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Investment in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method - Charter condensed consolidated statements of operations (Details)

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Investment in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method - Charter condensed consolidated statements of operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Investments in affiliates accounted for using the Equity Method        
Operating costs and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) $ 64 $ 59 $ 188 $ 180
Depreciation and amortization 55 55 157 169
Total operating costs and expenses 232 219 674 671
Operating income (loss) 30 21 79 60
Other income (expense), net 3 6 15 22
Income tax benefit (expense) (39) (46) (165) (143)
Net earnings (loss) 142 162 578 483
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Broadband shareholders 142 162 578 483
Charter.        
Investments in affiliates accounted for using the Equity Method        
Revenue 13,795 13,584 41,159 40,896
Operating costs and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) 8,294 8,299 24,863 25,115
Depreciation and amortization 2,145 2,130 6,505 6,508
Other operating (income) expense, net 21 29 62 (19)
Total operating costs and expenses 10,460 10,458 31,430 31,604
Operating income (loss) 3,335 3,126 9,729 9,292
Interest expense, net (1,311) (1,306) (3,955) (3,869)
Other income (expense), net (144) (15) (318) (204)
Income tax benefit (expense) (406) (369) (1,279) (1,187)
Net earnings (loss) 1,474 1,436 4,177 4,032
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (194) (181) (560) (533)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Broadband shareholders $ 1,280 $ 1,255 $ 3,617 $ 3,499