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Segment Reporting (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Revenue and Operating Cash Flow by Segment The noncontrolling owners’ interests in the operating results of Telenet and other less significant majority-owned subsidiaries are reflected in net earnings or loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated statements of operations. Similarly, despite only holding a 50% noncontrolling interest in both the VMO2 JV and the VodafoneZiggo JV, we present 100% of the revenue and Adjusted EBITDA of those entities in the tables below. Our share of the operating results of the VMO2 JV and the VodafoneZiggo JV is included in share of results of affiliates, net, in our consolidated statements of operations.
Year ended December 31,
 202220212020
 RevenueAdjusted EBITDARevenueAdjusted EBITDARevenueAdjusted EBITDA
 in millions
Switzerland
$3,180.9 $1,137.8 $3,321.9 $1,208.7 $1,573.8 $693.8 
Belgium2,807.3 1,308.1 3,065.9 1,481.8 2,940.9 1,413.4 
U.K. (a)
— — 2,736.4 1,085.3 6,076.9 2,453.5 
Ireland494.7 197.5 550.0 218.6 513.7 202.0 
Central and Other
722.4 (47.0)648.7 (33.1)461.9 (61.4)
Intersegment eliminations (b)(9.6)(1.0)(11.6)1.8 (21.8)2.2 
Total$7,195.7 $2,595.4 $10,311.3 $3,963.1 $11,545.4 $4,703.5 
VMO2 JV (c)
$12,857.2 $4,562.2 $8,522.9 $2,716.6 $— $— 
VodafoneZiggo JV
$4,284.6 $2,018.0 $4,824.2 $2,265.6 $4,565.4 $2,142.0 
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(a)Amounts represent the revenue and Adjusted EBITDA of the U.K. JV Entities through the June 1, 2021 closing of the U.K. JV Transaction.

(b)Amounts relate to transactions between our continuing and discontinued operations.

(c)The 2021 amount represents the revenue and Adjusted EBITDA of the VMO2 JV for the period beginning June 1, 2021.
Schedule of Reconciliation of Total Segment Operating Cash Flow from Continuing Operations to Loss from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
The following table provides a reconciliation of earnings (loss) from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA:
 Year ended December 31,
 202220212020
 in millions
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations$1,105.3 $13,527.5 $(1,525.1)
Income tax expense (benefit)318.9 473.3 (275.9)
Other income, net(134.4)(44.9)(76.2)
Gain on AtlasEdge JV Transactions
— (227.5)— 
Gain on U.K. JV Transaction
— (10,873.8)— 
Gain on Telenet Tower Sale(700.5)— — 
Share of results of affiliates, net
1,267.8 175.4 245.3 
Losses (gains) on debt extinguishment, net(2.8)90.6 233.2 
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net302.1 (735.0)(45.2)
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net(1,407.2)(1,324.5)1,409.3 
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) on derivative instruments, net(1,191.7)(622.9)878.7 
Interest expense589.3 882.1 1,186.8 
Operating income146.8 1,320.3 2,030.9 
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net85.1 (19.0)97.4 
Depreciation and amortization2,171.4 2,353.7 2,227.2 
Share-based compensation expense192.1 308.1 348.0 
Adjusted EBITDA
$2,595.4 $3,963.1 $4,703.5 
Schedule of Performance Measures of our Reportable Segments
Selected balance sheet data of our reportable segments is set forth below:
Long-lived assetsTotal assets
 December 31,December 31,
 2022202120222021
 in millions
Switzerland
$10,913.0 $11,533.8 $13,095.6 $13,812.9 
Belgium5,736.5 5,652.3 8,875.0 6,885.7 
Ireland799.1 775.3 1,070.8 894.8 
Central and Other
717.4 889.1 19,853.6 25,323.6 
Total$18,166.0 $18,850.5 $42,895.0 $46,917.0 
VMO2 JV
$41,087.5 $51,689.8 $49,809.3 $60,431.6 
VodafoneZiggo JV
$17,845.3 $19,651.2 $20,211.9 $21,288.5 
Schedule of Capital Expenditures of Reportable Segments
The property and equipment additions of our reportable segments (including capital additions financed under capital-related vendor financing or finance lease arrangements) are presented below and reconciled to the capital expenditure amounts included in our consolidated statements of cash flows. For additional information concerning capital additions financed under vendor financing and finance lease arrangements, see notes 10 and 12, respectively.
 Year ended December 31,
 202220212020
 in millions
Switzerland
$575.7 $609.9 $302.8 
Belgium616.0 573.5 513.6 
U.K. (a)
— 557.4 1,347.2 
Ireland137.3 94.4 85.6 
Central and Other (b)
259.9 334.3 354.4 
Total property and equipment additions1,588.9 2,169.5 2,603.6 
Assets acquired under capital-related vendor financing arrangements(182.8)(661.1)(1,339.6)
Assets acquired under finance leases(34.2)(42.6)(48.7)
Changes in current liabilities related to capital expenditures(68.7)(57.8)77.5 
Total capital expenditures, net$1,303.2 $1,408.0 $1,292.8 
Property and equipment additions:
VMO2 JV (c)
$2,785.0 $1,706.4 $— 
VodafoneZiggo JV
$999.3 $990.5 $918.7 
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(a)Amounts represent the property and equipment additions of the U.K. JV Entities through the June 1, 2021 closing of the U.K. JV Transaction.

(b)Includes (i) property and equipment additions representing centrally-owned assets that benefit our operating segments, (ii) the net impact of certain centrally-procured network equipment that is ultimately transferred to our operating segments and (iii) property and equipment additions of our operations in Slovakia.

(c)The 2021 amount represents the property and equipment additions of the VMO2 JV for the period beginning June 1, 2021.
Schedule of Revenue by Major Category
Our revenue by major category for our consolidated reportable segments is set forth below:
 Year ended December 31,
 202220212020
 in millions
Residential revenue:
Residential fixed revenue (a):
Subscription revenue (b):
Broadband internet$1,378.2 $2,371.7 $3,181.9 
Video1,077.4 1,831.8 2,446.2 
Fixed-line telephony381.4 841.1 1,328.2 
Total subscription revenue2,837.0 5,044.6 6,956.3 
Non-subscription revenue94.5 161.2 217.3 
Total residential fixed revenue2,931.5 5,205.8 7,173.6 
Residential mobile revenue (c):
Subscription revenue (b)1,401.4 1,630.7 1,090.3 
Non-subscription revenue543.7 760.8 691.5 
Total residential mobile revenue1,945.1 2,391.5 1,781.8 
Total residential revenue4,876.6 7,597.3 8,955.4 
B2B revenue (d):
Subscription revenue515.1 619.0 563.9 
Non-subscription revenue861.7 1,243.8 1,431.5 
Total B2B revenue
1,376.8 1,862.8 1,995.4 
Other revenue (e)942.3 851.2 594.6 
Total$7,195.7 $10,311.3 $11,545.4 
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(a)    Residential fixed subscription revenue includes amounts received from subscribers for ongoing services and the recognition of deferred installation revenue over the associated contract period. Residential fixed non-subscription revenue includes, among other items, channel carriage fees, late fees and revenue from the sale of equipment.

(b)    Residential subscription revenue from subscribers who purchase bundled services at a discounted rate is generally allocated proportionally to each service based on the standalone price for each individual service. As a result, changes in the standalone pricing of our fixed and mobile products or the composition of bundles can contribute to changes in our product revenue categories from period to period.

(c)    Residential mobile subscription revenue includes amounts received from subscribers for ongoing services. Residential mobile non-subscription revenue includes, among other items, interconnect revenue and revenue from sales of mobile handsets and other devices.

(d)    B2B subscription revenue represents revenue from (i) services provided to small or home office (SOHO) subscribers and (ii) mobile services provided to medium and large enterprises. SOHO subscribers pay a premium price to receive expanded service levels along with broadband internet, video, fixed-line telephony or mobile services that are the same or similar to the mass marketed products offered to our residential subscribers. B2B non-subscription revenue includes (a) revenue from business broadband internet, video, fixed-line telephony and data services offered to medium and large enterprises and, fixed-line and mobile services on a wholesale basis, to other operators and (b) revenue from long-term leases of portions of our network.
(e)    Other revenue includes, among other items, (i) revenue earned from the U.K. JV Services and NL JV Services, (ii) broadcasting revenue in Belgium and Ireland, (iii) revenue earned from transitional and other services provided to various third parties and (iv) revenue earned from the sale of CPE to the VodafoneZiggo JV.
Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Segments
Geographic Segments

The revenue of our geographic segments is set forth below:
 Year ended December 31,
 202220212020
 in millions
Switzerland
$3,180.9 $3,321.9 $1,573.8 
Belgium2,807.3 3,065.9 2,940.9 
U.K. (a)
— 2,736.4 6,076.9 
Ireland494.7 550.0 513.7 
Slovakia49.9 52.3 50.7 
Other, including intersegment eliminations (b)662.9 584.8 389.4 
Total$7,195.7 $10,311.3 $11,545.4 
VMO2 JV (U.K.) (c)
$12,857.2 $8,522.9 $— 
VodafoneZiggo JV (the Netherlands)
$4,284.6 $4,824.2 $4,565.4 
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(a)    Amounts represent the revenue of the U.K. JV Entities through the June 1, 2021 closing of the U.K. JV Transaction.

(b)    Primarily relates to revenue associated with our Central functions, most of which is located in the Netherlands and the U.K.

(c)    The 2021 amount represents the revenue of the VMO2 JV for the period beginning June 1, 2021.
Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Segments
The long-lived assets of our geographic segments are set forth below:
 December 31,
 20222021
 in millions
Switzerland
$10,913.0 $11,533.8 
Belgium5,736.5 5,652.3 
Ireland799.1 775.3 
Slovakia116.5 123.5 
Other (a)600.9 765.6 
Total$18,166.0 $18,850.5 
VMO2 JV (U.K.)
$41,087.5 $51,689.8 
VodafoneZiggo JV (the Netherlands)
$17,845.3 $19,651.2 
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(a)    Primarily relates to certain long-lived assets associated with our Central functions located in the Netherlands, the U.K. and the U.S.