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 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Dec. 31, 2015
Charter consolidated statement of operations          
Revenue     $ 18,728 $ 7,242  
Operating costs and expenses     (12,157) (4,802)  
Depreciation and amortization     (4,412) (1,580)  
Other operating expenses     (243) (69)  
Total operating costs and expenses     (16,812) (6,451)  
Operating income     1,916 791  
Interest expense, net     (1,771) (871)  
Other income (expense), net     (104) (141)  
Income tax benefit (expense), net     3,135 72  
Net income (loss)     3,176 (149)  
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests     108    
Net income (loss)     3,068 $ (149)  
Charter          
Charter consolidated balance sheet          
Current assets $ 2,781   2,781   $ 345
Property and equipment, net 32,881   32,881   8,345
Goodwill 30,165   30,165   1,168
Intangible assets, net 81,684   81,684   6,862
Other assets 1,386   1,386   22,596
Total assets 148,897   148,897   39,316
Current liabilities 8,647   8,647   1,972
Deferred income taxes 26,260   26,260   1,590
Long-term debt 59,946   59,946   35,723
Other liabilities 2,969   2,969   77
Equity 51,075   51,075   (46)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 148,897   $ 148,897   $ 39,316
Charter consolidated statement of operations          
Revenue 10,037 $ 2,450      
Operating costs and expenses (6,482) (1,620)      
Depreciation and amortization (2,437) (538)      
Other operating expenses (194) (19)      
Total operating costs and expenses (9,113) (2,177)      
Operating income 924 273      
Interest expense, net (724) (353)      
Other income (expense), net 66 (8)      
Income tax benefit (expense), net (16) 142      
Net income (loss) 250 54      
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 61        
Net income (loss) $ 189 $ 54