Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Details)

v3.3.1.900
Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]      
Assets $ 29,798 $ 30,269  
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 1,115 851  
Capital expenditures 296 194 $ 207
SIRIUS XM      
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]      
Assets 27,001 27,091  
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 153 237  
Capital expenditures 135 126  
Corporate And Other      
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]      
Assets 2,797 3,178  
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 962 614  
Capital expenditures $ 161 $ 68