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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Details)

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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Mar. 31, 2015
SIRIUS XM    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Due to Related Parties, Current $ 3  
Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent 10  
Due from Related Parties, Current 5  
Revenue from Related Parties 10 $ 14
Sirius XM Canada    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Dividends $ 4 $ 4
SIRIUS XM | Sirius XM Canada | Minimum    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Royalty rate 10.00%  
SIRIUS XM | Sirius XM Canada | Maximum    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Royalty rate 15.00%