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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
Jan. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Jan. 31, 2012
Vodafone Group Plc [Member]
Mar. 31, 2012
Vodafone Group Plc [Member]
Jul. 31, 2011
Verizon Wireless [Member]
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