Entity Central Index Key
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed current liabilities accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities.
Business combination recognized identifiable liabilities acquired and liabilities assumed intangible liabilities net.
Settlement payable.
Amortization of discount on convertible preferred stock.
Participating securities excluding contingent liability portion distributed and undistributed earnings loss basic.
Adjusted earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization.
Segment reporting information other income (expense) net.
Transaction related and other costs.
Adjustments For Equity In Earnings From Unconsolidated Entities.
Income tax reconciliation tax exempt income (expense).
Income tax reconciliation return to accrual.
Intangible liabilities net.
Finance lease liability excluding finance lease obligations in held for sale.
Cash distributions and losses in excess of investments in subsidiaries.
Operating expense exclusive of depreciation, accretion and amortization.
Transaction related costs.
Proceeds from sale of of Uniti Fiber Midwest operations.
Proceeds from real estate sale.
Payments of contingent consideration.
Proceeds from issuance of stock net of issuance costs.
Intercompany transactions net.
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation State Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address Address Line1
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address Address Line2
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address City Or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address State Or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Icfr Auditor Attestation Flag
Title of each class
Security12b Title
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Security Exchange Name
Non controlling interest in cumulative non voting not mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock.
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property Plant And Equipment Net
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill
Straight-line revenue receivable
Deferred Rent Receivables Net
Other assets, net
Other Assets
Investments in unconsolidated entities
Investments In Affiliates Subsidiaries Associates And Joint Ventures
Assets held for sale
Assets Held For Sale Not Part Of Disposal Group
Total Assets
Assets
Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit:
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, net
Accounts Payable And Other Accrued Liabilities
Settlement payable (Note 17)
Settlement Payable
Intangible liabilities, net
Intangible Liabilities Net
Accrued interest payable
Interest Payable Current And Noncurrent
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue
Derivative liability, net
Derivative Liabilities
Dividends payable
Dividends Payable Current And Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities Net
Finance lease obligations
Finance Lease Liability Excluding Finance Lease Obligations In Held For Sale
Contingent consideration
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability
Notes and other debt, net
Long Term Debt
Liabilities held for sale
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Commitments And Contingencies
Shareholders' Deficit:
Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
Preferred Stock Value
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding: 231,262 shares at December 31, 2020 and 192,142 at December 31, 2019
Common Stock Value
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings
Accumulated Distributions In Excess Of Net Income
Total Uniti shareholders' deficit
Stockholders Equity
Noncontrolling interests:
Minority Interest [Abstract]
Operating partnership units
Minority Interest In Operating Partnerships
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 3 shares authorized, 1 issued and outstanding
Non Controlling Interest In Cumulative Non Voting Not Mandatorily Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
Total shareholders' deficit
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred stock stated or par value.
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred shares authorized.
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred shares issued.
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred shares outstanding.
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value
Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock Shares Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred stock par value
Cumulative Non Voting Convertible Preferred Stock Stated Or Par Value
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred shares authorized
Cumulative Non Voting Convertible Preferred Shares Authorized
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred shares issued
Cumulative Non Voting Convertible Preferred Shares Issued
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred shares outstanding
Cumulative Non Voting Convertible Preferred Shares Outstanding
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Segments
Statement Business Segments [Axis]
Segments
Segment [Domain]
Leasing.
Leasing
Leasing [Member]
Fiber infrastructure.
Fiber Infrastructure
Fiber Infrastructure [Member]
Tower segment.
Tower
Tower Segment [Member]
Consumer CLEC segment.
Consumer CLEC
Consumer C L E C Segment [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Total revenues
Revenues
Costs and Expenses:
Costs And Expenses [Abstract]
Interest expense, net
Interest Income Expense Net
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation And Amortization
General and administrative expense
General And Administrative Expense
Operating expense (exclusive of depreciation, accretion and amortization)
Operating Expense Exclusive Of Depreciation Accretion And Amortization
Settlement expense (Note 17)
Litigation Settlement Expense
Goodwill impairment (Note 3)
Goodwill Impairment Loss
Transaction related and other costs
Transaction Related And Other Costs
Gain on sale of real estate (Note 6)
Gains Losses On Sales Of Investment Real Estate
Other (income) expense
Other Operating Income Expense Net
Total costs and expenses
Costs And Expenses
(Loss) income before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax (benefit) expense
Income Tax Expense Benefit
Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments
Net (loss) income
Profit Loss
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Net (loss) income attributable to shareholders
Net Income Loss
Participating securities' share in earnings
Participating Securities Distributed And Undistributed Earnings Loss Basic
Dividends declared on convertible preferred stock
Temporary Equity Dividends Adjustment
Amortization of discount on convertible preferred stock
Amortization Of Discount On Convertible Preferred Stock
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic
(Loss) earnings per common share (Note 15):
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic
Earnings Per Share Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share Diluted
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Basic
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic
Diluted
Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding
Other comprehensive income loss interest rate swap termination net of tax.
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract]
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative contracts
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain Loss On Derivatives Arising During Period Net Of Tax
Changes in foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax
Interest rate swap termination
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Interest Rate Swap Termination Net Of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common shareholders
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax
Stock issued during period value at-the-market, net of offering costs.
Stock issued during period shares at-the-market, net of offering costs.
Adjustment to additional paid in capital due to amortization of discount on convertible preferred stock.
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred stock.
Stock issued during period settlement of contingent consideration, value.
Adjustments To additional paid in capital sale of common stock warrant.
Adjustments to additional paid in capital payment for bond hedge option.
Common stock issued during period related to settlement of litigation.
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest - Non-voting Preferred Shares
Statement Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component
Equity Component [Domain]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid In Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Distributions in Excess of Accumulated Earnings
Accumulated Distributions In Excess Of Net Income [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest - OP Units
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling interest noncontrolling interest - non-voting preferred shares.
Noncontrolling Interest - Non-voting Preferred Shares
Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling Interest Non Voting Preferred Shares [Member]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption
Cumulative Effect Period Of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption
Cumulative Effect Period Of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect Adjustment for Adoption of New Accounting Standard
Cumulative Effect Period Of Adoption Adjustment [Member]
Beginning balance, value
Beginning balance, shares
Shares Outstanding
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List]
Accounting Standards Update Extensible List
Net (loss) income
At-the-market issuance of common stock, net of offering costs
Stock Issued During Period Value At Market Net Of Offering Costs
At-the-market issuance of common stock, net of offering, shares
Stock Issued During Period Shares At Market Net Of Offering Costs
Amortization of discount on convertible preferred stock
Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital Due To Amortization Of Discount On Convertible Preferred Stock
Other comprehensive income
Common stock dividends declared
Dividends Common Stock
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
Minority Interest Decrease From Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Exchange of noncontrolling interest
Minority Interest Decrease From Redemptions
Exchange of noncontrolling interest, shares.
Exchange of noncontrolling interest, shares
Exchange Of Noncontrolling Interest Shares
Convertible preferred stock dividends
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Dividends In Excess Of Retained Earnings
Equity settlement convertible preferred stock
Stock Issued During Period Value Conversion Of Convertible Securities
Equity settlement convertible preferred stock, shares
Stock Issued During Period Shares Conversion Of Convertible Securities
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred stock
Cumulative Non Voting Convertible Preferred Stock
Net share settlement
Adjustments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value
Stock-based compensation, shares
Stock Issued During Period Shares Share Based Compensation
Equity settled contingent consideration
Stock Issued During Period Settlement Of Contingent Consideration Value
Stock issued during period settlement of contingent consideration, share.
Equity settled contingent consideration, in shares
Stock Issued During Period Settlement Of Contingent Consideration Share
Issuance of common stock - employee stock purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period Value Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Issuance of common stock - employee stock purchase plan, in shares
Stock Issued During Period Shares Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Equity component value of exchangeable note issuance, net
Stock Issued During Period Value Conversion Of Convertible Securities Net Of Adjustments
Deferred tax liability related to exchangeable note issuance
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Convertible Debt With Conversion Feature
Sale of common stock warrant
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sale Of Common Stock Warrant
Payment for bond hedge option
Adjustments To Additional Paid Payment For Bond Hedge Option
Settlement Common Stock
Common Stock Issued During Period Related To Settlement Of Litigation
Common stock shares issued during period related to settlement of litigation.
Settlement Common Stock, shares
Common Stock Shares Issued During Period Related To Settlement Of Litigation
Ending balance, value
Ending balance, shares
Common stock dividends declared per share
Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared
Interest rate swap termination.
Equity method investment distributions of cumulative earnings.
Cash paid for interest rate swap settlement.
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue from prepaid rent related to acquisition.
Increase decrease in settlement payable.
Tenant capital improvements.
Settlement of temporary equity.
Settlement of contingent consideration through non-cash consideration.
Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree
Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain]
Bluebird Network, LLC.
Bluebird Network, LLC
Bluebird Network L L C [Member]
Network Management Holdings LTD.
NMS
Network Management Holdings L T D [Member]
Windstream.
Windstream
Windstream [Member]
Cash flow from operating activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract]
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
Amortization Of Financing Costs And Discounts
Write off of deferred financing costs and debt discount
Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt
Interest rate swap termination
Interest Rate Swap Termination
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities
Distributions of cumulative earnings from unconsolidated entities
Equity Method Investment Distributions Of Cumulative Earnings
Cash paid for interest rate swap settlement
Cash Paid For Interest Rate Swap Settlement
Straight-line rental revenues
Straight Line Rent
Stock-based compensation
Share Based Compensation
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements Change In Amount Of Contingent Consideration Liability1
Gain on sale of real estate
Loss on sale of Uniti Fiber Midwest operations
Gain Loss On Sale Of Business
Loss on asset disposal
Gain Loss On Disposition Of Assets
Other
Other Noncash Income Expense
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable
Other assets
Increase Decrease In Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities
Deferred revenue from prepaid rent - Bluebird/Uniti Fiber Midwest networks (Note 6)
Increase Decrease In Deferred Revenue From Prepaid Rent Related To Acquisition
Settlement payable (Note 17)
Increase Decrease In Settlement Payable
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities
Cash flow from investing activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract]
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments To Acquire Businesses Net Of Cash Acquired
Asset acquisition
Payments To Acquire Businesses Gross
Proceeds from sale of Uniti Fiber Midwest operations
Proceeds From Sale Of Uniti Fiber Midwest Operations
Proceeds from sale of real estate, net of cash
Proceeds From Real Estate Sale
Capital expenditures - other
Payments To Acquire Other Property Plant And Equipment
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities
Cash flow from financing activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract]
Repayment of Senior Secured Term Loan B
Repayments Of Senior Debt
Principal payment on debt
Repayments Of Debt
Dividends paid
Payments Of Dividends Common Stock
Payments of contingent consideration
Payments Of Contingent Consideration
Proceeds from issuance of Notes
Proceeds From Notes Payable
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
Proceeds From Lines Of Credit
Payments under revolving credit facility
Repayments Of Lines Of Credit
Finance lease payments
Finance Lease Principal Payments
Payments for financing costs
Payments Of Financing Costs
Settlement Common Stock issuance (Note 17)
Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock
Common stock issuance, net of costs
Proceeds From Issuance Of Stock Net Of Issuance Costs
Proceeds from sale of warrants
Proceeds From Issuance Of Warrants
Payment for bond hedge option
Payments For Hedge Financing Activities
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
Payments To Minority Shareholders
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interest
Payments Of Dividends Minority Interest
Employee stock purchase plan
Proceeds From Stock Plans
Net share settlement
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash And Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Including Disposal Group And Discontinued Operations
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Cash Flow Noncash Investing And Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Property and equipment acquired but not yet paid
Capital Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid
Tenant capital improvements
Tenant Capital Improvements
Receipt of equity method investment value in exchange for assets
Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition Investments Acquired1
Settlement of convertible preferred stock, Series A Shares
Settlement Of Temporary Equity
Settlement of contingent consideration through non-cash consideration
Settlement Of Contingent Consideration Through Non Cash Consideration
Exchange of noncontrolling interest through non-cash consideration
Noncontrolling Interest Increase From Business Combination
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated By Reference [Text Block]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Description of Business
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
Basis Of Accounting
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Revenues
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Text Block]
Leases disclosure.
Leases [Abstract]
Leases
Leases Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations, Asset Acquisitions and Dispositions
Mergers Acquisitions And Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale
Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investment in Unconsolidated Entities
Equity Method Investments Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Long Term Debt [Abstract]
Notes and Other Debt
Long Term Debt [Text Block]
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income Note [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Stock
Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Dividends and distributions disclosure.
Payments Of Dividends [Abstract]
Dividends (Distributions)
Dividends And Distributions Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plan
Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans Other Than Share Based Compensation [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Information Of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of The Registrant (Parent Company)
Condensed Financial Information Of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Account
Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule III - Real Estate Investments and Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Text Block]
Going concern.
Going Concern
Going Concern Policy [Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use Of Estimates
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Policy [Text Block]
Tenant capital improvements, policy.
Tenant Capital Improvements
Tenant Capital Improvements Policy Policy [Text Block]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment Or Disposal Of Long Lived Assets Policy [Text Block]
Asset Retirement Obligations
Asset Retirement Obligations Policy
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalents Policy [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivatives Policy [Text Block]
Exchangeable notes and related transactions.
Exchangeable Notes and Related Transactions
Exchangeable Notes And Related Transactions Policy [Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Finite Lived Policy
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions And Translations Policy [Text Block]
Transaction related and other costs.
Transaction Related and Other Costs
Transaction Related And Other Costs Policy [Text Block]
Settlement Expense
Commitments And Contingencies Policy [Text Block]
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt Policy [Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition Policy [Text Block]
Straight-line revenue receivable.
Straight-Line Revenue Receivable
Straight Line Revenue Receivable Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for leasing arrangement.
Leases
Leases Policy [Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Share Based Compensation Option And Incentive Plans Policy
Income Taxes
Income Tax Policy [Text Block]
Business Combinations And Asset Acquisitions
Business Combinations Policy
Disclosure of accounting policy for noncontrolling interest.
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest Policy Textblock
Investment in unconsolidated entity.
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
Investment In Unconsolidated Entity Policy [Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Policy [Text Block]
Earnings per Share
Earnings Per Share Policy [Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risks
Concentration Risk Credit Risk
Reclassifications
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment Description
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements Policy Policy [Text Block]
Revenues Disaggregated by Revenue Stream
Disaggregation Of Revenue Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities
Contract With Customer Asset And Liability Table [Text Block]
Components of Lease Income
Operating Lease Lease Income Table [Text Block]
Lease Payments to be Received under Non-Cancellable Operating Leases
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Maturity Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Lessor underlying asset for operating lease.
Schedule of Underlying Assets under Operating Leases
Schedule Of Lessor Underlying Asset For Operating Lease Table [Text Block]
Schedule of lessor depreciation expense for underlying assets for operating leases.
Schedule of Depreciation Expense for Underlying Assets under Operating Leases
Schedule Of Lessor Depreciation Expense For Underlying Assets For Operating Leases
Components of Lease Cost
Lease Cost Table [Text Block]
Summary of lessee amounts reported in condensed consolidated balance sheets for leases.
Summary of Amounts Reported in Consolidated Balance Sheets for Leases
Summary Of Lessee Amounts Reported In Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets For Leases Table Textblock
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information related to leases.
Schedule of Other Information Related to Leases
Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related To Leases Table [Text Block]
Schedule of future lease payments under non cancellable operating and finance leases.
Future Lease Payments Under Non-Cancellable Operating and Finance Leases
Schedule Of Future Lease Payments Under Non Cancellable Operating And Finance Leases Table [Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum sublease rental.
Future Sublease Rentals
Schedule Of Future Minimum Sublease Rental Table [Text Block]
Bluebird fiber network.
Bluebird Fiber Network
Bluebird Fiber Network [Member]
Information Transport Solutions Inc.
Information Transport Solutions, Inc.
Information Transport Solutions Inc [Member]
Summary of Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule Of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Table [Text Block]
Unaudited Pro Forma Summary of Financial Results
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information [Text Block]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Classified as Held for Sale
Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value Valuation of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Table [Text Block]
Roll Forward of Liability Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Using Unobservable Inputs
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Value of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment [Text Block]
Offsetting derivative assets and liabilities.
Summary of Gross Amount of Derivative Instruments Subject to Master Netting Arrangements With Same Counterparty
Offsetting Derivative Assets And Liabilities Table [Text Block]
Summary of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments and Presentation in Consolidated Balance Sheet
Schedule Of Derivatives Instruments Statements Of Financial Performance And Financial Position Location Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Schedule Of Goodwill [Text Block]
Schedule of intangible assets.
Schedule of Carrying Value of Other Intangible Assets
Schedule Of Intangible Assets Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Notes and Other Debt
Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Text Block]
Schedule of Aggregate Annual Maturities of Long-Term Obligations
Schedule Of Maturities Of Long Term Debt Table [Text Block]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain]
Restricted Awards
Restricted Stock [Member]
Performance-based restricted stock units.
Performance Awards
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Awards
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Unvested Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Awards
Schedule Of Nonvested Performance Based Units Activity Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions used to Value PSUs Granted
Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Stock Options Valuation Assumptions Table [Text Block]
Summary of Assumptions used to Value Purchase Rights Granted Under ESPP
Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Employee Stock Purchase Plan Valuation Assumptions Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Text Block]
Summary of Total Assets by Business Segment
Reconciliation Of Assets From Segment To Consolidated [Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit Table [Text Block]
Income Tax Expense Reconciliation Between U.S. Statutory Tax Rate and Effective Tax Rate
Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Summary Of Income Tax Contingencies [Text Block]
Schedule Cash Paid For Interest Expense And Income Taxes
Schedule Of Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures Table [Text Block]
Common stock distribution per share.
Schedule of Common Stock Distribution Per Share
Common Stock Distribution Per Share Table [Text Block]
Organization and description of business.
Organization and description of business.
Organization And Description Of Business [Table]
Organization And Description Of Business [Table]
Ownership
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership
Ownership [Domain]
Uniti Group LP.
Uniti Group LP
Uniti Group L P [Member]
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Organization And Description Of Business [Line Items]
Organization And Description Of Business [Line Items]
Number of operating business segments
Number Of Operating Segments
Percentage of partnership interests owned
Limited Liability Company L L C Or Limited Partnership L P Managing Member Or General Partner Ownership Interest
Summary of significant accounting policies.
Summary of significant accounting policies.
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Property Plant And Equipment By Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain]
Finance lease assets.
Finance Lease Assets
Finance Lease Assets [Member]
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Master lease.
Master Lease
Master Lease [Member]
Related Party
Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Axis]
Related Party
Related Party [Domain]
Tenant Capital Improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
This element represents investments in property plant and equipment.
Property Plant and Equipment, Net
Property Plant And Equipment Net [Member]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name
Debt Instrument Name [Domain]
Four percentage exchangeable senior notes due June fifteen two thousand twenty four member.
Exchangeable Notes
Four Percentage Exchangeable Senior Notes Due June Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Four [Member]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Axis]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Antidilutive Securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share By Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name
Antidilutive Securities Name [Domain]
Warrants
Warrant [Member]
Accounting Standards Update
Adjustments For New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update
Type Of Adoption [Member]
Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update201602 [Member]
Seven point eight seven five percentage senior secured notes due february fifteen two thousand twenty five.
7.875% Senior Secured Notes
Seven Point Eight Seven Five Percentage Senior Secured Notes Due February Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Five [Member]
Deferred income taxes.
Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred Income Taxes [Member]
Concentration Risk Type
Concentration Risk By Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Windstream
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark
Concentration Risk By Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Revenue
Sales Revenue Net [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accumulated amortization of finance lease assets
Accumulated Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Property Plant And Equipment
Gain (loss) on disposition of property
Gain Loss On Sale Of Property Plant Equipment
Tenant funded capital improvements
Tenant Improvements
Leasing revenue
Operating Leases Income Statement Lease Revenue
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Impairment losses
Asset Impairment Charges
Aggregate carrying amount of asset retirement obligations
Asset Retirement Obligation
Asset retirement obligations liabilities Incurred
Asset Retirement Obligation Liabilities Incurred
Asset retirement obligations accretion expense recognized
Asset Retirement Obligation Accretion Expense
Debt instrument amount
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount
Issuance senior notes, stated percentage
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage
Debt instrument, maturity date
Debt Instrument Maturity Date
Anti-dilution adjustments
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount
Common stock aggregate at an exercise price
Class Of Warrant Or Right Exercise Price Of Warrants Or Rights1
Settlement expense
Allowance for credit losses
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses
Credit losses
Provision For Loan Losses Expensed
Accounting standards update [Extensible List]
Change in accounting principle, ASU, Adopted
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Adopted
Change in accounting principle, ASU, Adoption date
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Adoption Date
Change in accounting principle, ASU, Transition option elected [Extensible List]
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Transition Option Elected Extensible List
Change in accounting principle, ASU, Immaterial effect
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Immaterial Effect
Straight-line revenue receivable
Right of use assets and lease liabilities.
Equity
Right of use assets and lease liabilities
Right Of Use Assets And Lease Liabilities
Percentage of pay cash dividends in excess of taxable income.
Debt Instrument Maturity Year.
Debt instrument, maturity year
Debt Instruments Maturity Year
Percentage of pay cash dividends in excess of taxable income
Percentage Of Pay Cash Dividends In Excess Of Taxable Income
Minimum percentage of taxable income to be distributed as dividend to maintain REIT status.
Net leverage ratio.
Minimum percentage of taxable income to be distributed as dividend to maintain REIT status
Minimum Percentage Of Taxable Income To Be Distributed As Dividend To Maintain R E I T Status
Net leverage ratio
Net Leverage Ratio
Income tax examination, description
Income Tax Examination Likelihood Of Unfavorable Settlement
Unrecognized tax benefit
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Gain recognized from sale of assets after spinoff recognition period.
Gain recognized from sale of assets after spinoff recognition period
Gain Recognized From Sale Of Assets After Spinoff Recognition Period
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying value.
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying value
Percentage Of Fair Value In Excess Of Carrying Value
Goodwill impairment
Master lease and the windstream leases revenue percentage
Concentration Risk Percentage1
Additional paid in capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit
Investment interest percentage.
Revenue Recognition.
Revenue recognition.
Revenue Recognition [Table]
Revenue Recognition [Table]
Geographical
Statement Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Segment Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Tower.
Tower
Tower [Member]
Melody Investment Advisors
Melody Investment Advisors
Melody Investment Advisors [Member]
ASU 2016-02
ASC 2014-09
Accounting Standards Update201409 [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Sale of portfolio, cash consideration
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Consideration
Investment interest retained, percentage
Investment Interest Percentage
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Product and Service
Product Or Service [Axis]
Product and Service
Products And Services [Domain]
Lit backhaul.
Lit Backhaul
Lit Backhaul [Member]
Enterprise and wholesale.
Enterprise and Wholesale
Enterprise And Wholesale [Member]
E-Rate and government.
E-Rate and Government
E Rate And Government [Member]
Other Revenue Generating Activity.
Other
Other Revenue Generating Activity [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue From Contract With Customer Excluding Assessed Tax
Contract with customer, lease receivables.
Contract with customer, receivables.
Lease receivables
Contract With Customer Lease Receivables
Receivables from contracts with customers
Contract With Customer Receivables
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability
Contract With Customer Liability Revenue Recognized
Contract With Customer Asset And Liability [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement By Type [Table]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement By Type [Table]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Balance, Contract Assets at December 31, 2019
Contract With Customer Asset Net
Balance, Contract Assets at December 31, 2020
Balance, Contract Liabilities at December 31, 2019
Contract With Customer Liability
Balance, Contract Liabilities at December 31, 2020
Revenue remaining performance obligation contracts that being invoiced monthly.
Revenue remaining performance obligation backlog for sales bookings.
Revenue remaining performance obligation backlog expected timing of satisfaction period.
Future revenues under contract
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation
Contracts currently being invoiced
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Contracts That Being Invoiced Monthly
Backlog for sales bookings
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Backlog For Sales Bookings
Average remaining contract term of backlog sales bookings
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Backlog Expected Timing Of Satisfaction Period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Expected Timing Of Satisfaction Start Date [Axis]
Average remaining contract term for contracts currently billing
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Expected Timing Of Satisfaction Period1
Lessor, operating lease, termination.
Leases.
Leases.
Leases [Table]
Leases [Table]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative
Type Of Arrangement [Axis]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative
Arrangements And Nonarrangement Transactions [Member]
Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier Master Lease Agreement.
ILEC MLA
Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier Master Lease Agreement [Member]
Competitive Local Exchange Carrier Master Lease Agreement.
CLEC MLA
Competitive Local Exchange Carrier Master Lease Agreement [Member]
Customer
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer
Name Of Major Customer [Domain]
Senior secured revolving credit facility.
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Scenario
Statement Scenario [Axis]
Scenario
Scenario Unspecified [Domain]
Pro Forma
Pro Forma [Member]
Equipment loan agreement.
Equipment Loan Agreement
Equipment Loan Agreement [Member]
Other Assets
Other Assets [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Leases [Line Items]
Lessor, initial lease term
Lessor Operating Lease Term Of Contract
Lessor, lease renewal term
Lessor Operating Lease Renewal Term
Lessor, operating lease, existence of option to extend [true false]
Lessor Operating Lease Existence Of Option To Extend
Lessor, lease option to extend, description
Lessor Operating Lease Option To Extend
Lessor, operating lease, existence of option to terminate [true false]
Lessor Operating Lease Existence Of Option To Terminate
Lessor, lease option to terminate, description
Lessor Operating Lease Option To Terminate
Lessor operating lease, termination
Lessor Operating Lease Termination
Lease income - operating leases
Operating Lease Lease Income
2021
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Next Twelve Months
2022
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Two Years
2023
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Three Years
2024
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Four Years
2025
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Five Years
Thereafter
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Thereafter
Total lease receivables
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Lease Contractual Term
Lease Contractual Term [Axis]
Lease Contractual Term
Lease Contractual Term [Domain]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Total future minimum lease payments to be received
Lessor, underlying assets operating lease gross.
Lessor underlying assets operating lease accumulated depreciation.
Lessor Lease Description [Table]
Lessor Lease Description [Table]
Land
Land [Member]
Building and Improvements
Building And Building Improvements [Member]
Real property interests.
Real Property Interests
Real Property Interests [Member]
Poles.
Poles
Poles [Member]
Fiber.
Fiber
Fiber [Member]
Equipment
Equipment [Member]
Copper.
Copper
Copper [Member]
Conduit.
Conduit
Conduit [Member]
Tower assets.
Tower assets
Tower Assets [Member]
Assets held under finance lease.
Finance Lease Assets
Assets Held Under Finance Lease [Member]
Other assets
Other Capitalized Property Plant And Equipment [Member]
Lessor Lease Description [Line Items]
Lessor Lease Description [Line Items]
Underlying assets under operating leases, gross
Lessor Underlying Assets Operating Lease Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation
Lessor Underlying Assets Operating Lease Accumulated Depreciation
Underlying assets under operating leases, net
Net Investment In Lease
Disposal group including discontinued operation assets under operating leases.
Disposal Group Name
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Axis]
Disposal Group Name
Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Name [Domain]
Uniti fiber northeast operations and dark fiber IRU contracts.
Uniti Fiber Northeast Operations and Dark Fiber IRU Contracts
Uniti Fiber Northeast Operations And Dark Fiber I R U Contracts [Member]
Disposal Group Classification
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group, Held for Sale, Not qualified as Discontinued Operation
Disposal Group Heldforsale Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Assets under operating leases
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Assets Under Operating Leases
Depreciation expense for underlying assets under operating leases.
Depreciation expense for underlying assets under operating leases
Depreciation Expense For Underlying Assets Under Operating Leases
Lessee operating lease, termination.
Lessee, initial lease term
Lessee Operating Lease Term Of Contract
Lessee, lease renewal term
Lessee Operating Lease Renewal Term
Lessee, operating lease, existence of option to extend [true false]
Lessee Operating Lease Existence Of Option To Extend
Lessee, lease option to extend, description
Lessee Operating Lease Option To Extend
Lessee, operating lease, existence of option to terminate [true false]
Lessee Operating Lease Existence Of Option To Terminate
Lessee, lease option to terminate, description
Lessee Operating Lease Termination
Lessee, option to terminate, description
Lessee Operating Lease Option To Terminate
Short term lease commitments
Short Term Lease Commitment Amount
Finance lease cost.
Amortization of ROU assets
Finance Lease Right Of Use Asset Amortization
Interest on lease liabilities
Finance Lease Interest Expense
Total finance lease cost
Finance Lease Cost
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease Cost
Short-term lease cost
Short Term Lease Cost
Variable lease cost
Variable Lease Cost
Less sublease income
Sublease Income
Total lease cost
Lease Cost
Finance lease.
Weighted average remaining lease term.
Weighted average discount rate.
Operating leases
Leases Operating [Abstract]
ROU asset, net
Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset Statement Of Financial Position Extensible List
ROU liability
Operating Lease Liability
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Operating Lease Liability Statement Of Financial Position Extensible List
Finance leases
Finance Lease [Abstract]
ROU asset, gross
Finance Lease Right Of Use Asset
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Finance Lease Right Of Use Asset Statement Of Financial Position Extensible List
ROU liability
Finance Lease Liability
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Finance Lease Liability Statement Of Financial Position Extensible List
Weighted-average remaining lease term
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Operating leases
Operating Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term1
Finance leases
Finance Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term1
Weighted-average discount rate
Weighted Average Discount Rate [Abstract]
Operating leases
Operating Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent
Finance leases
Finance Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent
Disposal group including discontinued operations right of use assets net.
Disposal group including discontinued operation lease liabilities.
Disposal group including discontinued operation finance lease assets.
Disposal group including discontinued operations finance lease obligations.
ROU assets
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operations Right Of Use Assets Net
Lease liabilities
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Lease Liabilities
Finance lease assets
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Finance Lease Assets
Finance lease obligations
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operations Finance Lease Obligations
Non cash operating lease and re-measurements, net
Non-cash finance lease.
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities.
Non-cash items abstract.
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement Of Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease Interest Payment On Liability
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating Lease Payments
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Non-cash items:
Non Cash Items [Abstract]
New operating leases and remeasurements, net
Non Cash Operating Lease And Re Measurements Net
New finance leases
Non Cash Finance Lease
Operating Leases
Operating Lease Liabilities Payments Due [Abstract]
2021
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Next Twelve Months
2022
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two
2023
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three
2024
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four
2025
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Five
Total undiscounted lease payments
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due
Less: imputed interest
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total lease liabilities
Finance Leases
Finance Lease Liabilities Payments Due [Abstract]
2021
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Next Twelve Months
2022
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two
2023
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three
2024
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four
2025
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Year Five
Thereafter
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Five
Total undiscounted lease payments
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due
Less: imputed interest
Finance Lease Liability Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total lease liabilities
ROU liabilities
Lessor sublease payments to be received due next twelve months.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due year two.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due year three.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due year four.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due year five.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due year thereafter.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due.
2021
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Next Twelve Months
2022
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Two
2023
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Three
2024
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Four
2025
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Thereafter
Total
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due
Number of master leases.
Number of master leases
Number Of Master Leases
Lease expiration date
Lease Expiration Date1
Leverage ratio.
Issuance senior notes, stated percentage
Debt Instrument Face Amount
Total leverage ratio
Leverage Ratio
New leases agreement to fund growth capital improvements.
Growth capital improvements exclude limit for maintenance or repair expenditures except costs incurred for fiber replacement to leased property.
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year six.
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year two through five.
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year seven.
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year eight through ten.
New lease, aggregate reimbursements made for certain growth capital improvements
New Leases Agreement To Fund Growth Capital Improvements
Growth Capital Improvements will exclude maintenance or repair expenditures except for costs incurred for fiber replacements to CLEC MLA leased property
Growth Capital Improvements Exclude Limit For Maintenance Or Repair Expenditures Except Costs Incurred For Fiber Replacement To Leased Property
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year two through five
Future Annual Commitment Payments For Agreements Due Year Two Through Five
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year six
Future Annual Commitment Payments For Agreements Due Year Six
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year seven
Future Annual Commitment Payments For Agreements Due Year Seven
Future annual commitment payments for agreements due year eight through ten
Future Annual Commitment Payments For Agreements Due Year Eight Through Ten
Cumulative growth capital improvements annual reimbursement commitment amount limit in subsequent period.
Annual rent adjustment for growth capital funding.
Rate used for rent percentage.
Maximum funding rights allocated per year upon transfer of interests under new lease.
Cumulative growth capital improvements annual reimbursement commitment amount limit in subsequent period
Cumulative Growth Capital Improvements Annual Reimbursement Commitment Amount Limit In Subsequent Period
Annual rent adjustment for Growth Capital Funding
Annual Rent Adjustment For Growth Capital Funding
Rate used for rent percentage
Rate Used For Rent Percentage
Maximum funding rights allocated per year upon transfer of interests under Windstream lease
Maximum Funding Rights Allocated Per Year Upon Transfer Of Interests Under New Lease
Accrued interest rate for borrowing.
New leases agreement to fund growth capital improvements loan amount.
Accrued interest rate for borrowing
Accrued Interest Rate For Borrowing
Windstream lease, aggregate reimbursements made for certain growth capital improvements, loan amount
New Leases Agreement To Fund Growth Capital Improvements Loan Amount
Lease incentive
Incentive To Lessee
Payments to acquire assets.
Indefeasible right of use asset and access rights of fiber strand miles.
Right of use asset are conveyed of fiber strand miles.
Right of use asset are conveyed of fiber route miles.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization from indefeasible rights of use.
Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table]
Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain]
Contracts
Customer Contracts [Member]
Underlying Rights.
Underlying Rights
Underlying Rights [Member]
Midwest fiber network assets.
Propco
Midwest Fiber Network Assets [Member]
Macquarie infrastructure partners.
MIP
Macquarie Infrastructure Partners [Member]
Uniti Fiber’s Midwest.
Uniti Fibers Midwest
Uniti Fibers Midwest [Member]
Legal Entity
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity
Entity [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain]
Rights of way.
Rights of Way
Rights Of Way [Member]
In-place Lease
Leases Acquired In Place [Member]
Uniti Towers Business.
Uniti Towers Business
Uniti Towers Business [Member]
Latin American
Latin America [Member]
JKM Consulting Inc. (M2 Connections)
JKM Consulting Inc.
J K M Consulting Inc M2 Connections [Member]
Customer Relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire assets
Payments To Acquire Assets
Dark fiber indefeasible rights of use contracts and access rights
Indefeasible Right Of Use Asset And Access Rights Of Fiber Strand Miles
Fiber strand miles of fiber assets conveyed
Right Of Use Asset Are Conveyed Of Fiber Strand Miles
Fiber route miles of fiber assets conveyed
Right Of Use Asset Are Conveyed Of Fiber Route Miles
IRU annual EBITDA from fiber strand miles conveyed
Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization From Indefeasible Rights Of Use
Business combination consideration settlement expenses.
Consideration:
Business Combination Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Asset Purchase Agreement
Fair value of settlement obligation
Business Combination Consideration Transferred Liabilities Incurred
Total consideration
Business Combination Consideration Transferred1
Fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Net [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Property Plant And Equipment
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Cash And Equivalents
Intangible assets, net
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill
Accounts receivable
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Assets Receivables
Other assets
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Assets Other
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities
Deferred revenue
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Deferred Revenue
Intangible liabilities
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Liabilities Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangible Liabilities Net
Total assets acquired, net
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Net
Settlement expense
Business Combination Consideration Settlement Expenses
Acquired right of use assets.
Intangible asset acquired
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired right of use assets
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Right Of Use Asset
Net assets value
Assets Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation
Fair value of retained investment interest
Retained Interest Fair Value Disclosure
Sale of portfolio, pre-tax gain
Discontinued Operation Gain Loss From Disposal Of Discontinued Operation Before Income Tax
Incremental earn-out payments estimated to be received.
Incremental earn-out payments, estimated to be received
Incremental Earn Out Payments Estimated To Be Received
Number of fiber stand miles.
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses and prepaid rent.
Number of fiber stand miles
Number Of Fiber Strand Miles
Purchase consideration
Transaction costs
Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Transaction Costs
Cash paid for business acquisition
Prepaid rent to be transferred for consideration
Business Combination Consideration Transferred Other1
Sale of operation for cash consideration and prepaid rent received
Proceeds From Divestiture Of Businesses And Prepaid Rent
Acquired right of use liabilities.
Acquired right of use assets.
Right of use assets acquired
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Right Of Use Assets
Right of use liabilities acquired
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Right Of Use Liabilities
Amortized over the initial lease term
Net loss on sale of operations
Business acquisition date
Business Acquisition Effective Date Of Acquisition1
Percentage of equity acquired
Business Acquisition Percentage Of Voting Interests Acquired
Increase (decrease) of purchase price and goodwill
Goodwill Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangibles
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income Loss
Business combination, transaction related costs
Business Combination Acquisition Related Costs
Pro forma revenue
Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Revenue
Pro forma net income (loss)
Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Net Income Loss
Lease agreements, term.
Management fee receivable.
Annual escalator.
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Counterparty Name
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty Name [Domain]
Everstream Solutions LLC.
Everstream Solutions LLC
Everstream Solutions L L C [Member]
Uniti fiber northeast operations and certain dark fiber indefeasible rights of use contracts.
Uniti Fiber Northeast Operations And Certain Dark Fiber Indefeasible Rights Of Use Contracts
Uniti Fiber Northeast Operations And Certain Dark Fiber Indefeasible Rights Of Use Contracts [Member]
Indefeasible rights of use lease agreements.
IRU Lease Agreements
Indefeasible Rights Of Use Lease Agreements [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Lease agreements, term
Lease Agreements Term
Total cash consideration, including upfront IRU payments
Management fee receivable
Management Fee Receivable
Annual escalator
Annual Escalator
Liabilities of disposal group including discontinued operations lease liabilities.
Disposal group including discontinued operations intangible liabilities, net.
Assets:
Assets Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Property Plant And Equipment
Goodwill
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Goodwill1
Intangible assets, net
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Intangible Assets
Right of use assets, net
Total Assets
Liabilities:
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Lease liabilities
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operations Lease Liabilities
Intangible liabilities, net
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operations Intangible Liabilities Net
Total Liabilities
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Table]
BB Fiber Holdings LLC.
BB Fiber Holdings LLC
B B Fiber Holdings L L C [Member]
Harmoni Towers LP.
Harmoni
Harmoni Towers L P [Member]
Consolidated Entities
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Aggregate investment in equity method
Equity Securities Fv Ni Cost
Percentage of ownership interest
Variable Interest Entity Ownership Percentage
Variable interest entity with long term triple net lease.
Variable interest entity economic interest percentage.
Percentage of ownership interest in Propco under long-term, triple net lease
Variable Interest Entity With Long Term Triple Net Lease
Percentage of economic interest in Propco
Variable Interest Entity Economic Interest Percentage
Current investment and maximum exposure to loss result of involvement
Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value Impairment Loss Cumulative Amount
Current investment and maximum exposure to loss
Variable Interest Entity Entity Maximum Loss Exposure Amount
Transition service fees earned.
Transition service fees earned
Transition Service Fees Earned
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value By Fair Value Hierarchy Level [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Prices with Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Senior secured term loan b facility.
Senior Secured Term Loan B Facility
Senior Secured Term Loan B Facility [Member]
Six percentage senior secured notes due April fifteen two thousand twenty three.
6.00% Senior Secured Notes
Six Percentage Senior Secured Notes Due April Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Eight point two five percentage senior unsecured notes due October fifteen two thousand twenty three.
8.25% Senior Unsecured Notes
Eight Point Two Five Percentage Senior Unsecured Notes Due October Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Seven point one two five percentage senior unsecured notes due December fifteen two thousand twenty four.
7.125% Senior Unsecured Notes
Seven Point One Two Five Percentage Senior Unsecured Notes Due December Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Four [Member]
Four percentage exchangeable senior unsecured notes due June fifteen two thousand twenty four.
Exchangeable Senior Unsecured Notes - 4.00%, due June 15, 2024
Four Percentage Exchangeable Senior Unsecured Notes Due June Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Four [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets
Assets Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative asset
Derivative Assets
Total
Assets Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Senior notes
Notes Payable Fair Value Disclosure
Senior secured loan
Lines Of Credit Fair Value Disclosure
Settlement payable
Total
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure
Exchangeable Senior Unsecured Notes - 4.00%, due June 15, 2024
Senior secured loan
Loans Payable Fair Value Disclosure
Tower Cloud Inc.
Tower Cloud, Inc.
Tower Cloud Inc [Member]
Principal amount of notes and other debt
Notes and other debt, fair value
Long Term Debt Fair Value
Payments of cash will be made in case of emergence from bankruptcy.
Number of installments.
Cash payment in equal installments emergence from bankruptcy
Payments Of Cash Will Be Made In Case Of Emergence From Bankruptcy
Number of installments
Number Of Installments
Fair value of settlement payable
Estimated fair value of future contingent consideration
Payments of contingent consideration
Increase in fair value of contingent consideration liability
Contingent consideration, beginning balance
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations Recurring Basis Liability Value
Transfers into Level 3
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Liability Transfers Into Level3
(Gain)/Loss included in earnings
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Liability Gain Loss Included In Earnings
Settlements
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Liability Settlements
Contingent consideration, ending balance
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]
Construction in progress
Construction In Progress [Member]
Corporate assets.
Corporate assets
Corporate Assets [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Lives
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property Plant And Equipment Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Property, plant and equipment, net
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instrument
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification Out of Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Gain Loss Net Cash Flow Hedge Parent [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional value
Derivative Notional Amount
Derivative, maturity date
Derivative Maturity Dates
Derivative Variable Interest Rate
Derivative Variable Interest Rate
Offsetting assets and liabilities.
Offsetting assets and liabilities.
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivative Asset Fair Value Gross Liability
Net Amounts of Assets or Liabilities presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivative Liability Fair Value Gross Asset
Net Amounts of Assets or Liabilities presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments
Unrealized Gain Loss On Derivatives
Reclassification out of other comprehensive income into interest (expense) benefit
Ineffective portions of change in fair value derivatives
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Recognized In Income Ineffective Portion And Amount Excluded From Effectiveness Testing Net
Estimated amount to be reclassified as an increase to interest expense
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss To Be Reclassified During Next12 Months Net
Approximately net of proceeds from total offering exchangeable notes to pay cost of notes hedges
Proceeds From Issuance Of Debt
Class of warrant or right of warrants or rights expiring month and year.
Maximum number of shares issued pursuant to warrants
Class Of Warrant Or Right Number Of Securities Called By Warrants Or Rights
Warrants expiring period
Class Of Warrant Or Right Of Warrants Or Rights Expiring Month And Year
Proceeds from offering and sale of warrants
Goodwill reclassified to held for sale.
Intangible assets reclassified to held for sale.
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Everstream Solutions LLC.
Everstream
Everstream Solutions Limited Liability Company [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill reclassified to held for sale
Goodwill Reclassified To Held For Sale
Intangible assets reclassified to held for sale
Intangible Assets Reclassified To Held For Sale
Goodwill acquired and disposed during period, net.
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill at December 31, 2018
Goodwill purchase accounting adjustments
Goodwill associated with 2019 acquisitions
Goodwill Acquired And Disposed During Period Net
Good impairment (Note 3)
Goodwill reclassified to held for sale
Goodwill at December 31, 2019
Finite-lived intangible liabilities gross.
Finite-lived intangible liabilities accumulated amortization.
Finite-lived intangible liabilities, net.
Schedule of indefinite and finite lived intangible assets and liabilities.
Schedule of indefinite and finite lived intangible assets and liabilities table.
Schedule Of Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Schedule Of Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Customer Lists
Customer Lists [Member]
below market leases.
Acquired Below-market Leases
Below Market Leases [Member]
Trade Names
Trade Names [Member]
Schedule Of Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Schedule Of Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Indefinite life intangible assets, Original Cost
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill
Finite life intangible assets, Original Cost
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross
Total intangible assets, Original Cost
Intangible Assets Gross Excluding Goodwill
Less: accumulated amortization
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Total intangible assets, net
Finite life intangible liabilities, Original Cost
Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities Gross
Less: accumulated amortization
Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities Accumulated Amortization
Total intangible liabilities, net
Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities Net
Finite lived intangible liabilities remaining amortization period.
Remaining weighted average amortization period of intangible assets
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Remaining Amortization Period1
Remaining weighted average amortization period of intangible liabilities
Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities Remaining Amortization Period
Amortization
Amortization Of Intangible Assets
Estimated amortization expense for 2021
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Next Twelve Months
Estimated amortization expense for 2022
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two
Estimated amortization expense for 2023
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three
Estimated amortization expense for 2024
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four
Estimated amortization expense for 2025
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Instrument [Table]
Debt Instrument [Table]
Senior Secured Notes - 7.875% Due February 15, 2025
Senior Unsecured Notes - 8.25% Due October 15, 2023
Senior Secured Notes - 6.00% Due April 15, 2023
Senior Unsecured Notes - 7.125% Due December 15, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of notes and other debt
Less unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount Premium And Debt Issuance Costs Net
Notes and other debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
Debt instrument, maturity date
Debt instrument, imputed interest rate
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Effective Percentage
Line of credit terminated related commitments.
Debt instrument maturity year.
7.875% senior secured notes due 2025 .
Senior Unsecured Notes - 7.875%, 2025
Seven Point Eight Seven Five Percentage Senior Unsecured Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Five [Member]
CSL Capital LLC.
CSL Capital, LLC
C S L Capital L L C [Member]
Non-extended revolving credit facility.
Non-Extended Revolving Credit Facility
Non Extended Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Extended Revolving Credit Facility.
Extended Revolving Credit Facility
Extended Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Domain]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Eurodollar
Eurodollar [Member]
Six Point Five Zero Percentage Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Nine.
6.50% Senior Notes due 2029
Six Point Five Zero Percentage Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Nine [Member]
Lender Name
Line Of Credit Facility [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender
Line Of Credit Facility Lender [Domain]
Borrowers.
Operating Partnership, CSL Capital, LLC, Uniti Group Finance 2019 Inc. and Uniti Fiber
Borrowers [Member]
Debt instrument, maturity year
Debt Instrument Maturity Year
Repayments of debt
Repayments of lines of credit
Revolving loans terminated related commitments
Line Of Credit Terminated Related Commitments
Secured leverage ratio.
Consolidated secured leverage ratio
Secured Leverage Ratio
Debt instrument, debt default, description of violation or event of default
Default Longterm Debt Description Of Violation Or Event Of Default
Debt Instrument, debt default, amount
Debt Default Longterm Debt Amount
Long term debt payable current pursuant to fifth amendment.
Debt instrument, payable pursuant to fifth amendment
Long Term Debt Payable Current Pursuant To Fifth Amendment
Debt instrument, non extended maturity amount
Long Term Debt Current
Line of credit facility unused capacity commitment fee decrease percentage.
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument Basis Spread On Variable Rate1
Commitment fee percentage of average amount of unused commitments
Line Of Credit Facility Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Percentage
Commitment fee step-down percentage of average amount of unused commitments
Line Of Credit Facility Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Decrease Percentage
Debt instrument issued percent of par.
Issuance of senior notes, principal amount
Notes issued price percentage at par
Debt Instrument Issued Percent Of Par
Debt instrument remaining outstanding principal amount.
Issuance of senior notes, principal amount
Debt Instrument Remaining Outstanding Principal Amount
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment
Debt Instrument Frequency Of Periodic Payment
Debt Instrument,date of first required payment
Debt Instrument Date Of First Required Payment1
Debt instrument exchange rate of equity shares.
Debt instrument, indenture exchange rate shares per thousand dollars principal amount
Debt Instrument Exchange Rate Of Equity Shares
Debt instrument, indenture exchange price per share
Debt Instrument Convertible Conversion Price1
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage
Debt Instrument Redemption Price Percentage
Debt Instrument, redemption period, start date
Debt Instrument Redemption Period Start Date
Debt instrument, redemption threshold percentage of stock price
Debt Instrument Convertible Threshold Percentage Of Stock Price Trigger
Debt issuance costs commissions payable.
Debt issuance costs payable to third party.
Debt discount amortized to interest expense effective interest rate
Debt issuance costs commissions payable
Debt Issuance Costs Commissions Payable
Debt issuance costs payable to third party
Debt Issuance Costs Payable To Third Party
Debt issuance cost attributable to equity component
Deferred Finance Costs Net
Equity component value of convertible note issuance, net
Debt Instrument Convertible Carrying Amount Of The Equity Component
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization Of Financing Costs
Long Term Debt By Maturity [Abstract]
2021
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Next Twelve Months
2022
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Two
2023
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Three
2024
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Four
2025
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Five
Thereafter
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal After Year Five
Total
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options grants in period fair value.
Restructuring Type
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Axis]
Type of Restructuring
Type Of Restructuring [Domain]
Termination of Service
Employee Severance [Member]
Sale of Stock
Subsidiary Sale Of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock
Sale Of Stock Name Of Transaction [Domain]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Stock [Member]
Restricted stock awards, performance-based awards and Employee stock purchase plan.
Restricted Stock Awards, Performance-Based Awards and ESPP
Restricted Stock Awards Performance Based Awards And Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Domain]
General And Administrative Expense
General And Administrative Expense [Member]
Number of shares granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period
Fair value of shares granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Fair Value
Awards vesting period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Period1
Shares available for future issuance
Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved For Future Issuance
Unvested balance
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Number
Granted
Forfeited
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeited In Period
Vested
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period
Unvested balance
Unvested balance, Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted, Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited, Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeitures Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested, Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested balance, Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Unvested balance, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Aggregate Intrinsic Value Nonvested
Aggregate intrinsic value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Intrinsic Value
Weighted-average fair value
Total fair value of shares vesting
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Total Fair Value
Unrecognized compensation expense
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Share Based Awards Other Than Options
Weighted average vesting period
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition1
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award percentage of target shares.
Percentage of target shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Target Shares
Performance period
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Expiration Period
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award shares issued in period percentage of target amount.
Percentage of target amount
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Shares Issued In Period Percentage Of Target Amount
Aggregate value
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding
Number of shares forfeited
Dividend yield
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Dividend Rate
Expected term (years)
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Term1
Expected volatility
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Volatility Rate
Expected annual dividend
Risk free rate
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award maximum employee subscription amount.
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment plan period description.
Number of shares authorized
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Authorized
Plan period description
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Plan Period Description
Maximum employee subscription rate based on annual earnings, percentage
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Maximum amount withheld by employee to purchase common stock
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Maximum Employee Subscription Amount
Purchase price of common stock, percentage
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Purchase Price Of Common Stock Percent
Number of shares sold to employees
Compensation expense recognized during the period
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
PEG Bandwidth LLC.
PEG Bandwidth, LLC
P E G Bandwidth L L C [Member]
Class of Stock
Statement Class Of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock
Class Of Stock [Domain]
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share
Percentage of dividend rate on convertible preferred stock
Preferred Stock Dividend Rate Percentage
Percentage of aggregate amount of contingent consideration payments.
Cash percentage of settlement obligation upon achievement of defined milestones.
Percentage of aggregate amount of contingent consideration payments
Percentage Of Aggregate Amount Of Contingent Consideration Payments
Percentage of settlement of obligation in cash upon achievement of defined milestones
Cash Percentage Of Settlement Obligation Upon Achievement Of Defined Milestones
Mark to market gain loss on share settled contingent consideration classified as equity.
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share Basic [Abstract]
Numerator:
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic [Abstract]
Net (loss) income attributable to shareholders
Less: Income allocated to participating securities
Participating Securities Excluding Contingent Liability Portion Distributed And Undistributed Earnings Loss Basic
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic [Abstract]
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic (loss) earnings per common share
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Abstract]
Numerator:
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Diluted [Abstract]
Less: Income allocated to participating securities
Participating Securities Distributed And Undistributed Earnings Loss Diluted
Impact on if-converted dilutive securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Conversion Of Debt Securities
Mark-to-market gain on share settled contingent consideration arrangements
Mark To Market Gain Loss On Share Settled Contingent Consideration Classified As Equity
Net (loss) income attributable to common shares
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Diluted
Denominator:
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Issued Basic
Contingent consideration
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Contingently Issuable Shares
Effect of dilutive non-participating securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Share Based Payment Arrangements
Weighted-average shares for dilutive earnings per common share
Dilutive (loss) earnings per common share
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating business segments
Towers
Corporate
Corporate [Member]
Revenues
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization
Interest expense, net
Interest Expense
Other (income) expense
Segment Reporting Information Other Income Expense Net
Adjustments or equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities
Adjustments For Equity In Earnings From Unconsolidated Entities
Other
Other Nonoperating Income Expense
Capital expenditures
Payments To Acquire Property Plant And Equipment
Total assets
Commitments and contingencies.
Commitments and contingencies.
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Windstream creditors.
Windstream Creditors
Windstream Creditors [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement of litigation
Quarterly cash payments to be made after emergence.
Percentage of committed purchase of asset.
Effective rate of payments recognized as interest expense.
Quarterly cash payments to be made after emergence
Quarterly Cash Payments To Be Made After Emergence
Percentage of committed purchase of assets
Percentage Of Committed Purchase Of Asset
Initial fair value
Effective rate of payments recognized as interest expense
Effective Rate Of Payments Recognized As Interest Expense
Common stock agreed to sell.
Common stock agreed to sell
Common Stock Agreed To Sell
Closing price of common stock
Share Price
Right of use asset and underlying rights of fiber strand miles.
Right of use asset and underlying rights of fiber strand miles
Right Of Use Asset And Underlying Rights Of Fiber Strand Miles
Obligations under tax matters agreement.
Obligations under tax matters agreement
Obligations Under Tax Matters Agreement
Stockholders equity balance before adjusting for noncontrolling interest.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Cash Flow Hedge Changes in Fair Value Gain (Loss)
Accumulated Gain Loss Cash Flow Hedge Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated interest rate swap termination including noncontrolling interest.
Interest Rate Swap Termination
Accumulated Interest Rate Swap Termination Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax
Reclassified through other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Reclassification Adjustment From A O C I Realized Upon Sale Or Liquidation Net Of Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Net Of Tax
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
Balance at end of period
Stockholders Equity Balance Before Adjusting For Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at end of period
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period
Annual distribution percentage of reit taxable income.
Income taxes.
Income taxes.
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Tax Period
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period
Tax Period [Domain]
Earliest Tax Year
Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Latest Tax Year
Latest Tax Year [Member]
Tax without expire period.
Tax Without Expire Period
Tax Without Expire Period [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Annual distribution requirement to shareholders
Annual Distribution Percentage Of Reit Taxable Income
Issuance senior notes, stated percentage
Current
Current Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense Benefit
State
Current State And Local Tax Expense Benefit
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense Benefit
Total current expense
Current Income Tax Expense Benefit
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense Benefit
State
Deferred State And Local Income Tax Expense Benefit
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense Benefit
Total deferred expense
Total income tax (benefit) expense
Income from continuing operations, before tax
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Domestic
Income tax at U.S. statutory federal rate
Income Tax Reconciliation Income Tax Expense Benefit At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Increases (decreases) resulting from:
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
State taxes, net of federal benefit
Income Tax Reconciliation State And Local Income Taxes
Benefit of REIT status
Income Tax Reconciliation Tax Exempt Income Expense
Goodwill impairment
Income Tax Reconciliation Nondeductible Expense Impairment Losses
Return to accrual
Income Tax Reconciliation Return To Accrual
Permanent differences
Income Tax Reconciliation Nondeductible Expense
Foreign taxes
Income Tax Reconciliation Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Rate differential
Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Enacted Tax Rate
Deferred tax assets tax deferred expense accrued expense and other.
Deferred tax assets excess business interest expense.
Deferred tax assets lease asset liability.
Deferred tax liabilities other intangible assets amortization.
Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets Net [Abstract]
Deferred revenue
Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Income
Accrued bonuses
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensation And Benefits Employee Bonuses
Stock-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensation And Benefits Share Based Compensation Cost
Accrued expenses and other
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Accrued Expense And Other
Asset retirement obligation
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves And Accruals Asset Retirement Obligations
Inventory reserve
Deferred Tax Assets Inventory
Excess business interest expense
Deferred Tax Assets Excess Business Interest Expense
Lease asset liability
Deferred Tax Assets Lease Asset Liability
Settlement obligation
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves And Accruals Legal Settlements
Other
Deferred Tax Assets Other
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets Net
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities Net [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities Property Plant And Equipment
Customer list intangible
Deferred Tax Liabilities Goodwill And Intangible Assets Intangible Assets
Other intangible amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities Other Intangible Assets Amortization
Right of use asset
Deferred Tax Liabilities Leasing Arrangements
Deferred or prepaid costs
Deferred Tax Liabilities Prepaid Expenses
Debt discount and interest expense
Deferred Tax Liabilities Deferred Expense Deferred Financing Costs
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities Other
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities
Deferred tax liability, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Deferred tax asset, valuation allowance
Operating loss carry forwards expiration year.
Net operating loss
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating loss carry forwards expiration year
Operating Loss Carry Forwards Expiration Year
Percentage of net operating loss carryforwards limitation.
Percentage of net operating loss carryforwards limitation.
Percentage Of Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Limitation
Net operating loss limitations on use
Operating Loss Carryforwards Limitations On Use
Income tax examination, year open to examination
Income Tax Examination Year Under Examination
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]
Balance at January 1
Additions related to acquisitions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Acquisition
Additions for tax positions for the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Decreases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Settlements With Taxing Authorities
Balance at December 31
Interest and penalties net of tax recognized
Income Tax Examination Penalties And Interest Expense
Accrued interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued
Interest (net of capitalized interest)
Interest Paid Net
Income Taxes
Income Taxes Paid Net
Common stock lock up period.
Schedule Of Capitalization Equity [Table]
Schedule Of Capitalization Equity [Table]
Stock purchase agreements.
Stock Purchase Agreements
Stock Purchase Agreements [Member]
At-the-market offering program.
At The Market Offering Program
At The Market Offering Program [Member]
3% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
Equity Interest Type
Equity Interest Issued Or Issuable By Type [Axis]
Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Type
Equity Interest Issued Or Issuable Type [Domain]
Schedule Of Capitalization Equity [Line Items]
Schedule Of Capitalization Equity [Line Items]
Common stock lock up period
Common Stock Lock Up Period
Available of common stock for issuance.
Aggregate offering price of common stock
Available of common stock value for issuance
Available Of Common Stock For Issuance
Stock issued during period conversion of convertible securities
Number of shares converted
Conversion Of Stock Shares Converted1
Stock issued during period, value, conversion of convertible securities
Common stock distribution per share.
Common stock distribution per share
Common Stock Distribution Per Share
Common stock ordinary dividends distribution per share.
Capital gain dividends distribution per share.
Common stock non dividend distributions per share.
Ordinary dividends
Common Stock Ordinary Dividends Distribution Per Share
Capital gain distribution
Capital Gain Dividends Distribution Per Share
Non-dividend distributions
Common Stock Non Dividend Distributions Per Share
Total
Dividends payable, date of record
Dividends Payable Date Of Record Day Month And Year
Dividend payment, per share
Common Stock Dividends Per Share Cash Paid
Dividend payable date
Dividends Payable Date To Be Paid Month And Year
Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Retirement Plan Name
Retirement Plan Name [Axis]
Retirement Plan Name
Retirement Plan Name [Domain]
Defined contribution plan first three percent of employees compensation.
Defined Contribution Plan First 3% of Employee's Compensation
Defined Contribution Plan First Three Percent Of Employees Compensation [Member]
Defined contribution plan next two percent of employees compensation.
Defined Contribution Plan Next 2% of Employee's Compensation
Defined Contribution Plan Next Two Percent Of Employees Compensation [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined contribution plan, description
Description Of Defined Contribution Pension And Other Postretirement Plans
Percentage of employer matching compensation contributed
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Percent Of Match
Percentage of employee's compensation contributed
Defined Contribution Plan Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee Percent
Expense recognized under defined contribution plan
Defined Contribution Plan Cost Recognized
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Operating Partnership, Uniti Group Finance 2019 Inc. and CSL Capital, LLC
6.50% Senior Notes due 2029
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, redemption, description
Debt Instrument Redemption Description
Schedule Of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Schedule Of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Uniti Group Inc.
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements Captions [Line Items]
Other assets
Accrued other liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities Current And Noncurrent
Cash distributions and losses in excess of investments in consolidated subsidiaries
Cash Distributions And Losses In Excess Of Investments In Subsidiaries
Interest expense
Transaction related costs
Transaction Related Cost
Other expense
Operating loss
(Loss) Earnings from consolidated subsidiaries
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to shareholders
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Dividends paid
Payments Of Dividends
Common stock issuance, net of costs
Intercompany transactions, net
Intercompany Transactions Net
Cash dividends received from subsidiaries
Cash Dividends Paid To Parent Company By Consolidated Subsidiaries
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves
Valuation Allowances And Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance For Credit Loss [Member]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Balance
Charged to Cost and Expenses
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Charged To Cost And Expense
Charged to Other Accounts
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Charged To Other Accounts
Deductions
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Deductions
Balance at End of Period
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation By Property [Table]
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation By Property [Table]
Towers
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Gross Amount Carried at Close of Period
Real Estate Gross At Carrying Value
Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation
Depreciable Lives
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Life Used For Depreciation1
Growth capital improvements.
Growth capital improvements
Growth Capital Improvements
Aggregate cost of real estate federal income tax
Real Estate Federal Income Tax Basis
Real estate additions.
Real estate deductions.
Real estate accumulated depreciation deductions.
Real estate accumulated depreciation additions.
Real estate accumulated depreciation other additions (deductions).
Carrying cost:
Reconciliation Of Carrying Amount Of Real Estate Investments Roll Forward
Gross amount at beginning
Acquisitions
Real Estate Other Acquisitions
Other
Real Estate Other Additions
Total additions
Real Estate Additions
Cost of real estate sold or disposed
Real Estate Cost Of Real Estate Sold
Other
Real Estate Other Deductions
Total deductions
Real Estate Deductions
Balance at end
Accumulated depreciation:
Reconciliation Of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation Roll Forward
Gross amount of accumulated depreciation at beginning
Depreciation
S E C Schedule I I I Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation Depreciation Expense
Other
Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation Other Additions Deductions
Total additions
Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation Additions
Amount of accumulated depreciation for assets sold or disposed
Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation Real Estate Sold
Other
Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation Other Deductions
Total deductions
Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation Deductions
Balance at end