Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Investment in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method - Excess Basis Allocation (Details)

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Investment in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method - Excess Basis Allocation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Share of equity investment income (losses) $ 1,155 $ 1,326 $ 1,194
Loss on dilution of investment in affiliate (60) (63) (102)
Charter.      
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Property and equipment, net 403 524  
Customer relationships, net 2,049 2,230  
Franchise fees 3,843 3,809  
Trademarks 29 29  
Goodwill 4,049 3,975  
Debt (317) (450)  
Deferred income tax liability (1,472) (1,505)  
Total 8,584 8,612  
Share of equity investment income (losses) 1,155 1,326 1,194
Amortization of Deferred Charges 277 232 234
Loss on dilution of investment in affiliate $ (60) $ (63) $ (102)
Charter. | Customer relationships      
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Remaining useful lives of customer relationships 7 years    
Charter. | Property, Plant and Equipment      
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Remaining useful lives of property and equipment 4 years