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Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation Of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Revenue from contracts with customers | $ 985 | $ 2,867
Transferred over time |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Revenue from contracts with customers | 743 | 2,175
Transferred over time | Retail service |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Revenue from contracts with customers | 659 | 1,960
Transferred over time | Inbound roaming |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Revenue from contracts with customers | 50 | 116
Transferred over time | Other service |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Revenue from contracts with customers | 34 | 99
Transferred at point in time | Equipment sales |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Revenue from contracts with customers | $ 242 | $ 692

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