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Share-based Compensation (Telenet Stock Incentive Plan) (Narrative) (Details)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2011
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Minimum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Minimum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Minimum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Maximum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Maximum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Maximum [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Telenet [Member]
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2012
Telenet [Member]
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2011
Telenet [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Telenet [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Telenet [Member]
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2012
Telenet [Member]
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2013
Telenet [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Jul. 31, 2013
Telenet [Member]
Telenet 2013 Employee Stock Option Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Telenet [Member]
Telenet 2013 Employee Stock Option Plan [Member]
Jul. 31, 2013
Telenet [Member]
Telenet 2013 Employee Stock Option Plan [Member]
First Four Quarters [Member]
Jul. 31, 2013
Telenet [Member]
Telenet 2013 Employee Stock Option Plan [Member]
After Four Quarters [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Telenet 2013 Specific Stock Option Plan [Member]
Telenet [Member]
Oct. 31, 2013
Telenet 2013 Specific Stock Option Plan [Member]
Telenet [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Telenet 2013 Specific Stock Option Plan [Member]
Telenet [Member]
Minimum [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Telenet 2013 Specific Stock Option Plan [Member]
Telenet [Member]
Minimum [Member]
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2013
Telenet 2013 Specific Stock Option Plan [Member]
Telenet [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Oct. 31, 2013
Telenet 2013 Specific Stock Option Plan [Member]
Telenet [Member]
July 4, 2014 [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Oct. 31, 2013
Telenet 2013 Specific Stock Option Plan [Member]
Telenet [Member]
July 4, 2015 [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Oct. 31, 2013
Telenet 2013 Specific Stock Option Plan [Member]
Telenet [Member]
July 4, 2016 [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
Telenet 2010 Specific Stock Option Plan [Member]
Telenet [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Telenet 2010 Specific Stock Option Plan [Member]
Telenet [Member]
EUR (€)
Oct. 31, 2013
Performance-based incentive awards [Member]
Telenet [Member]
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2013
Performance-based incentive awards [Member]
Telenet [Member]
EUR (€)
Oct. 31, 2013
Performance-based incentive awards [Member]
Telenet [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Oct. 31, 2013
Performance-based incentive awards [Member]
Telenet [Member]
June 26, 2016 [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Oct. 31, 2013
Performance-based incentive awards [Member]
Telenet [Member]
March 1, 2017 [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Warrant [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                                                                        
Allocated share-based compensation expense $ 302.5 $ 112.4 $ 134.9             $ 32.7 $ 12.6 $ 15.8     $ 12.6                           $ 6.2              
Options granted (in shares)                               256,490   799,448       200,000       50,000 100,000 50,000   456,490     185,000 138,750 46,250  
Weighted average fair value of options granted (in dollars per shares)                         $ 25.15 € 18.24                 $ 10.91 € 7.91           € 26.43 $ 53.61 € 38.88        
Expected volatility       26.50% 28.00% 35.50% 35.80% 40.40% 45.60%       23.30% 23.30%                 20.50% 20.50%                        
Expected life       3 years 2 months 12 days 3 years 3 months 18 days 3 years 4 months 24 days 7 years 1 month 6 days 7 years 10 months 24 days 8 years 8 months 12 days       3 years 3 months 18 days 3 years 3 months 18 days             4 years 1 month 6 days                              
Risk-free interest rate       0.36% 0.37% 0.82% 2.03% 1.68% 3.31%       0.33% 0.33%                     1.07%                      
Share authorized (in shares)                                 1,200,000                                      
Vesting rate                                                                       6.25%
Vesting period                                 4 years                                     4 years
Vesting percentage per quarter                                     10.00% 5.00%                                
Award term                                 5 years