Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Tower Sale and Leaseback (Narrative) (Details)

v3.8.0.1
Tower Sale and Leaseback (Narrative) (Details) - Tower Sale
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
renewal_option
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]          
Net proceeds from sale of cell sites $ 3.1 $ 3.7 $ 90.8    
Number of renewal options | renewal_option       8  
Renewal period (in years)       5 years  
Annual increase in lease payments, percentage       2.00%  
Decrease in asset retirement obligation         $ 3.4
Interest rate on the Tower Obligation       7.10%  
Minimum          
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]          
Lease term (in years)       10 years  
Maximum          
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]          
Lease term (in years)       50 years