Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405]

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, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Share of equity investment income (losses) $ (3,062) $ 1,323 $ 1,155
(Loss) on dilution of investment in affiliate (96) (32) (60)
Charter      
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Property and equipment, net 183 280  
Customer relationships, net 1,596 1,751  
Franchise fees 850 3,843  
Trademarks 6 29  
Goodwill 1,519 3,845  
Debt (121) (251)  
Deferred income tax liability (628) (1,413)  
Total 3,405 8,084  
Impairment loss 4,400    
Share of equity investment income (losses) (3,062) 1,323 1,155
Amortization of Deferred Charges 266 303 277
(Loss) on dilution of investment in affiliate $ (96) $ (32) $ (60)
Charter | Customer relationships      
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Remaining useful lives of property and equipment 6 years    
Charter | Property, plant and equipment      
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts      
Remaining useful lives of property and equipment 2 years