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Investment in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method - Charter condensed consolidated statements of operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Investments in affiliates accounted for using the Equity Method        
Operating costs and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) $ 58 $ 62 $ 116 $ 124
Depreciation and amortization 52 52 105 102
Total operating costs and expenses 220 225 443 442
Operating income (loss) 41 21 84 49
Other income (expense), net 7 8 5 12
Income tax benefit (expense) (31) (58) (27) (126)
Net earnings (loss) 383 195 651 436
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Broadband shareholders 383 195 651 436
Charter.        
Investments in affiliates accounted for using the Equity Method        
Revenue 13,766 13,685 27,501 27,364
Operating costs and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) 8,230 8,173 16,424 16,569
Depreciation and amortization 2,176 2,170 4,357 4,360
Other operating (income) expense, net 81 79 204 41
Total operating costs and expenses 10,487 10,422 20,985 20,970
Operating income (loss) 3,279 3,263 6,516 6,394
Interest expense, net (1,263) (1,328) (2,504) (2,644)
Other income (expense), net (107) (85) (249) (174)
Income tax benefit (expense) (414) (427) (859) (873)
Net earnings (loss) 1,495 1,423 2,904 2,703
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (194) (192) (386) (366)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Broadband shareholders $ 1,301 $ 1,231 $ 2,518 $ 2,337