Acquisition (Pro Forma Revenue and Net Earnings) (Details) - HoldCo - GCI Liberty Inc $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2018
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
| Revenue | $ 219,470 |
| Net earnings (loss) | (180,981) |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to GCI Liberty shareholders | $ (180,826) |
| Basic net earnings (loss) attributable to Series A and Series B GCI Liberty, Inc. shareholders per common share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ (1.68) |
| Diluted net earnings (loss) attributable to Series A and Series B GCI Liberty, Inc. shareholders per common share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ (1.68) |
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