Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Depreciation/Amortization by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
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| Depreciation | $ 38 | $ 33 | $ 103 | $ 101 |
| Amortization | 116 | 108 | 345 | 341 |
| QVC-U.S. | ||||
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| Depreciation | 22 | 15 | 55 | 47 |
| Amortization | 103 | 97 | 308 | 303 |
| QVC- International | ||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 16 | 18 | 48 | 54 |
| Amortization | $ 13 | $ 11 | $ 37 | $ 38 |
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- Definition The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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