Revenue - Incremental Direct Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract	$ 20	$ 22	$ 56	$ 62
Amortization of incremental direct costs	$ 23	$ 25	$ 66	$ 72

Capitalized contract costs amortization reported in decrease (increase) in other current and long-term assets

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