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Debt - Repayments, Redemptions and Repurchases (Details)
$ in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2026
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2026
AUD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Amount Paid $ 2,320 $ 2,257 $ 712 $ 5,289  
Verizon floating rate notes due 2026          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Principal Repaid/Redeemed/ Repurchased     206    
Amount Paid     208    
Open market repurchases of various Verizon notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Principal Repaid/Redeemed/ Repurchased 1,259 777 620 $ 1,259  
Amount Paid $ 1,043 $ 635 $ 504    
Verizon 2.100% Notes Due 2026          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage   2.10%     2.10%
Principal Repaid/Redeemed/ Repurchased         $ 450
Amount Paid   $ 313      
Verizon 4.329% notes due 2028          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage 4.329% 4.329%   4.329% 4.329%
Principal Repaid/Redeemed/ Repurchased $ 1,250 $ 1,295   $ 1,250  
Amount Paid $ 1,277 $ 1,309