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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
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 25, 2017
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2019
Sep. 30, 2018
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2019
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method            
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net   $ (187) $ 55   $ (442) $ 69
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada            
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method            
Due from related parties current assets   10     10  
Due to related parties current   1     1  
Revenue from related parties   $ 25 25   73 73
Gross Dividends         $ 1 $ 1
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada            
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method            
Percentage ownership   70.00%     70.00%  
Equity Method Investment Voting Interest         33.00%  
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada | Services Agreement            
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method            
Related party transaction agreement term 30 years          
Gross revenue percentage         25.00%  
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada | Advisory Services Agreement            
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method            
Related party transaction agreement term 30 years          
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   $ 117     $ 117  
Sirius XM Holdings | Sirius XM Canada | Maximum            
Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method            
Gross Dividends     $ 1 $ 1