Operating Revenues - Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract liabilities	$ 853.9	$ 833.0
Overall change in contract liability balances	20.9
New deferred billings for current reporting period	453.9
Operating revenue recognized	433.9
Contract Liabilities, Revenue Recognized Previously Deferred	(253.6)
Contract Liabilities, Net Other Activity	$ 0.9

Contract With Customer, Liability, Increase From New Billings

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Contract With Customer, Liability, Net Other Activity

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Amount of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration has been received or is receivable.

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Amount of revenue recognized that was previously included in balance of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration from customer has been received or is due.

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