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Investments in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method (Details)

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Investments in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2020
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Loss on dilution of investment in affiliate $ (82,215) $ (59,325)  
Charter      
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Property and equipment 766,000   $ 733,000
Customer relationships 2,769,000   2,726,000
Franchise fees 3,849,000   3,693,000
Trademarks 29,000   29,000
Goodwill 4,116,000   3,934,000
Debt (626,000)   (602,000)
Deferred income tax liability (1,693,000)   (1,641,000)
Total 9,210,000   $ 8,872,000
Amortization of Deferred Charges 57,900 40,100  
Loss on dilution of investment in affiliate $ (82,200) $ (59,300)  
Charter | Customer relationships      
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Remaining useful lives of customer relationships 10 years    
Charter | Property, Plant and Equipment      
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Remaining useful lives of property and equipment 6 years    
Charter | Series A common stock      
Investments in affiliates accounted for using the Equity Method      
Exercise of preemptive right to purchase Charter shares   35  
Exercise of preemptive right to purchase Charter shares   $ 14,900