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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Entity Registrant Name CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/  
Entity Central Index Key 0001091667  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Public Float   $ 1,300,000,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 110,035,469  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2011