Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2013
QVC-Italy
|
Dec. 31, 2014
QVC-Italy
Forecast
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Dec. 31, 2013
Land
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Dec. 31, 2012
Land
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Buildings and improvements
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Buildings and improvements
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Buildings and improvements
Minimum
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Buildings and improvements
Maximum
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Buildings and improvements
QVC-Japan
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Furniture and other equipment
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Furniture and other equipment
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Furniture and other equipment
Minimum
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Furniture and other equipment
Maximum
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Broadcast equipment
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Broadcast equipment
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Dec. 31, 2013
Broadcast equipment
Minimum
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Broadcast equipment
Maximum
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Computer equipment
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Computer equipment
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Dec. 31, 2013
Computer equipment
Minimum
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Computer equipment
Maximum
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Transponders
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Dec. 31, 2012
Transponders
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Dec. 31, 2013
Transponders
Minimum
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Transponders
Maximum
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Projects in progress
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Projects in progress
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Leasehold improvements
QVC-U.K.
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | $ 2,025 | $ 1,998 | $ 87 | $ 97 | $ 954 | $ 877 | $ 429 | $ 412 | $ 107 | $ 91 | $ 204 | $ 185 | $ 170 | $ 137 | $ 74 | $ 199 | ||||||||||||||
Less accumulated depreciation | (919) | (867) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,106 | 1,131 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Estimated useful life | 8 years | 20 years | 2 years | 8 years | 3 years | 5 years | 2 years | 4 years | 8 years | 15 years | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total project cost and improvements | 220 | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment additions | 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deposits for property, plant and equipment additions | $ 14 |