Operating Costs and Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Operating Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Programming	$ 2,972	$ 2,978	$ 5,949	$ 5,966
Regulatory, connectivity and produced content	599	668	1,155	1,268
Costs to service customers	1,920	1,827	3,819	3,631
Marketing	806	741	1,632	1,492
Mobile	797	586	1,557	1,158
Other	1,099	1,082	2,215	2,078
Operating costs and expenses (exclusive of items shown separately in the consolidated statements of operations)	$ 8,193	$ 7,882	$ 16,327	$ 15,593