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Acquisitions (Schedule of Acquisition Capital Expenditures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024
Acquisitions [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Acquisitions of towers and related assets | $ 579,914 | $ 27,899 | $ 634,097 | $ 38,194
Land buyouts and other assets | 9,308 | 13,718 | 18,513 | 22,828
Total cash acquisition capital expenditures | 589,222 | 41,617 | 652,610 | 61,022
Ground lease extensions | $ 4,600 | $ 3,700 | $ 7,800 | $ 9,300

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