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Acquisitions (Schedule of Acquisition Capital Expenditures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Acquisitions of towers and related intangible assets | $ 11,471 | $ 207,863
Acquisition of right-of-use assets | 1,309 |
Land buyouts and other assets | 7,149 | 7,318
Total cash acquisition capital expenditures | 19,929 | 215,181
Ground lease extensions | $ 5,100 | 3,800
Airtel Tanzania [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Consideration transferred |  | $ 176,100

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