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Debt (Summary Of Long-Term Debt Of AT&T And Its Subsidiaries) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Calculation [Abstract]    
Long-term Debt $ 64,753 $ 64,515
Capital Lease Obligations $ 239 $ 259