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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) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 25, 2017
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net   $ (586) $ 6 $ 18
Live Nation | Maximum        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Percentage ownership   100.00%    
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Due to Related Parties     4  
Due from related parties current assets   $ 20 22  
Revenue from related parties   $ 97 98 97
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Percentage ownership   70.00%    
Equity Method Investment Voting Interest   33.00%    
Gross Dividends   $ 2 $ 2 $ 2
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada | Services Agreement        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Related party transaction agreement term 30 years      
Sirius XM Holdings | 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 Holdings | Sirius XM Canada | Advisory Services Agreement        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Gross revenue percentage 5.00%      
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada | Related Party 7.62% Loan        
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method        
Notes receivable, related parties, non current   $ 123    
Notes receivable, related parties, maturity period 15 years      
Related party transaction rate 7.62%