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Derivative Instruments (Impact of Derivative Instruments on Borrowing Costs) (Details) | Dec. 31, 2018
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Derivative [Line Items] |
Increase (decrease) to borrowing costs | (0.45%)
Virgin Media |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Increase (decrease) to borrowing costs | (0.59%)
UPC Holding |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Increase (decrease) to borrowing costs | (0.06%)
Telenet |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Increase (decrease) to borrowing costs | (0.63%)

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