Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Other Intangible Assets, Net (Other Intangible Assets) (Details)

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Other Intangible Assets, Net (Other Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Gross cost      
Purchased and internally developed software $ 646 $ 625  
Affiliate and customer relationships 2,397 2,409  
Debt origination fees 8 9  
Trademarks (indefinite life) 2,428 2,428  
Other intangible assets (excluding goodwill), gross 5,479 5,471  
Accumulated amortization      
Purchased and internally developed software (466) (418)  
Affiliate and customer relationships (2,274) (2,115)  
Debt origination fees (1) (2)  
Other intangible assets (excluding goodwill), accumulated amortization (2,741) (2,535)  
Other intangible assets, net      
Purchased and internally developed software 180 207  
Affiliate and customer relationships 123 294  
Debt origination fees 7 7  
Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net 2,738 2,936  
Reduction of intangible assets due to disposal of assets 52 29  
Amortization of other intangible assets $ 270 $ 265 $ 267
Purchased and internally developed software      
Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]      
Remaining weighted average years 2 years 7 months    
Affiliate and customer relationships      
Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]      
Remaining weighted average years 1 year    
Debt origination fees      
Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]      
Remaining weighted average years 4 years 6 months    
Other Intangible Assets      
Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]      
Remaining weighted average years 2 years