Investments [Abstract] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] AVN [Member] AVN [Member] AVN [Member] Sterling [Member] Sterling [Member] Sterling MLB Network [Member] MLB Network [Member] MLB Network iN Demand [Member] iN Demand [Member] iN Demand NCC [Member] NCC [Member] NCC Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Ownership % in equity-method investment Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Payment to acquire ownership interest in equity-method investment Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Equity-method and cost-method investments acquired Equity Method And Cost Method Investment Acquired Amount of increase in equity-method and cost-method investments resulting from a business combination. Losses from equity-method investments Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract] Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract] Employee Benefit Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Abstract] Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Stock Compensation Plans [Abstract] Stock Compensation Plans [Abstract] Stock Compensation Plans Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Taxes [Abstract] Income tax benefit (expense) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Valuation allowance reversed during the period Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount Tax Receivable Agreement [Table] Tax Receivable Agreement [Table] Tax Receivable Agreement [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Tax Receivable Agreement [Line Items] Tax Receivable Agreement [Line Items] [Line Items] for Tax Receivable Agreement [Table] A/N’s share of tax benefit realized by Charter from any future exchange or sale of preferred and common units (percentage) A/N’s Percent Share Of Tax Benefit Realized By Charter Resulting From Any Future Exchange Or Sale Of Preferred And Common Units Percent share of the tax benefit realized by Charter from the step-up in tax basis resulting from any future exchange or sale of the preferred and common units owed to A/N, which is pursuant to a tax receivable agreement between Charter and A/N. Estimate of A/N’s share of tax benefit realized by Charter from any future exchange or sale of preferred and common units Estimate Of Tax Benefit Realized By Charter Owed To A/N Resulting From Any Future Exchange Or Sale Of Preferred And Common Units Estimate of the tax benefit realized by Charter from the step-up in tax basis resulting from any future exchange or sale of the preferred and common units owed to A/N, which is pursuant to a tax receivable agreement between Charter and A/N. Liberty Media Corporation’s beneficial interest in Legacy Charter (percentage) Liberty Media Corporation’s Beneficial Interest in Legacy Charter Percent Liberty Media Corporation’s beneficial interest percentage in Legacy Charter. Valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Increase in unrecognized tax benefits from acquisition Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Acquisition Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Increase in urecognized tax benefits from other activity Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Other Activity Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from other activity not otherwise included in the taxonomy. Common Stock [Abstract] Common Stock [Abstract] Common Stock Common Stock [Text Block] The entire disclosure for common stock. Entities [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Charter Holdings Common Units [Member] Common Stock [Member] Charter Holdings Convertible Preferred Units [Member] Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] Net income attributable to Charter shareholders Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Effect of dilutive securities on numerator Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Dilutive Convertible Securities Net income attributable to Charter shareholders after assumed conversions Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of assumed exercise or issuance of shares relating to stock plans on denominator (shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Effect of dilutive securities on denominator (shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Preferred Stock Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted (shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic earnings per common share attributable to Charter shareholders (dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Charter shareholders (dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Equity Award Grants Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block] Consolidating Schedules [Abstract] Consolidating Schedules [Abstract] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Charter [Member] Parent Company [Member] Intermediate Holding Companies [Member] Intermediate Holding Companies [Member] Intermediate Holding Companies [Member] Safari Escrow Entities [Member] Safari Escrow Entities [Member] Safari Escrow Entities [Member] CCO Holdings [Member] CCO holdings [Member] Another company which is controlled, directly or indirectly, by its parent. The usual condition for control is ownership of a majority (over 50%) of the outstanding voting stock. The power to control may also exist with a lesser percentage of ownership, for example, by contract, lease, agreement with other stockholders or by court decree. Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries [Member] Charter Operating and Subsidiaries [Member] Another company which is controlled, directly or indirectly, by its parent. The usual condition for control is ownership of a majority (over 50%) of the outstanding voting stock. The power to control may also exist with a lesser percentage of ownership, for example, by contract, lease, agreement with other stockholders or by court decree. Unrestricted Subisidiary [Member] Unrestricted Subisidiary – CCO Safari [Member] Unrestricted Subisidiary – CCO Safari Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Eliminations [Member] Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] REVENUES Revenues COSTS AND EXPENSES: Operating Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Operating costs and expenses (exclusive of items shown separately below) Operating Expenses Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net Other operating expenses, net Other Operating Income (Expense), Net Total costs and expenses Costs and Expenses Income from operations Operating Income (Loss) OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES): Other Expenses [Abstract] Interest expense, net Interest Income (Expense), Net Loss on extinguishment of debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Gain (loss) on financial instruments, net Financial Instrument Gain Loss Net Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) recognized on derivative instruments not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments in the income statement combined with amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) recognized on foreign currency denominated debt in the income statement. Other expense, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, before Tax Total other income (expense) Nonoperating Income (Expense) Loss before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Consolidated net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) Franchises, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract] Franchises, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract] Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Franchises [Member] Franchise Rights [Member] Trademarks [Member] Trademarks [Member] Other Intangible Assets [Member] Other Intangible Assets [Member] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Indefinite-lived intangible assets Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Goodwill Indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Including Goodwill Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of intangible assets having a projected indefinite period of benefit. Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired Goodwill, period increase Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease) Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Customer Relationships [Member] Customer Relationships [Member] Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-lived intangible assets, gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Finite-lived intangible assets, net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Amortization expense Amortization of Intangible Assets Finite-lived intangible assets acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired Expected amortization expense, remainder of 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year Expected amortization expense, 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Expected amortization expense, 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Expected amortization expense, 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Expected amortization expense, 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Expected amortization expense, 2021 and thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Fixed-Income Securities [Member] Fixed Income Securities [Member] Equity Securities [Member] Equity Securities [Member] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Projected pension benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Accumulated pension benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation Fair value of pension assets Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Underfunded pension liability Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan Underfunded pension liability recorded in current liabilities Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities Underfunded pension liability recorded in noncurrent liabilities Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Rate of compensation increase assumption used in calculating projected pension benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase Discount rate assumption used in calculating projected pension benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Expected long-term rate of return on pension assets assumption used in calculating net periodic pension costs Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets Actual pension plan asset allocation Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations Net periodic pension benefit: Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Pension curtailment gain Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments Remeasurement loss, net Defined Benefit Plan, Other Costs Net periodic pension benefit Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Employer matching contribution (percent) Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match Employer matching contribution percent of employee's eligible pay (percent) Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay Employer contribution (percent) Defined Contribution Plan Employer Contribution Percent Percentage of employees' gross pay for which the employer makes a contribution to a defined contribution plan. Other Operating Expenses, Net [Abstract] Other Operating Expenses, Net [Abstract] Other Operating Expenses, Net Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Class A Common Stock [Member] Common Class A [Member] Class B Common Stock [Member] Common Class B [Member] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] TWC Transaction [Member] TWC Transaction [Member] TWC Transaction [Member] Bright House Transaction [Member] Bright House Transaction [Member] Bright House Transaction [Member] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member] Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member] Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member] Stock Options [Member] Employee Stock Option [Member] Class of Stock [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Common Shares: Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Shares outstanding, beginning of period (shares) Shares, Outstanding Reorganization of common stock (shares) Stockholders Equity Note Reorganization Of Number Of Shares Change in number of shares issued and outstanding as a result of the reorganization of shares as a result of the TWC Transaction and the application of the Parent Merger Exchange Ratio to Legacy Charter shares issued and outstanding as of the acquisition date. Issuance of shares in acquisitions (shares) Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares Issuance of share to Liberty Broadband for cash (shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other Exercise of stock options (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Restricted stock issuances, net of cancellations (shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures Restricted stock units vesting (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Treasury stock acquired (shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Shares outstanding, end of period (shares) Consideration paid for treasury stock Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Franchises, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract] Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Common Stock [Member] Preferred Stock [Member] Preferred Stock [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Axis] Noncontrolling Interest [Axis] Noncontrolling Interest [Axis] Noncontrolling Interest [Domain] Noncontrolling Interest [Domain] [Domain] for Noncontrolling Interest [Axis] Common Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Common Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Common Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Preferred Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Preferred Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Preferred Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Noncontrolling Interests [Line Items] Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Noncontrolling interest ownership threshold Minority Interest Ownership Percentage Threshold Ownership percentage threshold for consolidated subsidiaries owned by the Company to be classified as a noncontrolling interest. Number of shares/units issued (shares) Ownership percentage held by noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest Convertible units, face amount Face amount of convertible preferred units Face amount of convertible preferred units issued in connection with the purchase of the Bright House Transaction Convertible units, dividend rate Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage Number of shares to be received upon conversion to Charter Holdings common units (shares) Number Of Shares Received Upon Conversion To Charter Holdings Common Units Number of Charter Holdings common units received upon conversion of one preferred unit. Number of shares to be received upon conversion to Charter Class A common stock (shares) Number Of Shares Received Upon Conversion To Charter Class A Common Stock Number of Charter Class A common stock received upon conversion of one preferred unit. Convertible units, conversion price Conversion Price The price per unit of the conversion feature as defined in the Limited Liability Company Agreement of Charter Holdings. Convertible units, conversion price threshold Conversion Price Threshold Percentage of the conversion price Charter Class A common stock price must reach for conversion. Fair value of shares/units issued to acquire business Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Pretax impact to additional paid-in capital and noncontrolling interests of change in subsidiary ownership structure Pretax Impact Of Change In Subsidiary Ownership Structure Pretax impact of change in subsidiary ownership structure on the consolidated financial statements. Tax effect of change in subsidiary ownership structure Tax Effect Of Change In Subsidiary Ownership Structure Tax effect of change in subsidiary ownership structure. Income Statement [Abstract] Total costs and expenses Income from operations OTHER EXPENSES: Loss on extinguishment of debt Total other expenses, net Loss before income taxes Consolidated net income (loss) Net income (loss) attributable to Charter shareholders EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CHARTER SHAREHOLDERS: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic (dollars per share) Diluted (dollars per share) Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] CURRENT ASSETS: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $83 million and $21 million, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent INVESTMENT IN CABLE PROPERTIES: Investment In Cable Properties [Abstract] Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $7,899 million and $6,518 million, respectively Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Franchises Indefinite-Lived Franchise Rights Customer relationships, net Customer relationships, net Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the value of the business relationship with existing customers (less anticipated churn). Goodwill Total investment in cable properties, net Total investment in cable properties, net Sum of carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of property, plant and equipment, franchises, customer relationships, net and goodwill. OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] CURRENT LIABILITIES: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Current portion of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities DEFERRED INCOME TAXES Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Other Liabilities, Noncurrent SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT): Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Common stock Common Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock; $.001 par value; 250 million shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury stock at cost; 471,864 and no shares, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total Charter shareholders' equity (deficit) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total shareholders' equity (deficit) Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and shareholders' equity (deficit) Liabilities and Equity Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Contractual Obligations Payment Schedule Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block] Mergers and Acquisitions [Abstract] Mergers and Acquisitions [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] CCO Safari II [Member] CCO Safari II [Member] CCO Safari II [Member] CCO Safari III [Member] CCO Safari III [Member] CCO Safari III [Member] CCOH Safari, LLC [Member] CCOH Safari, LLC [Member] CCOH Safari, LLC [Member] Charter Operating [Member] Charter Operating [Member] Charter Operating [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Credit Facilities [Member] Credit facilities [Member] Credit facilities 5.750% Senior Notes Due February 15, 2026 [Member] 5.750% Senior Notes Due February 15, 2026 [Member] 5.750% Senior Notes Due February 15, 2026 Term Loan A-2 [Member] Term Loan A-2 [Member] Term Loan A-2 Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Cash portion of purchase price - Option A Cash portion of purchase price for TWC Transaction - Option A Cash portion of purchase price for TWC Transaction - Option A ($100 in cash and 0.5409 shares of New Charter for each share of Charter common stock) Equity portion of purchase price - Option A Equity portion of purchase price for TWC Transaction - Option A Equity portion of purchase price for TWC Transaction - Option A ($100 in cash and 0.5409 shares of New Charter for each share of Charter common stock) Cash portion of purchase price - Option B Cash portion of purchase price for TWC Transaction - Option B Cash portion of purchase price for TWC Transaction - Option B ($115 in cash and 0.4562 shares of New Charter for each share of Charter common stock) Equity portion of purchase price - Option B Equity portion of purchase price for TWC Transaction - Option B Equity portion of purchase price for TWC Transaction - Option B ($100 in cash and 0.5409 shares of New Charter for each share of Charter common stock) Exchange ratio used to determine number of shares Merger Exchange Ratio Exchange ratio used to (a) calculate the actual number of shares of New Charter Class A common stock that TWC stockholders, excluding Liberty Broadband and Liberty Interactive, received and (b) determine the number of shares of New Charter Class A common stock that Charter stockholders received per share of Charter Class A common stock. Shares of TWC common stock outstanding as of the date of election Election Date TWC Common Stock Shares Outstanding Number of shares of TWC common stock outstanding at the election date. Shares of TWC common stock outstanding as of the date of election - Option A elected Election Date TWC Common Stock Shares Outstanding Option A Number of shares of TWC common stock outstanding at the election date that elected Option A. Shares of TWC common stock outstanding as of the date of election - Option B elected Election Date TWC Common Stock Shares Outstanding Option B Number of shares of TWC common stock outstanding at the election date that elected Option B. Shares of Charter Class A common stock received by the Liberty Parties for each share of Legacy TWC common stock owned Number Of Charter Class A Common Stock Shares Received By The Liberty Parties For Each Share Of Legacy TWC Common Stock Owned Number of Charter Class A common stock shares received by the Liberty Parties for each share of Legacy TWC common stock owned. Shares of Legacy Charter Class A common stock received by the Liberty Parties for each share of Legacy TWC common stock owned Legacy Charter Class A Common Stock Equivalent Shares Received By The Liberty Parties For Each Share of Legacy TWC Common Stock Owned Legacy Charter Class A Common Stock Equivalent Shares Received By The Liberty Parties For Each Share of Legacy TWC Common Stock Owned TWC enterprise value including cash, equity and debt assumed TWC Enterprise Value Measure of TWC's total value including cash, equity and debt assumed. Value of common stock issued to Liberty Broadband to finance the Transactions Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other Principal amount of debt issued to finance the Transactions Debt Instrument, Face Amount Revenues of acquiree recognized from date of acquisition Net income of acquiree recognized from date of acquisition Weighted-average useful life of finite-lived intangible assets acquired Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Fair value adjustment to TWC long-term debt assumed (debt premium) DebtInstrumentUnamortizedFairValueAdjustment The amount of debt premium recognized as a fair value adjustment to debt assumed at the acquisition date in a business combination that has yet to be amortized. Purchase price: Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract] Price per share/unit of shares/units issued BusinessAcquisitionEquityInterestsIssuedOrIssuableNumberOfSharesIssuedSharePrice Price of a single share of equity interest issued or issuable to acquire entity. Cash paid to acquire business Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Pre-combination vesting period fair value of Converted TWC Awards Business Combination Consideration Transferred Replacement Equity Awards Fair value of equity awards issued to TWC employees in exchange for TWC equity awards held by such TWC employees. Cash paid for Legacy TWC non-employee equity awards Business Combination Consideration Transferred Equity Awards Other Cash paid for equity awards, whether vested or unvested, held by former employees and non-employee directors of TWC. Total purchase price Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Preliminary allocation of purchase price: Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract] Assets acquired, cash and cash equivalents Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents Assets acquired, current assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets Assets acquired, property, plant and equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Assets acquired, franchises Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Indefinite Lived Franchise Rights The amount of rights acquired through a franchise arrangement having an indefinite period of benefit recognized as of the acquisition date. Assets acquired, customer relationships Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Customer Relationships The amount of customer relationships recognized as of the acquisition date. Assets acquired, other noncurrent assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Liabilities assumed, accounts payable and accrued liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities Liabilities assumed, debt Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt Liabilities assumed, deferred income taxes Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Liabilities assumed, other long-term liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Noncontrolling interests acquired Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value Total assets acquired plus goodwill less liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interests acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest Pro forma financial information: Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract] Pro forma revenues Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Pro forma net income Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Earnings per common share, basic Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Earnings per common share, diluted Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Consolidating Schedules Condensed Financial Statements [Table Text Block] Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Contractual Obligation Payment Schedule [Table] Contractual Obligation Payment Schedule [Table] Contractual Obligation Payment Schedule [Table] Contractual Obligation [Axis] Contractual Obligation [Axis] Contractual Obligation Contractual Obligation [Domain] Contractual Obligation [Domain] Contractual Obligation [Domain] Capital and Operating Lease Obligations [Member] Capital and Operating Lease Obligations [Member] Capital and Operating Lease Obligations [Member] Programming Minimum Commitments [Member] Programming Minimum Commitments [Member] Programming Minimum Commitments [Member] Other Contractual Obligations [Member] Other contractual obligations [Member] Other contractual obligations [Member] Contractual Obligations Future Minimum Payments: Contractual Obligation [Line Items] Contractual Obligation [Line Items] Contractual obligation future minimum payments, remainder of fiscal year Contractual Obligation, Future Minimum Payments Due, Remainder of Fiscal Year Contractual obligation future minimum payments, 2017 Contractual Obligation, Due in Second Year Contractual obligation future minimum payments, 2018 Contractual Obligation, Due in Third Year Contractual obligation future minimum payments, 2019 Contractual Obligation, Due in Fourth Year Contractual obligation future minimum payments, 2020 Contractual Obligation, Due in Fifth Year Contractual obligation future minimum payments, 2021 and thereafter Contractual Obligation, Due after Fifth Year Total contractual obligation future minimum payments Contractual Obligation Rent expense recognized under operating leases Operating Leases, Rent Expense Programming costs contract term Programming fee term Programming fee term Programming costs recognized Programming Expense Programming Expense Utility pole rental fees Pole Rental Fees Amount of fees incurred for attachment of cable lines to utility poles owned by third-party utility companies under. Such pole rental agreements are cancelable on short notice. Franchise fees and franchise-related costs Franchise Fees Amount of fees incurred under multi-year franchise agreements and other franchise-related costs, such as public education grants, incurred under multi-year agreements. Letters of credit outstanding Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Letters of credit outstanding secured under the Charter Operating credit facility Letters Of Credit Outstanding Amount Credit Facilities The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date secured under credit facilities. 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Loss on financial instruments, net Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Other, net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Net cash flows from operating activities Net cash flows from investing activities Net cash flows from financing activities NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH PAID FOR INTEREST, NET Interest Paid, Net Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member] AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Total Charter Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) [Member] Parent [Member] Noncontrolling Interests [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity (Deficit): Balance Stock compensation expense, net Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Accelerated vesting of equity awards Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Accelerated Compensation Cost Value Additional share-based compensation cost recognized as a result of an occurrence of an event that accelerates its recognition. Settlement of restricted stock units Exercise of stock options Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Purchase of treasury stock Issuance of shares for cash Issuance of shares in TWC Transaction Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions Issuance of subsidiary equity in Bright House Transaction Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance Change in subsidiary ownership, net of tax Noncontrolling Interest Increase Decrease From Changes In Subsidiary Ownership Amount of increase (decrease) in noncontrolling interest from changes in subsidiary ownership. Payment of preferred dividend to noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Noncontrolling interests assumed in acquisition Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Balance Merger and restructuring costs Merger And Restructuring Costs Amount of expenses associated with merger activities as well as exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Other pension benefits Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost Excluding Service Cost The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period excluding the amount recognized for service cost. Special charges, net Other Nonrecurring Expense (Gain) loss on sale of assets, net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Other operating expenses, net Merger And Restructuring Costs [Table] Merger And Restructuring Costs [Table] Merger And Restructuring Costs [Table] Merger And Restructuring Costs [Axis] Merger And Restructuring Costs [Axis] Merger And Restructuring Costs [Axis] Merger And Restructuring Costs [Domain] Merger And Restructuring Costs [Domain] [Domain] for Merger And Restructuring Costs [Axis] Employee Retention Costs [Member] Employee Retention Costs [Member] Costs incurred to retain employees. Employee Termination Costs [Member] Employee Termination Costs [Member] Costs incurred for employee termination. Transaction and Advisory Costs [Member] Transaction And Advisory Costs [Member] Costs incurred for transaction and advisory services. Other Costs [Member] Other Merger And Restructuring Costs [Member] Costs incurred for other merger and restructuring activities not otherwise included in the taxonomy. Merger And Restructuring Costs [Line Items] Merger And Restructuring Costs [Line Items] [Line Items] for Merger And Restructuring Costs [Table] Merger And Restructuring Costs [Roll Forward] Merger And Restructuring Costs [Roll Forward] Merger And Restructuring Costs [Roll Forward] Accrued merger and restructuring costs, beginning of period Accrued Merger And Restructuring Costs Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with merger and restructuring activities. Liabilities assumed in the Transactions Accrued Merger And Restructuring Costs Assumed in Acquisition Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with merger and restructuring activities assumed in an acquisition. Costs incurred Cash Settled Merger And Restructuring Costs Amount of merger and restructuring costs that are ultimately settled in cash. Cash paid Payments for Merger And Restructuring Amount of cash payments made for merger and restructuring activities. Excludes payments associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Accrued merger and restructuring costs, end of period