Acquisitions and Disposals (Schedule of Acquisition Capital Expenditures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2026 |
Sep. 30, 2025 |
Sep. 30, 2026 |
Sep. 30, 2025 |
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| Acquisitions and Disposals [Abstract] | ||||
| Acquisitions of towers and related assets | $ 13,056 | $ 654 | $ 154,977 | $ 634,751 |
| Land buyouts and other assets | 19,337 | 11,151 | 49,700 | 29,664 |
| Total cash acquisition capital expenditures | 32,393 | 11,805 | 204,677 | 664,415 |
| Unfunded land buyouts and other assets acquisitions | 139,600 | 139,600 | ||
| Ground lease extensions | $ 2,100 | $ 1,800 | $ 8,600 | $ 9,700 |