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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, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Share of equity investment income (losses) $ 346 $ 326 $ 923 $ 892  
Loss on dilution of investment in affiliate (8) (10) (40) (42)  
Charter          
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Property and equipment, net 307   307   $ 403
Customer relationships, net 1,827   1,827   2,049
Franchise fees 3,843   3,843   3,843
Trademarks 29   29   29
Goodwill 3,934   3,934   4,049
Debt (263)   (263)   (317)
Deferred income tax liability (1,436)   (1,436)   (1,472)
Total 8,241   8,241   $ 8,584
Amortization of Deferred Charges 65 71 234 205  
Loss on dilution of investment in affiliate $ (8) $ (10) $ (40) $ (42)  
Charter | Customer relationships          
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Remaining useful lives of customer relationships 7 years   7 years    
Charter | Property, plant and equipment          
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Remaining useful lives of property and equipment 3 years   3 years