Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended				3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013 Common Stock	Jun. 30, 2013 Dex Media, Inc. Dex One	Dec. 31, 2013 Dex Media, Inc. Dex One
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Reverse stock split ratio						0.2
Stock-based compensation expense recognized	$ 4	$ 5	$ 5		$ 2
Maximum number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the incentive plan (in shares)				1,264,911