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Fair Value Disclosure (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of the three input levels in the hierarchy of fair value measurements
The three input levels in the hierarchy of fair value measurements are defined by the FASB generally as follows:
Input Level
 
Description of Input
Level 1
 
Observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets.
Level 2
 
Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable.
Level 3
 
Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists.
Schedule of carrying amounts and estimated fair values of long-term debt, excluding capital lease obligations, and input levels to determine fair values
The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our long-term debt, excluding capital lease and other obligations, as well as the input levels used to determine the fair values indicated below:
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2014
 
As of December 31, 2013
 
 
Input
Level
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair Value
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
Liabilities-Long-term debt excluding capital lease and other obligations
 
2
 
$
20,162

 
21,255

 
20,347

 
20,413