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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Long-lived Assets by Segment) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Long-lived Assets by Segment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net $ 997 $ 1,026
QVC-U.S.    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 479 463
QVC-Germany    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 180 209
QVC-Japan    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 161 176
QVC-U.K.    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 107 120
QVC-Italy    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 48 57
QVC-France    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net $ 22 $ 1