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Wireless Licenses, Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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| Wireless Licenses, Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
| Beginning balance | $ 23,357 |
| Acquisitions (Note 2) | 105 |
| Reclassifications, adjustments and other | 3 |
| Ending balance | 23,465 |
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Verizon Wireless [Member]
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| Wireless Licenses, Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
| Beginning balance | 17,963 |
| Acquisitions (Note 2) | 105 |
| Ending balance | 18,068 |
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Wireline [Member]
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| Wireless Licenses, Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
| Beginning balance | 5,394 |
| Reclassifications, adjustments and other | 3 |
| Ending balance | $ 5,397 |
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The change during the reporting period in the carrying value of goodwill. The change could be the result of new goodwill acquired, goodwill impairment during the period, goodwill written off related to the sale of a business or other adjustments to goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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