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Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Narrative) (Details)

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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
 6 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
May 01, 2013
Charter Communications
Jun. 30, 2014
Charter Communications
Jun. 30, 2013
Charter Communications
Jun. 30, 2014
Live Nation
Jun. 30, 2014
Sirius XM Canada
Jun. 30, 2013
Sirius XM Canada
Jun. 30, 2014
Sirius XM Canada
Jun. 30, 2013
Sirius XM Canada
Jun. 30, 2014
Charter Communications
Jun. 30, 2013
Charter Communications
Jun. 30, 2014
Charter Communications
Jun. 30, 2013
Charter Communications
May 01, 2013
Charter Communications
Jun. 30, 2014
SIRIUS XM
Jun. 30, 2014
SIRIUS XM
Equity Method Investments and Operating Activities Segment [Line Items] Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Aggregate cost Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý $ 2,600,000,000 Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Purchase of shares in equity method investee Ìý Ìý 26,900,000 896,845 Ìý 1,700,000 Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Warrants acquired Ìý Ìý 1,100,000 Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Percentage ownership Ìý Ìý 27.00% 26.00% [1] Ìý 27.00% [2],[3] 37.00% Ìý 37.00% Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Price-per-share Ìý Ìý $ 95.50 Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Difference between carrying amount and underlying equity Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 2,400,000,000 Ìý 2,400,000,000 Ìý 2,500,000,000 Ìý Ìý
Gain (loss) on dilution of investment in affiliate 54,000,000 3,000,000 Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 4,000,000 3,000,000 50,000,000 3,000,000 Ìý Ìý Ìý
Due from Related Parties Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 5,000,000 5,000,000
Due to Related Parties Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 20,000,000 20,000,000
Revenue from Related Parties Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 12,000,000 24,000,000
Dividends Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý $ 30,000,000 $ 4,000,000 $ 34,000,000 $ 7,000,000 Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
[1] As discussed below, Â鶹×îгöÆ· acquired its interest in Charter during the three months ended June 30, 2013 for approximately $2.6 billion. Additionally, during the three months ended June 30, 2014 Â鶹×îгöÆ· acquired 896,845 shares of Charter for $124 million.
[2] See note 8 for details regarding the number and fair value of shares pledged as collateral pursuant to certain margin loan agreements as of JuneÌý30, 2014.
[3] During the three months ended June 30, 2014, Â鶹×îгöÆ· acquired approximately 1.7 million shares of Live Nation for approximately $39 million.