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Derivative Instruments (Basis Swaps, Interest Rate Caps and Collars) (Details) - Basis Swaps $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	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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