Equity Method Investments (Reconciliation Of Investments In Equity Affiliates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Equity Method Investments [Roll Forward] | |||
| Beginning of year | $ 295 | $ 1,251 | |
| Additional investments | 819 | 117 | |
| Distributions from DIRECTV in excess of cumulative equity in earnings | 0 | (928) | $ (2,049) |
| Dividends and distributions of cumulative earnings received | (1,937) | (2,033) | |
| Equity in net income of affiliates | 1,895 | 1,989 | 1,675 |
| Impairments | 0 | 155 | |
| Other adjustments | 34 | 54 | |
| End of year | $ 1,106 | $ 295 | $ 1,251 |
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- Definition This item represents disclosure of items affecting equity investments not included in the taxonomy. No definition available.
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- Definition Equity Method Investments No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of distribution received from equity method investee for return on investment, classified as operating activities. Excludes distribution for return of investment, classified as investing activities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of other-than-temporary decline in value that has been recognized against investment accounted for under equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition This item represents the carrying amount on the entity's balance sheet of its investment in common stock of an equity method investee. This is not an indicator of the fair value of the investment, rather it is the initial cost adjusted for the entity's share of earnings and losses of the investee, adjusted for any distributions (dividends) and other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) for proportionate share of equity method investee's income (loss). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of distribution received from equity method investee for return of investment, classified as investing activities. Excludes distribution for return on investment, classified as operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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