Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,316,516	$ 1,228,682
Accounts receivable, net	1,371,276	1,399,135
Other current assets	368,079	357,468
Total Current Assets	3,055,871	2,985,285
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Structures, net	1,920,953	1,950,437
Other property, plant and equipment, net	1,100,595	1,112,890
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Definite-lived intangibles, net	1,882,905	2,017,760
Indefinite-lived intangibles	3,515,666	3,517,071
Goodwill	4,183,156	4,186,718
Other assets	792,676	771,878
Total Assets	16,451,822	16,542,039
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	793,430	856,727
Accrued interest	155,567	160,361
Current portion of long-term debt	323,528	268,638
Deferred income	212,412	143,236
Total Current Liabilities	1,484,937	1,428,962
Long-term debt	20,391,288	19,938,531
Deferred income taxes	1,823,695	1,938,599
Other long-term liabilities	613,845	707,888
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6)
MEMBER'S DEFICIT
Noncontrolling interest	291,449	521,794
Member's interest	2,128,381	2,129,575
Retained deficit	(10,039,921)	(9,857,267)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(241,852)	(266,043)
Total member's interest (deficit)	(7,861,943)	(7,471,941)
Total Liabilities and Member's Deficit	$ 16,451,822	$ 16,542,039