Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Liberty Broadband's Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) - Liberty Broadband - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2017 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
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| Revenue | $ 3 | $ 4 |
| Operating expenses, net | 9 | 13 |
| Operating income (loss) | (6) | (9) |
| Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates | 19 | (70) |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net | 1 | 45 |
| Other income (expense), net | (36) | (2) |
| Income tax benefit (expense) | 8 | 14 |
| Net earnings (loss) | $ (14) | $ (22) |
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