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INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES - Refinancing of Wind Tre S.p.A (Details) - Italy Joint Venture € in Millions, $ in Millions | Oct. 24, 2017 EUR (€) item | Nov. 03, 2017 EUR (€) | Nov. 03, 2017 USD ($) | Oct. 24, 2017 USD ($)
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Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |
Number of international banks to whom we entered agreement | item | 21 |  |  |
Term loan |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |
Facility amount | € 3,000 |  |  | $ 3,500
Debt instrument term | 5 years |  |  |
Interest rate (as a percent) | 2.00% |  |  | 2.00%
Revolving credit facility |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |
Facility amount | € 400 |  |  | $ 470
Debt instrument term | 5 years |  |  |
Interest rate (as a percent) | 1.75% |  |  | 1.75%
Senior secured notes | Euro |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |
Facility amount |  | € 5,600 | $ 6,516 |
Senior secured notes | U.S. Dollar |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |
Facility amount | $ |  |  | $ 2,000 |
Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2024 |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |
Facility amount |  | 2,250 |  |
2.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |
Facility amount |  | € 1,625 |  |
Interest rate (as a percent) |  | 2.625% | 2.625% |
3.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |
Facility amount |  | € 1,750 |  |
Interest rate (as a percent) |  | 3.125% | 3.125% |
5.0% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |
Facility amount | $ |  |  | $ 2,000 |
Interest rate (as a percent) |  | 5.00% | 5.00% |

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