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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net revenue | $ 2,058 | $ 2,010 | $ 6,234 | $ 5,954
Adjusted OIBDA | 417 | 415 | 1,305 | 1,317
QVC-U.S. |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net revenue | 1,418 | 1,374 | 4,262 | 4,111
Adjusted OIBDA | 324 | 316 | 1,005 | 1,013
QVC- International |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net revenue | 640 | 636 | 1,972 | 1,843
Adjusted OIBDA | $ 93 | $ 99 | $ 300 | $ 304

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