Entity Central Index Key
Lessee operating lease liability payments due after year four.
Finance lease liability payments due after year four.
Settlement payable fair value disclosure.
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.
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
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Title of 12(b) Security
Security12b Title
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
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 Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Settlement payable.
Intangible liabilities net.
Finance lease liability excluding finance lease obligations in held for sale.
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
Investment in unconsolidated entities
Investments In Affiliates Subsidiaries Associates And Joint Ventures
Deferred income tax assets, net
Deferred Income Tax Assets Net
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 14)
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 tax liabilities, net
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 14)
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: 234,495 shares at September 30, 2021 and 231,262 at December 31, 2020
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
Minority Interest In Preferred Unit Holders
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
Operating expense exclusive of depreciation and amortization.
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
Interest Expense
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation And Amortization
General and administrative expense
General And Administrative Expense
Operating expense (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)
Operating Expense Exclusive Of Depreciation And Amortization
Settlement expense
Litigation Settlement Expense
Transaction related and other costs
Transaction Related And Other Costs
Gain on sale of real estate
Gains Losses On Sales Of Investment Real Estate
Gain on sale of operations (Note 5)
Gain Loss On Disposition Of Assets1
Other expense, net
Other Operating Income Expense Net
Total costs and expenses
Costs And Expenses
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Minority Interest And Income Loss From Equity Method Investments
Income tax (benefit) expense
Income Tax Expense Benefit
Equity in (earnings) from unconsolidated entities
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments
Net income (loss)
Profit Loss
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders
Net Income Loss
Participating securities' share in earnings
Participating Securities Distributed And Undistributed Earnings Loss Basic
Dividends declared on convertible preferred stock
Temporary Equity Dividends Adjustment
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic
Income (loss) per common share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic
Earnings Per Share Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share Diluted
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Basic
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic
Diluted
Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding
Other comprehensive income loss interest rate swap termination net of tax.
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract]
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain Loss On Derivatives Arising During Period Net Of Tax
Interest rate swap termination
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Interest Rate Swap Termination Net Of Tax
Other comprehensive income:
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax
Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation.
Common stock issued during period related to settlement of litigation.
Common stock shares issued during period related to settlement of litigation.
Exchange of noncontrolling interest, shares.
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred stock.
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components
Statement Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component
Equity Component [Domain]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid In Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Distributions in Excess of Accumulated Earnings
Accumulated Distributions In Excess Of Net Income [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest - 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]
Accounting Standards Update
Adjustments For New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update
Type Of Adoption [Member]
ASU 2020-06
Accounting Standards Update202006 [Member]
Beginning balance, value
Beginning balance, shares
Shares Outstanding
Other comprehensive income
Common stock dividends declared
Dividends Common Stock
Distributions to noncontrolling interest declared
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
Cumulative non-voting convertible preferred stock
Cumulative Non Voting Convertible Preferred Stock
Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Stock 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
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
Settlement Common Stock
Common Stock 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.
Accretion of settlement obligation.
Increase decrease in settlement payable.
Proceeds from real estate sale.
Proceeds from sale of operations.
Payment of settlement obligation.
Payments of contingent consideration.
Tenant capital improvements.
Cash flow from operating activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net 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
Loss on debt extinguishment
Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt
Interest rate swap termination
Interest Rate Swap Termination
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit
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 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 operations
Gain Loss On Sale Of Business
(Gain) loss on asset disposals
Gain Loss On Disposition Of Assets
Accretion of settlement obligation
Accretion Of Settlement Obligation
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
Settlement payable (Note 15)
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]
Other capital expenditures
Payments To Acquire Other Property Plant And Equipment
Proceeds from sale of real estate, net of cash
Proceeds From Real Estate Sale
Proceeds from sale of operations (Note 5)
Proceeds From Sale Of Operations
Proceeds from sale of other equipment
Proceeds From Sale Of Other Property Plant And Equipment
Windstream asset acquisition
Payments To Acquire Businesses Gross
Net cash (used in) provided by 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 debt
Repayments Of Debt
Proceeds from issuance of notes
Proceeds From Notes Payable
Dividends paid
Payments Of Dividends Common Stock
Payment of settlement obligation
Payment Of Settlement Obligation
Payments of contingent consideration
Payments Of Contingent Consideration
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interest
Payments Of Dividends Minority Interest
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
Proceeds From Lines Of Credit
Payments under revolving credit facility
Repayments Of Lines Of Credit
Finance lease payments
Finance Lease Principal Payments
Payments for financing costs
Payments Of Financing Costs
Settlement Common Stock issuance
Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock
Costs related to the early repayment of debt
Payments Of Debt Extinguishment Costs
Employee stock purchase program
Proceeds From Stock Plans
Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Excluding 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
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Description of Business
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Revenues
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Text Block]
Leases disclosure.
Leases [Abstract]
Leases
Leases Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Asset Acquisitions and Dispositions
Mergers Acquisitions And Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investments 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 and liabilities disclosure.
Goodwill and intangible assets and liabilities disclosure abstract.
Goodwill And Intangible Assets And Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets and Liabilities
Goodwill And Intangible Assets And Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Long Term Debt [Abstract]
Notes and Other Debt
Long Term Debt [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Comprehensive Income Note [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Stock
Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risks
Concentration Risk Credit Risk
Recently Adopted 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 Lessor Depreciation Expense for Underlying Assets for Operating Leases
Schedule Of Lessor Depreciation Expense For Underlying Assets For Operating Leases
Components of Lease Cost
Lease Cost Table [Text Block]
Summary of lessee amounts reported in condensed consolidated balance sheets for leases.
Summary of Amounts Reported in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for Leases
Summary Of Lessee Amounts Reported In Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets For Leases Table Textblock
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information related to leases.
Schedule of Other Information Related to Leases
Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related To Leases Table [Text Block]
Schedule of future lease payments under non cancellable operating and finance leases.
Future Lease Payments Under Non-Cancellable Operating and Finance Leases
Schedule Of Future Lease Payments Under Non Cancellable Operating And Finance Leases Table [Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum sublease rental.
Future Sublease Rentals
Schedule Of Future Minimum Sublease Rental Table [Text Block]
Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree
Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain]
Windstream.
Windstream
Windstream [Member]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Sold
Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures [Text Block]
Summary of Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule Of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value Valuation of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Table [Text Block]
Roll Forward of Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Using Unobservable Inputs
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Value of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment [Text Block]
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 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Schedule Of Derivatives Instruments Statements Of Financial Performance And Financial Position Location Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Schedule Of Goodwill [Text Block]
Schedule of intangible assets.
Schedule of Carrying Value of Other Intangible Assets
Schedule Of Intangible Assets Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Notes and Other Debt
Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income by Component
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table [Text Block]
Organization and description of business.
Organization and description of business.
Organization And Description Of Business [Table]
Organization And Description Of Business [Table]
Ownership
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership
Ownership [Domain]
Uniti Group LP.
Uniti Group LP
Uniti Group L P [Member]
Organization And Description Of Business [Line Items]
Organization And Description Of Business [Line Items]
Number of operating business segments
Number Of Operating Segments
Percentage of partnership interests owned
Limited Liability Company L L C Or Limited Partnership L P Managing Member Or General Partner Ownership Interest
Summary of significant accounting policies.
Summary of significant accounting policies.
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Concentration Risk Type
Concentration Risk By Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark
Concentration Risk By Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Revenue
Sales Revenue Net [Member]
Lease Contractual Term
Lease Contractual Term [Axis]
Lease Contractual Term
Lease Contractual Term [Domain]
Windstream leases and Master lease.
Windstream Leases and Master Lease
Windstream Leases And Master Lease [Member]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name
Debt Instrument Name [Domain]
Exchangeable senior unsecured notes.
Exchangeable Senior Unsecured Notes
Exchangeable Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Windstream leases and the master lease revenue percentage
Concentration Risk Percentage1
Change in accounting principle, ASU, Adopted
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Adopted
Change in accounting principle, Description
New Accounting Pronouncement Or Change In Accounting Principle Description
Change in accounting principle, ASU, Adoption date
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Adoption Date
Debt instrument carrying amount
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount
Increase in carrying amount of debt due to adoption
Debt Instrument Increase Decrease For Period Net
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Effective Percentage
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
ASU 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update201602 [Member]
Product and Service
Product Or Service [Axis]
Product and Service
Products And Services [Domain]
Lit backhaul.
Lit Backhaul
Lit Backhaul [Member]
Enterprise and wholesale.
Enterprise and Wholesale
Enterprise And Wholesale [Member]
E-Rate and government.
E-Rate and Government
E Rate And Government [Member]
Other Revenue Generating Activity.
Other
Other Revenue Generating Activity [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue From Contract With Customer Excluding Assessed Tax
Contract with customer, lease receivables.
Contract with customer, receivables.
Revenue Recognition.
Revenue recognition.
Revenue Recognition [Table]
Revenue Recognition [Table]
ASU 2014-09
Accounting Standards Update201409 [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Lease receivables
Contract With Customer Lease Receivables
Receivables from contracts with customers
Contract With Customer Receivables
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract 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, 2020
Contract With Customer Asset Net
Balance, Contract Assets at September 30, 2021
Balance, Contract Liabilities at December 31, 2020
Contract With Customer Liability
Balance, Contract Liabilities at September 30, 2021
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]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Axis]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [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 Remainder Of Fiscal Year
2022
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Next Twelve Months
2023
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Two Years
2024
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Three Years
2025
Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Four 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]
Customer
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer
Name Of Major Customer [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]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Property Plant And Equipment By Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Building and Improvements
Building And Building Improvements [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
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 assets, net
Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset Statement Of Financial Position Extensible List
Lease liabilities
Operating Lease Liability
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
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 Enumeration]
Finance Lease Right Of Use Asset Statement Of Financial Position Extensible List
Lease liabilities
Finance Lease Liability
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
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
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 Remainder Of Fiscal Year
2022
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Next Twelve Months
2023
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two
2024
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three
2025
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four
Thereafter
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Four
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 Remainder Of Fiscal Year
2022
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Next Twelve Months
2023
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two
2024
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three
2025
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four
Thereafter
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Four
Total undiscounted lease payments
Finance Lease Liability Payments Due
Less: imputed interest
Finance Lease Liability Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total lease liabilities
Lessor sublease payments to be received remainder of fiscal year.
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 thereafter.
Lessor sublease payments to be received due.
2021
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Remainder Of Fiscal Year
2022
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Next Twelve Months
2023
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Two
2024
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Three
2025
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Four
Thereafter
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due Year Thereafter
Total
Lessor Sublease Payments To Be Received Due
Lease agreements, term.
Management fee receivable.
Annual escalator.
Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table]
Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [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]
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 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]
Dark fiber indefeasible rights of use lease agreements.
IRU Lease Agreements
Dark Fiber Indefeasible Rights Of Use Lease Agreements [Member]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Gain (loss) on disposition of assets.
Gain on Sale of Operations
Gain Loss On Disposition Of Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain]
Contracts
Customer Contracts [Member]
Underlying Rights.
Underlying Rights
Underlying Rights [Member]
Midwest fiber network assets.
Propco
Midwest Fiber Network Assets [Member]
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Macquarie infrastructure partners.
MIP
Macquarie Infrastructure Partners [Member]
Melody Investment Advisors
Melody Investment Advisors
Melody Investment Advisors [Member]
Geographical
Statement Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Segment Geographical [Domain]
United States
U S
Tower
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Lease agreements, term
Lease Agreements Term
Total cash consideration
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Consideration
Management fee receivable
Management Fee Receivable
Annual escalator
Annual Escalator
Gain related to transaction
Discontinued Operation Gain Loss From Disposal Of Discontinued Operation Before Income Tax
Disposal group including discontinued operations right of use assets net.
Liabilities of disposal group including discontinued operations lease liabilities.
Disposal group including discontinued operations intangible liabilities, net.
Disposal group including discontinued operations finance lease obligations.
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, assets and liabilities sold, net.
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]
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]
Assets and liabilities sold:
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Unclassified Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
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
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operations Right Of Use Assets Net
Total assets
Assets Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation
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
Finance lease obligations
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operations Finance Lease Obligations
Total liabilities
Cash consideration
Less: total assets and liabilities sold, net
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Assets And Liabilities Sold Net
Gain on sale of operations
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.
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 recognized identifiable liabilities acquired and liabilities assumed intangible liabilities net.
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
Intangible assets, net
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill
Other assets
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Assets Other
Intangible liabilities, net
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
Total consideration
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
Investment interest percentage.
Net assets value
Investment interest retained, percentage
Investment Interest Percentage
Fair value of retained investment interest
Retained Interest Fair Value Disclosure
Incremental earn-out payments estimated to be received.
Incremental earn-out payments, estimated to be received
Incremental Earn Out Payments Estimated To Be Received
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.
HarmoniHarmoni
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]
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]
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]
Four point seven five percentage senior secured notes due April fifteen two thousand twenty eight.
4.75% Senior Secured Notes
Four Point Seven Five Percentage Senior Secured Notes Due April Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Eight [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]
Six point five zero percentage senior unsecured notes due february, fifteen, two thousand twenty nine.
6.50% Senior Unsecured Notes
Six Point Five Zero Percentage Senior Unsecured Notes Due February Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Nine [Member]
Four percentage exchangeable senior notes due June fifteen two thousand twenty four member.
Exchangeable Senior Notes - 4.00%, due June 15, 2024
Four Percentage Exchangeable Senior Notes Due June Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Four [Member]
Senior secured revolving credit facility.
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
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]
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]
Liabilities
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Senior notes
Notes Payable Fair Value Disclosure
Senior secured loan
Lines Of Credit Fair Value Disclosure
Settlement payable
Settlement Payable Fair Value Disclosure
Total
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure
Exchangeable Senior Notes - 4.00%, due June 15, 2024
Issuance senior notes, stated percentage
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage
Debt instrument, maturity date
Debt Instrument Maturity Date
Debt instrument, original maturity date.
Debt instrument, original maturity date
Debt Instrument Original Maturity Date
Tower Cloud Inc.
Tower Cloud, Inc.
Tower Cloud Inc [Member]
Principal amount of outstanding 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
Remaining value of settlement payable
Payments of final remaining milestone.
Payments for the achievement of final remaining milestone
Payments Of Final Remaining Milestone
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]
Finance lease assets.
Finance Lease Assets
Finance Lease Assets [Member]
Corporate assets.
Corporate assets
Corporate Assets [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction In Progress [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Lives
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property Plant And Equipment Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Property Plant And Equipment
Net property, plant and equipment
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instrument
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification Out of Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Gain Loss Net Cash Flow Hedge Parent [Member]
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]
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 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivative Asset Fair Value Gross Liability
Net Amounts of Assets or Liabilities presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivative Assets
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability
Gross Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivative Liability Fair Value Gross Asset
Net Amounts of Assets or Liabilities presented in the Condensed 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]
Reclassification out of other comprehensive income into interest (expense) benefit
Interest Income Expense 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
Class of warrant or right of warrants or rights expiring month and year.
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
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
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]
Schedule Of Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Schedule Of Indefinite And Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Change in goodwill amount
Goodwill Period Increase Decrease
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill at December 31, 2020
Goodwill at September 30, 2021
Finite-lived intangible liabilities gross.
Finite-lived intangible liabilities accumulated amortization.
Finite-lived intangible liabilities, net.
Customer Lists
Customer Lists [Member]
below market leases.
Below-market Leases
Below Market Leases [Member]
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
Total intangible liabilities
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 Remainder Of Fiscal Year
Estimated amortization expense for 2022
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Next Twelve Months
Estimated amortization expense for 2023
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two
Estimated amortization expense for 2024
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three
Estimated amortization expense for 2025
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Instrument [Table]
Debt Instrument [Table]
Six point zero percentage senior secured notes due April fifteen two thousand twenty three.
Senior Secured Notes - 6.00% Due April15, 2023
Six Point Zero Percentage Senior Secured Notes Due April Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Senior Secured Notes - 7.875% Due February 15, 2025
Senior Secured Notes - 4.75% Due April15, 2028
Senior Unsecured Notes - 8.25% Due October 15, 2023
Four percentage senior unsecured notes due June fifteen two thousand twenty four member.
Senior Unsecured Notes - 4.00%, Due June 15, 2024
Four Percentage Senior Unsecured Notes Due June Fifteen Two Thousand Twenty Four [Member]
Senior Unsecured Notes - 7.125% Due December 15, 2024
Senior Unsecured Notes - 6.50%, Due February 15, 2029
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount Premium And Debt Issuance Costs Net
Notes and other debt less unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument Maturity Year.
Net leverage ratio.
Percentage of pay cash dividends in excess of taxable income.
Legal Entity
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity
Entity [Domain]
Uniti Group LP, Uniti Group Finance Two Thousand Nineteen Inc. and CSL Capital, LLC.
Uniti Group LP, Uniti Group Finance 2019 Inc. and CSL Capital, LLC
Uniti Group L P Uniti Group Finance Two Thousand Nineteen Inc And C S L Capital L L C [Member]
Six percentage senior unsecured notes due two thousand thirty.
6.00% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2030
Six Percentage Senior Unsecured Notes Due Two Thousand Thirty [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]
Scenario
Statement Scenario [Axis]
Scenario
Scenario Unspecified [Domain]
Pro Forma
Pro Forma [Member]
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Domain]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Eurodollar
Eurodollar [Member]
Debt instrument amount
Issuance senior notes, stated percentage
Debt instrument, maturity year
Debt Instruments Maturity Year
Net leverage ratio
Net Leverage Ratio
Percentage of pay cash dividends in excess of taxable income
Percentage Of Pay Cash Dividends In Excess Of Taxable Income
Secured leverage ratio.
Leverage ratio.
Consolidated secured leverage ratio
Secured Leverage Ratio
Consolidated total leverage ratio
Leverage Ratio
Debt instrument, debt default, description of violation or event of default
Default Longterm Debt Description Of Violation Or Event Of Default
Debt Instrument, debt default, amount
Debt Default Longterm Debt Amount
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
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization Of Financing Costs
Impact on converted dilutive securities.
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share Basic [Abstract]
Numerator:
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders
Less: Income allocated to participating securities
Participating Securities Excluding Contingent Liability Portion Distributed And Undistributed Earnings Loss Basic
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic [Abstract]
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Abstract]
Numerator:
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Diluted [Abstract]
Less: Income allocated to participating securities
Participating Securities Distributed And Undistributed Earnings Loss Diluted
Impact on if-converted dilutive securities
Impact On Converted Dilutive Securities
Net income (loss) attributable to common shares
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Diluted
Denominator:
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Issued Basic
Effect of dilutive non-participating securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Share Based Payment Arrangements
Impact on if-converted dilutive securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Conversion Of Debt Securities
Weighted-average shares for dilutive earnings per common share
Dilutive earnings (loss) per common share
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Non-participating securities.
Non-Participating Securities
Non Participating Securities [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share
Number of reportable business segments
Number Of Reportable Segments
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Corporate
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization
Other (income) expense, net
Segment Reporting Information Other Income Expense Net
Gain on sale of real estate
Gain on sale of operations
Adjustments for equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities
Adjustments For Equity In Earnings From Unconsolidated Entities
Quarterly cash payments to be made after emergence.
Percentage of committed purchase of asset.
Prepayment of settlement obligations under settlement agreement.
Proceeds from senior notes used to prepayment of settlement obligations under settlement agreement.
Commitments and contingencies.
Commitments and contingencies.
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Six point zero zero percentage senior notes due two thousand thirty.
6.00% Senior Notes due 2030
Six Point Zero Zero Percentage Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Thirty [Member]
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Equipment loan facilities.
Separate Equipment Loan Facilities
Equipment Loan Facilities [Member]
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Assets
Other Assets [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Percentage of committed purchase of assets
Percentage Of Committed Purchase Of Asset
First five quarterly cash payments to be made after emergence
Quarterly Cash Payments To Be Made After Emergence
Prepayment of settlement obligations under settlement agreement
Prepayment Of Settlement Obligations Under Settlement Agreement
Proceeds from senior notes used to prepayment of settlement obligations under settlement agreement
Proceeds From Senior Notes Used To Prepayment Of Settlement Obligations Under Settlement Agreement
Settlement agreement to invest growth capital improvements.
Growth capital improvements except maintenance or repair expenditures and expenditure towards costs incurred for fiber replacements.
Annual reimbursement commitments, due year one through four.
Annual reimbursement commitments due year five.
Annual reimbursement commitments due year six.
Annual reimbursement commitments due year seven through nine.
Growth capital improvements fund annual limit.
Growth capital improvements reimbursement commitment amount.
New leases agreement to fund growth capital improvements.
Agreement to invest growth capital improvements
Settlement Agreement To Invest Growth Capital Improvements
Growth Capital Improvements except maintenance or repair expenditures and expenditures towards cost incurred for fiber replacements
Growth Capital Improvements Except Maintenance Or Repair Expenditures And Expenditure Towards Costs Incurred For Fiber Replacements
Annual reimbursement commitment payments due year one through four
Annual Reimbursement Commitments Due Year One Through Four
Annual reimbursement commitment payments, due year five
Annual Reimbursement Commitments Due Year Five
Annual reimbursement commitment payments, due year six
Annual Reimbursement Commitments Due Year Six
Annual reimbursement commitment payments, due year seven through nine
Annual Reimbursement Commitments Due Year Seven Through Nine
Growth capital improvements fund annual limit
Growth Capital Improvements Fund Annual Limit
Growth capital improvements funded during the period
Payments For Capital Improvements
Commitment amount
Contractual Obligation Future Minimum Payments Due Remainder Of Fiscal Year
Growth capital improvements reimbursement amount
Growth Capital Improvements Reimbursement Commitment Amount
New lease, aggregate reimbursements made for certain growth capital improvements
New Leases Agreement To Fund Growth Capital Improvements
Lease incentive
Lease Incentive Receivable
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 (Loss) Gain
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]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period attributable to common shareholders
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Net Of Tax
Balance at end of period
Stockholders Equity Balance Before Adjusting For Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at end of period attributable to common shareholders
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at end of period
Carrying value of units exchanged held by third parties.
Percentage of units exchanged held by third parties.
Schedule Of Capitalization Equity [Table]
Schedule Of Capitalization Equity [Table]
Equity Interest Type
Equity Interest Issued Or Issuable By Type [Axis]
Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Type
Equity Interest Issued Or Issuable Type [Domain]
Op Units.
Op Units
Op Units [Member]
Schedule Of Capitalization Equity [Line Items]
Schedule Of Capitalization Equity [Line Items]
Carrying value of units exchanged held by third parties
Carrying Value Of Units Exchanged Held By Third Parties
Percentage of units exchanged held by third parties
Percentage Of Units Exchanged Held By Third Parties
Equity interest conversion ratio
Debt Instrument Convertible Conversion Ratio1
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period
Debt Instrument Redemption Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period
Debt Instrument Redemption Period [Domain]
Redemption on or Prior to January 15, 2025
Debt Instrument Redemption Period One [Member]
Redemption If Certain Changes of Control
Debt Instrument Redemption Period Two [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt instrument issued percent of principal amount.
Debt instrument issued percent of principal amount
Debt Instrument Issued Percent Of Principal Amount
Interest rate payment terms
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Terms
Debt instrument aggregate principal amount remaining outstanding.
Debt instrument redemption price percentage
Debt Instrument Redemption Price Percentage
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage of principal amount redeemed
Debt Instrument Redemption Price Percentage Of Principal Amount Redeemed
Debt instrument aggregate principal amount remaining outstanding
Debt Instrument Aggregate Principal Amount Remaining Outstanding
Debt instrument non guarantor issuance approval period.
Non guarantor issuance approval period
Debt Instrument Non Guarantor Issuance Approval Period