Entity Central Index Key
Lessee operating lease liability payments due after year four.
Finance lease liability payments due after year four.
Amortization of discount on convertible preferred stock.
Participating securities excluding contingent liability portion distributed and undistributed earnings loss basic.
Adjusted earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization.
Segment reporting information other income (expense) net.
Transaction related and other costs.
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Title of 12(b) Security
Security12b Title
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation State Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address Address Line1
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address Address Line2
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address City Or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address State Or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Settlement payable.
Non-controlling interest in cumulative non-voting convertible preferred stock.
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property Plant And Equipment Net
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill
Straight-line revenue receivable
Deferred Rent Receivables Net
Other assets, net
Other Assets
Assets held for sale
Assets Held For Sale Not Part Of Disposal Group
Investment in unconsolidated entity
Investments In Affiliates Subsidiaries Associates And Joint Ventures
Total Assets
Assets
Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit:
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, net
Accounts Payable And Other Accrued Liabilities
Settlement payable (Note 15)
Settlement Payable
Accrued interest payable
Interest Payable Current And Noncurrent
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue
Derivative liability, net
Derivative Liabilities
Dividends payable
Dividends Payable Current And Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities Net
Finance lease obligations
Finance Lease Liability
Contingent consideration
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability
Notes and other debt, net
Long Term Debt
Liabilities held for sale
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Commitments And Contingencies
Shareholders' Deficit:
Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
Preferred Stock Value
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding: 192,523 shares at June 30, 2020 and 192,142 at December 31, 2019
Common Stock Value
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings
Accumulated Distributions In Excess Of Net Income
Total Uniti shareholders' deficit
Stockholders Equity
Noncontrolling interests:
Minority Interest [Abstract]
Operating partnership units
Minority Interest In Operating Partnerships
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 3 shares authorized, 1 issued and outstanding
Non Controlling Interest In Cumulative Non Voting Convertible Preferred Stock
Total shareholders' deficit
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred stock stated or par value.
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred shares authorized.
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred shares issued.
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred shares outstanding.
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value
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
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred stock par value
Cumulative Non Voting Convertible Preferred Stock Stated Or Par Value
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred shares authorized
Cumulative Non Voting Convertible Preferred Shares Authorized
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred shares issued
Cumulative Non Voting Convertible Preferred Shares Issued
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred shares outstanding
Cumulative Non Voting Convertible Preferred Shares Outstanding
Operating expense exclusive of depreciation and amortization.
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Segments
Statement Business Segments [Axis]
Segments
Segment [Domain]
Leasing.
Leasing
Leasing [Member]
Fiber infrastructure.
Fiber Infrastructure
Fiber Infrastructure [Member]
Tower segment.
Tower
Tower Segment [Member]
Consumer CLEC segment.
Consumer CLEC
Consumer C L E C Segment [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Total revenues
Revenues
Costs and Expenses:
Costs And Expenses [Abstract]
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation And Amortization
General and administrative expense
General And Administrative Expense
Operating expense (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)
Operating Expense Exclusive Of Depreciation And Amortization
Settlement expense (Note 15)
Litigation Settlement Expense
Transaction related and other costs
Transaction Related And Other Costs
Gain on sale of real estate (Note 5)
Gains Losses On Sales Of Investment Real Estate
Other (income) expense
Other Operating Income Expense Net
Total costs and expenses
Costs And Expenses
(Loss) income before income taxes
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax (benefit) expense
Income Tax Expense Benefit
Net (loss) income
Profit Loss
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Net (loss) income attributable to shareholders
Net Income Loss
Participating securities' share in earnings
Participating Securities Distributed And Undistributed Earnings Loss Basic
Dividends declared on convertible preferred stock
Temporary Equity Dividends Adjustment
Amortization of discount on convertible preferred stock
Amortization Of Discount On Convertible Preferred Stock
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic
(Loss) earnings per common share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic
Earnings Per Share Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share Diluted
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Basic
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic
Diluted
Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding
Other comprehensive income loss interest rate swap termination net of tax.
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract]
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain Loss On Derivatives Arising During Period Net Of Tax
Changes in foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax
Interest rate swap termination
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Interest Rate Swap Termination Net Of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common shareholders
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax
Adjustment to additional paid in capital due to amortization of discount on convertible preferred stock.
Exchange of noncontrolling interest, shares.
Adjustments To additional paid in capital sale of common stock warrant.
Adjustments to additional paid in capital payment for bond hedge option.
Stock issued during period value at-the-market, net of offering costs.
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred stock.
Stock issued during period settlement of contingent consideration, value.
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components
Statement Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component
Equity Component [Domain]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid In Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Distributions in Excess of Accumulated Earnings
Accumulated Distributions In Excess Of Net Income [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest - OP Units
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling interest noncontrolling interest - non-voting preferred shares.
Noncontrolling Interest - Non-voting Preferred Shares
Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling Interest Non Voting Preferred Shares [Member]
Revision of Prior Period
Restatement [Axis]
Revision of Prior Period
Restatement [Domain]
Impact of Change in Accounting Standard
Revision Of Prior Period Change In Accounting Principle Adjustment [Member]
Beginning balance, value
Beginning balance, shares
Shares Outstanding
At-the-market issuance of common stock, net of offering costs
Stock Issued During Period Value At Market Net Of Offering Costs
Stock issued during period shares at-the-market, net of offering costs.
At-the-market issuance of common stock, net of offering, shares
Stock Issued During Period Shares At Market Net Of Offering Costs
Amortization of discount of convertible preferred stock
Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital Due To Amortization Of Discount On Convertible Preferred Stock
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Common stock dividends declared
Dividends Common Stock
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
Minority Interest Decrease From Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Exchange of noncontrolling interest
Minority Interest Decrease From Redemptions
Exchange of noncontrolling interest, shares
Exchange Of Noncontrolling Interest Shares
Convertible preferred stock dividends
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Dividends In Excess Of Retained Earnings
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred stock
Cumulative Non Voting Convertible Preferred Stock
Net share settlement
Adjustments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value
Stock-based compensation, shares
Stock Issued During Period Shares Share Based Compensation
Equity settled contingent consideration
Stock Issued During Period Settlement Of Contingent Consideration Value
Stock issued during period settlement of contingent consideration, share.
Equity settled contingent consideration, in shares
Stock Issued During Period Settlement Of Contingent Consideration Share
Issuance of common stock - employee stock purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period Value Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Issuance of common stock - employee stock purchase plan, in shares
Stock Issued During Period Shares Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Equity component value of exchangeable note issuance, net
Stock Issued During Period Value Conversion Of Convertible Securities Net Of Adjustments
Deferred tax liability related to exchangeable note issuance
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Convertible Debt With Conversion Feature
Sale of common stock warrant
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sale Of Common Stock Warrant
Payment for bond hedge option
Adjustments To Additional Paid Payment For Bond Hedge Option
Ending balance, value
Ending balance, shares
Common stock dividends declared per share
Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared
Interest rate swap termination.
Increase decrease in settlement payable.
Proceeds from real estate sale.
Payments of contingent consideration.
Proceeds from issuance of stock net of issuance costs.
Tenant capital improvements.
Settlement of contingent consideration through non-cash consideration.
Cash flow from operating activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net (loss) income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract]
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
Amortization Of Financing Costs And Discounts
Write off of deferred financing costs and debt discount
Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt
Interest rate swap termination
Interest Rate Swap Termination
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit
Loss on derivative instruments
Derivative Gain Loss On Derivative Net
Straight-line revenues
Straight Line Rent
Stock-based compensation
Share Based Compensation
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements Change In Amount Of Contingent Consideration Liability1
Gain on sale of real estate
Loss on asset disposal
Gain Loss On Disposition Of Assets
Other
Other Noncash Income Expense
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable
Other assets
Increase Decrease In Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities
Settlement payable (Note 15)
Increase Decrease In Settlement Payable
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities
Cash flow from investing activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract]
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments To Acquire Businesses Net Of Cash Acquired
Other capital expenditures
Payments To Acquire Other Property Plant And Equipment
Proceeds from sale of real estate, net of cash
Proceeds From Real Estate Sale
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities
Cash flow from financing activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract]
Repayment of Senior Secured Term Loan B
Repayments Of Senior Debt
Principal payments on debt
Repayments Of Debt
Dividends paid
Payments Of Dividends Common Stock
Payments of contingent consideration
Payments Of Contingent Consideration
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interest
Payments Of Dividends Minority Interest
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
Proceeds From Lines Of Credit
Payments under revolving credit facility
Repayments Of Lines Of Credit
Finance lease payments
Finance Lease Principal Payments
Payments for financing costs
Payments Of Financing Costs
Common stock issuance, net of costs
Proceeds From Issuance Of Stock Net Of Issuance Costs
Proceeds from issuance of notes
Proceeds From Notes Payable
Proceeds from sale of warrants
Proceeds From Issuance Of Warrants
Payment for bond hedge option
Payments For Hedge Financing Activities
Employee stock purchase program
Proceeds From Stock Plans
Net share settlement
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash And Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Including Discontinued Operations
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Cash Flow Noncash Investing And Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Property and equipment acquired but not yet paid
Capital Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid
Tenant capital improvements
Tenant Capital Improvements
Settlement of contingent consideration through non-cash consideration
Settlement Of Contingent Consideration Through Non Cash Consideration
Exchange of noncontrolling interest through non-cash consideration
Noncontrolling Interest Increase From Business Combination
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Description of Business
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Revenues
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Text Block]
Leases disclosure.
Leases [Abstract]
Leases
Leases Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Asset Dispositions
Mergers Acquisitions And Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investment in Unconsolidated Entity
Equity Method Investments Disclosure [Text Block]
Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale
Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Long Term Debt [Abstract]
Notes and Other Debt
Long Term Debt [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Comprehensive Income Note [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Going concern.
Going Concern
Going Concern Policy [Text Block]
Investment in unconsolidated entity.
Investment In Unconsolidated Entity
Investment In Unconsolidated Entity Policy [Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Policy [Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risks
Concentration Risk Credit Risk
Reclassifications
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment Description
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements Policy Policy [Text Block]
Revenues Disaggregated by Revenue Stream
Disaggregation Of Revenue Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities
Contract With Customer Asset And Liability Table [Text Block]
Components of Lease Income
Operating Lease Lease Income Table [Text Block]
Lease Payments to be Received under Non-Cancellable Operating Leases
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Maturity Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Lessor underlying asset for operating lease.
Schedule of Underlying Assets under Operating Leases
Schedule Of Lessor Underlying Asset For Operating Lease Table [Text Block]
Schedule of lessor depreciation expense for underlying assets for operating leases.
Schedule of Depreciation Expense for Underlying Assets under Operating Leases
Schedule Of Lessor Depreciation Expense For Underlying Assets For Operating Leases
Components of Lease Cost
Lease Cost Table [Text Block]
Summary of lessee amounts reported in condensed consolidated balance sheets for leases.
Summary of Amounts Reported in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for Leases
Summary Of Lessee Amounts Reported In Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets For Leases Table Textblock
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information related to leases.
Schedule of Other Information Related to Leases
Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related To Leases Table [Text Block]
Schedule of future lease payments under non cancellable operating and finance leases.
Future Lease Payments Under Non-Cancellable Operating and Finance Leases
Schedule Of Future Lease Payments Under Non Cancellable Operating And Finance Leases Table [Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum sublease rental.
Future Sublease Rentals
Schedule Of Future Minimum Sublease Rental Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Classified as Held for Sale
Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value Valuation of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Table [Text Block]
Roll Forward of Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Using Unobservable Inputs
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Value of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment [Text Block]
Offsetting derivative assets and liabilities.
Summary of Gross Amount of Derivative Instruments Subject to Master Netting Arrangements With Same Counterparty
Offsetting Derivative Assets And Liabilities Table [Text Block]
Summary of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments and Presentation in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Schedule Of Derivatives Instruments Statements Of Financial Performance And Financial Position Location Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Schedule Of Goodwill [Text Block]
Schedule of intangible assets.
Schedule of Carrying Value of Other Intangible Assets
Schedule Of Intangible Assets Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Notes and Other Debt
Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income by Component
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table [Text Block]
Organization and description of business.
Organization and description of business.
Organization And Description Of Business [Table]
Organization And Description Of Business [Table]
Ownership
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership
Ownership [Domain]
Uniti Group LP.
Uniti Group LP
Uniti Group L P [Member]
Organization And Description Of Business [Line Items]
Organization And Description Of Business [Line Items]
Number of operating business segments
Number Of Operating Segments
Percentage of partnership interests owned
Limited Liability Company L L C Or Limited Partnership L P Managing Member Or General Partner Ownership Interest
Summary of significant accounting policies.
Summary of significant accounting policies.
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Concentration Risk Type
Concentration Risk By Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Windstream
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark
Concentration Risk By Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Revenue
Sales Revenue Net [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Master lease revenue percentage
Concentration Risk Percentage1
Change in accounting principle, ASU, Adopted
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Adopted
Change in accounting principle, ASU, Transition option elected [Extensible List]
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Transition Option Elected Extensible List
Change in accounting principle, ASU, Adoption date
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Adoption Date
Change in accounting principle, ASU, Immaterial effect
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Immaterial Effect
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Accounting Standards Update
Adjustments For New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update
Type Of Adoption [Member]
ASU 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update201602 [Member]
Product and Service
Product Or Service [Axis]
Product and Service
Products And Services [Domain]
Lit backhaul.
Lit Backhaul
Lit Backhaul [Member]
Enterprise and wholesale.
Enterprise and Wholesale
Enterprise And Wholesale [Member]
E-Rate and government.
E-Rate and Government
E Rate And Government [Member]
Other Revenue Generating Activity.
Other
Other Revenue Generating Activity [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue From Contract With Customer Excluding Assessed Tax
Contract with customer, lease receivables.
Contract with customer, receivables.
Revenue Recognition.
Revenue recognition.
Revenue Recognition [Table]
Revenue Recognition [Table]
ASC 2014-09
Accounting Standards Update201409 [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Lease receivables
Contract With Customer Lease Receivables
Receivables from contracts with customers
Contract With Customer Receivables
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability
Contract With Customer Liability Revenue Recognized
Contract With Customer Asset And Liability [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement By Type [Table]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement By Type [Table]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Balance, Contract Assets at December 31, 2019
Contract With Customer Asset Net
Balance, Contract Assets at June 30, 2020
Balance, Contract Liabilities at December 31, 2019
Contract With Customer Liability
Balance, Contract Liabilities at June 30, 2020
Revenue remaining performance obligation contracts that being invoiced monthly.
Revenue remaining performance obligation backlog for sales bookings.
Revenue remaining performance obligation backlog expected timing of satisfaction period.
Future revenues under contract
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation
Contracts currently being invoiced
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Contracts That Being Invoiced Monthly
Backlog for sales bookings
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Backlog For Sales Bookings
Average remaining contract term of backlog sales bookings
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Backlog Expected Timing Of Satisfaction Period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Expected Timing Of Satisfaction Start Date [Axis]
Average remaining contract term for contracts currently billing
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Expected Timing Of Satisfaction Period1
Lessor, operating lease, termination.
Leases.
Leases.
Leases [Table]
Leases [Table]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Axis]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Leases [Line Items]
Lessor, initial lease term
Lessor Operating Lease Term Of Contract
Lessor, lease renewal term
Lessor Operating Lease Renewal Term
Lessor, operating lease, existence of option to extend [true false]
Lessor Operating Lease Existence Of Option To Extend
Lessor, lease option to extend, description
Lessor Operating Lease Option To Extend
Lessor, operating lease, existence of option to terminate [true false]
Lessor Operating Lease Existence Of Option To Terminate
Lessor, lease option to terminate, description
Lessor Operating Lease Option To Terminate
Lessor operating lease, termination
Lessor Operating Lease Termination
Lease income - operating leases
Operating Lease Lease Income
2020
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Remainder Of Fiscal Year
2021
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Next Twelve Months
2022
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Two Years
2023
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Three Years
2024
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Four Years
Thereafter
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Thereafter
Total lease receivables
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative
Type Of Arrangement [Axis]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative
Arrangements And Nonarrangement Transactions [Member]
Master lease.
Master Lease
Master Lease [Member]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Total future minimum lease payments to be received
Lessor, underlying assets operating lease gross.
Lessor underlying assets operating lease accumulated depreciation.
Lessor Lease Description [Table]
Lessor Lease Description [Table]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Property Plant And Equipment By Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Building and Improvements
Building And Building Improvements [Member]
Poles.
Poles
Poles [Member]
Fiber.
Fiber
Fiber [Member]
Equipment
Equipment [Member]
Copper.
Copper
Copper [Member]
Conduit.
Conduit
Conduit [Member]
Tower assets.
Tower assets
Tower Assets [Member]
Assets held under finance lease.
Finance Lease Assets
Assets Held Under Finance Lease [Member]
Other assets
Other Capitalized Property Plant And Equipment [Member]
Lessor Lease Description [Line Items]
Lessor Lease Description [Line Items]
Underlying assets under operating leases, gross
Lessor Underlying Assets Operating Lease Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation
Lessor Underlying Assets Operating Lease Accumulated Depreciation
Underlying assets under operating leases, net
Net Investment In Lease
Assets held for sale not part of disposal group property, plant and equipment, net.
Underlying operating lease assets under held for sale
Assets Held For Sale Not Part Of Disposal Group Property Plant And Equipment Net
Depreciation expense for underlying assets under operating leases.
Depreciation expense for underlying assets under operating leases
Depreciation Expense For Underlying Assets Under Operating Leases
Lessee operating lease, termination.
Lessee, initial lease term
Lessee Operating Lease Term Of Contract
Lessee, lease renewal term
Lessee Operating Lease Renewal Term
Lessee, operating lease, existence of option to extend [true false]
Lessee Operating Lease Existence Of Option To Extend
Lessee, lease option to extend, description
Lessee Operating Lease Option To Extend
Lessee, operating lease, existence of option to terminate [true false]
Lessee Operating Lease Existence Of Option To Terminate
Lessee, lease option to terminate, description
Lessee Operating Lease Termination
Lessee, option to terminate, description
Lessee Operating Lease Option To Terminate
Short term lease commitments
Short Term Lease Commitment Amount
Finance lease cost.
Amortization of ROU assets
Finance Lease Right Of Use Asset Amortization
Interest on lease liabilities
Finance Lease Interest Expense
Total finance lease cost
Finance Lease Cost
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease Cost
Short-term lease cost
Short Term Lease Cost
Variable lease cost
Variable Lease Cost
Less sublease income
Sublease Income
Total lease cost
Lease Cost
Finance lease.
Weighted average remaining lease term.
Weighted average discount rate.
Operating leases
Leases Operating [Abstract]
ROU assets, net
Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset Statement Of Financial Position Extensible List
Lease liabilities
Operating Lease Liability
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Operating Lease Liability Statement Of Financial Position Extensible List
Finance leases
Finance Lease [Abstract]
ROU asset, gross
Finance Lease Right Of Use Asset
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Finance Lease Right Of Use Asset Statement Of Financial Position Extensible List
Lease liabilities
Weighted-average remaining lease term
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Operating leases
Operating Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term1
Finance leases
Finance Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term1
Weighted-average discount rate
Weighted Average Discount Rate [Abstract]
Operating leases
Operating Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent
Finance leases
Finance Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent
Disposal group including discontinued operation right of use assets net.
Liabilities of disposal group including discontinued operation lease liabilities.
Disposal Group Name
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Axis]
Disposal Group Name
Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Name [Domain]
U.S. towers.
U.S. Towers
U S Towers [Member]
Disposal Group Classification
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group, Held for Sale, Not qualified as Discontinued Operation
Disposal Group Heldforsale Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Right of use assets, net
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Right Of Use Assets Net
Lease liabilities
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Lease Liabilities
Non-cash operating lease.
Non-cash finance lease.
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities.
Non-cash items abstract.
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement Of Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease Interest Payment On Liability
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating Lease Payments
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Non-cash items:
Non Cash Items [Abstract]
New operating leases
Non Cash Operating Lease
New finance leases
Non Cash Finance Lease
Operating Leases
Operating Lease Liabilities Payments Due [Abstract]
2020
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Remainder Of Fiscal Year
2021
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Next Twelve Months
2022
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two
2023
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three
2024
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four
Thereafter
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Four
Total undiscounted lease payments
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due
Less: imputed interest
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total lease liabilities
Finance Leases
Finance Lease Liabilities Payments Due [Abstract]
2020
Finance Lease Liability Payments Remainder Of Fiscal Year
2021
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Next Twelve Months
2022
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two
2023
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three
2024
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four
Thereafter
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Four
Total undiscounted lease payments
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due
Less: imputed interest
Finance Lease Liability Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total lease liabilities
Lessor sublease payments to be received remainder of fiscal year.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due next twelve months.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due year two.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due year three.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due year four.
Lessee sublease liability payments due year thereafter.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due.
2020
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Remainder Of Fiscal Year
2021
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Next Twelve Months
2022
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Two
2023
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Three
2024
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Four
Thereafter
Lessee Sublease Liability Payments Due Year Thereafter
Total
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due
Investment interest percentage.
Incremental earn-out payments estimated to be received.
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Geographical
Statement Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Segment Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Tower.
Tower
Tower [Member]
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Melody Investment Advisors
Melody Investment Advisors
Melody Investment Advisors [Member]
Uniti Towers Business.
Uniti Towers Business
Uniti Towers Business [Member]
Latin American
Latin America [Member]
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]
Net assets value
Assets Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation
Sale of portfolio, cash consideration
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Consideration
Investment interest retained, percentage
Investment Interest Percentage
Fair value of retained investment interest
Retained Interest Fair Value Disclosure
Incremental earn-out payments, estimated to be received
Incremental Earn Out Payments Estimated To Be Received
Sale of portfolio, pre-tax gain
Discontinued Operation Gain Loss From Disposal Of Discontinued Operation Before Income Tax
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Investments by Consolidated and Nonconsolidated Entities
Investments By Consolidated And Nonconsolidated Entities [Axis]
Investments by Consolidated and Nonconsolidated Entities
Investments By Consolidated And Nonconsolidated Entities [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Harmoni Towers LP.
Harmoni
Harmoni Towers L P [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest
Variable Interest Entity Ownership Percentage
Current investment and maximum exposure to loss
Variable Interest Entity Entity Maximum Loss Exposure Amount
Transition service fees earned.
Transition service fees earned
Transition Service Fees Earned
Eligible to be received an incremental earnout year.
Amount eligible to be received an incremental earnout payment upon achievement of milestone.
Percentage of ownership investment in affiliate.
Midwest fiber network assets.
Propco
Midwest Fiber Network Assets [Member]
Legal Entity
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity
Entity [Domain]
Macquarie infrastructure partners.
MIP
Macquarie Infrastructure Partners [Member]
Sale of business for cash consideration
Eligible to be received an additional earnout year
Eligible To Be Received An Incremental Earnout Year
Amount eligible to be received an additional earnout payment upon achievement of milestone
Amount Eligible To Be Received An Incremental Earnout Payment Upon Achievement Of Milestone
Percentage of ownership investment in affiliate
Percentage Of Ownership Investment In Affiliate
Assets:
Assets Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Property Plant And Equipment
Accounts receivable, net
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable Net
Intangible assets, net
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Intangible Assets
Right of use assets, net
Other assets
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Assets
Total Assets
Liabilities:
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Deferred revenue
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Deferred Revenue
Total Liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name
Debt Instrument Name [Domain]
Six percentage senior secured notes due April fifteen two thousand twenty three.
6.00% Senior Secured Notes
Six Percentage Senior Secured Notes Due April Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Seven point eight seven five percentage senior secured notes due february fifteen two thousand twenty five.
7.875% Senior Secured Notes
Seven Point Eight Seven Five Percentage Senior Secured Notes Due February Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Five [Member]
Eight point two five percentage senior unsecured notes due October fifteen two thousand twenty three.
8.25% Senior Unsecured Notes
Eight Point Two Five Percentage Senior Unsecured Notes Due October Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Seven point one two five percentage senior unsecured notes due December fifteen two thousand twenty four.
7.125% Senior Unsecured Notes
Seven Point One Two Five Percentage Senior Unsecured Notes Due December Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Four [Member]
Senior secured revolving credit facility.
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Four percentage exchangeable senior notes due June fifteen two thousand twenty four member.
Exchangeable Senior Notes - 4.00%, due June 15, 2024
Four Percentage Exchangeable Senior Notes Due June Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Four [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value By Fair Value Hierarchy Level [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Prices with Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Senior secured term loan b facility.
Senior Secured Term Loan B Facility
Senior Secured Term Loan B Facility [Member]
Four percentage exchangeable senior unsecured notes due June fifteen two thousand twenty four.
Exchangeable Senior Unsecured Notes - 4.00%, due June 15, 2024
Four Percentage Exchangeable Senior Unsecured Notes Due June Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Four [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Senior notes
Notes Payable Fair Value Disclosure
Senior secured loan
Lines Of Credit Fair Value Disclosure
Total
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure
Senior Unsecured Notes - 4.00% Due June 15, 2024
Issuance senior notes, stated percentage
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage
Debt instrument, maturity date
Debt Instrument Maturity Date
Senior secured loan
Loans Payable Fair Value Disclosure
Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree
Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain]
Tower Cloud Inc.
Tower Cloud, Inc.
Tower Cloud Inc [Member]
Principal amount of outstanding notes and other debt
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount
Notes and other debt, fair value
Long Term Debt Fair Value
Percentage of aggregate amount of contingent consideration payments.
Percentage of aggregate amount of contingent consideration payments
Percentage Of Aggregate Amount Of Contingent Consideration Payments
Estimated fair value of future contingent consideration
Payments of contingent consideration
Increase (decrease) in fair value of contingent consideration liability
Contingent consideration, beginning balance
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations Recurring Basis Liability Value
Transfers into Level 3
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Liability Transfers Into Level3
(Gain)/Loss included in earnings
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Liability Gain Loss Included In Earnings
Settlements
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Liability Settlements
Contingent consideration, ending balance
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]
Real property interests.
Real Property Interests
Real Property Interests [Member]
Finance lease assets.
Finance Lease Assets
Finance Lease Assets [Member]
Corporate assets.
Corporate assets
Corporate Assets [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction In Progress [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Lives
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property Plant And Equipment Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Property Plant And Equipment
Net property, plant and equipment
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instrument
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification Out of Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Gain Loss Net Cash Flow Hedge Parent [Member]
Exchangeable Notes
Antidilutive Securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share By Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name
Antidilutive Securities Name [Domain]
Warrants
Warrant [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional value
Derivative Notional Amount
Derivative, maturity date
Derivative Maturity Dates
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate
Derivative Variable Interest Rate
Offsetting assets and liabilities.
Offsetting assets and liabilities.
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset
Gross Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivative Asset Fair Value Gross Liability
Net Amounts of Assets presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivative Assets
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability
Gross Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivative Liability Fair Value Gross Asset
Net Amounts of Liabilities presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments
Unrealized Gain Loss On Derivatives
Reclassification out of other comprehensive income into interest (expense) benefit
Interest Income Expense Net
Estimated amount to be reclassified as an increase to interest expense
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss To Be Reclassified During Next12 Months Net
Approximately net of proceeds from total offering exchangeable notes to pay cost of notes hedges
Proceeds From Issuance Of Debt
Class of warrant or right of warrants or rights expiring month and year.
Anti-dilution adjustments
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount
Common stock aggregate at an exercise price
Class Of Warrant Or Right Exercise Price Of Warrants Or Rights1
Maximum number of shares issued pursuant to warrants
Class Of Warrant Or Right Number Of Securities Called By Warrants Or Rights
Warrants expiring period
Class Of Warrant Or Right Of Warrants Or Rights Expiring Month And Year
Proceeds from offering and sale of warrants
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Change in goodwill amount
Goodwill Period Increase Decrease
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill at December 31, 2019
Goodwill at June 30, 2020
Schedule of indefinite and finite lived intangible assets and liabilities.
Schedule of indefinite and finite lived intangible assets and liabilities table.
Schedule Of Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Schedule Of Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain]
Rights of way.
Rights of Way
Rights Of Way [Member]
Customer Lists
Customer Lists [Member]
In-place Lease
Leases Acquired In Place [Member]
Trade Names
Trade Names [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain]
Schedule Of Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Schedule Of Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Indefinite life intangible assets, Original Cost
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill
Finite life intangible assets, Original Cost
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross
Total intangible assets, Original Cost
Intangible Assets Gross Excluding Goodwill
Less: Accumulated amortization
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Total intangible assets, net
Remaining weighted average amortization period of intangible assets
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Remaining Amortization Period1
Amortization
Amortization Of Intangible Assets
Estimated amortization expense for 2020
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Remainder Of Fiscal Year
Estimated amortization expense for 2021
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Next Twelve Months
Estimated amortization expense for 2022
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two
Estimated amortization expense for 2023
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three
Estimated amortization expense for 2024
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Instrument [Table]
Debt Instrument [Table]
Senior Secured Notes - 7.875% Due February 15, 2025
Senior Secured Notes - 6.00% Due April 15, 2023
Senior Unsecured Notes - 8.25% Due October 15, 2023
Senior Unsecured Notes - 7.125% Due December 15, 2024
Four percentage senior unsecured notes due June fifteen two thousand twenty four member.
Senior Unsecured Notes - 4.00%, Due June 15, 2024
Four Percentage Senior Unsecured Notes Due June Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Four [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of notes and other debt
Less unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount Premium And Debt Issuance Costs Net
Notes and other debt less unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs
Debt instrument, imputed interest rate
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Effective Percentage
Issuance senior notes, stated percentage
Line of credit terminated related commitments.
Debt Instrument Maturity Year.
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest Expense
Interest Expense [Member]
CSL Capital LLC.
CSL Capital, LLC
C S L Capital L L C [Member]
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Domain]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Eurodollar
Eurodollar [Member]
Maximum
Scenario
Statement Scenario [Axis]
Scenario
Scenario Unspecified [Domain]
Pro Forma
Pro Forma [Member]
Seven Point Eight Seven Five Percentage Senior Secured Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Five.
Senior Secured Notes - 7.875% Due 2025
Seven Point Eight Seven Five Percentage Senior Secured Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Five [Member]
Lender Name
Line Of Credit Facility [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender
Line Of Credit Facility Lender [Domain]
Borrowers.
Operating Partnership, CSL Capital, LLC, Uniti Group Finance 2019 Inc. and Uniti Fiber
Borrowers [Member]
Debt instrument amount
Debt instrument, maturity year
Debt Instruments Maturity Year
Repayments of debt
Repayments of lines of credit
Revolving loans terminated related commitments
Line Of Credit Terminated Related Commitments
Non-cash interest expense for write off of unamortized discount
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount
Debt issuance cost
Deferred Finance Costs Net
Repayments of debt commitment amount.
Issuance of senior notes, principal amount
Debt Instrument Face Amount
Repayments of debt commitments amount
Repayments Of Debt Commitment Amount
Debt instrument, available borrowing
Line Of Credit Facility Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument Basis Spread On Variable Rate1
Percentage of pay cash dividends in excess of taxable income.
Secured leverage ratio.
Leverage ratio.
Consolidated secured leverage ratio
Secured Leverage Ratio
Consolidated total leverage ratio
Leverage Ratio
Debt instrument, debt default, description of violation or event of default
Default Longterm Debt Description Of Violation Or Event Of Default
Debt Instrument, debt default, amount
Debt Default Longterm Debt Amount
Percentage of pay cash dividends in excess of taxable income
Percentage Of Pay Cash Dividends In Excess Of Taxable Income
Long term debt payable current pursuant to fifth amendment.
Debt instrument, payable pursuant to fifth amendment
Long Term Debt Payable Current Pursuant To Fifth Amendment
Debt instrument, non extended maturity amount
Long Term Debt Current
Debt instrument, increase in basis spread on variable rate.
Debt instrument, increase in basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument Increase In Basis Spread On Variable Rate
Debt instrument issued percent of par.
Notes issued price percentage at par
Debt Instrument Issued Percent Of Par
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment
Debt Instrument Frequency Of Periodic Payment
Debt Instrument,date of first required payment
Debt Instrument Date Of First Required Payment1
Debt issuance costs commissions payable.
Debt issuance costs payable to third party.
Debt discount amortized to interest expense effective interest rate
Debt issuance costs commissions payable
Debt Issuance Costs Commissions Payable
Debt issuance costs payable to third party
Debt Issuance Costs Payable To Third Party
Equity component value of convertible note issuance, net
Debt Instrument Convertible Carrying Amount Of The Equity Component
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization Of Financing Costs
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
PEG Bandwidth LLC.
PEG Bandwidth, LLC
P E G Bandwidth L L C [Member]
Class of Stock
Statement Class Of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock
Class Of Stock [Domain]
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Non-participating securities.
Non-Participating Securities
Non Participating Securities [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Percentage of dividend rate on convertible preferred stock
Preferred Stock Dividend Rate Percentage
Impact on converted dilutive securities.
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share Basic [Abstract]
Numerator:
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic [Abstract]
Net (loss) income attributable to shareholders
Less: Income allocated to participating securities
Participating Securities Excluding Contingent Liability Portion Distributed And Undistributed Earnings Loss Basic
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic [Abstract]
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic (loss) earnings per common share
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Abstract]
Numerator:
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Diluted [Abstract]
Less: Income allocated to participating securities
Participating Securities Distributed And Undistributed Earnings Loss Diluted
Impact on if-converted dilutive securities
Impact On Converted Dilutive Securities
Net (loss) income attributable to common shares
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Diluted
Denominator:
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Issued Basic
Effect of dilutive non-participating securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Share Based Payment Arrangements
Impact on if-converted dilutive securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Conversion Of Debt Securities
Weighted-average shares for dilutive earnings per common share
Dilutive (loss) earnings per common share
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable business segments
Number Of Reportable Segments
Towers
Corporate
Corporate [Member]
Revenues
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization
Other (income) expense, net
Segment Reporting Information Other Income Expense Net
Settlement expense
Income tax expense (benefit)
Commitments and contingencies.
Commitments and contingencies.
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Customer
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer
Name Of Major Customer [Domain]
Windstream.
Windstream
Windstream [Member]
Counterparty Name
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty Name [Domain]
Windstream creditors.
Windstream Creditors
Windstream Creditors [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement of litigation
Number of days set forth to enter into replacement lease.
Number of days set forth to enter into replacement lease
Number Of Days Set Forth To Enter Into Replacement Lease
Tenant capital improvements under master lease
Tenant Improvements
Payments of cash will be made in case of emergence from bankruptcy.
Number of installments.
Percentage of committed purchase of asset.
Payments to acquire assets.
Indefeasible right of use asset and access rights of fiber strand miles.
Fiber strand miles sales in indefeasible rights of use contract price per route mile.
Cash payment in equal installments emergence from bankruptcy
Payments Of Cash Will Be Made In Case Of Emergence From Bankruptcy
Number of installments
Number Of Installments
Percentage of committed purchase of assets
Percentage Of Committed Purchase Of Asset
Payments to acquire assets
Payments To Acquire Assets
Dark fiber indefeasible rights of use contracts and access rights
Indefeasible Right Of Use Asset And Access Rights Of Fiber Strand Miles
Lease payments per route mile
Fiber Strand Miles Sales In Indefeasible Rights Of Use Contract Price Per Route Mile
Annual commitment payments for agreements due remainder of fiscal year.
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year two through five.
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year six.
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year seven.
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year eight through ten.
Annual rent adjustment for growth capital funding.
Rate used for rent percentage.
Settlement agreement to invest growth capital improvements.
Growth capital improvements exclude limit for maintenance or repair expenditures and expenditures toward fiber replacement.
Agreement to invest growth capital improvements
Settlement Agreement To Invest Growth Capital Improvements
Growth Capital Improvements will exclude maintenance or repair expenditures and expenditures toward fiber replacement in excess of the Amount
Growth Capital Improvements Exclude Limit For Maintenance Or Repair Expenditures And Expenditures Toward Fiber Replacement
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year one
Annual Commitment Payments For Agreements Due Remainder Of Fiscal Year
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year two through five
Future Annual Commitment Payments For Agreements Due Year Two Through Five
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year six
Future Annual Commitment Payments For Agreements Due Year Six
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year seven
Future Annual Commitment Payments For Agreements Due Year Seven
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year eight through ten
Future Annual Commitment Payments For Agreements Due Year Eight Through Ten
Annual rent adjustment for Growth Capital Funding
Annual Rent Adjustment For Growth Capital Funding
Rate used for rent percentage
Rate Used For Rent Percentage
Common stock agreed to sell.
Common stock lock up period.
Common stock agreed to sell
Common Stock Agreed To Sell
Closing price of common stock
Share Price
Common stock lock up period
Common Stock Lock Up Period
Obligations under tax matters agreement.
Obligations under tax matters agreement
Obligations Under Tax Matters Agreement
Stockholders equity balance before adjusting for noncontrolling interest.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Cash Flow Hedge Changes in Fair Value (Loss) Gain
Accumulated Gain Loss Cash Flow Hedge Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated interest rate swap termination including noncontrolling interest.
Interest Rate Swap Termination
Accumulated Interest Rate Swap Termination Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period attributable to common shareholders
Reclassified through other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Reclassification Adjustment From A O C I Realized Upon Sale Or Liquidation Net Of Tax
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Net Of Tax
Balance at end of period
Stockholders Equity Balance Before Adjusting For Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at end of period attributable to common shareholders
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at end of period