Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Investments in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method (Details)

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Investments in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method (Details) - Charter - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Charter consolidated balance sheet      
Current assets $ 5,787   $ 6,537
Property and equipment, net 34,096   34,591
Goodwill 29,554   29,554
Intangible assets, net 74,277   74,775
Other assets 2,838   2,731
Total assets 146,552   148,188
Current liabilities 13,215   12,385
Deferred income taxes 17,665   17,711
Long-term debt 74,787   75,578
Other liabilities 4,163   3,703
Equity 36,722   38,811
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 146,552   $ 148,188
Charter consolidated statement of operations      
Revenue 11,738 $ 11,206  
Operating costs and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) 7,432 7,236  
Depreciation and amortization 2,497 2,550  
Other operating (income) expenses, net 7 (5)  
Total operating costs and expenses 9,936 9,781  
Operating income 1,802 1,425  
Interest expense, net (980) (925)  
Other income (expense), net (326) (64)  
Income tax (expense) benefit (29) (119)  
Net earnings (loss) 467 317  
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (71) (64)  
Net income (loss) attributable to Charter shareholders $ 396 $ 253