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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to Income before Income Taxes) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to Income before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]        
Adjusted OIBDA $ 468 $ 463 $ 902 $ 878
Stock-based compensation (8) (10) (14) (16)
Depreciation and amortization (154) (146) (311) (294)
Equity in losses of investee (1) (1) (3) (2)
Interest expense, net (56) (54) (111) (107)
Foreign currency (loss) gain (8) 20 (10) 22
Income before income taxes $ 241 $ 272 $ 453 $ 481