10-Q Filing

AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ CIK: 1053507 Q3 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001053507-24-000130`
Period End Date	20240930
Filing Date	20241029
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	amt-20240930_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 198 Income Statement 264 Cash Flow Statement 176 Stockholders Equity 100 Comprehensive Income 64

Balance Sheet 198 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`	$2.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	478.28M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	478.28M	shares	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
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$119.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$119.70M	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
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$131.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$131.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	467.28M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	467.28M	shares	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$111.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$111.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$547.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$547.50M	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
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$537.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$537.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$579.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$579.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$559.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$559.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Current assets of discontinued operations	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current assets of discontinued operations	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current assets of discontinued operations	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$729.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Current assets of discontinued operations	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$729.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$3.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$3.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$3.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$3.71B	USD	Point-in-time
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$19.28B	USD	Point-in-time
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$19.28B	USD	Point-in-time
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$18.86B	USD	Point-in-time
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$18.86B	USD	Point-in-time
GOODWILL	`Goodwill`	$12.05B	USD	Point-in-time
GOODWILL	`Goodwill`	$12.05B	USD	Point-in-time
GOODWILL	`Goodwill`	$12.08B	USD	Point-in-time
GOODWILL	`Goodwill`	$12.08B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$15.93B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$15.93B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$15.20B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$15.20B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX ASSET	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$143.30M	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX ASSET	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$143.30M	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`	$3.66B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED RENT ASSET	`DeferredRentReceivablesNetNoncurrent`	$3.66B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED RENT ASSET	`DeferredRentReceivablesNetNoncurrent`	$3.48B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED RENT ASSET	`DeferredRentReceivablesNetNoncurrent`	$3.48B	USD	Point-in-time
RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$8.33B	USD	Point-in-time
RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$8.33B	USD	Point-in-time
RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$8.21B	USD	Point-in-time
RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$8.21B	USD	Point-in-time
NOTES RECEIVABLE AND OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$755.30M	USD	Point-in-time
NOTES RECEIVABLE AND OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$755.30M	USD	Point-in-time
NOTES RECEIVABLE AND OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$764.30M	USD	Point-in-time
NOTES RECEIVABLE AND OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$764.30M	USD	Point-in-time
NON-CURRENT ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	$2.82B	USD	Point-in-time
NON-CURRENT ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	$2.82B	USD	Point-in-time
NON-CURRENT ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
NON-CURRENT ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$66.03B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$66.03B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$62.82B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$62.82B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$65.65B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`Assets`	$65.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$221.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$221.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$251.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$251.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$982.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$982.30M	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`	$779.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions payable	`DividendsPayableCurrent`	$779.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$384.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$384.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$260.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$260.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$690.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$690.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$599.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$599.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term obligations	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term obligations	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term obligations	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$3.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term obligations	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$3.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$433.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$433.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$496.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$496.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$463.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$463.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.07B	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`	$33.37B	USD	Point-in-time
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$33.37B	USD	Point-in-time
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$35.73B	USD	Point-in-time
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$35.73B	USD	Point-in-time
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$6.82B	USD	Point-in-time
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$6.82B	USD	Point-in-time
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$7.08B	USD	Point-in-time
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$7.08B	USD	Point-in-time
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	`AssetRetirementObligation`	$2.08B	USD	Point-in-time
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	`AssetRetirementObligation`	$2.08B	USD	Point-in-time
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	`AssetRetirementObligation`	$2.50B	USD	Point-in-time
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	`AssetRetirementObligation`	$2.50B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.31B	USD	Point-in-time
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.31B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.15B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.15B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.20B	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.20B	USD	Point-in-time
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$823.20M	USD	Point-in-time
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$823.20M	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`	$52.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$52.62B	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; 478,280 and 477,300 shares issued; and 467,276 and 466,296 shares outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$4.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock: $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 478,280 and 477,300 shares issued; and 467,276 and 466,296 shares outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$4.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock: $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 478,280 and 477,300 shares issued; and 467,276 and 466,296 shares outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$4.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock: $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 478,280 and 477,300 shares issued; and 467,276 and 466,296 shares outstanding, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$4.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$15.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$15.01B	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
Distributions in excess of earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-4.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Distributions in excess of earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-4.89B	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
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`	$-5.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.18B	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`	$3.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Total American Tower Corporation equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$6.67B	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`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.42B	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`	$12.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.23B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$62.82B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$62.82B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$66.03B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$66.03B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 264 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$239.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$239.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$47.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$47.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$-337.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$-337.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$-231.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency (losses) gains	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossUnrealized`	$-231.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$2.52B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$2.52B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$7.56B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$7.56B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$7.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$7.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$2.52B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating revenues	`Revenues`	$2.52B	USD	1 Quarter
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$1.88B	USD	3 Qtrs
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$1.88B	USD	3 Qtrs
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$626.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$626.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$1.86B	USD	3 Qtrs
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$1.86B	USD	3 Qtrs
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$625.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Property	`DirectCostsOfLeasedAndRentedPropertyOrEquipment`	$625.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$723.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$723.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$498.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$498.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$2.20B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$2.20B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$1.53B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$1.53B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$690.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$690.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$227.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$227.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$700.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$700.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$220.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, administrative and development expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$220.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$5.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$5.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$26.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$26.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$213.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$213.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating expense	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$4.14B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$4.14B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$5.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$5.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$913.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$913.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.14B	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.14B	USD	1 Quarter
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$3.44B	USD	3 Qtrs
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$3.44B	USD	3 Qtrs
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.51B	USD	3 Qtrs
OPERATING INCOME	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.51B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$103.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$103.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$33.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$33.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$85.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$85.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$37.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InterestIncomeOther`	$37.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$1.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$1.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$356.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$356.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$1.08B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$1.08B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$356.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$356.80M	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
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-300.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-300.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Other (expense) income (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(337.4), $239.0, $(231.4) and $47.1 respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-137.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other (expense) income (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(337.4), $239.0, $(231.4) and $47.1 respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-137.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other (expense) income (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(337.4), $239.0, $(231.4) and $47.1 respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$234.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (expense) income (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(337.4), $239.0, $(231.4) and $47.1 respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$234.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (expense) income (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(337.4), $239.0, $(231.4) and $47.1 respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$41.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other (expense) income (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(337.4), $239.0, $(231.4) and $47.1 respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$41.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other (expense) income (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(337.4), $239.0, $(231.4) and $47.1 respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-269.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (expense) income (including foreign currency (losses) gains of $(337.4), $239.0, $(231.4) and $47.1 respectively)	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-269.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-588.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-588.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.12B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.12B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-914.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-914.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-88.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-88.70M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$824.30M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$824.30M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$550.50M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$550.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$98.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$98.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$122.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$122.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$49.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$49.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$291.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$291.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.50B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.50B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$774.80M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$774.80M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$428.10M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$428.10M	USD	1 Quarter
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAXES	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-145.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAXES	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-145.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAXES	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-197.50M	USD	1 Quarter
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAXES	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-197.50M	USD	1 Quarter
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAXES	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-1.21B	USD	1 Quarter
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAXES	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-1.21B	USD	1 Quarter
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAXES	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-978.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAXES	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-978.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET (LOSS) INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$-780.40M	USD	1 Quarter
NET (LOSS) INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$-780.40M	USD	1 Quarter
NET (LOSS) INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET (LOSS) INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET (LOSS) INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$577.30M	USD	1 Quarter
NET (LOSS) INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$577.30M	USD	1 Quarter
NET (LOSS) INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$1.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET (LOSS) INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$1.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$24.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$24.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-9.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-9.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-44.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-44.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$586.90M	USD	1 Quarter
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$586.90M	USD	1 Quarter
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$-792.30M	USD	1 Quarter
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$-792.30M	USD	1 Quarter
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$1.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$1.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$1.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$1.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$1.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$1.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$586.90M	USD	1 Quarter
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$586.90M	USD	1 Quarter
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$-792.30M	USD	1 Quarter
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$-792.30M	USD	1 Quarter
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$1.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$1.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$416.20M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$416.20M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$1.54B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$1.54B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$784.40M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$784.40M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$1.54B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$1.54B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$416.20M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$416.20M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$784.40M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$784.40M	USD	1 Quarter
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$-197.50M	USD	1 Quarter
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$-197.50M	USD	1 Quarter
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$-978.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$-978.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$-145.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$-145.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$-1.21B	USD	1 Quarter
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, BASIC	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersBasic`	$-1.21B	USD	1 Quarter
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$-197.50M	USD	1 Quarter
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$-197.50M	USD	1 Quarter
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$-1.21B	USD	1 Quarter
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$-1.21B	USD	1 Quarter
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$-978.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$-978.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$-145.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS, DILUTED	`NetIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsAvailableToCommonShareholdersDiluted`	$-145.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$1.68	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$1.68	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$4.29	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$4.29	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.89	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.89	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$3.31	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$3.31	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.31	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.31	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.42	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.42	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-2.10	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-2.10	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-2.59	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-2.59	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.00	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.00	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.26	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.26	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.20	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.20	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-1.70	USD	1 Quarter
Basic net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-1.70	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$3.31	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$3.31	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$1.68	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$1.68	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.89	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.89	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$4.28	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted net income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$4.28	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.42	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.42	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.31	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.31	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-2.09	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-2.09	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-2.58	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net loss from discontinued operations attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-2.58	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.19	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.19	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.99	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.99	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-1.69	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-1.69	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.26	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted net (loss) income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.26	USD	1 Quarter
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	467.20M	shares	1 Quarter
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	467.20M	shares	1 Quarter
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	466.92M	shares	3 Qtrs
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	466.92M	shares	3 Qtrs
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	466.17M	shares	1 Quarter
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	466.17M	shares	1 Quarter
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	466.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
BASIC (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	466.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	467.03M	shares	3 Qtrs
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	467.03M	shares	3 Qtrs
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	467.16M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	467.16M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	468.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	468.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	468.26M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	468.26M	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 176 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Income tax refunds	`ProceedsFromIncomeTaxRefunds`	$25.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax refunds	`ProceedsFromIncomeTaxRefunds`	$25.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax refunds	`ProceedsFromIncomeTaxRefunds`	$27.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax refunds	`ProceedsFromIncomeTaxRefunds`	$27.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$577.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$577.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$-780.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$-780.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$2.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$2.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.62B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.62B	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$158.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$158.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$161.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$161.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on early retirement of long-term obligations	`ExtinguishmentOfDebtGainLossNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on early retirement of long-term obligations	`ExtinguishmentOfDebtGainLossNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on early retirement of long-term obligations	`ExtinguishmentOfDebtGainLossNetOfTax`	$-300.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on early retirement of long-term obligations	`ExtinguishmentOfDebtGainLossNetOfTax`	$-300.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of ATC TIPL	`DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax`	$-1.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of ATC TIPL	`DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax`	$-1.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of ATC TIPL	`DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of ATC TIPL	`DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in statements of operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-413.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in statements of operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-413.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in statements of operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-320.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in statements of operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-320.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in net deferred rent balances	`StraightLineRent`	$220.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in net deferred rent balances	`StraightLineRent`	$220.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in net deferred rent balances	`StraightLineRent`	$341.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in net deferred rent balances	`StraightLineRent`	$341.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use asset and Operating lease liability, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInRightOfUseAssetAndOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-27.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use asset and Operating lease liability, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInRightOfUseAssetAndOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-27.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use asset and Operating lease liability, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInRightOfUseAssetAndOperatingLeaseLiability`	$60.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use asset and Operating lease liability, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInRightOfUseAssetAndOperatingLeaseLiability`	$60.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$56.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$56.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$268.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$268.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$130.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$130.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
(Decrease) increase in liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$2.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
(Decrease) increase in liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$2.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
(Decrease) increase in liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-42.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
(Decrease) increase in liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-42.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$4.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$4.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$3.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$3.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and construction activities	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.15B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and construction activities	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.15B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and construction activities	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.27B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and construction activities	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.27B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$151.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$151.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$114.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$114.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments and other non-current assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherProductiveAssets`	$253.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments and other non-current assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherProductiveAssets`	$253.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments and other non-current assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherProductiveAssets`	$13.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments and other non-current assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherProductiveAssets`	$13.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from the sale of ATC TIPL	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$2.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from the sale of ATC TIPL	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$2.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from the sale of ATC TIPL	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from the sale of ATC TIPL	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Deposits and other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-246.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deposits and other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-246.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deposits and other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$379.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deposits and other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$379.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$771.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$771.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.17B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.17B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromShortTermBorrowingsNet`	$147.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromShortTermBorrowingsNet`	$147.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromShortTermBorrowingsNet`	$8.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromShortTermBorrowingsNet`	$8.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings under credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$5.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings under credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$5.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings under credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$6.15B	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings under credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$6.15B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$5.68B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$5.68B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of securities in securitization transaction	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of securities in securitization transaction	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of securities in securitization transaction	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	$1.30B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of securities in securitization transaction	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	$1.30B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities, senior notes, secured debt, term loans and finance leases	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$10.44B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities, senior notes, secured debt, term loans and finance leases	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$10.44B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities, senior notes, secured debt, term loans and finance leases	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$12.44B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities, senior notes, secured debt, term loans and finance leases	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$12.44B	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$34.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$34.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$361.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$361.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$103.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$103.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$38.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$38.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$12.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$12.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfOrdinaryDividendsCommonStockAndShareBasedPaymentArrangement`	$2.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfOrdinaryDividendsCommonStockAndShareBasedPaymentArrangement`	$2.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfOrdinaryDividendsCommonStockAndShareBasedPaymentArrangement`	$2.19B	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions paid on common stock	`PaymentsOfOrdinaryDividendsCommonStockAndShareBasedPaymentArrangement`	$2.19B	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred financing costs and other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-102.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred financing costs and other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-102.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred financing costs and other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-127.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred financing costs and other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-127.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-4.54B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-4.54B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-42.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-42.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-130.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-130.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$188.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$188.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$90.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$90.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.28B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.28B	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`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.23B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.23B	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, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.28B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.28B	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`	$2.23B	USD	Point-in-time
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.23B	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 PAID FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $25.4 AND $27.5, RESPECTIVELY)	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$224.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $25.4 AND $27.5, RESPECTIVELY)	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$224.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $25.4 AND $27.5, RESPECTIVELY)	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$197.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $25.4 AND $27.5, RESPECTIVELY)	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$197.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST	`InterestPaidNet`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST	`InterestPaidNet`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST	`InterestPaidNet`	$1.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST	`InterestPaidNet`	$1.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment under finance leases and perpetual easements	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$22.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment under finance leases and perpetual easements	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$22.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment under finance leases and perpetual easements	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$14.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property and equipment under finance leases and perpetual easements	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$14.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses for purchases of property and equipment and construction activities	`TransfersToAccountsPayableAndAccruedExpensesCapitalExpenditures`	$-57.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses for purchases of property and equipment and construction activities	`TransfersToAccountsPayableAndAccruedExpensesCapitalExpenditures`	$-57.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses for purchases of property and equipment and construction activities	`TransfersToAccountsPayableAndAccruedExpensesCapitalExpenditures`	$-56.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses for purchases of property and equipment and construction activities	`TransfersToAccountsPayableAndAccruedExpensesCapitalExpenditures`	$-56.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$49.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$49.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ContributionsFromNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$49.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ContributionsFromNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$49.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ContributionsFromNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`ContributionsFromNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Contribution to equity method investment	`NoncashContributionToEquityMethodInvestments`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Contribution to equity method investment	`NoncashContributionToEquityMethodInvestments`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Contribution to equity method investment	`NoncashContributionToEquityMethodInvestments`	$14.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contribution to equity method investment	`NoncashContributionToEquityMethodInvestments`	$14.60M	USD	3 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 100 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
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, common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	467.28M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period, common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	467.28M	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`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	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`	$10.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.23B	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`	$58.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$58.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$43.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$43.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$132.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$132.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$125.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation related activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$125.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock- stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock- stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock- stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock- stock purchase plan	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan`	$8.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$350.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$350.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-491.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-491.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-406.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-406.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-624.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-624.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	$-1.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	$-1.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	$-1.07B	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	$-1.07B	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$1.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$1.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$153.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$153.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$11.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$11.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$317.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$317.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$172.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$172.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$43.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$43.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$11.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$11.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCash`	$760.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCash`	$760.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCash`	$2.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCash`	$2.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCash`	$2.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCash`	$2.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCash`	$758.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock distributions declared	`DividendsCash`	$758.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$-780.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$-780.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$577.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$577.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
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, common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	467.28M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period, common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	467.28M	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`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.01B	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`	$10.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance at end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.23B	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 64 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-200.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-200.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (loss) income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (loss) income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) income	`ProfitLoss`	$577.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) income	`ProfitLoss`	$577.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (loss) income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (loss) income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (loss) income	`ProfitLoss`	$-780.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) income	`ProfitLoss`	$-780.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-200.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-200.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	$-1.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	$-1.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	$-1.07B	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	$-1.07B	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments associated with the sale of ATC TIPL	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0.1, $(0.2), $(0.2), and $0.0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-406.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0.1, $(0.2), $(0.2), and $0.0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-406.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0.1, $(0.2), $(0.2), and $0.0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-491.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0.1, $(0.2), $(0.2), and $0.0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-491.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0.1, $(0.2), $(0.2), and $0.0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$350.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0.1, $(0.2), $(0.2), and $0.0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$350.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0.1, $(0.2), $(0.2), and $0.0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-624.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0.1, $(0.2), $(0.2), and $0.0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-624.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-406.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-406.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.42B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.42B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$580.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$580.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-624.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-624.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-47.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-47.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$947.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$947.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.63B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.63B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$642.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$642.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-103.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-103.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-128.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-128.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$155.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$155.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$47.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$47.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$487.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$487.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$81.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$81.60M	USD	1 Quarter

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