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Reconciliation of Segment Assets (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets $ 274,098 $ 225,222  
Plant, property and equipment, net 88,956 88,642  
Capital expenditures 16,604 16,175 16,244
Operating Segments
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets 231,002 227,300 233,563
Plant, property and equipment, net 87,817 87,456 87,600
Capital expenditures 15,654 15,199 15,372
Operating Segments | Wireless
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets 146,429 142,485 147,378
Plant, property and equipment, net 35,932 34,545 33,451
Capital expenditures 9,425 8,857 8,973
Operating Segments | Wireline
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets 84,573 84,815 86,185
Plant, property and equipment, net 51,885 52,911 54,149
Capital expenditures $ 6,229 $ 6,342 $ 6,399