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Investment in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method - Excess Basis Allocation (Details)

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Investment in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method - Excess Basis Allocation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Loss on dilution of investment in affiliate $ (10)   $ (42) $ (67)  
Charter.          
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Property and equipment 435   435   $ 524
Customer relationships 2,125   2,125   2,230
Franchise fees 3,843   3,843   3,809
Trademarks 29   29   29
Goodwill 4,088   4,088   3,975
Debt (330)   (330)   (450)
Deferred income tax liability (1,495)   (1,495)   (1,505)
Total 8,695   8,695   $ 8,612
Amortization of Deferred Charges 71 $ 57 205 191  
Loss on dilution of investment in affiliate $ (10) $ 0 $ (42) $ (67)  
Charter. | Customer relationships          
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Remaining useful lives of customer relationships 8 years   8 years    
Charter. | Property, Plant and Equipment          
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Remaining useful lives of property and equipment 4 years   4 years