Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 711,052	$ 1,225,010
Accounts receivable, net	1,424,367	1,440,169
Prepaid expenses	185,693	187,639
Other current assets	158,633	134,935
Total Current Assets	2,479,745	2,987,753
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Structures, net	1,778,064	1,890,693
Other property, plant and equipment, net	1,103,206	1,146,161
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Indefinite-lived intangibles - licenses	2,423,953	2,423,979
Indefinite-lived intangibles - permits	1,070,135	1,070,720
Other intangibles, net	1,527,736	1,740,792
Goodwill	4,212,381	4,216,085
OTHER ASSETS
Other assets	635,961	816,530
Total Assets	15,231,181	16,292,713
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	121,274	133,226
Accrued expenses	767,285	776,055
Accrued interest	132,114	180,572
Deferred income	193,589	172,672
Other current liabilities	45,080	137,889
Current portion of long-term debt	433,458	381,728
Total Current Liabilities	1,692,800	1,782,142
Long-term debt	19,977,777	20,365,369
Deferred income taxes	1,473,869	1,689,876
Other long-term liabilities	457,487	450,517
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6)
SHAREHOLDER'S DEFICIT
Noncontrolling interest	266,890	303,997
Common stock	500	500
Additional paid-in capital	2,141,614	2,135,342
Accumulated deficit	(10,579,402)	(10,281,746)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(200,354)	(153,284)
Total Shareholder's Deficit	(8,370,752)	(7,995,191)
Total Liabilities and Shareholder's Deficit	$ 15,231,181	$ 16,292,713