Investment in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method -Charter condensed consolidated balance sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
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| Investments in affiliates accounted for using the Equity Method | ||
| Current assets | $ 103 | $ 423 |
| Total assets | 8,830 | 16,687 |
| Current liabilities | 987 | 200 |
| Deferred income taxes | 1,155 | 2,028 |
| Long-term debt | 1,746 | 2,687 |
| Equity | 5,698 | 9,793 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 8,830 | 16,687 |
| Charter | ||
| Investments in affiliates accounted for using the Equity Method | ||
| Current assets | 5,144 | 4,233 |
| Property and equipment, net | 46,444 | 42,913 |
| Goodwill | 29,710 | 29,674 |
| Intangible assets, net | 67,911 | 68,437 |
| Other assets | 5,004 | 4,763 |
| Total assets | 154,213 | 150,020 |
| Current liabilities | 13,306 | 13,486 |
| Deferred income taxes | 19,841 | 18,845 |
| Long-term debt | 94,006 | 92,134 |
| Other liabilities | 6,541 | 5,848 |
| Equity | 20,519 | 19,707 |
| Total liabilities and equity | $ 154,213 | $ 150,020 |
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