Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Investment in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method - Excess Basis Allocation (Details)

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Investment in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method - Excess Basis Allocation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Share of equity investment income (losses) $ 297 $ 318 $ 577 $ 566  
Loss on dilution of investment in affiliate (4) (5) (32) (32)  
Charter.          
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Property and equipment, net 338   338   $ 403
Customer relationships, net 1,905   1,905   2,049
Franchise fees 3,843   3,843   3,843
Trademarks 29   29   29
Goodwill 4,016   4,016   4,049
Debt (282)   (282)   (317)
Deferred income tax liability (1,458)   (1,458)   (1,472)
Total 8,391   8,391   $ 8,584
Amortization of Deferred Charges 97 65 169 134  
Loss on dilution of investment in affiliate $ (4) $ (5) $ (32) $ (32)  
Charter. | Customer relationships          
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Remaining useful lives of customer relationships 7 years   7 years    
Charter. | Property, Plant and Equipment          
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Remaining useful lives of property and equipment 3 years   3 years