Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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

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Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Dec. 31, 2015
Charter consolidated statement of operations          
Revenue     $ 8,691 $ 4,792  
Operating costs and expenses     (5,675) (3,182)  
Depreciation and amortization     (1,975) (1,042)  
Other operating expenses     (49) (50)  
Total operating costs and expenses     (7,699) (4,274)  
Operating income     992 518  
Interest expense, net     (1,047) (518)  
Other income (expense), net     (170) (133)  
Income tax benefit (expense), net     3,151 (70)  
Net income (loss)     2,926 (203)  
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests     47    
Net income (loss)     2,879 $ (203)  
Charter          
Charter consolidated balance sheet          
Current assets $ 2,325   2,325   $ 345
Property and equipment, net 33,358   33,358   8,345
Goodwill 29,692   29,692   1,168
Intangible assets, net 82,399   82,399   6,862
Other assets 1,421   1,421   22,596
Total assets 149,195   149,195   39,316
Current liabilities 8,807   8,807   1,972
Deferred income taxes 26,339   26,339   1,590
Long-term debt 60,132   60,132   35,723
Other liabilities 2,885   2,885   77
Equity 51,032   51,032   (46)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 149,195   $ 149,195   $ 39,316
Charter consolidated statement of operations          
Revenue 6,161 $ 2,430      
Operating costs and expenses (4,004) (1,601)      
Depreciation and amortization (1,436) (528)      
Other operating expenses (31) (32)      
Total operating costs and expenses (5,471) (2,161)      
Operating income 690 269      
Interest expense, net (593) (229)      
Other income (expense), net (162) (127)      
Income tax benefit (expense), net 3,179 (35)      
Net income (loss) 3,114 (122)      
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 47        
Net income (loss) $ 3,067 $ (122)