Liberty Broadband Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details)

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions				3 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	May. 14, 2015 USD ($)	Apr. 24, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 05, 2015 item	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016 item
Skyhook \| Patent infringement lawsuit
General Litigation
Number of claims \| item			8
Number of days before action is reopened			45 days
Litigation settlement amount				$ 90.0
Proceeds from Legal Settlements		$ 90.0
Legal Fees				$ 29.5
TruePosition \| Polaris patent infringement lawsuit
General Litigation
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	$ 3.0
TruePosition \| Indemnification claim
General Litigation
Number of claims \| item					4

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