CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3	$ 21
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $22 and $19, respectively	285	234
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	83	67
Total current assets	371	322
RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	7,111	0
INVESTMENT IN CABLE PROPERTIES:
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $5,484 and $4,787, respectively	8,373	7,981
Franchises	6,006	6,009
Customer relationships, net	1,105	1,389
Goodwill	1,168	1,177
Total investment in cable properties, net	16,652	16,556
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS	416	417
Total assets	24,550	17,295
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,635	1,467
Total current liabilities	1,635	1,467
LONG-TERM DEBT	21,023	14,181
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	1,674	1,431
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	72	65
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock; $.001 par value; 250 million shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	1,930	1,760
Accumulated deficit	(1,762)	(1,568)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(22)	(41)
Total shareholders' equity	146	151
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	24,550	17,295
Class A Common Stock [Member]
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock	0	0
Class B Common Stock [Member]
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock	$ 0	$ 0