Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 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) - Charter - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Charter consolidated balance sheet      
Current assets $ 3,300 $ 345  
Property and equipment, net 32,963 8,345  
Goodwill 29,509 1,168  
Intangible assets, net 81,924 6,862  
Other assets 1,371 22,596  
Total assets 149,067 39,316  
Current liabilities 9,572 1,972  
Deferred income taxes 26,665 1,590  
Long-term debt 59,719 35,723  
Other liabilities 2,745 77  
Equity 50,366 (46)  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 149,067 39,316  
Charter consolidated statement of operations      
Revenue 29,003 9,754 $ 9,108
Operating costs and expenses (18,655) (6,426) (5,973)
Depreciation and amortization (6,907) (2,125) (2,102)
Other operating expenses (86) (89) (62)
Total operating costs and expenses (25,648) (8,640) (8,137)
Operating income 3,355 1,114 971
Interest expense, net (2,499) (1,306) (911)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (111) (128)  
Other income (expense), net 75 (11) (7)
Income tax benefit (expense), net 2,925 60 (236)
Net income (loss) 3,745 (271) (183)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (223)    
Net income (loss) attributable to Charter shareholders $ 3,522 $ (271) $ (183)