Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 660,742	$ 708,151
Accounts receivable, net	1,302,243	1,454,346
Prepaid expenses	217,453	189,640
Other current assets	169,952	161,157
Total Current Assets	2,350,390	2,513,294
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Structures, net	1,729,815	1,765,510
Other property, plant and equipment, net	1,125,571	1,132,120
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Indefinite-lived intangibles - licenses	2,415,919	2,416,406
Indefinite-lived intangibles - permits	1,067,318	1,067,783
Other intangibles, net	1,400,323	1,466,546
Goodwill	4,204,897	4,202,187
OTHER ASSETS
Other assets	302,893	533,456
Total Assets	14,597,126	15,097,302
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	141,731	131,370
Accrued expenses	767,489	807,210
Accrued interest	141,048	194,844
Deferred income	242,390	176,460
Current portion of long-term debt	413,882	453,734
Total Current Liabilities	1,706,540	1,763,618
Long-term debt	20,010,504	20,030,479
Deferred income taxes	1,571,047	1,537,820
Other long-term liabilities	436,987	462,020
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 5)
STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT
Noncontrolling interest	232,835	245,531
Common Stock	89	89
Additional Paid in Capital	2,149,329	2,148,303
Accumulated deficit	(11,312,819)	(10,888,629)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(190,934)	(196,073)
Cost of shares held in treasury	6,452	5,856
Total Shareholder's Deficit	(9,127,952)	(8,696,635)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit	$ 14,597,126	$ 15,097,302