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Divestitures (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) asset_group | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Business divestiture agreement amount | $ 4,400 |
Licenses | 4,579 | $ 4,693
Expenses related to strategic alternatives review | $ 35 | $ 8
Asset groups | asset_group | 2 |
Contingent consideration |  |
Business divestiture agreement amount | $ 100 |
Noncontrolling interests |  |
Business divestiture agreement amount | 400 |
Put/Call Agreement |  |
Business divestiture agreement amount | 106 |
Put/call amount, fair value | 5 |
Verizon Purchase Agreement |  |
License sale agreement amount | 1,000 |
Licenses | 586 |
AT&T Purchase Agreement |  |
License sale agreement amount | 1,018 |
Licenses | 859 |
AT&T Purchase Agreement | Noncontrolling interests |  |
Business divestiture agreement amount | 232 |
Maximum |  |
Amount of debt assumed under a business divestiture agreement | $ 2,000 |

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