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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Depreciation/Amortization by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | $ 34 | $ 26 | $ 100 | $ 89 |
| Amortization | 113 | 113 | 336 | 324 |
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QVC-U.S.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 14 | 14 | 41 | 41 |
| Amortization | 98 | 90 | 290 | 269 |
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QVC-Japan
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 5 | 5 | 14 | 13 |
| Amortization | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
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QVC-Germany
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 8 | 6 | 24 | 22 |
| Amortization | 9 | 12 | 28 | 30 |
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QVC-U.K.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 5 | (1) | 13 | 8 |
| Amortization | 3 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
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QVC-Italy
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 |
| Amortization | $ 0 | $ 3 | $ 1 | $ 7 |