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Divestitures - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) unit asset_group | Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) unit asset_group
Expenses related to strategic alternatives review | $ 21 | $ 33
UScellular |  |
Business divestiture agreement amount | $ 4,400 | $ 4,400
FCC Licenses, number of accounting units | unit | 2 | 2
Asset groups | asset_group | 2 | 2
UScellular | Maximum |  |
Amount of debt assumed under a business divestiture agreement | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000
UScellular | Put/Call Agreement |  |
Business divestiture agreement amount | 106 | 106
Put/call amount, fair value | 8 | 8
TDS Telecom |  |
Business divestiture agreement amount | 31 | 31
Corporate, Eliminations and Other |  |
Business divestiture agreement amount | 101 | 101
Contingent proceeds | $ 9 | $ 9

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