Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Income Taxes - Tax Effects And Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details)

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Income Taxes - Tax Effects And Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits [Abstract]      
Net operating and capital loss carryforwards $ 1,381 $ 1,795  
Accrued stock compensation 136 140  
Other accrued liabilities 102 76  
Deferred revenue 761 729  
Other future deductible amounts 20 7  
Deferred tax assets 2,400 2,747  
Valuation allowance (50) (49)  
Net deferred tax assets 2,350 2,698  
Investments 81 67  
Fixed assets 330 313  
Intangible assets 3,961 3,955  
Discount on debt 3 30  
Deferred tax liabilities 4,375 4,365  
Net deferred tax liabilities 2,025 1,667  
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Period Increase (Decrease) 1    
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]      
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance 254 2 $ 30
Reduction for tax positions of prior years (1)   (11)
Lapse in the statute of limitations     (17)
Increase in tax positions for current year 51    
Increase in tax positions from prior years   252  
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance 304 $ 254 $ 2
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate 199    
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Allowance 304    
SIRIUS XM      
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits [Abstract]      
Net operating and capital loss carryforwards 1,300    
Operating Loss Carryforwards 3,200    
Maximum      
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]      
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued $ 1