Other Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
|
| Total cash consideration | $ 20 | ||||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||
| Balance, beginning of the year | 5,404 | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (42) | ||||
| Sale of Subsidiary | (105) | ||||
| Other | 9 | ||||
| Balance, end of the year | $ 5,266 | 5,266 | |||
| Intangible assets subject to amortization, net | 1,014 | 1,014 | $ 1,185 | ||
| Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment | $ (7) | $ (7) | |||
| Amortization of Intangible Assets | 123 | $ 125 | 252 | $ 249 | |
| QVC | |||||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||
| Balance, beginning of the year | 5,206 | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (42) | ||||
| Balance, end of the year | 5,164 | 5,164 | |||
| Digital commerce | |||||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||
| Balance, beginning of the year | 198 | ||||
| Sale of Subsidiary | (105) | ||||
| Other | 9 | ||||
| Balance, end of the year | $ 102 | $ 102 | |||