Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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

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Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Investments in affiliates accounted for using the Equity Method      
Carrying value of equity method investment $ 9,315,253 $ 2,372,699  
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Share of (earnings) loses of affiliates, net 641,544 (120,962) $ (127,573)
Gain (loss) on dilution of investment in affiliate 770,766 (7,198) (87,158)
Charter      
Investments in affiliates accounted for using the Equity Method      
Carrying value of equity method investment 9,315,000    
Market value of equity method investment   $ 15,568,000  
Ownership percentage   20.00%  
Other Comprehensive Income Loss From Equity Method Investments 811,000 $ 1,300 3,200
Other Comprehensive Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Before Tax 1,300 2,100 5,200
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Property and equipment 222,200    
Customer relationships 386,100    
Franchise fees 1,170,200    
Trademarks 29,200    
Goodwill 145,600    
Debt (37,500)    
Deferred income tax liability (672,100)    
Total $ 1,243,700    
Useful lives of property and equipment 7 years    
Share of (earnings) loses of affiliates, net $ 641,500 (121,000) (127,600)
Gain (loss) on dilution of investment in affiliate $ 770,800 $ 7,200 $ 87,200
Charter | Customer relationships      
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Useful lives of customer relationships 13 years