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Divestitures - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024
Licenses | $ 4,583 |  | $ 4,583 |  | $ 4,579
Expenses related to strategic alternatives review | 12 | $ 13 | 22 | $ 21 |
Verizon Purchase Agreement |  |  |  |  |
License sale agreement amount |  |  |  |  | 1,000
Licenses | 586 |  | 586 |  |
AT&T Purchase Agreement |  |  |  |  |
License sale agreement amount |  |  |  |  | 1,018
Licenses | $ 860 |  | $ 860 |  |
Put/Call Agreement |  |  |  |  |
Business divestiture agreement amount |  |  |  |  | $ 106

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