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Supplemental Financial Information (Noncash Investing and Financing Activities)(Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Mar. 19, 2013
Total noncash consideration transferred related to the Redemption Transaction |  |  | $ 6,000 |
Dividends payable, amount | $ 612 | $ 572 | $ 509 |
Dividends payable, amount per share | $ 0.25 | $ 0.225 | $ 0.195 |
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid | $ 1,100 | $ 797 | $ 872 |
Fair Value Equity Securities Settlement | 517 | 3,200 | 1,400 |
NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |  |
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid | 287 | $ 148 | 306 |
Contribution from member | $ 252 |  |  |
Revolving Credit Facility Member |  |  |  |
Consideration transferred related to the Redemption Transaction and purchase of certain properties |  |  | 1,250 |
NBCUniversal Enterprise Senior Debt Securities [Member] |  |  |  |
Consideration transferred related to the Redemption Transaction and purchase of certain properties |  |  | 4,000 |
NBCUniversal Enterprise Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |
Consideration transferred related to the Redemption Transaction and purchase of certain properties |  |  | 725 |
NBCUniversal Redemption Transaction [Member] |  |  |  |
Remaining noncontrolling interest acquired |  |  |  | 49.00%
Purchase of NBCUniversal noncontrolling interest |  |  | $ 16,700 |

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