Investments (Equity Method Investments Summarized Financial Information) (Details) - NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Current assets [Summarized Financial Information] | $ 1,904 | $ 1,529 | |
| Noncurrent assets [Summarized Financial Information] | 3,584 | 4,572 | |
| Current liabilities [Summarized Financial Information] | 1,225 | 1,235 | |
| Noncurrent liabilities [Summarized Financial Information] | 4,879 | 4,162 | |
| Revenue [Summarized Financial Information] | 3,944 | 3,756 | $ 3,360 |
| Operating Income [Summarized Financial Information] | (1,609) | 483 | 645 |
| Net income [Summarized Financial Information] | $ (1,820) | $ 243 | $ 188 |
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