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Significant Transactions Schedule of FCC Spectrum Auction (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] - FCC Spectrum Auction [Member] $ in Millions | Apr. 13, 2017 USD ($)
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FCC Spectrum Auction [Line Items] |
Expected Proceeds From Spectrum Auction | $ 482
Assets Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group, Current, Other | 144
Amount to acquire broadcast spectrum | 1,700
Deposit To Acquire Intangible Asset | 1,800
NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |
FCC Spectrum Auction [Line Items] |
Expected Proceeds From Spectrum Auction | 482
Assets Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group, Current, Other | $ 144

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