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Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method - Excess Basis Allocation (Details)

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Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method - Excess Basis Allocation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Share of earnings (loss) of affiliates, net $ 303 $ 189  
Loss on dilution of investment in affiliate (56) (82)  
Charter.      
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Property and equipment 676   $ 661
Customer relationships 2,537   2,537
Franchise fees 3,935   3,828
Trademarks 29   29
Goodwill 4,150   4,024
Debt (534)   (535)
Deferred income tax liability (1,657)   (1,626)
Total 9,136   $ 8,918
Amortization of Deferred Charges 67 58  
Loss on dilution of investment in affiliate $ (56) $ (82)  
Charter. | Customer relationships      
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Remaining useful lives of customer relationships 9 years    
Charter. | Property, Plant and Equipment      
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Remaining useful lives of property and equipment 5 years