Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Liberty Broadband's Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) - Liberty Broadband - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
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| Revenue | $ 3 | $ 21 | $ 10 | $ 27 |
| Operating expenses, net | 9 | 14 | 29 | 41 |
| Operating income (loss) | (6) | 7 | (19) | (14) |
| Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates | (5) | 19 | 25 | 570 |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net | 3 | 5 | 93 | |
| Gain (loss) on dilution of investment in affiliate | (4) | (16) | (42) | 760 |
| Other income (expense), net | (5) | (4) | (14) | (5) |
| Income tax benefit (expense) | 7 | (2) | 18 | (532) |
| Net earnings (loss) | $ (10) | $ 4 | $ (27) | $ 872 |