10-Q Filing

AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ CIK: 1053507 Q2 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001053507-24-000105`
Period End Date	20240630
Filing Date	20240730
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	amt-20240630_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 182 Income Statement 184 Cash Flow Statement 172 Stockholders Equity 96 Comprehensive Income 56

Balance Sheet 182 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	478.08M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	478.08M	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	477.30M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	477.30M	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$133.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$133.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	467.08M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	467.08M	shares	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$120.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$120.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$126.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$126.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	466.30M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	466.30M	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$712.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$712.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$669.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$669.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$946.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$946.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$783.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$783.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$3.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$3.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.11B	USD	Point-in-time
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$19.93B	USD	Point-in-time
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$19.93B	USD	Point-in-time
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$19.79B	USD	Point-in-time
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$19.79B	USD	Point-in-time
GOODWILL	`Goodwill`	$12.64B	USD	Point-in-time
GOODWILL	`Goodwill`	$12.64B	USD	Point-in-time
GOODWILL	`Goodwill`	$12.48B	USD	Point-in-time
GOODWILL	`Goodwill`	$12.48B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$15.76B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$15.76B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$16.52B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$16.52B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX ASSET	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$139.20M	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX ASSET	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$139.20M	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX ASSET	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$179.10M	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX ASSET	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$179.10M	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED RENT ASSET	`DeferredRentReceivablesNetNoncurrent`	$3.52B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED RENT ASSET	`DeferredRentReceivablesNetNoncurrent`	$3.52B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED RENT ASSET	`DeferredRentReceivablesNetNoncurrent`	$3.65B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED RENT ASSET	`DeferredRentReceivablesNetNoncurrent`	$3.65B	USD	Point-in-time
RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$8.88B	USD	Point-in-time
RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$8.88B	USD	Point-in-time
NOTES RECEIVABLE AND OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$753.00M	USD	Point-in-time
NOTES RECEIVABLE AND OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$753.00M	USD	Point-in-time
NOTES RECEIVABLE AND OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$789.40M	USD	Point-in-time
NOTES RECEIVABLE AND OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$789.40M	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$65.84B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$65.84B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$66.03B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$66.03B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$66.88B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$66.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$206.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$206.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$258.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$258.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions payable	`DividendsPayableCurrent`	$906.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions payable	`DividendsPayableCurrent`	$906.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions payable	`DividendsPayableCurrent`	$778.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions payable	`DividendsPayableCurrent`	$778.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$314.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$314.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$387.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$387.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$794.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$794.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$703.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$703.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term obligations	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$3.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term obligations	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$3.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term obligations	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$3.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term obligations	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$3.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$434.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$434.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$391.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$391.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$6.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$6.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.25B	USD	Point-in-time
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$35.73B	USD	Point-in-time
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$35.73B	USD	Point-in-time
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$35.64B	USD	Point-in-time
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$35.64B	USD	Point-in-time
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$7.44B	USD	Point-in-time
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$7.44B	USD	Point-in-time
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$7.72B	USD	Point-in-time
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$7.72B	USD	Point-in-time
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	`AssetRetirementObligation`	$2.16B	USD	Point-in-time
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	`AssetRetirementObligation`	$2.16B	USD	Point-in-time
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	`AssetRetirementObligation`	$2.56B	USD	Point-in-time
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	`AssetRetirementObligation`	$2.56B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.22B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.22B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.21B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$55.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$55.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$55.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$55.41B	USD	Point-in-time
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock: $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 478,081 and 477,300 shares issued; and 467,077 and 466,296 shares outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$4.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock: $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 478,081 and 477,300 shares issued; and 467,077 and 466,296 shares outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$4.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock: $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 478,081 and 477,300 shares issued; and 467,077 and 466,296 shares outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$4.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock: $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 478,081 and 477,300 shares issued; and 467,077 and 466,296 shares outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$4.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$14.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$14.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$14.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$14.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-3.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-3.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-3.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-3.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-6.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-6.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (11,004 shares at cost)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$1.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (11,004 shares at cost)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$1.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (11,004 shares at cost)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$1.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (11,004 shares at cost)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$1.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Total American Tower Corporation equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$4.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total American Tower Corporation equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$4.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total American Tower Corporation equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Total American Tower Corporation equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.66B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$65.84B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$65.84B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$66.03B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$66.03B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 184 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$-107.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$-107.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$-191.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$-191.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$105.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$105.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$-21.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$-21.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$2.90B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$2.90B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$2.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$2.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$5.54B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$5.54B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$5.73B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$5.73B	USD	2 Qtrs
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$1.57B	USD	2 Qtrs
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$1.57B	USD	2 Qtrs
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$799.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$799.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$810.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$810.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$1.60B	USD	2 Qtrs
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$1.60B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$1.56B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$1.56B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$561.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$561.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$1.11B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$1.11B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$764.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$764.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$508.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$508.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$491.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$491.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$244.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$244.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$234.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$234.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (income) expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$900.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other operating (income) expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$900.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other operating (income) expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$61.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (income) expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$61.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (income) expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$-1.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (income) expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$-1.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (income) expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$189.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other operating (income) expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$189.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$3.89B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$3.89B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.90B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.90B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$3.21B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$3.21B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.62B	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.52B	USD	2 Qtrs
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.52B	USD	2 Qtrs
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.65B	USD	2 Qtrs
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.65B	USD	2 Qtrs
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$873.70M	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$873.70M	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.28B	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.28B	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$61.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$61.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$43.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$43.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$30.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$30.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$91.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$91.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$365.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$365.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$688.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$688.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$732.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$732.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$348.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$348.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-300.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-300.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense) (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(21.7), $(107.6), $105.9 and $(191.7) respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$65.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense) (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(21.7), $(107.6), $105.9 and $(191.7) respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$65.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense) (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(21.7), $(107.6), $105.9 and $(191.7) respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-179.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income (expense) (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(21.7), $(107.6), $105.9 and $(191.7) respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-179.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income (expense) (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(21.7), $(107.6), $105.9 and $(191.7) respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$178.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income (expense) (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(21.7), $(107.6), $105.9 and $(191.7) respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$178.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income (expense) (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(21.7), $(107.6), $105.9 and $(191.7) respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-81.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense) (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(21.7), $(107.6), $105.9 and $(191.7) respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-81.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-399.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-399.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-461.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-461.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-255.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-255.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-806.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-806.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.06B	USD	2 Qtrs
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.06B	USD	2 Qtrs
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$474.70M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$474.70M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$843.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$843.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$13.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$13.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$229.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$229.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$66.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$66.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$120.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$120.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$1.83B	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$1.83B	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$461.50M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$461.50M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$776.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$776.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$908.40M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$908.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-35.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-35.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-14.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-14.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$475.70M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$475.70M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$900.30M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$900.30M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$811.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$811.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$1.82B	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$1.82B	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$900.30M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$900.30M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$811.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$811.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$475.70M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$475.70M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$1.82B	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$1.82B	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.02	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.02	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.74	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.74	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.89	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.89	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.93	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.93	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.74	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.74	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.89	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.89	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.92	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.92	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.02	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.02	USD	1 Quarter
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	465.92M	shares	2 Qtrs
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	465.92M	shares	2 Qtrs
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	466.78M	shares	2 Qtrs
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	466.78M	shares	2 Qtrs
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	466.09M	shares	1 Quarter
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	466.09M	shares	1 Quarter
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	467.04M	shares	1 Quarter
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	467.04M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	466.98M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	466.98M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	467.79M	shares	2 Qtrs
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	467.79M	shares	2 Qtrs
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	466.94M	shares	2 Qtrs
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	466.94M	shares	2 Qtrs
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	467.78M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	467.78M	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 172 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Income tax refunds	`ProceedsFromIncomeTaxRefunds`	$9.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax refunds	`ProceedsFromIncomeTaxRefunds`	$9.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax refunds	`ProceedsFromIncomeTaxRefunds`	$21.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax refunds	`ProceedsFromIncomeTaxRefunds`	$21.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.83B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.83B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$461.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$461.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$776.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$776.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$908.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$908.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$1.56B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$1.56B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$561.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$561.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$1.11B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$1.11B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$764.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$764.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$111.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$111.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$114.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$114.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on early retirement of long-term obligations	`ExtinguishmentOfDebtGainLossNetOfTax`	$-300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on early retirement of long-term obligations	`ExtinguishmentOfDebtGainLossNetOfTax`	$-300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on early retirement of long-term obligations	`ExtinguishmentOfDebtGainLossNetOfTax`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on early retirement of long-term obligations	`ExtinguishmentOfDebtGainLossNetOfTax`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in statements of operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$34.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in statements of operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$34.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in statements of operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-366.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in statements of operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-366.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in net deferred rent balances	`StraightLineRent`	$232.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in net deferred rent balances	`StraightLineRent`	$232.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in net deferred rent balances	`StraightLineRent`	$152.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in net deferred rent balances	`StraightLineRent`	$152.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use asset and Operating lease liability, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInRightOfUseAssetAndOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-31.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use asset and Operating lease liability, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInRightOfUseAssetAndOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-31.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use asset and Operating lease liability, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInRightOfUseAssetAndOperatingLeaseLiability`	$62.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use asset and Operating lease liability, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInRightOfUseAssetAndOperatingLeaseLiability`	$62.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$46.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$46.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$-32.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$-32.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$119.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$119.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$238.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$238.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-122.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-122.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-49.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-49.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.28B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.28B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and construction activities	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$721.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and construction activities	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$721.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and construction activities	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$882.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and construction activities	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$882.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$55.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$55.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$91.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$91.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments and other non-current assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherProductiveAssets`	$251.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments and other non-current assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherProductiveAssets`	$251.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments and other non-current assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherProductiveAssets`	$6.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments and other non-current assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherProductiveAssets`	$6.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deposits and other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Deposits and other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Deposits and other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-250.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deposits and other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-250.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-716.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-716.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-525.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-525.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromShortTermBorrowingsNet`	$146.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromShortTermBorrowingsNet`	$146.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromShortTermBorrowingsNet`	$8.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromShortTermBorrowingsNet`	$8.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings under credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$4.78B	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings under credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$4.78B	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings under credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$5.10B	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings under credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$5.10B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$4.18B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$4.18B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.37B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.37B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of securities in securitization transaction	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of securities in securitization transaction	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of securities in securitization transaction	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	$1.30B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of securities in securitization transaction	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	$1.30B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities, senior notes, secured debt, term loans and finance leases	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$10.41B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities, senior notes, secured debt, term loans and finance leases	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$10.41B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities, senior notes, secured debt, term loans and finance leases	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$7.19B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities, senior notes, secured debt, term loans and finance leases	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$7.19B	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$22.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$22.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$189.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$189.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$102.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$102.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$1.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$1.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$10.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$10.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$23.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$23.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.56B	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.56B	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.46B	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.46B	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred financing costs and other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-86.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred financing costs and other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-86.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred financing costs and other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-100.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred financing costs and other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-100.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.57B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.57B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.42B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.42B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-153.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-153.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$19.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$19.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$525.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$525.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$8.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$8.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.15B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.15B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.62B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.62B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.15B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.15B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.62B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.62B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH PAID FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $9.2 AND $21.9, RESPECTIVELY)	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$179.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $9.2 AND $21.9, RESPECTIVELY)	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$179.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $9.2 AND $21.9, RESPECTIVELY)	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$131.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $9.2 AND $21.9, RESPECTIVELY)	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$131.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST	`InterestPaidNet`	$803.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST	`InterestPaidNet`	$803.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST	`InterestPaidNet`	$681.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST	`InterestPaidNet`	$681.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment under finance leases and perpetual easements	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$16.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment under finance leases and perpetual easements	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$16.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment under finance leases and perpetual easements	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$8.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment under finance leases and perpetual easements	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$8.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses for purchases of property and equipment and construction activities	`TransfersToAccountsPayableAndAccruedExpensesCapitalExpenditures`	$-65.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses for purchases of property and equipment and construction activities	`TransfersToAccountsPayableAndAccruedExpensesCapitalExpenditures`	$-65.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses for purchases of property and equipment and construction activities	`TransfersToAccountsPayableAndAccruedExpensesCapitalExpenditures`	$-56.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses for purchases of property and equipment and construction activities	`TransfersToAccountsPayableAndAccruedExpensesCapitalExpenditures`	$-56.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$49.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$49.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ContributionsFromNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$49.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ContributionsFromNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$49.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ContributionsFromNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ContributionsFromNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Contribution to equity method investment	`NoncashContributionToEquityMethodInvestments`	$14.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Contribution to equity method investment	`NoncashContributionToEquityMethodInvestments`	$14.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Contribution to equity method investment	`NoncashContributionToEquityMethodInvestments`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Contribution to equity method investment	`NoncashContributionToEquityMethodInvestments`	-	USD	2 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 96 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Balance at beginning of period, common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	467.08M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period, common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	467.08M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period, common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	466.30M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period, common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	466.30M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period, treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period, treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period, treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period, treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$45.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$45.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$82.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$82.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$73.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$73.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$42.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$42.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock- stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock- stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock- stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock- stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock- stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock- stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock- stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock- stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-842.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-842.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$218.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$218.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-410.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-410.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-13.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-13.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$10.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$10.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$13.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$13.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$10.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$10.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$152.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$152.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$144.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$144.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$20.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$20.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$31.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$31.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$735.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$735.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$1.47B	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$1.47B	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$759.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$759.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$1.52B	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$1.52B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$461.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$461.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$908.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$908.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$776.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$776.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.83B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.83B	USD	2 Qtrs
Balance at end of period, common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	467.08M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period, common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	467.08M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period, common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	466.30M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period, common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	466.30M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period, treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period, treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period, treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period, treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	11.00M	shares	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 56 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$200.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$200.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$200.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$200.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.83B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.83B	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (benefit) expense	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$461.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$461.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$776.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$776.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$908.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$908.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(0.1), $0.2, $(0.3), and $0.2, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-842.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(0.1), $0.2, $(0.3), and $0.2, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-842.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(0.1), $0.2, $(0.3), and $0.2, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$218.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(0.1), $0.2, $(0.3), and $0.2, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$218.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(0.1), $0.2, $(0.3), and $0.2, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-410.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(0.1), $0.2, $(0.3), and $0.2, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-410.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(0.1), $0.2, $(0.3), and $0.2, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-13.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(0.1), $0.2, $(0.3), and $0.2, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-13.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-410.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-410.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-842.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-842.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-13.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-13.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$218.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$218.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$988.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$988.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$497.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$497.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$447.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$447.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$995.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$995.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-107.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-107.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-18.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-18.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$441.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$441.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$969.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$969.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.10B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.10B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$516.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$516.50M	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.