Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Stock-Based Compensation (Details)

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Share-based Compensation $ 53 $ 52 $ 151 $ 141
Programming and content expense
        
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense 4 4 13 11
Customer service and billing
        
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense 2 1 4 3
Other cost of subscriber services
        
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense 2 2 6 5
Operating operating expense
        
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense 4 4 12 10
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
        
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense $ 41 $ 41 $ 116 $ 112