Investment in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method - Excess Basis Allocation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2026 |
Mar. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Excess basis allocation within memo accounts | |||
| Share of equity investment income (losses) | $ 308 | $ 318 | |
| (Loss) on dilution of investment in affiliate | (70) | (18) | |
| Charter | |||
| Excess basis allocation within memo accounts | |||
| Property and equipment, net | 160 | $ 183 | |
| Customer relationships, net | 1,517 | 1,596 | |
| Franchise fees | 850 | 850 | |
| Trademarks | 6 | 6 | |
| Goodwill | 1,479 | 1,519 | |
| Debt | (111) | (121) | |
| Deferred income tax liability | (606) | (628) | |
| Total | 3,295 | $ 3,405 | |
| Amortization of Deferred Charges | 69 | 67 | |
| (Loss) on dilution of investment in affiliate | $ (70) | $ (18) | |
| Charter | Customer relationships | |||
| Excess basis allocation within memo accounts | |||
| Remaining useful lives | 6 years | ||
| Charter | Property, plant and equipment | |||
| Excess basis allocation within memo accounts | |||
| Remaining useful lives | 2 years | ||
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- Definition Represents the difference between amount at which an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting is carried (reported) on the balance sheet and amount of underlying equity in net assets the reporting Entity has in the investee allocated to customer relationships. No definition available.
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- Definition Represents the difference between amount at which an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting is carried (reported) on the balance sheet and amount of underlying equity in net assets the reporting Entity has in the investee allocated to debt. No definition available.
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- Definition Represents the difference between amount at which an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting is carried (reported) on the balance sheet and amount of underlying equity in net assets the reporting Entity has in the investee allocated to deferred income tax liability. No definition available.
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- Definition Represents the difference between amount at which an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting is carried (reported) on the balance sheet and amount of underlying equity in net assets the reporting Entity has in the investee allocated to franchise fees. No definition available.
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- Definition Represents the difference between amount at which an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting is carried (reported) on the balance sheet and amount of underlying equity in net assets the reporting Entity has in the investee allocated to goodwill. No definition available.
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- Definition Represents the difference between amount at which an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting is carried (reported) on the balance sheet and amount of underlying equity in net assets the reporting Entity has in the investee allocated to property and equipment. No definition available.
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- Definition Represents the difference between amount at which an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting is carried (reported) on the balance sheet and amount of underlying equity in net assets the reporting Entity has in the investee allocated to trademarks. No definition available.
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- Definition The amount of amortization of deferred charges applied against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Difference between amount at which an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting is carried (reported) on the balance sheet and amount of underlying equity in net assets the reporting Entity has in the investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The profit or loss on sales of previously unissued stock by subsidiaries or equity investees made to investors outside the consolidated group that is not reported as operating income. Represents the difference in the parent company's carrying amount of the equity interest in the subsidiary or equity investee immediately before and after the transaction. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) for proportionate share of equity method investee's income (loss). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Examples include, but not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. No definition available.
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