| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 23, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001517228 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 23, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | COMMSCOPE HOLDING COMPANY, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36146 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-4332098 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1100 CommScope Place |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | SE |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Hickory |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 28602 |
| City Area Code | (828) |
| Local Phone Number | 324-2200 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | COMM |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
