Transactions with DIRECTV (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2024 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2024 |
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| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity in net income of affiliates | $ 485 | $ 348 | $ 1,925 | $ 643 |
| Distributions classified as investing activities | 0 | 586 | ||
| DIRECTV | Equity Method Investee [Member] | ||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity in net income of affiliates | 503 | 350 | 1,926 | 674 |
| Distributions classified as operating activities | 503 | 350 | 1,926 | 674 |
| Distributions classified as investing activities | 0 | 392 | 0 | 586 |
| Cash distributions received from DIRECTV | $ 503 | $ 742 | $ 1,926 | $ 1,260 |
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