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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 868 $ 2
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 27 27
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $18 and $16, respectively 254 272
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 80 69
Total current assets 1,229 370
INVESTMENT IN CABLE PROPERTIES:    
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,320 and $2,364, respectively 7,159 6,897
Franchises 5,287 5,288
Customer relationships, net 1,492 1,704
Goodwill 953 954
Total investment in cable properties, net 14,891 14,843
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS 377 392
Total assets 16,497 15,605
CURRENT LIABILITIES:    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,246 1,153
Current portion of long-term debt 870 0
Total current liabilities 2,116 1,153
LONG-TERM DEBT 12,820 12,856
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 1,054 847
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 334 340
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:    
Preferred stock; $.001 par value; 250 million shares authorized; no non-redeemable shares issued and outstanding 0 0
Additional paid-in capital 1,605 1,556
Accumulated deficit (1,348) (1,082)
Treasury stock at cost; 15,556 and 0 shares, respectively (1) 0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (83) (65)
Total shareholders' equity 173 409
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 16,497 15,605
Class A Common Stock [Member]
   
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:    
Common stock 0 0
Class B Common Stock [Member]
   
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:    
Common stock $ 0 $ 0