Acquisitions and Divestitures - Spectrum License Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
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Oct. 17, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Payments for intangible assets | $ 450 | $ 900 | $ 5,796 | ||
| Spectrum Licenses, United States Cellular Corporation (UScellular) | |||||
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| Asset acquisition, consideration transferred | $ 1,000 | ||||
| Spectrum Licenses, C-Band | Spectrum Licenses | |||||
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| Estimated clearing and incentive costs | $ 7,500 | ||||
| Spectrum Licenses, C-Band | Spectrum Licenses | Projected Clearing Costs | |||||
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| Payments for intangible assets | $ 269 | $ 4,300 | |||
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