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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($) claim | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Jan. 19, 2018 claim
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual | $ | $ 76 | $ 74 |
Wireless Encryption Litigation |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of claims | 5 |  |
Wireless Encryption Litigation, Federal |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of claims | 3 |  |
Wireless Encryption Litigation, State |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of claims | 2 |  |
Shareholder Litigation |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of claims |  |  | 5

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