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Derivative Instruments (Basis Swaps, Interest Rate Caps and Collars) (Details) - Basis Swaps $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Sunrise Holding |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Weighted average remaining life | 6 months
Telenet |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Weighted average remaining life | 6 months
VM Ireland |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Weighted average remaining life | 9 months 18 days
Notional amount due from counterparty | Sunrise Holding |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional amount due from counterparty | $ 3,597.1
Notional amount due from counterparty | Telenet |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional amount due from counterparty | 3,493.4
Notional amount due from counterparty | VM Ireland |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional amount due from counterparty | $ 971.7

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