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Dispositions and the VodafoneZiggo JV Transaction (VodafoneZiggo JV Transaction Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2016
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | VodafoneZiggo Holding |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Proceeds from divestiture of business | $ 2,400.0 | € 2,200.0 |  |
Proceeds from various debt financing arrangements | 2,900.0 | 2,800.0 |  |
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | VodafoneZiggo Holding | Vodafone |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Proceeds from divestiture of business | $ 845.3 | € 806.8 |  |
VodafoneZiggo JV |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00%
Co-venturer ownership percentage |  |  | 50.00% | 50.00%

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