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ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($) site | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from previous acquisition | $ 15.7 | $ 21.2
2025 Other Acquisitions |  |
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Number of sites acquired | site | 259 |
Aggregate purchase price | $ 364.6 |
Remaining payable on asset acquisitions | $ 12.8 |
AT&T Transaction |  |
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Number of sites acquired | site | 100 |
Aggregate purchase price | $ 78.8 |

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