v3.25.2
Goodwill, Spectrum License Transactions and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 02, 2025
USD ($)
May 30, 2025
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Jan. 13, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 06, 2024
USD ($)
Aug. 05, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 12, 2023
USD ($)
Aug. 25, 2023
USD ($)
Mar. 30, 2023
tranche
Aug. 08, 2022
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]                              
Spectrum licenses                     $ 95,928   $ 95,928   $ 100,558
Amortization expense for intangible assets                     199 $ 205 428 $ 416  
Licensing Agreements | Spectrum Exchange Transactions                              
Goodwill [Line Items]                              
Associated gain recognized                     1 22 13 47  
Spectrum licenses held for sale                     $ 243   $ 243    
Additional exchange agreements, expected closing period                     12 months   12 months    
Licensing Agreements | Non-Cash Spectrum License Acquisitions | Spectrum Exchange Transactions                              
Goodwill [Line Items]                              
Consideration transferred, exchange of licenses                     $ 1 $ 38 $ 173 $ 139  
Licensing Agreements | Channel 51 License Co, LLC and LB License Co, LLC                              
Goodwill [Line Items]                              
Total cash consideration               $ 3,500   $ 3,500          
Number of tranches licenses | tranche                 2            
Consideration transferred         $ 541 $ 2,400                  
Licensing Agreements | Channel 51 License Co, LLC and LB License Co, LLC | Second Tranche                              
Goodwill [Line Items]                              
Total cash consideration $ 604             $ 1,100              
Licensing Agreements | Comcast Corporation                              
Goodwill [Line Items]                              
License purchase agreement, minimum period before termination allowed             2 years                
Licensing Agreements | Comcast Corporation | Minimum                              
Goodwill [Line Items]                              
Total cash consideration       $ 1,200     $ 1,200                
Licensing Agreements | Comcast Corporation | Maximum                              
Goodwill [Line Items]                              
Total cash consideration       $ 3,400     3,300                
Licensing Agreements | N77 License Co LLC                              
Goodwill [Line Items]                              
Proceeds from sale of intangible assets     $ 2,000                        
Associated gain recognized                     151        
Licensing Agreements | Grain Management, LLC | Spectrum Licenses                              
Goodwill [Line Items]                              
Total cash consideration   $ 2,900                          
Spectrum licenses                     3,600   3,600    
Increase our cash tax liability   $ 850                          
Licensing Agreements | Grain Management, LLC | Spectrum Licenses | Other Current Assets                              
Goodwill [Line Items]                              
Spectrum licenses held for sale                     2,900   2,900    
Licensing Agreements | Grain Management, LLC | Spectrum Licenses | Other Assets                              
Goodwill [Line Items]                              
Spectrum licenses held for sale                     $ 690   $ 690    
Optional Sale Licenses | Comcast Corporation | Minimum                              
Goodwill [Line Items]                              
Total cash consideration             $ 2,100