Derivative Instruments (Interest Rate Collars) (Schedule) (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - Interest Rate Collar [Member] - EUR (€) € in Millions	Total
January 2020 1,135.0 EUR [Member] \| UPC Broadband Holding [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivative	€ 1,135.0
Minimum rate	1.00%
Maximum rate	3.54%
July 2017 650.0 EUR [Member] \| Telenet International [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivative	€ 650.0
Minimum rate	2.00%
Maximum rate	4.00%

Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Article 12

-Section 13

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Floor rate on an interest rate derivative such as an interest rate floor or collar. If market rates falls below the floor rate, a payment or receipt is triggered on the contract.

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