiliate related to income taxes for the use by the Company of the tax attributes from other members of the Company’s federal consolidated group. Valuation allowances Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Change in unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease) Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Secured Debt [Member] Secured Debt [Member] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Tower Write-Down Charges [Member] Tower Write-Down Charges [Member] Tower write-down charges Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Site Rental Contracts and Customer Relationships [Member] Site Rental Contracts and Customer Relationships [Member] Site Rental Contracts and Customer Relationships Current Liability for Accrued Property Taxes Current Liability for Accrued Property Taxes Current Liability for Accrued Property Taxes Deferred Finance Costs, Net Debt Issuance Costs, Net Revenue Recognition Non-cancelable Lease Term Range, Minimum Rent Revenue, Lease Term Rent Revenue, Lease Term Stated interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Increase (decrease) in restricted cash for operating activities Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities Restricted cash, held by trustee to redeem outstanding notes payable Restricted Cash, Held by Trustee To Redeem Outstanding Notes Payable Restricted Cash, Held by Trustee To Redeem Outstanding Notes Payable Asset write-down charges Asset Impairment Charges Property management fee, percent fee Property Management Fee, Percent Fee Property, plant and equipment estimated useful life, maximum (years) Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Members' Capital [Member] Members' Capital [Member] Members' Capital [Member] Scenario [Axis] Equity contribution related to debt repayment [Member] Equity contribution related to debt repayment [Member] Equity contribution related to debt repayment Net Equity contribution from parent [Member] Net Equity contribution from parent [Member] Net Equity contribution from parent Affiliated Entity [Member] Affiliated Entity [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] High Yield Bonds [Member] High Yield Bonds [Member] High Yield Bonds [Member] 2016 Senior Unsecured Notes [Domain] 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 Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Management Fee Management Fee Expense Related Party Amount of expenses charged by affiliate related to the management services to maintain, market, operate, manage and administer the towers. Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Towers Where Land is Owned by Related Party Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Towers Where Land is Owned by Related Party Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Towers Where Land is Owned by Related Party Direct Costs of Leased and Rented Property or Equipment, Related Party Direct Costs of Leased and Rented Property or Equipment, Related Party Costs incurred with related parties that are directly related to generating revenues from leased and rented property or equipment. Rent Revenue of Leased and Rented Property or Equipment, Related Party Rent Revenue of Leased and Rented Property or Equipment, Related Party Rent Revenue of Leased and Rented Property or Equipment, Related Party Increase (Decrease) Due from Affiliates Increase (Decrease) Due from Affiliates Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Principal amount Extinguishment of Debt, Amount Stock Issued During Period, Value, Non-Cash Retirement of Debt Exchanged for Members Equity Stock Issued During Period, Value, Non-Cash Retirement of Debt Exchanged for Members Equity Stock Issued During Period, Value, Non-Cash Retirement of Debt Exchanged for Members Equity Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs, Related Party Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs, Related Party The cost incurred with third parties for borrowed funds and the amortization of deferred financing costs accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Distribution Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, Cash Distributions Paid Distribution Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, Cash Distributions Paid Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Major Classes of Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Intangible assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets Property and equipment Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Deferred site rental receivables Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements Total deferred income tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net 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 Receivables allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Prepaid lease Deferred Tax Assets Prepaid Leases The effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from currently nondeductible expenses in prepaid leases. Total deferred income tax assets, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Net deferred income tax asset (liabilities) Deferred Tax Assets, Net Debt and Other Obligations [Abstract] Debt and Other Obligations [Abstract} Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] 2012 secured notes tranche A [Member] 2012 secured notes tranche A [Member] 2012 secured notes tranche A [Member] 2012 secured notes tranche B [Member] 2012 secured notes tranche B [Member] 2012 secured notes tranche B [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 Secured Notes [Member] 2016 Senior Unsecured Notes [Domain] 2016 Senior Unsecured Notes [Domain] Aggregate principal amount of 2016 Senior Unsecured Notes [Domain] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Write-off of deferred financing costs and discounts Write-off of deferred financing costs and discounts Write-off of deferred financing costs and discounts. Total debt and other obligations Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Debt covenant, trade payable restriction of equipment, land or other property, amount Debt Covenant, Trade Payable Restriction Of Equipment, Land or Other Property, Amount Debt Covenant, Trade Payable Restriction Of Equipment, Land or Other Property, Amount Debt covenant, debt to adjusted consolidated cash flow Debt Covenant, Debt to Adjusted Consolidated Cash Flow Debt Covenant, Debt to Adjusted Consolidated Cash Flow Debt to adjusted cash flow ratio Debt to Adjusted Cash Flow Ratio Debt to Adjusted Cash Flow Ratio Face amount of debt instrument Debt Instrument, Face Amount Fair Value Disclosures Fair Value Disclosures Fair Value Disclosures Fair Value Disclosures [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] Schedule Of Interest Expense And Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs [Text Block] Schedule Of Interest Expense And Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs [Text Block] Schedule of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs. Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Intangible Assets and Above-market Leases Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Current Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) Current State Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred State Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total benefit (provision) for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Guarantees [Abstract] Guarantor Subsidiaries Guarantees [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Contractual Terms [Axis] Contractual Terms [Axis] Contractual Terms [Axis] Contractual Terms [Domain] Contractual Terms [Domain] [Domain] for Contractual Terms [Axis] Leased or Operated Under Master Lease Agreements [Member] Leased or Operated Under Master Lease Agreements [Member] Leased or Operated Under Master Lease Agreements [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Property Taxes [Member] Property Taxes [Member] Property Taxes [Member] Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Axis] Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis] Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Domain] Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain] Sprint [Member] Sprint [Member] Sprint Tower count as a percentage of total towers Tower count as a percentage of total towers Tower count as a percentage of total towers Purchase option, percentage of towers Purchase Option, Percentage of Towers Purchase Option, Percentage of Towers Accretion expense related to liabilities for contingent retirement obligations Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense Asset retirement obligation Asset Retirement Obligation Asset retirement obligation future outlay 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 Payments for other taxes Payments for Other Taxes Increase in property tax commitment Property Tax Commitments Annual Percentage Increase Property tax commitments annual percentage increase. SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [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] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [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] SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Text Block] SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Text Block] SEC Schedule III, Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward] SEC Schedule III, Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Land [Member] Land [Member] Wireless Infrastructure [Member] Wireless infrastructure [Member] Wireless infrastructure Construction in Process [Member] Construction in Progress [Member] Minimum [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Prior year reclassification of construction in process to towers Property, Plant and Equipment, Transfers and Changes Total 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 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] Principal [Member] Principal [Member] Principal [Member] Amount offered prior to settlement date [Member] Amount offered prior to settlement date [Member] Amount offered prior to settlement date [Member] Amount validly tendered [Member] Amount validly tendered [Member] Amount validly tendered [Member] Amount redeemed after tender [Member] Amount redeemed after tender [Member] Amount redeemed after tender [Member] Tender Offer Amount Tender Offer Amount Tender Offer Amount Principal amount Equity contribution—7.75% Secured Notes from affiliate Cash Paid Repayments of Other Long-term Debt Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Table Text Block] Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Table Text Block] Total debt and other obligations Less: current maturities and short-term debt and other current obligations Debt, Current Non-current portion of long-term debt and other long-term obligations Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations 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] Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information and Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block] Basis of Presentation [Abstract] Basis of Presentation [Abstract] Tower Count Tower Count Represents the Company's tower count. Inclusive of towers and other structures, such as rooftops Ground Lease Agreement Initial Term Ground Lease Agreement Term This disclosure represents the term of the Company’s ground lease agreements Purchase Option Price Purchase Option Price This element relates to the total future purchase option price. Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation, amortization and accretion Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net Amortization of deferred financing costs 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. Deferred income tax benefit (provision) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Changes in assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Increase (decrease) in accrued interest Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net Increase (decrease) in accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues, deferred ground lease payable, and other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Decrease (increase) in receivables Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Decrease (increase) in other current assets, deferred site rental receivable, 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] Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Other investing activities Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired 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 Purchases and redemptions of long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Payments for financing costs Payments of Financing Costs Net (increase) decrease in restricted cash Proceeds from (Repayments of) Restricted Cash, Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of year Benefit (provision) for income taxes at statutory rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount Nondeductible expenses and other Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Amount State tax benefit (provision), net of federal Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount Tax adjustment related to REIT conversion Tax Adjustment Related to REIT Conversion1 Total tax adjustment to the consolidated statement of operations related to the Company’s assets and operations being included in CCIC’s REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Other Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount 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] 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] 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 [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 Maximum current term of tenant contracts, excluding the exercise of tenant renewal options. Tenant Leases 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current Tenant Leases 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years Tenant Leases 2019 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Three Years Tenant Leases 2020 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years Tenant Leases 2021 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, office space and equipment that is on land 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. Percentage of site rental gross margin that is derived from wireless infrastructure 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. 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 Estimated useful life, maximum, in years Operating leases 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Operating leases 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years Operating leases 2019 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years Operating leases 2020 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years Operating leases 2021 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 Interest expense on debt obligations Interest Expense, Debt Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs Amortization of adjustments on long-term debt Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) 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. 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 Commitments and Contingencies 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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Above Market Leases [Member] Above Market Leases [Member] Other Intangible Assets [Member] Other Intangible Assets [Member] 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 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] 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 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Other Intangible Assets, net Other Intangible Assets, Net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Expected Above-Market Lease Amortization Expense Expected Above-Market Lease Amortization Expense Expected amortization expense related to the Company’s above-market leases recorded in site rental costs of operations Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Receivables, net of allowance of $1,810 and $882, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Prepaid expenses Prepaid Expense, Current Deferred income tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Deferred site rental receivables, current Deferred Rent Asset, Net, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current 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 Long-term prepaid rent and other assets, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Total Assets Assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued income taxes Accrued Income Taxes, Current Accrued interest Interest Payable, Current Deferred revenues Deferred Revenue, Current Other accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Current maturities of debt and other obligations Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Debt Deferred income tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Deferred ground lease payable Deferred Ground Lease Payable Deferred Ground Lease Payable Above-market leases and other liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (note 9) Commitments and Contingencies Member's equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Member's equity Members' Capital Accumulated earnings (deficit) Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total member's equity Members' Equity Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity 2017 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 2018 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2019 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 2020 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2021 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 Total Debt Outstanding Long-term Debt Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Related Party Transactions Disclosure Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] 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. Long-term debt and other obligations, carrying amount Long-term 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. Leases Leases [Text Block] This disclosure represents the Company’s tenant contracts and operating leases footnote. 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