Information jvidÊÓƵ jvidÊÓƵ's Operating Segments (Reconciliation Of Segment Adjusted OIBDA To Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
Mar. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Mar. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Information jvidÊÓƵ Liberty's Operating Segments | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Consolidated segment Adjusted OIBDA | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | $ 2,154 | $ 1,950 | $ 1,939 |
| Stock-based compensation | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (88) | (123) | (97) |
| Depreciation and amortization | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (637) | (725) | (874) |
| Transaction related costs | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (72) | (59) | Ìý |
| Impairment of intangible assets and long lived assets | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (33) | Ìý | Ìý |
| Operating income | $ 435 | $ 237 | $ 358 | $ 294 | $ 368 | $ 208 | $ 254 | $ 213 | 1,324 | 1,043 | 968 |
| Interest expense | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (381) | (355) | (363) |
| Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (162) | (200) | (68) |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 76 | 145 | 414 |
| Gains (losses) on transactions, net | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 1 | 410 | 9 |
| Tax sharing income (expense) with GCI Liberty | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 32 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Other, net | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (7) | 7 | 131 |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | $ 883 | $ 1,050 | $ 1,091 |
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- Definition Represents the amount of acquisition, restructuring and advisory fees. No definition available.
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- Definition Adjusted OIBDA is defined by the Company as revenue less operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation). This measure of performance excludes depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, separately reported litigation settlements and restructurings and impairment charges that are included in the measurement of operating income pursuant to GAAP. No definition available.
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- Definition Information jvidÊÓƵ Liberty's Operating Segments [Abstract] No definition available.
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- Definition Tax sharing income (expense) with GCI Liberty No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of assets, including but not limited to property plant and equipment, intangible assets and equity in securities of subsidiaries or equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of income (expense) related to nonoperating activities, classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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