Revenue - Incremental Direct Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract	$ 17	$ 13	$ 30	$ 28
Amortization of incremental direct costs	$ 18	$ 20	$ 37	$ 41

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

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