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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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Jun. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Feb. 21, 2014
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||||
| Controlling interest percentage | 100.00% | |||||
| Distribution to partners | $ 3,150 | $ 8,325 | ||||
| Verizon Wireless | ||||||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||||
| Dividends payable, date declared | 2012-11 | 2013-05 | 2012-11 | 2011-07 | ||
| Distribution to partners | 7,000 | 8,500 | 10,000 | |||
| Verizon Wireless | Paid by Verizon Wireless to Vodafone Group Plc | ||||||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||||
| Distribution to partners | $ 3,150 | $ 3,800 | $ 4,500 | |||