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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets $ 12,058 $ 12,225
Capital expenditures 215 183
QVC-U.S.    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 9,913 9,902
Capital expenditures 169 141
QVC-International    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 2,145 2,323
Capital expenditures $ 46 $ 42