Goodwill, Spectrum License Transactions and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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May 01, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2022 |
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||
| Beginning balance | $ 12,234 | ||
| Ending balance | 13,005 | ||
| Accumulated impairment losses | 10,984 | $ 10,984 | |
| Ka Ena Corporation | |||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||
| Preliminary goodwill from the Ka’ena Acquisition in 2024 | $ 771 | $ 771 |
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- Definition Amount, after accumulated impairment loss, of asset representing future economic benefit arising from other asset acquired in business combination or from joint venture formation or both, that is not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount of accumulated impairment loss for asset representing future economic benefit arising from other asset acquired in business combination or from joint venture formation or both, that is not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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