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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
 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets $ 11,538 $ 12,058
Capital expenditures 140 215
QVC-U.S.    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 9,391 9,913
Capital expenditures 120 169
QVC- International    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 2,147 2,145
Capital expenditures $ 20 $ 46