Restructuring and Other Exit Activities - Restructuring Accrual, Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
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| Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ||
| Restructuring reserve, beginning balance | $ 15 | $ 0 |
| Charges | 33 | 28 |
| Cash payments | (39) | (13) |
| Restructuring reserve, ending balance | 9 | 15 |
| Q4 2024 Restructuring Plan | ||
| Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ||
| Restructuring reserve, beginning balance | 13 | 0 |
| Charges | 6 | 24 |
| Cash payments | (19) | (11) |
| Restructuring reserve, ending balance | 0 | 13 |
| Equinix Metal Wind Down | ||
| Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ||
| Restructuring reserve, beginning balance | 2 | 0 |
| Charges | 6 | 4 |
| Cash payments | (8) | (2) |
| Restructuring reserve, ending balance | 0 | 2 |
| Other | ||
| Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ||
| Restructuring reserve, beginning balance | 0 | 0 |
| Charges | 21 | 0 |
| Cash payments | (12) | 0 |
| Restructuring reserve, ending balance | $ 9 | $ 0 |