| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?> |
<!-- XBRL Document Created with Wdesk from Workiva --> |
<!-- Copyright 2022 Workiva --> |
<!-- r:e0758221-5966-435a-b25b-fb24092f8d52,g:d485459c-c4f8-402e-8789-0c8492c0c5c6 --> |
<xs:schema xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:link="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/linkbase" xmlns:amt="http://www.americantower.com/20211231" xmlns:xbrli="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance" xmlns:dtr-types="http://www.xbrl.org/dtr/type/2020-01-21" xmlns:xbrldt="http://xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt" attributeFormDefault="unqualified" elementFormDefault="qualified" targetNamespace="http://www.americantower.com/20211231"> |
| <xs:import namespace="http://fasb.org/srt/2021-01-31" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2021/elts/srt-2021-01-31.xsd"/> |
| <xs:import namespace="http://fasb.org/us-gaap/2021-01-31" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2021/elts/us-gaap-2021-01-31.xsd"/> |
| <xs:import namespace="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/xlink-2003-12-31.xsd"/> |
| <xs:import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/xbrl-instance-2003-12-31.xsd"/> |
| <xs:import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/linkbase" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/xbrl-linkbase-2003-12-31.xsd"/> |
| <xs:import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/dtr/type/2020-01-21" schemaLocation="https://www.xbrl.org/dtr/type/2020-01-21/types.xsd"/> |
| <xs:import namespace="http://xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt-2005.xsd"/> |
| <xs:import namespace="http://xbrl.sec.gov/country/2021" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.sec.gov/country/2021/country-2021.xsd"/> |
| <xs:import namespace="http://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2021q4" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2021q4/dei-2021q4.xsd"/> |
| <xs:annotation> |
| | <xs:appinfo> |
| | | <link:linkbaseRef xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:arcrole="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink/properties/linkbase" xlink:href="amt-20211231_lab.xml" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/labelLinkbaseRef" xlink:type="simple"/> |
| | | <link:linkbaseRef xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:arcrole="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink/properties/linkbase" xlink:href="amt-20211231_pre.xml" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationLinkbaseRef" xlink:type="simple"/> |
| | | <link:linkbaseRef xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:arcrole="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink/properties/linkbase" xlink:href="amt-20211231_cal.xml" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/calculationLinkbaseRef" xlink:type="simple"/> |
| | | <link:linkbaseRef xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:arcrole="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink/properties/linkbase" xlink:href="amt-20211231_def.xml" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/definitionLinkbaseRef" xlink:type="simple"/> |
| | | <link:roleType id="Cover" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/Cover"> |
| <link:definition> 000010001 - Document - Cover </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="AuditInformation" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/AuditInformation"> |
| <link:definition> 000020002 - Document - Audit Information </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDBALANCESHEETS" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDBALANCESHEETS"> |
| <link:definition> 100010003 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDBALANCESHEETSParenthetical" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDBALANCESHEETSParenthetical"> |
| <link:definition> 100020004 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFOPERATIONS" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFOPERATIONS"> |
| <link:definition> 100030005 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFOPERATIONSParenthetical" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFOPERATIONSParenthetical"> |
| <link:definition> 100040006 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFCOMPREHENSIVEINCOME" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFCOMPREHENSIVEINCOME"> |
| <link:definition> 100050007 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFCOMPREHENSIVEINCOMEParenthetical" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFCOMPREHENSIVEINCOMEParenthetical"> |
| <link:definition> 100060008 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFEQUITY" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFEQUITY"> |
| <link:definition> 100070009 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFEQUITYParenthetical" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFEQUITYParenthetical"> |
| <link:definition> 100080010 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Parenthetical) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFCASHFLOWS" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFCASHFLOWS"> |
| <link:definition> 100090011 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIES" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIES"> |
| <link:definition> 210011001 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESPolicies" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESPolicies"> |
| <link:definition> 220022001 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230033001 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESPrinciplesofConsolidationDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESPrinciplesofConsolidationDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240044001 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Principles of Consolidation (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESSegmentsDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESSegmentsDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240054002 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Segments (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESAccountsReceivableandDeferredRentAssetDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESAccountsReceivableandDeferredRentAssetDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240064003 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Accounts Receivable and Deferred Rent Asset (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESChangesinAllowancesDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESChangesinAllowancesDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240074004 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Changes in Allowances (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESNetForeignCurrencyLossesDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESNetForeignCurrencyLossesDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240084005 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Net Foreign Currency Losses (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESCashCashEquivalentsAndRestrictedCashDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESCashCashEquivalentsAndRestrictedCashDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240094006 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Cash, Cash Equivalents, And Restricted Cash (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESPropertyandEquipmentDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESPropertyandEquipmentDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240104007 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Property and Equipment (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESGoodwillandOtherIntangibleAssetsDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESGoodwillandOtherIntangibleAssetsDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240114008 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240124009 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESRevenueNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESRevenueNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240134010 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Revenue Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESDisaggregationofRevenueDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESDisaggregationofRevenueDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240144011 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESScheduleofNonleaseReceivablesContractAssetsandLiabilitiesFromContractswithTenantsDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESScheduleofNonleaseReceivablesContractAssetsandLiabilitiesFromContractswithTenantsDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240154012 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Schedule of Non-lease Receivables Contract Assets and Liabilities From Contracts with Tenants (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESRentExpenseDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESRentExpenseDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240164013 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Rent Expense (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESStockBasedCompensationDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESStockBasedCompensationDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240174014 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESRetirementPlanDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSANDSUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIESRetirementPlanDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240184015 - Disclosure - BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Retirement Plan (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="PREPAIDANDOTHERCURRENTASSETS" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/PREPAIDANDOTHERCURRENTASSETS"> |
| <link:definition> 210191002 - Disclosure - PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="PREPAIDANDOTHERCURRENTASSETSTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/PREPAIDANDOTHERCURRENTASSETSTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230203002 - Disclosure - PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="PREPAIDANDOTHERCURRENTASSETSDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/PREPAIDANDOTHERCURRENTASSETSDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240214016 - Disclosure - PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="PROPERTYANDEQUIPMENT" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/PROPERTYANDEQUIPMENT"> |
| <link:definition> 210221003 - Disclosure - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="PROPERTYANDEQUIPMENTTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/PROPERTYANDEQUIPMENTTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230233003 - Disclosure - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="PROPERTYANDEQUIPMENTSummaryofPropertyandEquipmentDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/PROPERTYANDEQUIPMENTSummaryofPropertyandEquipmentDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240244017 - Disclosure - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT- Summary of Property and Equipment (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="PROPERTYANDEQUIPMENTNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/PROPERTYANDEQUIPMENTNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240254018 - Disclosure - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="PROPERTYANDEQUIPMENTScheduleofFinanceLeaseAssetsIncludedinPropertyPlantandEquipmentDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/PROPERTYANDEQUIPMENTScheduleofFinanceLeaseAssetsIncludedinPropertyPlantandEquipmentDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240264019 - Disclosure - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Schedule of Finance Lease Assets Included in Property Plant and Equipment (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LEASES" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LEASES"> |
| <link:definition> 210271004 - Disclosure - LEASES </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LEASESTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LEASESTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230283004 - Disclosure - LEASES (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LEASESNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LEASESNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240294020 - Disclosure - LEASES - Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LEASESFutureMinimumRentalReceiptsExpectedUnderOperatingLeasesDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LEASESFutureMinimumRentalReceiptsExpectedUnderOperatingLeasesDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240304021 - Disclosure - LEASES - Future Minimum Rental Receipts Expected Under Operating Leases (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LEASESInformationAboutOtherLeaserelatedBalancesDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LEASESInformationAboutOtherLeaserelatedBalancesDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240314022 - Disclosure - LEASES - Information About Other Lease-related Balances (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LEASESScheduleOfWeightedAverageLeaseTermsAndDiscountRatesDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LEASESScheduleOfWeightedAverageLeaseTermsAndDiscountRatesDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240324023 - Disclosure - LEASES - Schedule Of Weighted Average Lease Terms And Discount Rates (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LEASESLeaseCostsDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LEASESLeaseCostsDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240334024 - Disclosure - LEASES - Lease Costs (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LEASESSupplementalCashFlowInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LEASESSupplementalCashFlowInformationDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240344025 - Disclosure - LEASES - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LEASESMaturitiesOfOperatingAndFinanceLeasesDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LEASESMaturitiesOfOperatingAndFinanceLeasesDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240354026 - Disclosure - LEASES -Maturities Of Operating And Finance Leases (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LEASESMaturitiesOfOperatingAndFinanceLeasesDetails_1" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LEASESMaturitiesOfOperatingAndFinanceLeasesDetails_1"> |
| <link:definition> 240354026 - Disclosure - LEASES -Maturities Of Operating And Finance Leases (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="GOODWILLANDOTHERINTANGIBLEASSETS" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/GOODWILLANDOTHERINTANGIBLEASSETS"> |
| <link:definition> 210361005 - Disclosure - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="GOODWILLANDOTHERINTANGIBLEASSETSTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/GOODWILLANDOTHERINTANGIBLEASSETSTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230373005 - Disclosure - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="GOODWILLANDOTHERINTANGIBLEASSETSChangesInTheCarryingValueOfGoodwillDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/GOODWILLANDOTHERINTANGIBLEASSETSChangesInTheCarryingValueOfGoodwillDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240384027 - Disclosure - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Changes In The Carrying Value Of Goodwill (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="GOODWILLANDOTHERINTANGIBLEASSETSOtherIntangibleAssetsSubjectToAmortizationDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/GOODWILLANDOTHERINTANGIBLEASSETSOtherIntangibleAssetsSubjectToAmortizationDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240394028 - Disclosure - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Other Intangible Assets Subject To Amortization (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="GOODWILLANDOTHERINTANGIBLEASSETSNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/GOODWILLANDOTHERINTANGIBLEASSETSNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240404029 - Disclosure - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="GOODWILLANDOTHERINTANGIBLEASSETSExpectedFutureAmortizationExpensesDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/GOODWILLANDOTHERINTANGIBLEASSETSExpectedFutureAmortizationExpensesDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240414030 - Disclosure - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Expected Future Amortization Expenses (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ACQUISITIONS" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ACQUISITIONS"> |
| <link:definition> 210421006 - Disclosure - ACQUISITIONS </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ACQUISITIONSTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ACQUISITIONSTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230433006 - Disclosure - ACQUISITIONS (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ACQUISITIONSScheduleofMergerandAcquisitionRelatedCostsDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ACQUISITIONSScheduleofMergerandAcquisitionRelatedCostsDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240444031 - Disclosure - ACQUISITIONS - Schedule of Merger and Acquisition Related Costs (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ACQUISITIONSNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ACQUISITIONSNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240454032 - Disclosure - ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ACQUISITIONSScheduleofAllocationofPurchasePriceDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ACQUISITIONSScheduleofAllocationofPurchasePriceDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240464033 - Disclosure - ACQUISITIONS - Schedule of Allocation of Purchase Price (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ACQUISITIONSProFormaInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ACQUISITIONSProFormaInformationDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240474034 - Disclosure - ACQUISITIONS - Pro Forma Information (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ACCRUEDEXPENSES" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ACCRUEDEXPENSES"> |
| <link:definition> 210481007 - Disclosure - ACCRUED EXPENSES </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ACCRUEDEXPENSESTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ACCRUEDEXPENSESTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230493007 - Disclosure - ACCRUED EXPENSES (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ACCRUEDEXPENSESDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ACCRUEDEXPENSESDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240504035 - Disclosure - ACCRUED EXPENSES (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONS" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONS"> |
| <link:definition> 210511008 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230523008 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSScheduleofLongTermDebtObligationsDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSScheduleofLongTermDebtObligationsDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240534036 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - Schedule of Long-Term Debt Obligations (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSScheduleofLongTermDebtObligationsDetails_1" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSScheduleofLongTermDebtObligationsDetails_1"> |
| <link:definition> 240534036 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - Schedule of Long-Term Debt Obligations (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSCurrentPortionofLongTermObligationsandBankFacilitiesDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSCurrentPortionofLongTermObligationsandBankFacilitiesDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240544037 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - Current Portion of Long-Term Obligations and Bank Facilities (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSScheduleofCreditFacilitiesAndTermLoansDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSScheduleofCreditFacilitiesAndTermLoansDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240554038 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - Schedule of Credit Facilities And Term Loans (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSSeniorNotesDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSSeniorNotesDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240564039 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - Senior Notes (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSKeyTermsRelatedtoOutstandingSeniorNotesDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSKeyTermsRelatedtoOutstandingSeniorNotesDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240574040 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - Key Terms Related to Outstanding Senior Notes (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSSubsidiaryDebtNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSSubsidiaryDebtNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240584041 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - Subsidiary Debt Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSScheduleofIndiaIndebtednessDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSScheduleofIndiaIndebtednessDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240594042 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - Schedule of India Indebtedness (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSScheduleofOtherSubsidiaryDebtDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSScheduleofOtherSubsidiaryDebtDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240604043 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - Schedule of Other Subsidiary Debt (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSInSiteandCoreSiteDebtNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSInSiteandCoreSiteDebtNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240614044 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - InSite and CoreSite Debt Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSScheduleofCoreSiteDebtKeyTermsDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSScheduleofCoreSiteDebtKeyTermsDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240624045 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - Schedule of CoreSite Debt Key Terms (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSFinanceLeaseObligationsNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSFinanceLeaseObligationsNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240634046 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - Finance Lease Obligations Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSMaturitiesofLongTermDebtDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/LONGTERMOBLIGATIONSMaturitiesofLongTermDebtDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240644047 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - Maturities of Long Term Debt (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="OTHERNONCURRENTLIABILITIES" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/OTHERNONCURRENTLIABILITIES"> |
| <link:definition> 210651009 - Disclosure - OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="OTHERNONCURRENTLIABILITIESTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/OTHERNONCURRENTLIABILITIESTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230663009 - Disclosure - OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="OTHERNONCURRENTLIABILITIESDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/OTHERNONCURRENTLIABILITIESDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240674048 - Disclosure - OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ASSETRETIREMENTOBLIGATIONS" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ASSETRETIREMENTOBLIGATIONS"> |
| <link:definition> 210681010 - Disclosure - ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ASSETRETIREMENTOBLIGATIONSTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ASSETRETIREMENTOBLIGATIONSTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230693010 - Disclosure - ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ASSETRETIREMENTOBLIGATIONSScheduleofCarryingValueOfAssetRetirementObligationsDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ASSETRETIREMENTOBLIGATIONSScheduleofCarryingValueOfAssetRetirementObligationsDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240704049 - Disclosure - ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS - Schedule of Carrying Value Of Asset Retirement Obligations (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ASSETRETIREMENTOBLIGATIONSNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ASSETRETIREMENTOBLIGATIONSNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240714050 - Disclosure - ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS - Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="FAIRVALUEMEASUREMENTS" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/FAIRVALUEMEASUREMENTS"> |
| <link:definition> 210721011 - Disclosure - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="FAIRVALUEMEASUREMENTSTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/FAIRVALUEMEASUREMENTSTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230733011 - Disclosure - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="FAIRVALUEMEASUREMENTSAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredAtFairValueOnaRecurringBasisDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/FAIRVALUEMEASUREMENTSAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredAtFairValueOnaRecurringBasisDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240744051 - Disclosure - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On a Recurring Basis (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="FAIRVALUEMEASUREMENTSNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/FAIRVALUEMEASUREMENTSNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240754052 - Disclosure - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="INCOMETAXES" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/INCOMETAXES"> |
| <link:definition> 210761012 - Disclosure - INCOME TAXES </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="INCOMETAXESTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/INCOMETAXESTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230773012 - Disclosure - INCOME TAXES (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="INCOMETAXESIncomeTaxProvisionFromContinuingOperationsDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/INCOMETAXESIncomeTaxProvisionFromContinuingOperationsDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240784053 - Disclosure - INCOME TAXES - Income Tax Provision From Continuing Operations (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="INCOMETAXESNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/INCOMETAXESNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240794054 - Disclosure - INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="INCOMETAXESReconciliationBetweenTheUSStatutoryRateAndTheEffectiveRateFromContinuingOperationsDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/INCOMETAXESReconciliationBetweenTheUSStatutoryRateAndTheEffectiveRateFromContinuingOperationsDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240804055 - Disclosure - INCOME TAXES - Reconciliation Between The U.S. Statutory Rate And The Effective Rate From Continuing Operations (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="INCOMETAXESDomesticandForeignComponentsOfIncomeFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/INCOMETAXESDomesticandForeignComponentsOfIncomeFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240814056 - Disclosure - INCOME TAXES - Domestic and Foreign Components Of Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="INCOMETAXESComponentsOfTheNetDeferredTaxAssetAndRelatedValuationAllowanceDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/INCOMETAXESComponentsOfTheNetDeferredTaxAssetAndRelatedValuationAllowanceDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240824057 - Disclosure - INCOME TAXES - Components Of The Net Deferred Tax Asset And Related Valuation Allowance (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="INCOMETAXESValuationAllowanceActivityDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/INCOMETAXESValuationAllowanceActivityDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240834058 - Disclosure - INCOME TAXES - Valuation Allowance Activity (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="INCOMETAXESNetOperatingLossCarryforwardsExpireDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/INCOMETAXESNetOperatingLossCarryforwardsExpireDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240844059 - Disclosure - INCOME TAXES - Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Expire (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="INCOMETAXESReconciliationOfTheBeginningAndEndingAmountOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/INCOMETAXESReconciliationOfTheBeginningAndEndingAmountOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240854060 - Disclosure - INCOME TAXES - Reconciliation Of The Beginning And Ending Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="STOCKBASEDCOMPENSATION" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/STOCKBASEDCOMPENSATION"> |
| <link:definition> 210861013 - Disclosure - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="STOCKBASEDCOMPENSATIONTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/STOCKBASEDCOMPENSATIONTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230873013 - Disclosure - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="STOCKBASEDCOMPENSATIONNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/STOCKBASEDCOMPENSATIONNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240884061 - Disclosure - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="STOCKBASEDCOMPENSATIONSummaryOfStockbasedCompensationExpensesDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/STOCKBASEDCOMPENSATIONSummaryOfStockbasedCompensationExpensesDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240894062 - Disclosure - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summary Of Stock-based Compensation Expenses (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="STOCKBASEDCOMPENSATIONSummaryOfTheCompanysOptionActivityDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/STOCKBASEDCOMPENSATIONSummaryOfTheCompanysOptionActivityDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240904063 - Disclosure - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summary Of The Company's Option Activity (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="STOCKBASEDCOMPENSATIONScheduleOfOptionsOutstandingDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/STOCKBASEDCOMPENSATIONScheduleOfOptionsOutstandingDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240914064 - Disclosure - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule Of Options Outstanding (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="STOCKBASEDCOMPENSATIONSummaryOfRestrictedStockActivityDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/STOCKBASEDCOMPENSATIONSummaryOfRestrictedStockActivityDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240924065 - Disclosure - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summary Of Restricted Stock Activity (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="REDEEMABLENONCONTROLLINGINTERESTS" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/REDEEMABLENONCONTROLLINGINTERESTS"> |
| <link:definition> 210931014 - Disclosure - REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="REDEEMABLENONCONTROLLINGINTERESTSTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/REDEEMABLENONCONTROLLINGINTERESTSTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230943014 - Disclosure - REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="REDEEMABLENONCONTROLLINGINTERESTSNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/REDEEMABLENONCONTROLLINGINTERESTSNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240954066 - Disclosure - REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS - Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="REDEEMABLENONCONTROLLINGINTERESTSChangesInRedeemableNoncontrollingInterestDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/REDEEMABLENONCONTROLLINGINTERESTSChangesInRedeemableNoncontrollingInterestDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240964067 - Disclosure - REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS - Changes In Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="EQUITY" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/EQUITY"> |
| <link:definition> 210971015 - Disclosure - EQUITY </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="EQUITYTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/EQUITYTables"> |
| <link:definition> 230983015 - Disclosure - EQUITY (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="EQUITYNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/EQUITYNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 240994068 - Disclosure - EQUITY - Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="EQUITYDistributionsDeclaredDetail" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/EQUITYDistributionsDeclaredDetail"> |
| <link:definition> 241004069 - Disclosure - EQUITY - Distributions Declared (Detail) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="NONCONTROLLINGINTEREST" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/NONCONTROLLINGINTEREST"> |
| <link:definition> 211011016 - Disclosure - NONCONTROLLING INTEREST </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="NONCONTROLLINGINTERESTTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/NONCONTROLLINGINTERESTTables"> |
| <link:definition> 231023016 - Disclosure - NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="NONCONTROLLINGINTERESTNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/NONCONTROLLINGINTERESTNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241034070 - Disclosure - NONCONTROLLING INTEREST - Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="NONCONTROLLINGINTERESTScheduleofChangesinNoncontrollingInterestDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/NONCONTROLLINGINTERESTScheduleofChangesinNoncontrollingInterestDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241044071 - Disclosure - NONCONTROLLING INTEREST - Schedule of Changes in Noncontrolling Interest (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="OTHEROPERATINGEXPENSES" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/OTHEROPERATINGEXPENSES"> |
| <link:definition> 211051017 - Disclosure - OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="OTHEROPERATINGEXPENSESTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/OTHEROPERATINGEXPENSESTables"> |
| <link:definition> 231063017 - Disclosure - OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="OTHEROPERATINGEXPENSESScheduleofOtherOperatingExpensesDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/OTHEROPERATINGEXPENSESScheduleofOtherOperatingExpensesDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241074072 - Disclosure - OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES - Schedule of Other Operating Expenses (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="OTHEROPERATINGEXPENSESImpairmentChargesDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/OTHEROPERATINGEXPENSESImpairmentChargesDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241084073 - Disclosure - OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES - Impairment Charges (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="EARNINGSPERCOMMONSHARE" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/EARNINGSPERCOMMONSHARE"> |
| <link:definition> 211091018 - Disclosure - EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="EARNINGSPERCOMMONSHARETables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/EARNINGSPERCOMMONSHARETables"> |
| <link:definition> 231103018 - Disclosure - EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="EARNINGSPERCOMMONSHAREScheduleOfEarningsPerBasicAndDilutedByCommonClassDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/EARNINGSPERCOMMONSHAREScheduleOfEarningsPerBasicAndDilutedByCommonClassDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241114074 - Disclosure - EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - Schedule Of Earnings Per Basic And Diluted By Common Class (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="EARNINGSPERCOMMONSHAREScheduleOfSharesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/EARNINGSPERCOMMONSHAREScheduleOfSharesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241124075 - Disclosure - EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - Schedule Of Shares Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="COMMITMENTSANDCONTINGENCIES" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/COMMITMENTSANDCONTINGENCIES"> |
| <link:definition> 211131019 - Disclosure - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="COMMITMENTSANDCONTINGENCIESDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/COMMITMENTSANDCONTINGENCIESDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241144076 - Disclosure - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="SUPPLEMENTALCASHFLOWINFORMATION" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/SUPPLEMENTALCASHFLOWINFORMATION"> |
| <link:definition> 211151020 - Disclosure - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="SUPPLEMENTALCASHFLOWINFORMATIONTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/SUPPLEMENTALCASHFLOWINFORMATIONTables"> |
| <link:definition> 231163019 - Disclosure - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="SUPPLEMENTALCASHFLOWINFORMATIONDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/SUPPLEMENTALCASHFLOWINFORMATIONDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241174077 - Disclosure - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSSEGMENTS" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSSEGMENTS"> |
| <link:definition> 211181021 - Disclosure - BUSINESS SEGMENTS </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSSEGMENTSTables" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSSEGMENTSTables"> |
| <link:definition> 231193020 - Disclosure - BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Tables) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSSEGMENTSNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSSEGMENTSNarrativeDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241204078 - Disclosure - BUSINESS SEGMENTS - Narrative (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSSEGMENTSSummarizedSegmentFinancialInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSSEGMENTSSummarizedSegmentFinancialInformationDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241214079 - Disclosure - BUSINESS SEGMENTS - Summarized Segment Financial Information (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSSEGMENTSAdditionalInformationRelatingtotheCompanysOperatingSegmentsDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSSEGMENTSAdditionalInformationRelatingtotheCompanysOperatingSegmentsDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241224080 - Disclosure - BUSINESS SEGMENTS - Additional Information Relating to the Company's Operating Segments (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSSEGMENTSSummaryofGeographicInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSSEGMENTSSummaryofGeographicInformationDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241234081 - Disclosure - BUSINESS SEGMENTS - Summary of Geographic Information (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="BUSINESSSEGMENTSMajorCustomersDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/BUSINESSSEGMENTSMajorCustomersDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241244082 - Disclosure - BUSINESS SEGMENTS - Major Customers (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="RELATEDPARTYTRANSACTIONS" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/RELATEDPARTYTRANSACTIONS"> |
| <link:definition> 211251022 - Disclosure - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="SUBSEQUENTEVENTS" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/SUBSEQUENTEVENTS"> |
| <link:definition> 211261023 - Disclosure - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="SUBSEQUENTEVENTSDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/SUBSEQUENTEVENTSDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241274083 - Disclosure - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ScheduleIIISCHEDULEOFREALESTATEANDACCUMULATEDDEPRECIATION" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ScheduleIIISCHEDULEOFREALESTATEANDACCUMULATEDDEPRECIATION"> |
| <link:definition> 211281024 - Disclosure - Schedule III - SCHEDULE OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ScheduleIIISCHEDULEOFREALESTATEANDACCUMULATEDDEPRECIATIONScheduleofRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ScheduleIIISCHEDULEOFREALESTATEANDACCUMULATEDDEPRECIATIONScheduleofRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241294084 - Disclosure - Schedule III - SCHEDULE OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - Schedule of Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | <link:roleType id="ScheduleIIISCHEDULEOFREALESTATEANDACCUMULATEDDEPRECIATIONActivityofrealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationDetails" roleURI="http://www.americantower.com/role/ScheduleIIISCHEDULEOFREALESTATEANDACCUMULATEDDEPRECIATIONActivityofrealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationDetails"> |
| <link:definition> 241304085 - Disclosure - Schedule III - SCHEDULE OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - Activity of real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) </link:definition> |
| <link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn> |
| <link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn> |
| </link:roleType> |
| | | </xs:appinfo> |
| | </xs:annotation> |
| <xs:element id="amt_LeaseAssetsAndLiabilitiesTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="LeaseAssetsAndLiabilitiesTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_IDFCMember" abstract="true" name="IDFCMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_RangeFiveMember" abstract="true" name="RangeFiveMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DebtInstrumentCovenantLimitationOfIndebtednessGuaranteedBySubsidiariesAmount" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentCovenantLimitationOfIndebtednessGuaranteedBySubsidiariesAmount" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_StockIssuedReplacementAwardPurchaseConsideration" abstract="false" name="StockIssuedReplacementAwardPurchaseConsideration" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NetOperatingLossCarryforwardsExpiringYearsOneThroughFive" abstract="false" name="NetOperatingLossCarryforwardsExpiringYearsOneThroughFive" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CommercialMortgagePassThroughCertificatesSeries2013Member" abstract="true" name="CommercialMortgagePassThroughCertificatesSeries2013Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesAdditionsAbstract" abstract="true" name="SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesAdditionsAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CashTrapDebtServiceCreditRatio" abstract="false" name="CashTrapDebtServiceCreditRatio" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:pureItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentOtherThanOptionsVestedAndDeferred" abstract="false" name="ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentOtherThanOptionsVestedAndDeferred" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:sharesItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A1300SeniorNotesDue2025Member" abstract="true" name="A1300SeniorNotesDue2025Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AccruedDividendRsu" abstract="false" name="AccruedDividendRsu" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_RangeTwoMember" abstract="true" name="RangeTwoMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CoreSiteRealtyCorporationMember" abstract="true" name="CoreSiteRealtyCorporationMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ATCTelecomInfrastructurePrivateLimitedMember" abstract="true" name="ATCTelecomInfrastructurePrivateLimitedMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A0400SeniorNotesDue2027And0950SeniorNotesDue2030Member" abstract="true" name="A0400SeniorNotesDue2027And0950SeniorNotesDue2030Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CaisseDeDepotEtPlacementDuQuebecAndAllianzCapitalPartnersMember" abstract="true" name="CaisseDeDepotEtPlacementDuQuebecAndAllianzCapitalPartnersMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A1250SeniorNotesDue2033Member" abstract="true" name="A1250SeniorNotesDue2033Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NetworkDevelopmentServicesMember" abstract="true" name="NetworkDevelopmentServicesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AssetAcquisitionPropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet" abstract="false" name="AssetAcquisitionPropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AssetCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredGoodwillAndLiabilitiesAssumedNet" abstract="false" name="AssetCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredGoodwillAndLiabilitiesAssumedNet" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateRedevelopmentCapitalExpenditures" abstract="false" name="SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateRedevelopmentCapitalExpenditures" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AssetAcquisitionAcquisitionOfLessThan100PercentNoncontrollingInterestFairValue" abstract="false" name="AssetAcquisitionAcquisitionOfLessThan100PercentNoncontrollingInterestFairValue" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ATIberiaCVMember" abstract="true" name="ATIberiaCVMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A4400SeniorNotesDue2026Member" abstract="true" name="A4400SeniorNotesDue2026Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CapitalGainsMember" abstract="true" name="CapitalGainsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ValuationAllowanceDeferredTaxAssetDecrease" abstract="false" name="ValuationAllowanceDeferredTaxAssetDecrease" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationDeductionsAbstract" abstract="true" name="SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationDeductionsAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A0500SeniorNotesDue2028Member" abstract="true" name="A0500SeniorNotesDue2028Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A500SeniorNotesDue2024Member" abstract="true" name="A500SeniorNotesDue2024Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ScheduleofContractAssetsAndLiabilitiesFromContractsWithCustomersTable" abstract="true" name="ScheduleofContractAssetsAndLiabilitiesFromContractsWithCustomersTable" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:hypercubeItem" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A470SeniorNotesDue2022Member" abstract="true" name="A470SeniorNotesDue2022Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateAdditionsToAccumulatedDepreciation" abstract="false" name="SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateAdditionsToAccumulatedDepreciation" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2026SeniorNotesMember" abstract="true" name="A2026SeniorNotesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationMIPT" abstract="false" name="EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationMIPT" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A3700SeniorNotesDue2049Member" abstract="true" name="A3700SeniorNotesDue2049Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_PropertyLatinAmericaMember" abstract="true" name="PropertyLatinAmericaMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_OrangeS.A.Member" abstract="true" name="OrangeS.A.Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_InsiteAndKirtonkholaTowerBangladeshLimitedMember" abstract="true" name="InsiteAndKirtonkholaTowerBangladeshLimitedMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A3950SeniorNotesDue2029Member" abstract="true" name="A3950SeniorNotesDue2029Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AssetAcquisitionDeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet" abstract="false" name="AssetAcquisitionDeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DataCenterAssetsMember" abstract="true" name="DataCenterAssetsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2021MulticurrencyCreditFacility2021CreditFacilityTermLoan20212021USDTwoYearDelayedDrawTermLoanAnd2021USD364DayDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" abstract="true" name="A2021MulticurrencyCreditFacility2021CreditFacilityTermLoan20212021USDTwoYearDelayedDrawTermLoanAnd2021USD364DayDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesDeductionsAbstractAbstract" abstract="true" name="SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesDeductionsAbstractAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2021MulticurrencyCreditFacility2021CreditFacility2021EUR364DayDelayedDrawTermLoanAnd2021EURThreeYearDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" abstract="true" name="A2021MulticurrencyCreditFacility2021CreditFacility2021EUR364DayDelayedDrawTermLoanAnd2021EURThreeYearDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AggregatePurchaseOptionPriceForTowers" abstract="false" name="AggregatePurchaseOptionPriceForTowers" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AcquiredLicensesAndOtherIntangiblesMember" abstract="true" name="AcquiredLicensesAndOtherIntangiblesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NumberOfBroadcastAndWirelessCommunicationsTowers" abstract="false" name="NumberOfBroadcastAndWirelessCommunicationsTowers" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SubsidiariesOperatingInGermanyMember" abstract="true" name="SubsidiariesOperatingInGermanyMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2021ThreeYearDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" abstract="true" name="A2021ThreeYearDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_OwnershipPercentage" abstract="false" name="OwnershipPercentage" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AssetAcquisitionLiabilitiesCurrent" abstract="false" name="AssetAcquisitionLiabilitiesCurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_OtherExpensesLineItems" abstract="true" name="OtherExpensesLineItems" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2021PSUsMember" abstract="true" name="A2021PSUsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_TowersMember" abstract="true" name="TowersMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_RangeOneMember" abstract="true" name="RangeOneMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DebtInstrumentCovenantTotalDebtToAdjustedEBITDARatioAfterAQualifiedAcquisition" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentCovenantTotalDebtToAdjustedEBITDARatioAfterAQualifiedAcquisition" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:pureItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_BankOfAmericaNAAndBofASecuritiesIncMember" abstract="true" name="BankOfAmericaNAAndBofASecuritiesIncMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A350SeniorNotesDue2023Member" abstract="true" name="A350SeniorNotesDue2023Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_LossContingencyForeignIncomeTaxAssessment" abstract="false" name="LossContingencyForeignIncomeTaxAssessment" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTaxReserves" abstract="false" name="EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTaxReserves" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ScheduleofFinanceLeaseAssetsIncludedInPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="ScheduleofFinanceLeaseAssetsIncludedInPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest" abstract="false" name="ComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AssetAcquisitionRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredGoodwillAndLiabilitiesAssumedLessNoncontrollingInterest" abstract="false" name="AssetAcquisitionRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredGoodwillAndLiabilitiesAssumedLessNoncontrollingInterest" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A1500SeniorNotesDue2028Member" abstract="true" name="A1500SeniorNotesDue2028Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2900SeniorNotesDue2030Member" abstract="true" name="A2900SeniorNotesDue2030Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_MaximumAdjustedEBITDA" abstract="false" name="MaximumAdjustedEBITDA" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:pureItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NonLeaseRevenueMember" abstract="true" name="NonLeaseRevenueMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombination" abstract="false" name="RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombination" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_LesseeOperatingLeaseNumberOfRenewalOptions" abstract="false" name="LesseeOperatingLeaseNumberOfRenewalOptions" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NonCashOperatingAndFinancingLeaseModifications" abstract="false" name="NonCashOperatingAndFinancingLeaseModifications" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_Series20151ClassAMember" abstract="true" name="Series20151ClassAMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_PropertyMember" abstract="true" name="PropertyMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_StraightLineRevenue" abstract="false" name="StraightLineRevenue" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_KirtonkholaTowerBangladeshLimitedMember" abstract="true" name="KirtonkholaTowerBangladeshLimitedMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A3800SeniorNotesDue2029Member" abstract="true" name="A3800SeniorNotesDue2029Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2021CreditFacilityMember" abstract="true" name="A2021CreditFacilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ScheduleofContractAssetsAndLiabilitiesFromContractsWithCustomersLineItems" abstract="true" name="ScheduleofContractAssetsAndLiabilitiesFromContractsWithCustomersLineItems" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AssetAcquisitionFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet" abstract="false" name="AssetAcquisitionFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_OtherOperatingExpenses" abstract="false" name="OtherOperatingExpenses" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2021EUR364DayDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" abstract="true" name="A2021EUR364DayDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2007PlanMember" abstract="true" name="A2007PlanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValueVestedAndDeferred" abstract="false" name="SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValueVestedAndDeferred" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:perShareItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DebtInstrumentCovenantNumberofConsecutiveQuartersRequiredForReleaseofFunds" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentCovenantNumberofConsecutiveQuartersRequiredForReleaseofFunds" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A3000SeniorNotesDue2023Member" abstract="true" name="A3000SeniorNotesDue2023Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ScheduleofImpairmentChargesTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="ScheduleofImpairmentChargesTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2300SeniorNotesDue2031Member" abstract="true" name="A2300SeniorNotesDue2031Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DebtInstrumentCovenantDefaultThreshold" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentCovenantDefaultThreshold" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2021EURThreeYearDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" abstract="true" name="A2021EURThreeYearDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_OperatingLeasesAbstract" abstract="true" name="OperatingLeasesAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2029SeniorNotesMember" abstract="true" name="A2029SeniorNotesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ViomTransactionMember" abstract="true" name="ViomTransactionMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_PaidDividendRSU" abstract="false" name="PaidDividendRSU" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_LossGainOnInvestmentsAndOtherNonCashIncomeExpense" abstract="false" name="LossGainOnInvestmentsAndOtherNonCashIncomeExpense" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_JointVentureBangladeshOperationsMember" abstract="true" name="JointVentureBangladeshOperationsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentOtherThanOptionsExpectedToVestNetOfForfeitures" abstract="false" name="ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentOtherThanOptionsExpectedToVestNetOfForfeitures" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:sharesItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_TelxiusEuropeanTowerDivisionMember" abstract="true" name="TelxiusEuropeanTowerDivisionMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_EntelAcquisitionMember" abstract="true" name="EntelAcquisitionMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionResultingfromLapseofApplicableStatueofLimitationsandEffectiveSettlements" abstract="false" name="UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionResultingfromLapseofApplicableStatueofLimitationsandEffectiveSettlements" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A1375SeniorNotesDue2025Member" abstract="true" name="A1375SeniorNotesDue2025Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_TaxTreatmentAxis" abstract="true" name="TaxTreatmentAxis" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:dimensionItem" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_TowerAndNetworkLocationsMember" abstract="true" name="TowerAndNetworkLocationsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SaleOfStockAuthorizedAmountToBeSold" abstract="false" name="SaleOfStockAuthorizedAmountToBeSold" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ScheduleOfMergerAndAcquisitionRelatedCostsTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="ScheduleOfMergerAndAcquisitionRelatedCostsTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalAdditionalInterestAcquisitionCosts" abstract="false" name="AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalAdditionalInterestAcquisitionCosts" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AssetsHeldAndUsedLongLivedFairValueDisclosure" abstract="false" name="AssetsHeldAndUsedLongLivedFairValueDisclosure" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_TelxiusTelecomSAMember" abstract="true" name="TelxiusTelecomSAMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2020ATMProgramMember" abstract="true" name="A2020ATMProgramMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ViomWorkingCapitalFacilitiesMember" abstract="true" name="ViomWorkingCapitalFacilitiesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossReclassifiedAsAOCI" abstract="false" name="ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossReclassifiedAsAOCI" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AssetAcquisitionOtherAssetsNonCurrent" abstract="false" name="AssetAcquisitionOtherAssetsNonCurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_IncreaseDecreaseInRightOfUseAssetAndOperatingLeaseLiability" abstract="false" name="IncreaseDecreaseInRightOfUseAssetAndOperatingLeaseLiability" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DebtInstrumentCovenantThresholdForMajorityOfHoldersInEventOfDefault" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentCovenantThresholdForMajorityOfHoldersInEventOfDefault" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_TelxiusLatinAmericaTowerDivisionMember" abstract="true" name="TelxiusLatinAmericaTowerDivisionMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_MinimumDebtServiceCreditRatio" abstract="false" name="MinimumDebtServiceCreditRatio" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:pureItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_TermLoan2021Member" abstract="true" name="TermLoan2021Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_EstimatedUndiscountedFutureCashOutlayForAssetRetirementObligations" abstract="false" name="EstimatedUndiscountedFutureCashOutlayForAssetRetirementObligations" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NumberOfAnnualRenewalPeriods" abstract="false" name="NumberOfAnnualRenewalPeriods" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DividendsDeclaredandPaidMember" abstract="true" name="DividendsDeclaredandPaidMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_EuroInterbankOfferedRateEURIBORMember" abstract="true" name="EuroInterbankOfferedRateEURIBORMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationAdditionsAbstract" abstract="true" name="SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationAdditionsAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NumberOfCustomers" abstract="false" name="NumberOfCustomers" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SubsidiariesOperatingInSpainMember" abstract="true" name="SubsidiariesOperatingInSpainMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AssetAcquisitionAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedNet" abstract="false" name="AssetAcquisitionAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedNet" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2023SeniorNotesMember" abstract="true" name="A2023SeniorNotesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A0450SeniorNotesDue20270875SeniorNotesDue2029And1250SeniorNotesDue2033Member" abstract="true" name="A0450SeniorNotesDue20270875SeniorNotesDue2029And1250SeniorNotesDue2033Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A0400SeniorNotesDue2027Member" abstract="true" name="A0400SeniorNotesDue2027Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_EatonTowersHoldingLimitedMember" abstract="true" name="EatonTowersHoldingLimitedMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_RangeThreeMember" abstract="true" name="RangeThreeMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2950SeniorNotesDue2051Member" abstract="true" name="A2950SeniorNotesDue2051Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentOtherThanOptionsPreviouslyVestedAndDeferred" abstract="false" name="ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentOtherThanOptionsPreviouslyVestedAndDeferred" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:sharesItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DeferredTaxLiabilityDepreciationAndAmortization" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxLiabilityDepreciationAndAmortization" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2011BuybackMember" abstract="true" name="A2011BuybackMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CommunicationSitesMember" abstract="true" name="CommunicationSitesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AssetAcquisitionPurchasePeriod" abstract="false" name="AssetAcquisitionPurchasePeriod" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NumberOfTrustSitesAssets" abstract="false" name="NumberOfTrustSitesAssets" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_GhanaAndUgandaSubsidiariesMember" abstract="true" name="GhanaAndUgandaSubsidiariesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NoncontrollingInterestAcquiredOwnershipPercentageByNoncontrollingOwners" abstract="false" name="NoncontrollingInterestAcquiredOwnershipPercentageByNoncontrollingOwners" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A1950SeniorNotesDue2026Member" abstract="true" name="A1950SeniorNotesDue2026Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2020PSUsMember" abstract="true" name="A2020PSUsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_Acquisitions2021Member" abstract="true" name="Acquisitions2021Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationLiabilityInstallmentPaymentPeriod" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationLiabilityInstallmentPaymentPeriod" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A1450SeniorNotesDue20262300SeniorNotesDue2031And2950SeniorNotesDue2051Member" abstract="true" name="A1450SeniorNotesDue20262300SeniorNotesDue2031And2950SeniorNotesDue2051Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_MacquarieMember" abstract="true" name="MacquarieMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_LeasedAssetsNumberOfUnits" abstract="false" name="LeasedAssetsNumberOfUnits" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A0875SeniorNotesDue2029Member" abstract="true" name="A0875SeniorNotesDue2029Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AccruedPassThroughCosts" abstract="false" name="AccruedPassThroughCosts" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NetOperatingLossCarryforwardsExpiringYearsSixteenThroughTwenty" abstract="false" name="NetOperatingLossCarryforwardsExpiringYearsSixteenThroughTwenty" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_KenyaDebtMember" abstract="true" name="KenyaDebtMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ServicesRevenueMember" abstract="true" name="ServicesRevenueMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_FairValueOfDebtAssumedThroughAcquisitions" abstract="false" name="FairValueOfDebtAssumedThroughAcquisitions" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_USSubsidiaryDebtMember" abstract="true" name="USSubsidiaryDebtMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AcquisitionRelatedPayablesCurrent" abstract="false" name="AcquisitionRelatedPayablesCurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SiteAcquiredNumberOfOperatingMarkets" abstract="false" name="SiteAcquiredNumberOfOperatingMarkets" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CashFlowLesseeAbstract" abstract="true" name="CashFlowLesseeAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SecuredTowerRevenueSecuritiesSeries20181RMember" abstract="true" name="SecuredTowerRevenueSecuritiesSeries20181RMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AcquiredNetworkLocationMember" abstract="true" name="AcquiredNetworkLocationMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ValuationAllowanceDeferredTaxAssetIncrease" abstract="false" name="ValuationAllowanceDeferredTaxAssetIncrease" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CustomerLeaseInitialTerm" abstract="false" name="CustomerLeaseInitialTerm" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ViomOverdraftFacilityMember" abstract="true" name="ViomOverdraftFacilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A1875SeniorNotesDue2030Member" abstract="true" name="A1875SeniorNotesDue2030Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ConfidenceGroupMember" abstract="true" name="ConfidenceGroupMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AuditorInformationAbstract" abstract="true" name="AuditorInformationAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesAssetsGross" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxLiabilitiesAssetsGross" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A3375SeniorNotesDue2026Member" abstract="true" name="A3375SeniorNotesDue2026Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DebtInstrumentCovenantTotalDebtToAdjustedEBITDARatioMaximum" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentCovenantTotalDebtToAdjustedEBITDARatioMaximum" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:pureItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SuccessiveTermsToRenewLease" abstract="false" name="SuccessiveTermsToRenewLease" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_PropertyUSAndCanadaMember" abstract="true" name="PropertyUSAndCanadaMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DebtWeightedAverageLife" abstract="false" name="DebtWeightedAverageLife" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CreditFacility2021Member" abstract="true" name="CreditFacility2021Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_OtherExpensesTableTable" abstract="true" name="OtherExpensesTableTable" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:hypercubeItem" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_TataTeleservicesLimitedMember" abstract="true" name="TataTeleservicesLimitedMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_RightOfUseAssetsMember" abstract="true" name="RightOfUseAssetsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLeaseLiability" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLeaseLiability" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CommercialMortgagePassThroughCertificatesSeries2018Member" abstract="true" name="CommercialMortgagePassThroughCertificatesSeries2018Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ScheduleofintangibleassetimpairmentLineItems" abstract="true" name="ScheduleofintangibleassetimpairmentLineItems" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NonLeasePropertyRevenueMember" abstract="true" name="NonLeasePropertyRevenueMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_FinanceLeasePaymentsFinancingActivities" abstract="false" name="FinanceLeasePaymentsFinancingActivities" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NumberOfSitesAcquired" abstract="false" name="NumberOfSitesAcquired" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ATCEuropeMember" abstract="true" name="ATCEuropeMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AccruedPropertyAndRealEstateTaxes" abstract="false" name="AccruedPropertyAndRealEstateTaxes" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DebtInstrumentCovenantLimitationOfIndebtednessGuaranteedBySubsidiariesAdjustedEBITDAPercentage" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentCovenantLimitationOfIndebtednessGuaranteedBySubsidiariesAdjustedEBITDAPercentage" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_PaymentsForPerpetualLandEasements" abstract="false" name="PaymentsForPerpetualLandEasements" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NetOperatingLossCarryforwardsExpiringYearsSixThroughTen" abstract="false" name="NetOperatingLossCarryforwardsExpiringYearsSixThroughTen" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SecuredTowerRevenueSecuritiesSeries20132AMember" abstract="true" name="SecuredTowerRevenueSecuritiesSeries20132AMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2021USD364DayDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" abstract="true" name="A2021USD364DayDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_FinanceLeasesAbstract" abstract="true" name="FinanceLeasesAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_VerizonTransactionMember" abstract="true" name="VerizonTransactionMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateDeductionsToAccumulatedDepreciation" abstract="false" name="SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateDeductionsToAccumulatedDepreciation" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_PropertyDataCentersMember" abstract="true" name="PropertyDataCentersMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreaseResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositionsReclassificationOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefits" abstract="false" name="UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreaseResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositionsReclassificationOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefits" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A1600SeniorNotesDue2026Member" abstract="true" name="A1600SeniorNotesDue2026Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationLiabilityInstallmentPaymentOptionalExtensionPeriod" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationLiabilityInstallmentPaymentOptionalExtensionPeriod" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A3125SeniorNotesDue2027Member" abstract="true" name="A3125SeniorNotesDue2027Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionandTranslationAdjustmentNetofTaxLessAmountReclassifiedtoAdditionalPaidinCapital" abstract="false" name="OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionandTranslationAdjustmentNetofTaxLessAmountReclassifiedtoAdditionalPaidinCapital" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_OrdinaryIncomeMember" abstract="true" name="OrdinaryIncomeMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A1000SeniorNotesDue2032Member" abstract="true" name="A1000SeniorNotesDue2032Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NoncashOrPartNoncashAssetAcquisitionDebtAssumed" abstract="false" name="NoncashOrPartNoncashAssetAcquisitionDebtAssumed" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxLessAmountReclassifiedToAdditionalPaidInCapital" abstract="false" name="OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxLessAmountReclassifiedToAdditionalPaidInCapital" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2250SeniorNotesDue2022Member" abstract="true" name="A2250SeniorNotesDue2022Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ThreeCustomersMember" abstract="true" name="ThreeCustomersMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NumberOfRooftopSites" abstract="false" name="NumberOfRooftopSites" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ScheduleofintangibleassetimpairmentTable" abstract="true" name="ScheduleofintangibleassetimpairmentTable" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:hypercubeItem" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A3100SeniorNotesDue2050Member" abstract="true" name="A3100SeniorNotesDue2050Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateDiscretionaryCapitalProjectAmount" abstract="false" name="SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateDiscretionaryCapitalProjectAmount" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_TMobileMember" abstract="true" name="TMobileMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SubsidiariesOperatingInFranceAndPolandMember" abstract="true" name="SubsidiariesOperatingInFranceAndPolandMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_IWGHoldingsLLCMember" abstract="true" name="IWGHoldingsLLCMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NetLongTermOperatingLossCarryForwards" abstract="false" name="NetLongTermOperatingLossCarryForwards" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ColombianLongTermCreditFacilityMember" abstract="true" name="ColombianLongTermCreditFacilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstatePeriodAdditionsToCost" abstract="false" name="SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstatePeriodAdditionsToCost" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_RangeFourMember" abstract="true" name="RangeFourMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUsAndPerformanceShareUnitsPSUsMember" abstract="true" name="RestrictedStockUnitsRSUsAndPerformanceShareUnitsPSUsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NetOperatingLossCarryforwardsExpiringYearsElevenThroughFifteen" abstract="false" name="NetOperatingLossCarryforwardsExpiringYearsElevenThroughFifteen" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DerivativeInterestRateSwapAgreements" abstract="false" name="DerivativeInterestRateSwapAgreements" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_IndefiniteCarryforward" abstract="false" name="IndefiniteCarryforward" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DebtInstrumentPrepaymentFee" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentPrepaymentFee" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2021MulticurrencyCreditFacilityMember" abstract="true" name="A2021MulticurrencyCreditFacilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateTotalUnitsPercentageOfGrossAmountsMaximum" abstract="false" name="SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateTotalUnitsPercentageOfGrossAmountsMaximum" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NumberOfLandParcelsUnderCommunicationSites" abstract="false" name="NumberOfLandParcelsUnderCommunicationSites" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DebtInstrumentPeriodDuringWhichNoPrepaymentConsiderationisDuePeriod" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentPeriodDuringWhichNoPrepaymentConsiderationisDuePeriod" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsSharesAssumedInBusinessCombinationWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" abstract="false" name="ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsSharesAssumedInBusinessCombinationWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:perShareItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AssetAcquisitionOtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent" abstract="false" name="AssetAcquisitionOtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_JPMorganChaseBankNAMember" abstract="true" name="JPMorganChaseBankNAMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A1600SeniorNotesDue2026And2700SeniorNotesDue2031Member" abstract="true" name="A1600SeniorNotesDue2026And2700SeniorNotesDue2031Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DeferredTaxAssetNondeductibleExpenseInterestAmount" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxAssetNondeductibleExpenseInterestAmount" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_RightToLeaseWeightedAverageTerm" abstract="false" name="RightToLeaseWeightedAverageTerm" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaidIncreaseDecrease" abstract="false" name="CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaidIncreaseDecrease" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CertainEmployeesMember" abstract="true" name="CertainEmployeesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ForeignWithholdingTaxes" abstract="false" name="ForeignWithholdingTaxes" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_OtherSubsidiaryDebtMember" abstract="true" name="OtherSubsidiaryDebtMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NumberofTenants" abstract="false" name="NumberofTenants" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2400SeniorNotesDue2025Member" abstract="true" name="A2400SeniorNotesDue2025Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_PropertyAfricaMember" abstract="true" name="PropertyAfricaMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2700SeniorNotesDue2031Member" abstract="true" name="A2700SeniorNotesDue2031Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A0600SeniorNotesDue2024Member" abstract="true" name="A0600SeniorNotesDue2024Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DebtInstrumentCovenantTotalDebtToAdjustedEBITDARatioStepDown" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentCovenantTotalDebtToAdjustedEBITDARatioStepDown" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:pureItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DataCentersAcquisitionMember" abstract="true" name="DataCentersAcquisitionMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_WeightedAverageGrantDateFairValueExpectedToVestNetOfEstimatedForfeitures" abstract="false" name="WeightedAverageGrantDateFairValueExpectedToVestNetOfEstimatedForfeitures" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:perShareItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AssetAcquisitionAssetsCurrent" abstract="false" name="AssetAcquisitionAssetsCurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2024SeniorNotesMember" abstract="true" name="A2024SeniorNotesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SubsidiaryInterestMember" abstract="true" name="SubsidiaryInterestMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CapitalizedLaborCosts" abstract="false" name="CapitalizedLaborCosts" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ThreeYearPerformanceGrantSharesIssuableBasedOnExceedingPerformanceMetric" abstract="false" name="ThreeYearPerformanceGrantSharesIssuableBasedOnExceedingPerformanceMetric" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:sharesItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NoncontrollingInterestDecreaseFromReclassificationFromPermanentToTemporaryEquity" abstract="false" name="NoncontrollingInterestDecreaseFromReclassificationFromPermanentToTemporaryEquity" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2750SeniorNotesDue2027Member" abstract="true" name="A2750SeniorNotesDue2027Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A0950SeniorNotesDue2030Member" abstract="true" name="A0950SeniorNotesDue2030Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ATAndTMobilityMember" abstract="true" name="ATAndTMobilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest" abstract="false" name="ComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NoncontrollingInterestDecreaseFromRedemptionsOrPurchaseOfInterestsShares" abstract="false" name="NoncontrollingInterestDecreaseFromRedemptionsOrPurchaseOfInterestsShares" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:sharesItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_PropertyRevenueMember" abstract="true" name="PropertyRevenueMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DerivativeInstrumentFairValueAdjustmentNet" abstract="false" name="DerivativeInstrumentFairValueAdjustmentNet" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_OtherAcquisitions2021Member" abstract="true" name="OtherAcquisitions2021Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentLiabilities" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentLiabilities" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_StraightLineGroundRentExpense" abstract="false" name="StraightLineGroundRentExpense" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NatureOfOperationsPolicyPolicyTextBlock" abstract="false" name="NatureOfOperationsPolicyPolicyTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_PercentageOfPotentialTargetShares" abstract="false" name="PercentageOfPotentialTargetShares" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_Series20152ClassAMember" abstract="true" name="Series20152ClassAMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_PublicStockOfferingMember" abstract="true" name="PublicStockOfferingMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NumberOfDataCenters" abstract="false" name="NumberOfDataCenters" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2018PSUsMember" abstract="true" name="A2018PSUsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DebtInstrumentPaymentTermsRepaymentPeriod" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentPaymentTermsRepaymentPeriod" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2021USDTwoYearDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" abstract="true" name="A2021USDTwoYearDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstatePeriodDeductionsToCost" abstract="false" name="SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstatePeriodDeductionsToCost" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreaseInIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestExpenseResultingFromExpirationOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations" abstract="false" name="UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreaseInIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestExpenseResultingFromExpirationOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A3600SeniorNotesDue2028Member" abstract="true" name="A3600SeniorNotesDue2028Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2950SeniorNotesDue2025Member" abstract="true" name="A2950SeniorNotesDue2025Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherProductiveAssets" abstract="false" name="ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherProductiveAssets" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DeferredTaxDeferredRentNoncurrent" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxDeferredRentNoncurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_VerizonWirelessMember" abstract="true" name="VerizonWirelessMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateDiscretionaryGroundLeasePurchases" abstract="false" name="SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateDiscretionaryGroundLeasePurchases" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsSharesAssumedInBusinessCombination" abstract="false" name="ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsSharesAssumedInBusinessCombination" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:sharesItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossInAOCIAndIncomeStatement" abstract="false" name="ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossInAOCIAndIncomeStatement" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NumberOfDASNetworks" abstract="false" name="NumberOfDASNetworks" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NumberOfAssetsAcquired" abstract="false" name="NumberOfAssetsAcquired" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A3375SeniorNotesDue2024Member" abstract="true" name="A3375SeniorNotesDue2024Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SecuredTowerRevenueSecuritiesSeries20181AMember" abstract="true" name="SecuredTowerRevenueSecuritiesSeries20181AMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_BusinessCombinationProFormaInformationGrossMarginOfAcquireeSinceAcquisitionDateActual" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationProFormaInformationGrossMarginOfAcquireeSinceAcquisitionDateActual" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CommonStockDividendsDeclaredPercentageofTotal" abstract="false" name="CommonStockDividendsDeclaredPercentageofTotal" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2017BuybackMember" abstract="true" name="A2017BuybackMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2019PSUsMember" abstract="true" name="A2019PSUsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ATandTTransactionMember" abstract="true" name="ATandTTransactionMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2021USDTwoYearDelayedDrawTermLoanAnd2021USD364DayDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" abstract="true" name="A2021USDTwoYearDelayedDrawTermLoanAnd2021USD364DayDelayedDrawTermLoanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2021TermLoansAndCreditFacilitiesMember" abstract="true" name="A2021TermLoansAndCreditFacilitiesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_TaxTreatmentDomain" abstract="true" name="TaxTreatmentDomain" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AllianzCapitalPartnersMember" abstract="true" name="AllianzCapitalPartnersMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_NonCashItemsAbstract" abstract="true" name="NonCashItemsAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_AcquiredOtherIntangibleAssetsMember" abstract="true" name="AcquiredOtherIntangibleAssetsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfRedeemableNoncontrollingInterestInterest" abstract="false" name="PaymentsForRepurchaseOfRedeemableNoncontrollingInterestInterest" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A355SeniorNotesDue2027Member" abstract="true" name="A355SeniorNotesDue2027Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CommercialMortgagePassThroughCertificatesSeries2015Member" abstract="true" name="CommercialMortgagePassThroughCertificatesSeries2015Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A4000SeniorNotesDue2025Member" abstract="true" name="A4000SeniorNotesDue2025Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentAssets" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentAssets" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2100SeniorNotesDue2030Member" abstract="true" name="A2100SeniorNotesDue2030Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateStartUpCapitalExpenditures" abstract="false" name="SECSchedule1228RealEstateCompaniesInvestmentInRealEstateStartUpCapitalExpenditures" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_EureEtLoirRseauxMobilesSASMember" abstract="true" name="EureEtLoirRseauxMobilesSASMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_SecuredTowerRevenueSecuritiesSeries20131AMember" abstract="true" name="SecuredTowerRevenueSecuritiesSeries20131AMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_PropertyEuropeMember" abstract="true" name="PropertyEuropeMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_ValuationAllowanceDeferredTaxAssetIncreaseDecreaseRelatedToForeignCurrency" abstract="false" name="ValuationAllowanceDeferredTaxAssetIncreaseDecreaseRelatedToForeignCurrency" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_Originalprincipalamount" abstract="false" name="Originalprincipalamount" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_CaisseDeDepotEtPlacementDuQuebecMember" abstract="true" name="CaisseDeDepotEtPlacementDuQuebecMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesRightofUseAsset" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxLiabilitiesRightofUseAsset" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A0450SeniorNotesDue2027Member" abstract="true" name="A0450SeniorNotesDue2027Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A2027SeniorNotesMember" abstract="true" name="A2027SeniorNotesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_PropertyAsiaPacificMember" abstract="true" name="PropertyAsiaPacificMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_TermLoan2020Member" abstract="true" name="TermLoan2020Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_TaxAdjustmentRelatedToReit" abstract="false" name="TaxAdjustmentRelatedToReit" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/> |
| <xs:element id="amt_A1450SeniorNotesDue2026Member" abstract="true" name="A1450SeniorNotesDue2026Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/> |
| </xs:schema> |