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Equity And Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | |
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Jan. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Jan. 31, 2012
Vodafone Group Plc [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Vodafone Group Plc [Member]
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Jul. 31, 2011
Verizon Wireless [Member]
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| Equity And Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | |||||
| Percentage of noncontrolling interest by Vodafone Group Plc's in Verizon Wireless joint venture | 45.00% | ||||
| Dividends payable, date declared | July 2011 | ||||
| Dividends payable, date to be paid | Jan. 31, 2012 | ||||
| Distribution made to member or limited partner, cash distributions paid | $ 10,000 | $ 4,500 | $ 4,500 |