Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

Leases and Transponder Service Agreements (Details)

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Leases and Transponder Service Agreements (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Capital transponders      
2014 $ 15    
2015 11    
2016 11    
2017 11    
2018 12    
Thereafter 28    
Total 88    
Operating leases      
2014 16    
2015 14    
2016 12    
2017 10    
2018 10    
Thereafter 96    
Total 158    
Capital transponder monthly lease expense 1    
Capital leases income statement amortization expense 12 11 14
Imputed interest on capital lease 9    
Operating leases rent expense net $ 28 $ 31 $ 24
QVC-U.K.
     
Operating leased assets      
Operating lease, term   21 years