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Segment information (Long-lived Assets by Geographic Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Long Lived Assets [Abstract] |  |
Total long-lived assets | $ 4,989 | $ 4,961
United States [Member] |  |
Long Lived Assets [Abstract] |  |
Total long-lived assets | 2,349 | 2,328
Puerto Rico [Member] |  |
Long Lived Assets [Abstract] |  |
Total long-lived assets | 1,527 | 1,591
ROW [Member] |  |
Long Lived Assets [Abstract] |  |
Total long-lived assets | $ 1,113 | $ 1,042

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