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Divestitures - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	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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