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Derivative Instruments (Basis Swaps, Interest Rate Caps and Collars) (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Interest Rate Caps |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional amount of derivative | $ 164.9
Interest Rate Collars |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional amount of derivative | $ 662.7
Virgin Media | Basis Swaps |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Weighted average remaining life | 15 days
UPC Holding | Basis Swaps |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Weighted average remaining life | 15 days
Telenet | Basis Swaps |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Weighted average remaining life | 15 days
Notional amount due from counterparty | Virgin Media | Basis Swaps |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional amount of derivative | $ 4,587.5
Notional amount due from counterparty | UPC Holding | Basis Swaps |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional amount of derivative | 1,975.0
Notional amount due from counterparty | Telenet | Basis Swaps |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional amount of derivative | $ 1,600.0

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- Definition Average remaining period until maturity of the derivative contract, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. + References No definition available. + Details
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