Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method - Sirius XM Canada (Details)

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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method - Sirius XM Canada (Details) - Sirius XM Holdings - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 25, 2017
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Sirius XM Canada        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Due to Related Parties   $ 4 $ 9  
Due from related parties current assets   22 11  
Revenue from related parties   $ 98 97 $ 87
Sirius XM Canada        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Percentage ownership   70.00%    
Equity Method Investment Voting Interest   33.00%    
Equity method investment consideration transferred       309
Payments to acquire equity method investments       $ 130
Issuance of common stock related to investment in Sirius XM Canada (in shares)       35
Equity method investment, consideration transferred, equity interests issued and issuable       $ 179
Gross Dividends   $ 2 $ 2 $ 4
Sirius XM Canada | Services Agreement        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Related party transaction agreement term 30 years      
Sirius XM Canada | Services Agreement, Years 1 through 5        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Gross revenue percentage 25.00%      
Sirius XM Canada | Advisory Services Agreement        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Gross revenue percentage 5.00%      
Sirius XM Canada | Related Party 7.62% Loan        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Notes receivable, related parties, non current   $ 131    
Notes receivable, related parties, maturity period 15 years      
Related party transaction rate 7.62%