Entity Central Index Key
Amortization of discount on convertible preferred stock.
Participating securities excluding contingent liability portion distributed and undistributed earnings loss basic.
Income allocated to participating securities on share settled contingent consideration classified as equity.
Adjusted earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization.
Segment reporting information other income (expense) net.
Transaction related costs.
Document and entity information.
Document And Entity Information [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 Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
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
Liabilities held for sale net.
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Class of Stock
Statement Class Of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock
Class Of Stock [Domain]
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
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
Derivative asset
Derivative Assets
Other assets, net
Other Assets
Assets held for sale, net
Assets Held For Sale Not Part Of Disposal Group
Total Assets
Assets
Liabilities, Convertible Preferred Stock 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
Accrued interest payable
Interest Payable Current And Noncurrent
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue
Derivative liability
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 Held For Sale Net
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Commitments And Contingencies
Convertible preferred stock, Series A, $0.0001 par value, 88 shares authorized, issued and outstanding, $87,500 liquidation value
Temporary Equity Carrying Amount Attributable To Parent
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: 183,123 shares at June 30, 2019 and 180,536 at December 31, 2018
Common Stock Value
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
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 - operating partnership units
Minority Interest In Operating Partnerships
Total shareholders' deficit
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Total Liabilities, Convertible Preferred Stock, and Shareholders' Deficit
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity
Convertible preferred stock, par value
Temporary Equity Par Or Stated Value Per Share
Convertible preferred stock, shares authorized
Temporary Equity Shares Authorized
Convertible preferred stock, shares issued
Temporary Equity Shares Issued
Convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding
Temporary Equity Shares Outstanding
Convertible preferred stock, liquidation value
Temporary Equity Liquidation Preference
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
Income Statement [Abstract]
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]
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 Expenses
Transaction related costs
Transaction Related Cost
Gain on sale of real estate
Gains Losses On Sales Of Investment Real Estate
Other (income) expense
Other Operating Income Expense Net
Total costs and expenses
Costs And Expenses
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense Benefit
Net income (loss)
Profit Loss
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) 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 income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic
Earnings (loss) 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
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract]
Unrealized (loss) gain 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
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) 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.
Stock issued during period settlement of contingent consideration, value.
Adjustments to additional paid in capital purchase of stock option contract.
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 (Loss) Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Distributions in Excess of Accumulated Earnings
Accumulated Distributions In Excess Of Net Income [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Beginning balance, value
Beginning balance, shares
Shares Outstanding
Impact of change in accounting standard, net of tax
Cumulative Effect On Retained Earnings Net Of Tax1
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 on 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
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
Deferred tax liability related to exchangeable note issuance
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Convertible Debt With Conversion Feature
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
Sale of common stock warrant
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sale Of Common Stock Warrant
Exchange of noncontrolling interest Purchase of Stock Option Contract
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Purchase Of Stock Option Contract
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
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]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract]
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
Amortization Of Financing Costs And Discounts
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit
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
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
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
NMS asset acquisitions
Payments To Acquire Businesses Gross
Other capital expenditures
Payments To Acquire Other Property Plant And Equipment
Proceeds from sale of real estate, net of cash
Proceeds From Sale Of Real Estate
Net cash 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]
Principal payments on debt
Repayments Of Debt
Dividends paid
Payments Of Dividends
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
Capital lease payments
Repayments Of Long Term Capital Lease Obligations
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 provided by (used in) 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 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]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations, Asset Acquisitions and Dispositions
Mergers Acquisitions And Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
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 and Liabilities
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]
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Stock
Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Going concern.
Going Concern
Going Concern Policy [Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risks
Concentration Risk Credit Risk
Straight-line revenue receivable.
Straight-Line Revenue Receivable
Straight Line Revenue Receivable Policy [Text Block]
Exchangeable Notes and Related Transactions
Derivatives Policy [Text Block]
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 Rental Payments Under Non-cancellable Operating Leases
Operating Leases Of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments Under Capital Leases
Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases Table [Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum sublease rental.
Future Sublease Rentals
Schedule Of Future Minimum Sublease Rental Table [Text Block]
Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree
Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain]
Information Transport Solutions Inc.
Information Transport Solutions, Inc.
Information Transport Solutions Inc [Member]
Summary of Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule Of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Table [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]
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]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements
Adjustments For New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption
Type Of Adoption [Member]
Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update201602 [Member]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name
Debt Instrument Name [Domain]
Four percentage exchangeable senior notes due June fifteen two thousand twenty four member.
Exchangeable Notes
Four Percentage Exchangeable Senior Notes Due June Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Four [Member]
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]
Range
Range [Axis]
Range
Range [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Master lease revenue percentage
Concentration Risk Percentage1
Secured leverage ratio.
Consolidated secured leverage ratio
Secured Leverage Ratio
Write off adjustment to equity resulting from change in accounting standard
New Accounting Pronouncement Or Change In Accounting Principle Cumulative Effect Of Change On Equity Or Net Assets1
Debt instrument amount
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount
Issuance senior notes, stated percentage
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage
Debt instrument, maturity date
Debt Instrument Maturity Date
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
Right of use assets and lease liabilities.
Right of use assets and lease liabilities
Right Of Use Assets And Lease Liabilities
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
ASC 2014-09
Accounting Standards Update201409 [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]
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 liabilty
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, 2018
Contract With Customer Asset Net
Balance, Contract Assets at June 30, 2019
Balance, Contract Liabilities at December 31, 2018
Contract With Customer Liability
Balance, Contract Liabilities at June 30, 2019
Revenue remaining performance obligation backlog expected timing of satisfaction period.
Revenue remaining performance obligation contracts that being invoiced monthly.
Revenue remaining performance obligation backlog for sales bookings.
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
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Lease Arrangement, Type
Lease Arrangement Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type
Lease Arrangement Type [Domain]
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 Operating Lease Payments To Be Received
Lessor, operating lease, termination.
Leases.
Leases.
Leases [Table]
Leases [Table]
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
2019
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Remainder Of Fiscal Year
2020
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Two Years
2021
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Three Years
2022
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Four Years
2023
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Five Years
Thereafter
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Thereafter
Total lease receivables
Lessor, underlying assets operating lease gross.
Lessor underlying assets operating lease accumulated depreciation.
Lessor Lease Description [Table]
Lessor Lease Description [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type
Property Plant And Equipment By Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type
Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Building and Improvements
Building And Building Improvements [Member]
Real property interests.
Real Property Interests
Real Property Interests [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]
Capital lease assets
Assets Held Under Capital Leases [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
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 asset
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
ROU liability
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
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
ROU liability
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
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
Finance Lease Principal Payments
Non-cash items:
Non Cash Items [Abstract]
New operating leases
Non Cash Operating Lease
New finance leases
Non Cash Finance Lease
2019
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Remainder Of Fiscal Year
2020
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two
2021
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three
2022
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four
2023
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Five
Total undiscounted lease payments
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due
Less: imputed interest
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total lease liabilities
2019
Finance Lease Liability Payments Remainder Of Fiscal Year
2020
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two
2021
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three
2022
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four
2023
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Year Five
Thereafter
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Five
Total undiscounted lease payments
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due
Less: imputed interest
Finance Lease Liability Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total lease liabilities
2019
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Current
2020
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Two Years
2021
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Three Years
2022
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Four Years
2023
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due
2019
Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Current
2020
Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Two Years
2021
Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Three Years
2022
Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Four Years
2023
Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Five Years
Thereafter
Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Total minimum payments
Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Net Minimum Payments1
Less amount representing interest
Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Interest Included In Payments
Total
Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Present Value Of Net Minimum Payments
Lessor sublease payments to be received remainder of fiscal year.
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.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due year five.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due year thereafter.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due.
2019
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Remainder Of Fiscal Year
2020
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Two
2021
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Three
2022
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Four
2023
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Thereafter
Total
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due
Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table]
Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table]
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]
Uniti Towers Business.
Uniti Towers Business
Uniti Towers Business [Member]
Geographical
Statement Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Segment Geographical [Domain]
Latin American
Latin America [Member]
JKM Consulting Inc. (M2 Connections)
JKM Consulting Inc.
J K M Consulting Inc M2 Connections [Member]
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]
Customer Relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Sale of portfolio, cash consideration
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Consideration
Sale of portfolio, pre-tax gain
Discontinued Operation Gain Loss From Disposal Of Discontinued Operation Before Income Tax
Business acquisition date
Business Acquisition Effective Date Of Acquisition1
Percentage of equity acquired
Business Acquisition Percentage Of Voting Interests Acquired
Cash paid for business acquisition
Reduction of purchase price and goodwill
Goodwill Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed current liabilities accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities.
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Property Plant And Equipment
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Cash And Equivalents
Accounts receivable
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Assets Receivables
Other assets
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Assets Other
Intangible assets
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities
Deferred revenue
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Deferred Revenue
Total purchase consideration
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Net
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets Weighted Average Useful Life
Disposal group including discontinued operation other accrued liabilities.
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]
Uniti Fibers Midwest Operations.
Uniti Fiber's Midwest operations
Uniti Fibers Midwest Operations [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]
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]
Property plant and equipment, net
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Property Plant And Equipment
Other accrued liabilities
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Accrued Liabilities
Assets classified as held for sale
Assets Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation
Liabilities classified as held for sale
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Senior secured term loan b facility.
Senior Secured Term Loan B Facility
Senior Secured Term Loan B Facility [Member]
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]
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]
Exchangeable Senior Notes - 4.00%, due June 15, 2024
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]
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]
Assets
Assets Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Total
Assets Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Senior secured loan
Loans Payable Fair Value Disclosure
Senior notes
Notes Payable Fair Value Disclosure
Senior secured loan
Lines Of Credit Fair Value Disclosure
Total
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure
Tower Cloud Inc.
Tower Cloud, Inc.
Tower Cloud Inc [Member]
Hunt Telecommunications, LLC.
Hunt Telecommunications, LLC
Hunt Telecommunications L L C [Member]
Principal amount of outstanding notes and other debt
Notes and other debt, fair value
Long Term Debt Fair Value
Business combination consideration transfer of common shares.
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 settled through issuance of common shares
Business Combination Consideration Transfer Of Common Shares
Contingent consideration settled through issuance of common shares, fair value
Business Combination Consideration Transferred Equity Interests Issued And Issuable
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]
Capital Lease Assets
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]
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, weighted average fixed rate paid
Derivative Average Fixed Interest Rate
LIBOR, variable rate
Derivative Variable Interest Rate
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
Ineffective portion of change in fair value derivatives
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Recognized In Income Ineffective Portion And Amount Excluded From Effectiveness Testing Net
Amounts reported in AOCI that will be reclassified into interest expense during the next twelve months
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss To Be Reclassified During Next12 Months Net
Net proceeds from offering of exchangeable notes
Proceeds From Issuance Of Debt
Class of warrant or right of warrants or rights expiring month and year.
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 Goodwill [Table]
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill at December 31, 2018
Goodwill purchase accounting adjustments
Goodwill associated with 2019 acquisitions - See Note 5
Goodwill Acquired During Period
Goodwill at June 30, 2019
Finite lived intangible liabilities gross including cumulative translation adjustment.
Finite-lived intangible liabilities gross.
Finite-lived intangible liabilities accumulated amortization.
Finite-lived intangible liabilities, net.
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]
Customer Lists
Customer Lists [Member]
Tenant Contracts
Network.
Network
Network [Member]
below market leases.
Acquired Below-market Leases
Below Market Leases [Member]
Acquired Above-market Leases
Above Market Leases [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]
Trade Names
Trade Names [Member]
Above Market Leases [Member]
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
Acquired above-market leases(3)
Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities Gross Including Cumulative Translation Adjustment
Finite life intangible liabilities, Cost
Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities Gross
Less: Accumulated amortization
Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities Accumulated Amortization
Total intangible liabilities, net
Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities Net
Finite lived intangible liabilities cumulative translation adjustment.
Finite life intangible assets, Cumulative translation adjustment
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Foreign Currency Translation Gain Loss
Finite life intangible liabilities, Cumulative translation adjustment
Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities Cumulative Translation Adjustment
Remaining weighted average amortization period of intangible assets
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Remaining Amortization Period1
Amortization
Amortization Of Intangible Assets
Estimated amortization expense for 2019
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Remainder Of Fiscal Year
Estimated amortization expense for 2020
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two
Estimated amortization expense for 2021
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three
Estimated amortization expense for 2022
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four
Estimated amortization expense for 2023
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Instrument [Table]
Debt Instrument [Table]
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
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, maturity date
Debt instrument, imputed interest rate
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Effective Percentage
Eight point two five percentage senior notes due october fifteen two thousand twenty three.
Senior Notes - 8.25% Due October 15, 2023
Eight Point Two Five Percentage Senior Notes Due October Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Senior Notes - 8.25% Due October 15, 2023
Legal Entity
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity
Entity [Domain]
CSL Capital LLC.
CSL Capital, LLC
C S L Capital L L C [Member]
Maximum
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate L I B O R [Member]
Scenario
Statement Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified
Scenario Unspecified [Domain]
Pro Forma
Pro Forma [Member]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Eurodollar
Eurodollar [Member]
Debt amortization percentage.
Issuance of senior notes, principal amount
Debt Instrument Face Amount
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument Basis Spread On Variable Rate1
Debt amortization percentage
Debt Amortization Percentage
Percentage of pay cash dividends in excess of taxable income.
Debt instrument interest rate floor percentage.
Debt instrument, increase in basis spread on variable rate.
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
Issuance senior notes, floor rate
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Floor Percentage
Debt instrument, increase in basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument Increase In Basis Spread On Variable Rate
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
Repayments of debt
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 instrument exchange rate of equity shares.
Debt instrument, indenture exchange rate shares per thousand dollars principal amount
Debt Instrument Exchange Rate Of Equity Shares
Debt instrument, indenture exchange price per share
Debt Instrument Convertible Conversion Price1
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage
Debt Instrument Redemption Price Percentage
Debt Instrument, redemption period, start date
Debt Instrument Redemption Period Start Date
Debt instrument, redemption threshold percentage of stock price
Debt Instrument Convertible Threshold Percentage Of Stock Price Trigger
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
Debt issuance cost attributable to equity component
Deferred Finance Costs Net
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]
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
Contingent consideration settled through issuance of common shares, fair value
Impact on if converted dilutive securities.
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share Basic [Abstract]
Numerator:
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders
Less: Income allocated to participating securities
Participating Securities Excluding Contingent Liability Portion Distributed And Undistributed Earnings Loss Basic
Income allocated to participating securities on share settled contingent consideration arrangements
Income Allocated To Participating Securities On Share Settled Contingent Consideration Classified As Equity
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic [Abstract]
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic earnings (loss) 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 If Converted Dilutive Securities
Net income (loss) 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 earnings (loss) per common share
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share
Number of reportable business segments
Number Of Reportable Segments
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Towers
Corporate
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization
Other (income) expense
Segment Reporting Information Other Income Expense Net
Income tax expense (benefit)
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 Gain (Loss)
Accumulated Gain Loss Cash Flow Hedge 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) income 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 income at end of period
Weighted average share price per share.
Payments of stock issuance costs commissions.
Schedule Of Capitalization Equity [Table]
Schedule Of Capitalization Equity [Table]
Sale of Stock
Subsidiary Sale Of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock
Sale Of Stock Name Of Transaction [Domain]
At-the-market offering program.
ATM Program
At The Market Offering Program [Member]
Schedule Of Capitalization Equity [Line Items]
Schedule Of Capitalization Equity [Line Items]
Aggregate offering price of common stock
Issued and sold common stock shares
Weighted average price per share
Weighted Average Share Price Per Share
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs
Payments for stock issuance costs, commissions
Payments Of Stock Issuance Costs Commissions
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock issued during period conversion of convertible securities
Stock Issued During Period Shares Conversion Of Convertible Securities
Number of shares converted
Conversion Of Stock Shares Converted1
Stock issued during period, value, conversion of convertible securities
Stock Issued During Period Value Conversion Of Convertible Securities