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Noncontrolling Interests - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | |||||||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Feb. 21, 2014
Subsequent Event
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Jun. 30, 2013
Verizon Wireless
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Dec. 31, 2012
Verizon Wireless
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Mar. 31, 2012
Verizon Wireless
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Jun. 30, 2013
Verizon Wireless
Paid by Verizon Wireless to Vodafone Group Plc
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Dec. 31, 2012
Verizon Wireless
Paid by Verizon Wireless to Vodafone Group Plc
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Mar. 31, 2012
Verizon Wireless
Paid by Verizon Wireless to Vodafone Group Plc
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Controlling interest percentage | 55.00% | 100.00% | |||||||
| Noncontrolling interest percentage | 45.00% | ||||||||
| Dividends payable, date declared | 2013-05 | 2012-11 | 2011-07 | ||||||
| Distribution to partners | $ 3,150 | $ 8,325 | $ 7,000 | $ 8,500 | $ 10,000 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,800 | $ 4,500 | |