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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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| Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001091667 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2013 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2013 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
| Trading Symbol | CHTR | |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | |
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 104,132,858 | |
| Entity Public Float | $ 2.8 |
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word "Other". No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares or other units outstanding of each of registrant's classes of capital or common stock or other ownership interests, if and as stated on cover of related periodic report. Where multiple classes or units exist define each class/interest by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] or Partnership Interest [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, (4) Smaller Reporting Company (Non-accelerated) or (5) Smaller Reporting Accelerated Filer. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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State aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to price at which the common equity was last sold, or average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. The public float should be reported on the cover page of the registrants form 10K. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
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Trading symbol of an instrument as listed on an exchange. No definition available.
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Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the value of the business relationship with existing customers (less anticipated churn). No definition available.
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Sum of carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of property, plant and equipment, franchises, customer relationships, net and goodwill. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due within one year (or the operating cycle, if longer), including liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the rights acquired through a franchise arrangement having an indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits in future periods, and amount of other assets that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of preferred stock nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) of derivative instruments not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income or loss for the period per each share in instances when basic and diluted earnings per share are the same amount and reported as a single line item on the face of the financial statements. Basic earnings per share is the amount of net income or loss for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share includes the amount of net income or loss for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. No definition available.
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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Includes selling, general and administrative expense. No definition available.
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other operating income and expenses, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operations. No definition available.
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS). No definition available.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
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| Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
| Net loss | $ (70) | $ (87) | $ (208) | $ (264) |
| Net impact of gains (losses) on interest rate derivative instruments, net of tax | 8 | (7) | 27 | (18) |
| Comprehensive loss | $ (62) | $ (94) | $ (181) | $ (282) |
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Changes in the fair value of interest rate derivative instruments that were designated as hedging instruments of the variability of cash flows associated with floating-rate debt obligations and that met effectiveness criteria; and the amount of loss related to the reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings as a result of cash flow hedge discontinuance. No definition available.
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable for capital expenditures. No definition available.
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock warrants and/or stock options. No definition available.
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Amount of noncash expense included in interest expense to allocate debt discount and premium, and the costs to issue debt and obtain financing over the related debt instruments. Alternate captions include noncash interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes effect from exchange rate changes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) of derivative instruments not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to vendors for goods and services received and the amount of obligations and expenses incurred but not paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of prepaid expenses and other assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows, for example, deferred expenses, intangible assets, or income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid for interest during the period net of cash paid for interest that is capitalized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities, including discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities, including discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, including discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Organization and Basis of Presentation | Organization and Basis of Presentation Organization Charter Communications, Inc. (“Charter”) is a holding company whose principal asset is a 100% common equity interest in Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC (“Charter Holdco”). Charter owns cable systems through its subsidiaries, which are collectively, with Charter, referred to herein as the “Company.” All significant intercompany accounts and transactions among consolidated entities have been eliminated. The Company is a cable operator providing services in the United States. The Company offers to residential and commercial customers traditional cable video programming, Internet services, and telephone services, as well as advanced video services such as Charter OnDemand™, high definition television, and digital video recorder (“DVR”) service. The Company sells its cable video programming, Internet, telephone, and advanced video services primarily on a subscription basis. The Company also sells local advertising on cable networks and on the Internet and provides fiber connectivity to cellular towers. Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures typically included in Charter's Annual Report on Form 10-K have been condensed or omitted for this quarterly report. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and are subject to review by regulatory authorities. However, in the opinion of management, such financial statements include all adjustments, which consist of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Areas involving significant judgments and estimates include capitalization of labor and overhead costs; depreciation and amortization costs; impairments of and acquisition accounting for property, plant and equipment, intangibles and goodwill; income taxes; contingencies and programming expense. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 2013 presentation. Restricted cash and cash equivalents on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets consist of amounts held in an escrow account pending final resolution from the Bankruptcy Court. See Note 13. In April 2013, the restrictions on the cash and cash equivalents were resolved. |
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| Business Combination Disclosure | Acquisition of Bresnan On July 1, 2013, Charter and Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("Charter Operating") acquired Bresnan Broadband Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Bresnan”) from a wholly owned subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation, for $1.625 billion in cash, subject to a working capital adjustment, a reduction for certain funded indebtedness of Bresnan and payment of any post-closing refunds of certain Montana property taxes paid under protest by Bresnan prior to the closing. Bresnan manages cable operating systems in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and Utah. Charter funded the purchase of Bresnan with a $1.5 billion term loan E (see Note 5) and borrowings under the Charter Operating credit facilities. The Company also incurred acquisition related costs of approximately $16 million, which are included in other expense, net and interest expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. The Company applied acquisition accounting to Bresnan, and its results of operations are included in the Company's consolidated results of operations following the acquisition date. The total purchase price was allocated to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values using Level 3 inputs (see Note 8). The excess of the purchase price over those fair values was recorded as goodwill. The fair value assigned to certain identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed were based upon a third party valuation using the assumptions developed by management and other information compiled by management including, but not limited to, future expected cash flows. Certain liabilities assumed were based upon quoted market prices. The tables below present the calculation of the purchase price and the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the assets and liabilities acquired. Purchase Price:
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation:
Concurrent with the closing of the acquisition, Charter Operating repaid $711 million principal amount outstanding under the Bresnan credit facility and purchased $250 million aggregate principal amount of the 8.00% senior notes due 2018 issued by Bresnan (the “2018 Notes”) pursuant to a tender offer for an amount, including approximately $23 million of tender premium, of $274 million. The 2018 Notes were initially recorded on the balance sheet at fair value, which approximated the principal amount plus the tender premium, with the offset to goodwill. Charter condensed consolidated statements of operations for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 included $134 million of revenue and $16 million of net loss, including $16 million of acquisition related costs described above, from the acquisition of Bresnan. The following unaudited pro forma financial information of Charter is based on the historical consolidated financial statements of Charter and the historical consolidated financial statements of Bresnan and is intended to provide information about how the acquisition of Bresnan and related financing may have affected Charter's historical consolidated financial statements if they had closed as of January 1, 2012. The pro forma financial information below is based on available information and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable. The pro forma financial information is for illustrative and informational purposes only and is not intended to represent or be indicative of what Charter's financial condition or results of operations would have been had the transactions described above occurred on the date indicated. The pro forma financial information also should not be considered representative of Charter's future financial condition or results of operations.
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| Franchises, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | Franchises, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, indefinite lived and finite-lived intangible assets are presented in the following table:
Amortization expense related to customer relationships and other intangible assets for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $82 million and $74 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $219 million and $222 million, respectively. Franchises, customer relationships and goodwill increased by $722 million, $249 million and $206 million, respectively, as a result of the acquisition of Bresnan completed during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 (See Note 2). The Company expects amortization expense on its finite-lived intangible assets will be as follows.
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| Long-Term Debt | Long-Term Debt Long-term debt consists of the following as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
The accreted values presented above represent the principal amount of the debt less the original issue discount at the time of sale, plus the accretion to the balance sheet date. However, the amount that is currently payable if the debt becomes immediately due is equal to the principal amount of the debt. The Company has availability under its credit facilities of approximately $978 million as of September 30, 2013 and as such, debt maturing in the next twelve months is classified as long-term. In January 2012, CCO Holdings, LLC ("CCO Holdings") and CCO Holdings Capital Corp. closed on transactions in which they issued $750 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior notes due 2022. The notes were issued at a price of 99.5% of the aggregate principal amount. The net proceeds of the notes were used, along with a draw on the $500 million delayed draw portion of the Charter Operating term loan A facility, to repurchase $300 million aggregate principal amount of Charter Operating's outstanding 8.000% senior second-lien notes due 2012, $294 million aggregate principal amount of Charter Operating's 10.875% senior second-lien notes due 2014 and $334 million aggregate principal amount of CCH II, LLC's ("CCH II") 13.500% senior notes due 2016, as well as to repay amounts outstanding under the Company's revolving credit facility. The tender offers closed in January and February 2012 and the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $15 million on this transaction for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. In April 2012, Charter Operating entered into a senior secured term loan D facility pursuant to the terms of the Charter Operating credit agreement providing for $750 million of term loans with a final maturity date of May 15, 2019. Pricing on the new term loan D was set at LIBOR plus 3% with a LIBOR floor of 1%, and issued at a price of 99.5% of the aggregate principal amount. The proceeds were used to refinance Charter Operating's existing term loan B-1 and term loan B-2, both due 2014, with the remaining amount used to pay down a portion of its existing term loan C due 2016. Charter Operating concurrently amended and restated its existing $1.3 billion revolving credit facility with a new $1.15 billion revolving credit facility due 2017 at the interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.25% and amended and restated its existing credit agreement dated March 31, 2010. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $59 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 related to these transactions. In March 2013, CCO Holdings and CCO Holdings Capital Corp. closed on transactions in which they issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2021 (the "2021 Notes") and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.750% senior notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes") (collectively, the "Notes"). The proceeds from the Notes were used for repaying amounts outstanding under the Charter Operating term loan C facility. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $42 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 related to these transactions. The Notes are guaranteed by Charter. They are senior debt obligations of CCO Holdings and CCO Holdings Capital Corp and rank equally with all other current and future unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of CCO Holdings and CCO Holdings Capital Corp. The Notes are structurally subordinated to all obligations of subsidiaries of CCO Holdings, including the Charter Operating credit facilities. CCO Holdings may redeem some or all of the Notes at any time at a premium. The optional redemption price declines to 100% of the respective series' principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on or after varying dates in 2016 through 2019 (in regards to the 2021 Notes) or 2018 through 2021 (in regards to the 2023 Notes). In addition, at any time prior to March 15, 2016 (in regards to the 2021 Notes) or March 1, 2016 (in regards to the 2023 Notes), CCO Holdings may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes at a redemption price at a premium plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings (as defined in the indenture); provided that certain conditions are met. In the event of specified change of control events, CCO Holdings must offer to purchase the outstanding Notes from the holders at a purchase price equal to 101% of the total principal amount of the notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. In March 2013, Charter Operating entered into an amendment to its credit agreement. The amendment, among other things, eliminated the $7.5 billion cap on the incurrence of first lien debt; and eliminated the requirement for providing Charter Operating financial statements and instead allowing for Charter financial statements with consolidating information. In April 2013, Charter Operating entered into an amendment to its credit agreement extending the maturity of its term loan A and revolver one year to 2018, decreasing the applicable LIBOR margin for the term loan A and revolver to 2%, decreasing the undrawn commitment fee on the revolver to 0.35% and increasing the revolver capacity to $1.3 billion. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 related to these transactions. In May 2013, Charter Operating entered into a new term loan F facility pursuant to the terms of the Charter Operating credit agreement providing for a $1.2 billion term loan maturing in 2021. Pricing on the new term loan F was set at LIBOR plus 2.25% with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%, and issued at a price of 99.75% of the aggregate principal amount. The Company used the proceeds to repay Charter Operating's existing term loan C due 2016 and term loan D due 2019. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $14 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 related to these transactions. In May 2013, CCO Holdings and CCO Holdings Capital Corp. closed on transactions in which they issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.75% senior notes due 2024 (the "2024 Notes"). Concurrently with the pricing of the 5.75% senior notes, a tender offer was launched to purchase any and all of the CCO Holdings 7.875% senior notes due 2018. The Company used the proceeds from the issuance to purchase the notes tendered in the tender offer. Any notes not tendered were subsequently called in June. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $65 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 related to these transactions. The 2024 Notes are guaranteed by Charter. They are senior debt obligations of CCO Holdings and CCO Holdings Capital Corp and rank equally with all other current and future unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of CCO Holdings and CCO Holdings Capital Corp. The 2024 Notes are structurally subordinated to all obligations of subsidiaries of CCO Holdings, including the Charter Operating credit facilities. CCO Holdings may redeem some or all of the 2024 Notes at any time at a premium. The optional redemption price declines to 100% of the respective series' principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on or after varying dates in 2018 through 2021. In addition, at any time prior to July 15, 2016, CCO Holdings may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2024 Notes at a redemption price at a premium plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings (as defined in the indenture) provided that certain conditions are met. In the event of specified change of control events, CCO Holdings must offer to purchase the outstanding 2024 Notes from the holders at a purchase price equal to 101% of the total principal amount of the 2024 Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. In June 2013, Charter Operating entered into an amendment to its credit agreement. The amendment, among other things: (i) modified the restricted payments covenant to permit expanded flexibility for acquisitions; (ii) modified the events of default under the credit agreement to permit change of control offers with respect to assumed indebtedness subject to certain restrictions; (iii) modified the transactions with affiliates covenant; (iv) permits the granting of equal and ratable security on certain assumed indebtedness subject to pro forma compliance with certain financial tests; (v) permits incremental term loans to amortize equivalent to the existing term loan A-1; and (vi) allows for an increase in revolving commitments based on Charter Operating's annualized operating cash flow. In July 2013, Charter Operating activated the previously committed term loan E facility pursuant to the terms of the Charter Operating credit agreement providing for a $1.5 billion term loan maturing in seven years. 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| Common Stock | Common Stock In January 2012, the Company purchased, in a private transaction with a shareholder, 49,332 shares of its common stock at $55.18 for a total of $3 million. These shares were retired in January 2012. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company withheld 7,245 and 113,345, respectively, shares of its common stock in payment of $1 million and $11 million income tax withholding owed by employees upon vesting of restricted shares, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company withheld 4,632 and 15,556 shares, respectively, of its common stock in payment of $1 million income tax withholding owed by employees upon vesting of restricted shares. In December 2012, Charter's board of directors approved the retirement of the then currently held treasury stock and those shares were retired as of December 31, 2012. The Company accounts for treasury stock using the cost method and includes treasury stock as a component of total shareholders' equity. In July 2013, the Company issued approximately 2.3 million shares of Charter Class A common stock to Paul G. Allen, the Company's former principal stockholder, pursuant to Mr. Allen's exercise of warrants with an exercise price of $19.80. The exercise resulted in proceeds to the Company of approximately $46 million. Mr. Allen had originally received the warrants pursuant to the Joint Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") upon the Company's emergence from bankruptcy. |
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| Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities | Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities The Company uses interest rate derivative instruments to manage its interest costs and reduce the Company’s exposure to increases in floating interest rates. The Company manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates by maintaining a mix of fixed and variable rate debt. Using interest rate derivative instruments, the Company agrees to exchange, at specified intervals through 2017, the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to agreed-upon notional principal amounts. The Company does not hold or issue derivative instruments for speculative trading purposes. The Company, until de-designating in the three months ended March 31, 2013, had certain interest rate derivative instruments that were designated as cash flow hedging instruments for GAAP purposes. Such instruments effectively converted variable interest payments on certain debt instruments into fixed payments. For qualifying hedges, realized derivative gains and losses offset related results on hedged items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company formally documented, designated and assessed the effectiveness of transactions that received hedge accounting. The effect of interest rate derivative instruments on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets is presented in the table below:
Changes in the fair value of interest rate derivative instruments that were designated as hedging instruments of the variability of cash flows associated with floating-rate debt obligations, and that met effectiveness criteria were reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The amounts were subsequently reclassified as an increase or decrease to interest expense in the same periods in which the related interest on the floating-rate debt obligations affected earnings (losses). Due to repayment of variable rate credit facility debt without a LIBOR floor, certain interest rate derivative instruments were de-designated as cash flow hedges during the three months ended March 31, 2013, as they no longer met the criteria for cash flow hedging specified by GAAP. In addition, on March 31, 2013, the remaining interest rate derivative instruments that continued to be highly effective cash flow hedges for GAAP purposes were electively de-designated. On the date of de-designation, the Company completed a final measurement test for each interest rate derivative instrument to determine any ineffectiveness and such amount was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. While these interest rate derivative instruments are no longer designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes, management continues to believe such instruments are closely correlated with the respective debt, thus managing associated risk. Interest rate derivative instruments not designated as hedges are marked to fair value, with the impact recorded as a gain or loss on derivative instruments, net in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. The balance that remains in accumulated other comprehensive loss for these interest rate derivative instruments will be amortized over the respective lives of the contracts and recorded as a loss within gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. The estimated net amount of existing losses that are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2013 that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months is approximately $23 million. The effects of interest rate derivative instruments on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations is presented in the table below.
As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had $2.2 billion and $3.1 billion in notional amounts of interest rate derivative instruments outstanding. This includes $550 million in delayed start interest rate derivative instruments that become effective in March 2014 through March 2015. In any future quarter in which a portion of these delayed start interest rate derivative instruments first becomes effective, an equal or greater notional amount of the currently effective interest rate derivative instruments are scheduled to mature. Therefore, the $1.7 billion notional amount of currently effective interest rate derivative instruments will gradually step down over time as current interest rate derivative instruments mature and an equal or lesser amount of delayed start interest rate derivative instruments become effective. The notional amounts of interest rate instruments do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, thus, are not a measure of exposure to credit loss. The amounts exchanged were determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the contracts. |
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| Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements The accounting guidance establishes a three-level hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements, based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date, as follows:
Financial Assets and Liabilities The Company has estimated the fair value of its financial instruments as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 using available market information or other appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment, however, is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company would realize in a current market exchange. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, payables and other current assets and liabilities approximate fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments. The estimated fair value of the Company’s debt at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are based on quoted market prices and is classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. A summary of the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is as follows:
The interest rate derivative instruments were valued as $39 million and $75 million liabilities as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, using a present value calculation based on an implied forward LIBOR curve (adjusted for Charter Operating’s or counterparties’ credit risk) and were classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. The weighted average pay rate for the Company’s currently effective interest rate derivative instruments was 2.17% and 2.25% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively (exclusive of applicable spreads). Nonfinancial Assets and Liabilities The Company’s nonfinancial assets such as franchises, property, plant, and equipment, and other intangible assets are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis; however they are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as when there is evidence that an impairment may exist. No impairments were recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. |
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Programming costs consist primarily of costs paid to programmers for basic, premium, digital, OnDemand, and pay-per-view programming. Franchise, regulatory and connectivity costs represent payments to franchise and regulatory authorities and costs directly related to providing Internet and telephone services. Costs to service customers include residential and commercial costs related to field operations, network operations and customer care including labor, reconnects, maintenance, billing, occupancy and vehicle costs. Marketing costs represents the costs of marketing to our current and potential commercial and residential customers including labor costs. Other includes bad debt and collections expense, corporate overhead, commercial and advertising sales expenses, property tax and insurance and stock compensation expense, among others. |
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Gain (loss) on sale of assets, net Gain (loss) on sale of assets represents the gain or loss recognized on the sales and disposals of fixed assets and cable systems. Special charges, net Special charges, net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 primarily include severance charges and net amounts of litigation settlements. |
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| Income Taxes | Income Taxes All of Charter’s operations are held through Charter Holdco and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. Charter Holdco and the majority of its subsidiaries are generally limited liability companies that are not subject to income tax. However, certain of these limited liability companies are subject to state income tax. In addition, the indirect subsidiaries that are corporations are subject to federal and state income tax. All of the remaining taxable income, gains, losses, deductions and credits of Charter Holdco are passed through to Charter and its direct subsidiaries. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded $57 million and $124 million of income tax expense, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded $69 million and $208 million of income tax expense, respectively. Income tax expense is recognized primarily through increases in deferred tax liabilities related to our investment in Charter Holdco, as well as through current federal and state income tax expense and increases in the deferred tax liabilities of certain of our indirect corporate subsidiaries. Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 decreased compared to the corresponding prior period, primarily as a result of a step-up in basis of indefinite-lived assets for tax, but not GAAP purposes, which decreased the Company's net deferred tax liability related to indefinite-lived assets by $58 million. The step-up for tax purposes corresponds to gains recognized by corporate subsidiaries of Charter, which are partners in Charter Holdco, and resulted primarily from the repayment of Charter Operating credit facility debt with proceeds from the CCO Holdings notes issued in March 2013, see Note 5. The repayment of Charter Operating credit facility debt, which is not guaranteed by Charter, with proceeds from the Notes, which are guaranteed by Charter, had the effect of reducing the amount of debt allocable to the non-guarantor corporate subsidiaries of Charter. For partnership tax purposes, the reduction in the amount of non-guaranteed debt available to allocate to these corporate subsidiaries caused them to recognize gains due to limited basis in their partnership interests in Charter Holdco. The tax provision in future periods will vary based on various factors including changes in its deferred tax liabilities attributable to indefinite-lived intangibles, as well as future operating results, however the Company does not anticipate having such a large reduction in tax expense attributable to this item unless it enters into similar future financing transactions. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had net deferred income tax liabilities of approximately $1.4 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively. Net current deferred tax assets of $17 million and $18 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets of the Company. Net deferred tax liabilities included approximately $221 million and $219 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, relating to certain indirect subsidiaries of Charter Holdco that file separate federal or state income tax returns. The remainder of the Company's net deferred tax liability arose from Charter's investment in Charter Holdco, and was largely attributable to the characterization of franchises for financial reporting purposes as indefinite-lived. In determining the Company’s tax provision for financial reporting purposes, the Company establishes a reserve for uncertain tax positions unless such positions are determined to be “more likely than not” of being sustained upon examination, based on their technical merits. There is considerable judgment involved in determining whether positions taken on the tax return are “more likely than not” of being sustained. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits included in deferred income taxes on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of the Company is as follows:
The Company's entire reserve for uncertain tax positions includes tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain, but for which there is uncertainty about the character of the deductibility. The balance at September 30, 2013 reflects $201 million of net reductions related to losses which would be offset by gains discussed above. The change in character of the deduction would not impact the annual effective tax rate after consideration of the valuation allowance. The deductions for the uncertain tax positions are included with the loss carryforwards in the deferred tax assets and therefore there is no impact to the financial statements. On May 1, 2013, Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) completed its purchase of a 27% beneficial interest in Charter (see Note 12). Upon closing, Charter experienced a second “ownership change” as defined in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code resulting in a second set of limitations on Charter’s use of its existing federal and state net operating losses, capital losses, and tax credit carryforwards. The first ownership change limitations that applied as a result of our emergence from bankruptcy in 2009 will also continue to apply. Pursuant to these Section 382 limitations, approximately $1.1 billion, $2.0 billion, $2.1 billion and $300 million in the years 2013 to 2016, respectively, and $226 million annually in 2017 and thereafter, of Charter’s federal loss carryforwards become unrestricted and available for Charter's use. Since the limitation amounts accumulate for future use to the extent they are not utilized in any given year, Charter believes its loss carryforwards should become fully available to offset future taxable income, if any. Charter’s state loss carryforwards and indirect corporate subsidiaries’ loss carryforwards are subject to similar, but varying limitations on their future use. If the Company was to experience another “ownership change” in the future, its ability to use its loss carryforwards could be subject to further limitations. No tax years for Charter or Charter Holdco are currently under examination by the IRS. Tax years ending 2010 through 2012 remain subject to examination and assessment. Years prior to 2010 remain open solely for purposes of examination of Charter’s loss and credit carryforwards. |
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| Related Party Transactions | Related Party Transactions On May 1, 2013, Liberty Media completed its purchase from investment funds managed by, or affiliated with, Apollo Global Management, LLC, Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and Crestview Partners of approximately 26.9 million shares and warrants to purchase approximately 1.1 million shares in Charter for approximately $2.6 billion (the "Liberty Media Transaction"), which represents an approximate 27% beneficial ownership in Charter and a price per share of $95.50. In connection with the Liberty Media Transaction, Charter entered into a stockholders agreement with Liberty Media that, among other things, provided Liberty Media with the right to designate four directors for appointment to Charter's board of directors in connection with the closing. Liberty Media designated John Malone, Chairman of Liberty Media, Gregory Maffei, president and chief executive officer of Liberty Media, Balan Nair, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Liberty Global plc, and Michael Huseby, president of Barnes & Noble, Inc. Charter’s board of directors appointed these directors effective upon the resignations of Stan Parker, Darren Glatt, Bruce Karsh and Edgar Lee in connection with the closing of the Liberty Media Transaction on May 1, 2013. Subject to Liberty Media’s continued ownership level in Charter, the stockholders agreement also provides that Liberty Media can designate up to four directors as nominees for election to Charter’s board of directors at least through Charter’s 2015 annual meeting of stockholders, and that up to one of these individuals may serve on each of the Audit Committee, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and Compensation and Benefits Committee of Charter’s board of directors. Consistent with these provisions, the board appointed Dr. Malone to serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, Mr. Maffei to serve on the Finance Committee and the Compensation and Benefits Committee and Mr. Huseby to serve on the Audit Committee. In addition, Liberty Media agreed to not increase its beneficial ownership in Charter above 35% until January 2016, at which point such limit increases to 39.99%. Liberty Media is also, subject to certain exceptions, subject to certain customary standstill provisions that prohibit Liberty Media from, among other things, engaging in proxy or consent solicitations relating to the election of directors. The standstill limitations apply through the 2015 shareholder meeting and continue to apply as long as Liberty Media's designees are nominated to the Charter board, unless the agreement is earlier terminated. Charter approved Liberty Media as an interested stockholder under the business combination provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law. The Company is aware that Dr. Malone may be deemed to have a 34.5% voting interest in Liberty Interactive Corp. (“Liberty Interactive”) and is Chairman of the board of directors, an executive officer position, of Liberty Interactive. Liberty Interactive owns 36.9% of the common stock of HSN, Inc. (“HSN”) and has the right to elect 20% of the board members of HSN. Liberty Interactive wholly owns QVC, Inc (“QVC”). The Company has programming relationships with HSN and QVC which pre-date the Liberty Media Transaction. For the three and six months ended September 30, 2013, the Company received payments in aggregate of approximately $3 million and $6 million, respectively, from HSN and QVC as part of channel carriage fees and revenue sharing arrangements for home shopping sales made to customers in Charter's footprint. Dr. Malone also serves on the board of directors of Discovery Communications, Inc., (“Discovery”) and the Company is aware that Dr. Malone owns 4.3% in the aggregate of the common stock of Discovery and has a 29.2% voting interest in Discovery for the election of directors. In addition, Dr. Malone owns 9.2% in the aggregate of the common stock of Starz and has 42.8% of the voting power. Mr. Maffei is a non-executive Chairman of the board of Starz. The Company purchases programming from both Discovery and Starz pursuant to agreements entered into prior to the Liberty Media Transaction and Dr. Malone and Mr. Maffei joining Charter's board of directors. Based on publicly available information, the Company does not believe that either Discovery or Starz would currently be considered related parties. The amounts paid in aggregate to Discovery and Starz represent less than 3% of total operating costs and expenses for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013. |
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| Contingencies | Contingencies On March 27, 2009, Charter filed a Chapter 11 petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. On November 17, 2009, the Bankruptcy Court issued its Order and Opinion confirming the Plan over the objections of various objectors. Charter consummated the Plan on November 30, 2009. Two appeals were pending relating to confirmation of the Plan, the appeals by (i) Law Debenture Trust Company of New York (“LDT”) (as the Trustee with respect to the $479 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% convertible senior notes due 2027 issued by Charter which are no longer outstanding following consummation of the Plan and the holders of which already received distributions of approximately $168 million pursuant to the Plan); and (ii) R2 Investments, LDC (“R2 Investments”) (a former equity interest holder in Charter). On January 10, 2013, R2 Investments and LDT filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the United States Supreme Court, asking that court to review the 2nd Circuit's decision. On April 29, 2013, the Supreme Court issued its order that the writ of certiorari has been denied. The Company is also a defendant or co-defendant in several lawsuits claiming infringement of various patents relating to various aspects of its businesses. Other industry participants are also defendants in certain of these cases. In the event that a court ultimately determines that the Company infringes on any intellectual property rights, the Company may be subject to substantial damages and/or an injunction that could require the Company or its vendors to modify certain products and services the Company offers to its subscribers, as well as negotiate royalty or license agreements with respect to the patents at issue. While the Company believes the lawsuits are without merit and intends to defend the actions vigorously, no assurance can be given that any adverse outcome would not be material to the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity. The Company cannot predict the outcome of any such claims nor can it reasonably estimate a range of possible loss. The Company is party to lawsuits and claims that arise in the ordinary course of conducting its business, including lawsuits claiming violation of wage and hour laws. The ultimate outcome of these other legal matters pending against the Company cannot be predicted, and although such lawsuits and claims are not expected individually to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity, such lawsuits could have, in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Whether or not the Company ultimately prevails in any particular lawsuit or claim, litigation can be time consuming and costly and injure the Company's reputation. |
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| Stock Compensation Plans | Stock Compensation Plans Charter’s 2009 Stock Incentive Plan provides for grants of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalent rights, performance units and performance shares, share awards, phantom stock, restricted stock units and restricted stock. Directors, officers and other employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, as well as others performing consulting services for the Company, are eligible for grants under the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan. In April 2013, Charter's board of directors and shareholders approved an additional 6 million shares of Charter Class A common stock (or units convertible into Charter Class A common stock) under the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan. The Company granted the following equity awards for the years presented.
Stock options generally vest annually over four years from either the grant date or delayed vesting commencement dates. Stock options generally expire ten years from the grant date. Restricted stock vests annually over a one to four-year period beginning from the date of grant. A portion of stock options and restricted stock vest based on achievement of stock price hurdles. Restricted stock units have no voting rights and vest ratably over four years from either the grant date or delayed vesting commencement dates. As of September 30, 2013, total unrecognized compensation remaining to be recognized in future periods totaled $36 million for stock options, $21 million for restricted stock and $18 million for restricted stock units and the weighted average period over which they are expected to be recognized is 2 years for stock options, 2 years for restricted stock and 3 years for restricted stock units. The Company recorded $11 million and $37 million of stock compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and $13 million and $37 million of stock compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, which is included in operating costs and expenses. |
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| Consolidating Schedules | Consolidating Schedules The CCO Holdings notes and the CCO Holdings credit facility are obligations of CCO Holdings. However, the CCO Holdings notes are also jointly, severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured senior basis by Charter. The accompanying condensed consolidating financial information has been prepared and presented pursuant to SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10, Financial Statements of Guarantors and Affiliates Whose Securities Collateralize an Issue Registered or Being Registered. This information is not intended to present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the individual companies or groups of companies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Condensed consolidating financial statements as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 follow.
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| Recently Issued Accounting Standards | Recently Issued Accounting Standards In June 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Emerging Issues Task Force reached a final consensus on Issue 13-C, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss or Tax Credit Carryforward Exists ("Issue 13-C"). Issue 13-C states that entities should present the unrecognized tax benefit as a reduction of the deferred tax asset for a net operating loss or similar tax loss or tax credit carryforward rather than as a liability when the uncertain tax position would reduce the net operating loss or other carryforward under the tax law. Issue 13-C requires prospective application (including accounting for uncertain tax positions that exist upon date of adoption) with optional retrospective application and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted Issue 13-C in the second quarter of 2013 and applied it retrospectively. The adoption of Issue 13-C decreased prepaid expenses and other current assets by $3 million and other long-term liabilities by $202 million and increased deferred income taxes by $199 million as of December 31, 2012. |
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| Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities | The Company uses interest rate derivative instruments to manage its interest costs and reduce the Company’s exposure to increases in floating interest rates. The Company manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates by maintaining a mix of fixed and variable rate debt. Using interest rate derivative instruments, the Company agrees to exchange, at specified intervals through 2017, the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to agreed-upon notional principal amounts. The Company does not hold or issue derivative instruments for speculative trading purposes. The Company, until de-designating in the three months ended March 31, 2013, had certain interest rate derivative instruments that were designated as cash flow hedging instruments for GAAP purposes. Such instruments effectively converted variable interest payments on certain debt instruments into fixed payments. For qualifying hedges, realized derivative gains and losses offset related results on hedged items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company formally documented, designated and assessed the effectiveness of transactions that received hedge accounting. |
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| Indefinite-lived and finite-lived intangible assets | As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, indefinite lived and finite-lived intangible assets are presented in the following table:
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| Expected future amortization expense on finite-lived intangible assets | The Company expects amortization expense on its finite-lived intangible assets will be as follows.
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| Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
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| Long-Term Debt | Long-term debt consists of the following as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
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| Schedule of derivative instruments effect on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets | The effect of interest rate derivative instruments on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets is presented in the table below:
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| Schedule of derivative instruments effect on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations | The effects of interest rate derivative instruments on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations is presented in the table below.
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| Summary of Carrying and Fair Value of Debt | A summary of the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is as follows:
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| Operating Costs and Expenses | Operating costs and expenses consist of the following for the years presented:
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| Schedule of other operating expenses, net | Other operating expenses, net consist of the following for the years presented:
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| Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits | A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits included in deferred income taxes on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of the Company is as follows:
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| Schedule of equity award grants in period | The Company granted the following equity awards for the years presented.
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| Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet | Condensed consolidating financial statements as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 follow.
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| Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
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Tabular disclosure of a condensed statement of comprehensive income (loss). Disclosure may include, but is not limited to, statements of comprehensive income (loss) of consolidated entities and consolidation eliminations. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of condensed balance sheet, including, but not limited to, balance sheets of consolidated entities and consolidation eliminations. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of condensed cash flow statement, including, but not limited to, cash flow statements of consolidated entities and consolidation eliminations. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of condensed income statement, including, but not limited to, income statements of consolidated entities and consolidation eliminations. No definition available.
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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details)
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9 Months Ended |
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| Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
| Equity interest in Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC | 100.00% |
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Percentage investment held by the managing member or general partner of the limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership (LP). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Acquisition of Bresnan (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
Bresnan [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2012
Bresnan [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
Bresnan [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2012
Bresnan [Member]
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Jul. 31, 2013
Bresnan [Member]
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Jul. 31, 2013
Charter Operating [Member]
Term Loan E [Member]
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Jul. 31, 2013
Bresnan [Member]
Bresnan credit facility [Member]
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Jul. 31, 2013
Bresnan [Member]
8.00% senior notes due 2018 [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Purchase price | $ 1,625 | |||||||||
| Principal Amount, credit facilities | 1,500 | 711 | ||||||||
| Acquisition related costs | 16 | |||||||||
| Bresnan debt assumed (including accrued interest) | (962) | |||||||||
| Working capital adjustment | 10 | |||||||||
| Cash purchase price, net of cash acquired | 673 | |||||||||
| Property, Plant, and Equipment | 515 | |||||||||
| Franchises | 722 | |||||||||
| Customer relationships | 249 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 1,159 | 953 | 206 | |||||||
| Other noncurrent assets | 4 | |||||||||
| Current assets | 16 | |||||||||
| Current liabilities | (54) | |||||||||
| Long-term debt (including accrued interest) | (985) | |||||||||
| Principal Amount | 14,379 | 12,937 | 250 | |||||||
| Stated interest rate (percentage) | 8.00% | |||||||||
| Tender Premium | 23 | |||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Fair Value | 274 | |||||||||
| Revenue of acquiree since acquisition date | 134 | 134 | ||||||||
| Net Loss of acquiree since acquisition date | 16 | 16 | ||||||||
| Pro forma revenues | 2,009 | 6,271 | 5,972 | |||||||
| Pro forma net Ioss | $ (103) | $ (233) | $ (319) | |||||||
| Pro forma loss per common share, basic and diluted (in dollars per share) | $ (1.03) | $ (2.30) | $ (3.20) | |||||||
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The pro forma net income (loss) per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period, basic and diluted. No definition available.
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Amount of long-term debt due after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date, including accrued interest. No definition available.
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Fair value of acquired business, or purchase price before working capital adjustment and other adjustments, a reduction for certain funded indebtedness of the acquiree and payment of any post-closing refunds of certain state property taxes paid under protest by the acquiree prior to the closing. No definition available.
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Premium paid to holders of debt pursuant to a tender offer No definition available.
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The working capital adjustment to the purchase price for the acquired business. No definition available.
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Amount of direct costs of the business combination including legal, accounting, and other costs incurred to consummate the business acquisition. No definition available.
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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount of earnings or loss of the acquiree since the acquisition date included in the consolidated income statement for the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount of revenue of the acquiree since the acquisition date included in the consolidated income statement for the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of assets that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, acquired at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, that lack physical substance, having a projected indefinite period of benefit, acquired at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of identifiable intangible assets recognized as of the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt due after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of other assets expected to be realized or consumed after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, acquired at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of property, plant, and equipment recognized as of the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount recognized as of the acquisition date for the assets, including goodwill, in excess of (less than) the aggregate liabilities assumed, less the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount borrowed under the credit facility as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The fair value amount of long-term debt whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of intangible assets having a projected indefinite period of benefit. No definition available.
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Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase in assets, excluding financial assets, lacking physical substance with a definite life, resulting from a business combination. No definition available.
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Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase in assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with an indefinite life, resulting from a business combination. No definition available.
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Amount of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance and having a projected indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Franchises, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Other Intangibles Assets Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
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| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
| Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense | $ 82 | $ 74 | $ 219 | $ 222 |
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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Franchises, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Three months ending December 31, 2013 | $ 80 | |
| 2014 | 297 | |
| 2015 | 264 | |
| 2016 | 230 | |
| 2017 | 197 | |
| Thereafter | 483 | |
| Net carrying amount | $ 1,551 | $ 1,500 |
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. No definition available.
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized in the remainder of the fiscal year following the latest fiscal year ended for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. No definition available.
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] | ||
| Accounts payable - trade | $ 81 | $ 107 |
| Accrued capital expenditures | 180 | 156 |
| Deferred revenue | 90 | 81 |
| Accrued liabilities: | ||
| Interest | 176 | 155 |
| Programming costs | 389 | 323 |
| Franchise related fees | 56 | 52 |
| Compensation | 143 | 145 |
| Other | 267 | 205 |
| Total | $ 1,382 | $ 1,224 |
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of accrued capital expenditures for long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of accruals that arise from a contractual arrangement with a third party relating to but not limited to franchise rights and license agreements. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due within one year (or the operating cycle, if longer), including liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of obligations related to rights to programming, including, but not limited to, feature films and episodic series, acquired under license agreements that will be paid within the next twelve months. No definition available.
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Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)
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May 31, 2013
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Apr. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Jan. 31, 2012
CCH II [Member]
13.500% senior notes due November 30, 2016 [Member]
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Nov. 30, 2009
CCH II [Member]
13.500% senior notes due November 30, 2016 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
7.250% senior notes due October 30, 2017 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
7.250% senior notes due October 30, 2017 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2010
CCO Holdings [Member]
7.250% senior notes due October 30, 2017 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
7.875% senior notes due April 30, 2018 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
7.875% senior notes due April 30, 2018 [Member]
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Apr. 30, 2010
CCO Holdings [Member]
7.875% senior notes due April 30, 2018 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
7.000% senior notes due January 15, 2019 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
7.000% senior notes due January 15, 2019 [Member]
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Jan. 31, 2011
CCO Holdings [Member]
7.000% senior notes due January 15, 2019 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
8.125% senior notes due April 30, 2020 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
8.125% senior notes due April 30, 2020 [Member]
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Apr. 30, 2010
CCO Holdings [Member]
8.125% senior notes due April 30, 2020 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
7.375% senior notes due June 1, 2020 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
7.375% senior notes due June 1, 2020 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
CCO Holdings [Member]
7.375% senior notes due June 1, 2020 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
5.250% senior notes due March 15, 2021 [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
5.250% senior notes due March 15, 2021 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
5.250% senior notes due March 15, 2021 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
6.500% senior notes due April 30, 2021 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
6.500% senior notes due April 30, 2021 [Member]
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May 31, 2011
CCO Holdings [Member]
6.500% senior notes due April 30, 2021 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
6.625% senior notes due January 31, 2022 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
6.625% senior notes due January 31, 2022 [Member]
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Jan. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
6.625% senior notes due January 31, 2022 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
5.250% senior notes due September 30, 2022 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
5.250% senior notes due September 30, 2022 [Member]
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Aug. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
5.250% senior notes due September 30, 2022 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
5.125% senior notes due February 15, 2023 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
5.125% senior notes due February 15, 2023 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
5.750% senior notes due September 1, 2023 [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
5.750% senior notes due September 1, 2023 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
5.750% senior notes due September 1, 2023 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
5.750% senior notes due January 15, 2024 [Member]
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May 31, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
5.750% senior notes due January 15, 2024 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
5.750% senior notes due January 15, 2024 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
CCO Holdings [Member]
CCO Holdings credit facility due September 6, 2014 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
CCO Holdings [Member]
CCO Holdings credit facility due September 6, 2014 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
Charter Operating [Member]
Charter Operating credit facilities [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Charter Operating [Member]
Charter Operating credit facilities [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Charter Operating [Member]
Charter Operating credit facilities [Member]
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Jan. 31, 2012
Charter Operating [Member]
Term Loan A [Member]
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Jan. 31, 2012
Charter Operating [Member]
8.000% senior second-lien notes due April 30, 2012 [Member]
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Apr. 30, 2004
Charter Operating [Member]
8.000% senior second-lien notes due April 30, 2012 [Member]
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Jan. 31, 2012
Charter Operating [Member]
10.875% senior second lien notes due September 15, 2014 [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2008
Charter Operating [Member]
10.875% senior second lien notes due September 15, 2014 [Member]
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Apr. 30, 2012
Charter Operating [Member]
Term Loan D [Member]
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Apr. 30, 2012
Charter Operating [Member]
Revolving credit facility due 2015 [Member]
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Apr. 30, 2012
Charter Operating [Member]
Revolving credit facility due 2017 [Member]
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Apr. 30, 2013
Charter Operating [Member]
Revolving credit facility due 2018 [Member]
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May 31, 2013
Charter Operating [Member]
Term Loan F [Member]
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Jul. 31, 2013
Charter Operating [Member]
Term Loan E [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
Senior Notes Payable [Member]
CCO Holdings [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
Minimum [Member]
Senior Notes Payable [Member]
CCO Holdings [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
Maximum [Member]
Senior Notes Payable [Member]
CCO Holdings [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
LIBOR [Member]
Charter Operating [Member]
Term Loan A [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
LIBOR [Member]
Charter Operating [Member]
Term Loan D [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
LIBOR [Member]
Charter Operating [Member]
Revolving credit facility due 2017 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
LIBOR [Member]
Charter Operating [Member]
Revolving credit facility due 2018 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
LIBOR [Member]
Charter Operating [Member]
Term Loan F [Member]
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Jul. 31, 2013
LIBOR [Member]
Charter Operating [Member]
Term Loan E [Member]
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Apr. 30, 2012
LIBOR [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Charter Operating [Member]
Term Loan D [Member]
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May 31, 2013
LIBOR [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Charter Operating [Member]
Term Loan F [Member]
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Jul. 31, 2013
LIBOR [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Charter Operating [Member]
Term Loan E [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal Amount | $ 14,379,000,000 | $ 14,379,000,000 | $ 12,937,000,000 | $ 1,000,000,000 | $ 1,000,000,000 | $ 0 | $ 900,000,000 | $ 1,400,000,000 | $ 1,400,000,000 | $ 700,000,000 | $ 700,000,000 | $ 750,000,000 | $ 750,000,000 | $ 500,000,000 | $ 0 | $ 1,500,000,000 | $ 1,500,000,000 | $ 750,000,000 | $ 750,000,000 | $ 750,000,000 | $ 1,250,000,000 | $ 1,250,000,000 | $ 1,000,000,000 | $ 1,000,000,000 | $ 500,000,000 | $ 0 | $ 1,000,000,000 | $ 1,000,000,000 | $ 0 | $ 1,200,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal Amount, credit facilities | 350,000,000 | 350,000,000 | 3,679,000,000 | 3,337,000,000 | 500,000,000 | 750,000,000 | 1,500,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accreted Value | 14,306,000,000 | 14,306,000,000 | 12,808,000,000 | 10,668,000,000 | 9,558,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | 0 | 900,000,000 | 1,393,000,000 | 1,392,000,000 | 700,000,000 | 700,000,000 | 750,000,000 | 750,000,000 | 500,000,000 | 0 | 1,500,000,000 | 1,500,000,000 | 747,000,000 | 746,000,000 | 1,239,000,000 | 1,238,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | 500,000,000 | 0 | 1,000,000,000 | 0 | 339,000,000 | 332,000,000 | 3,638,000,000 | 3,250,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit Facility Availability | 978,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stated interest rate (percentage) | 13.50% | 7.25% | 7.875% | 7.00% | 8.125% | 7.375% | 5.25% | 6.50% | 6.625% | 5.25% | 5.125% | 5.75% | 5.75% | 8.00% | 10.875% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt discount (percentage of principal) | 99.50% | 99.50% | 99.75% | 99.50% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 334,000,000 | 300,000,000 | 294,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (14,000,000) | (2,000,000) | (65,000,000) | 0 | (42,000,000) | 0 | (59,000,000) | (15,000,000) | (123,000,000) | (74,000,000) | (65,000,000) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Libor spread (percentage) | 2.00% | 3.00% | 2.25% | 2.00% | 2.25% | 2.25% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Libor floor (percentage) | 1.00% | 0.75% | 0.75% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | 1,300,000,000 | 1,150,000,000 | 1,300,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Redemption price (percentage) | 100.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum redemption percentage (percentage) | 35.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Redemption premium percent, change in control (percentage) | 101.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instruments, Maximum Incremental Term Loan Borrowings Amount | $ 7,500,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit facility commitment fee (percentage) | 0.35% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Debt Instrument, Discount, Percentage of Principal No definition available.
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Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Libor Floor No definition available.
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Maximum redemption percentage of principal amount of notes at a premium plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings (as defined in the indenture) No definition available.
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Redemption premium percent In event of change in control. No definition available.
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Incremental term loans amount No definition available.
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Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. No definition available.
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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage price of original principal amount of debt at which debt can be redeemed by the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount of debt extinguished. No definition available.
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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount borrowed under the credit facility as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for the line of credit facility regardless of whether the facility has been used. No definition available.
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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Common Stock (Details) (Class A Common Stock [Member], USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||
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Jul. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Class A Common Stock [Member]
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| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | |||||||
| Number of shares purchased (in shares) | 49,332 | ||||||
| Price per share paid (in dollars per share) | $ 55.18 | ||||||
| Total consideration of stock purchase | $ 1 | $ 3 | $ 11 | $ 1 | |||
| Shares withheld in payment of income tax withholding owed by employees (in shares) | 7,245 | 4,632 | 113,345 | 15,556 | |||
| Stock issued during period from exercise of warrants (in shares) | 2,300,000 | ||||||
| Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share) | 19.80 | ||||||
| Proceeds from Warrant Exercises | $ 46 | ||||||
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Exercise price per share or per unit of warrants or rights outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock warrants. No definition available.
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For net-share settlement of share-based awards when the employer settles employees' income tax withholding obligations, this element represents the number of shares the employees use to repay the employer. No definition available.
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Number of shares issued during the period as a result of the conversion of convertible securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total cost of shares repurchased divided by the total number of shares repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and are being held in treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the cost of common and preferred stock that were repurchased during the period. Recorded using the cost method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative instruments effect on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets (Details) (Interest Rate Swap [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Other long-term liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
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| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of interest rate derivatives not designated as hedges | $ 27 | $ 0 |
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Other long-term liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
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| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of interest rate derivatives designated as hedges | 0 | 67 |
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Accrued interest [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
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||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of interest rate derivatives not designated as hedges | 12 | 0 |
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Accrued interest [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
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| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of interest rate derivatives designated as hedges | 0 | 8 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
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| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of interest rate derivatives not designated as hedges | (48) | 0 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
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| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of interest rate derivatives designated as hedges | $ 0 | $ (75) |
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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all interest rate derivative liabilities designated as cash flow hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative instruments effect on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations (Details) (Interest Rate Swap [Member], Cash Flow Hedging [Member], USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Interest Expense [Member]
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| Derivative instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||
| Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings | $ 0 | $ (10) | $ (10) | $ (27) |
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Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net [Member]
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| Derivative instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||
| Change in fair value of interest rate derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings | $ (8) | $ 0 | $ (20) | $ 0 |
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Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges reclassified during the period to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income upon the hedged transaction affecting earnings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $)
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9 Months Ended | |
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Cash Flow Hedge Loss to be Reclassified within Twelve Months | $ 23,000,000 | |
| Derivative, Notional Amount | 2,200,000,000 | 3,100,000,000 |
| Delayed start interest rate derivative instruments | 550,000,000 | |
| Notional amount of currently effective interest rate swaps | $ 1,700,000,000 |
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Delayed start interest rate derivative instruments that become effective in a future period. No definition available.
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Effective portion of aggregate notional amount of all interest rate derivatives designated as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges. Notional amount refers to the monetary amount specified in the interest rate derivative contract. No definition available.
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Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The estimated net amount of existing gains or losses on cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Average variable interest rate related to the group of interest rate derivatives. No definition available.
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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all interest rate derivative liabilities designated as cash flow hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The fair value amount of long-term debt whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. No definition available.
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Operating Costs and Expenses (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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| Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] | ||||
| Programming | $ 558 | $ 497 | $ 1,596 | $ 1,484 |
| Franchise, regulatory and connectivity | 100 | 92 | 285 | 277 |
| Cost to service customers | 399 | 356 | 1,131 | 1,006 |
| Marketing | 128 | 105 | 352 | 324 |
| Other | 212 | 192 | 586 | 541 |
| Operating costs and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) | $ 1,397 | $ 1,242 | $ 3,950 | $ 3,632 |
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Cost to Service Customers No definition available.
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Franchise, Regulatory and Connectivity Expense No definition available.
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Programming Expense No definition available.
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The total expense recognized in the period for promotion, public relations, and brand or product advertising. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Includes selling, general and administrative expense. No definition available.
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The total amount of other operating cost and expense items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other Operating Expenses, Net (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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| Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] | ||||
| (Gain)/loss on sale of assets, net | $ 5 | $ 1 | $ 6 | $ (12) |
| Special charges, net | 3 | 2 | 18 | 14 |
| Other operating expenses, net | $ 8 | $ 3 | $ 24 | $ 2 |
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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of assets, including but not limited to property plant and equipment, intangible assets and equity in securities of subsidiaries or equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of other expense that is infrequent in occurrence or unusual in nature. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other operating income and expenses, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operations. No definition available.
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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
Charter Holdco Subsidiaries [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Charter Holdco Subsidiaries [Member]
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May 31, 2013
Liberty Media [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
2013 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
2014 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
2015 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
2016 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
2017 and thereafter [Member]
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| Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | $ 57 | $ 69 | $ 124 | $ 208 | |||||||||
| Decrease in Deferred Income Taxes | 58 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,300 | 221 | 219 | ||||||||
| Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current | 17 | 17 | 18 | ||||||||||
| Unrecognized Tax Benefits, period start | 202 | ||||||||||||
| Reductions due to tax positions related to prior year | (201) | ||||||||||||
| Unrecognized Tax Benefits, period end | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| Liberty Media interest in Charter (percentage) | 27.00% | ||||||||||||
| Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 1,100 | $ 2,000 | $ 2,100 | $ 300 | $ 226 | ||||||||
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards after valuation allowances. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the account that represents the temporary difference that results from Income or Loss that is recognized for accounting purposes but not for tax purposes and vice versa. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount paid by Liberty Media for interest in Charter No definition available.
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Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, ownership percentage in Discovery Communications, Inc. No definition available.
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Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, ownership percentage in Starz No definition available.
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Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, voting interest in Discovery Communications, Inc. for election of directors No definition available.
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Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, voting interest in Liberty Interactive Corp. No definition available.
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Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, voting interest in Starz No definition available.
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Equity meThe maximum percentage of Liberty Media ownership of common stock or equity participation in Charter accounted for under the equity method of accounting after January 2016. No definition available.
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The maximum percentage of Liberty Media ownership of common stock or equity participation in Charter accounted for under the equity method of accounting until January 2016 No definition available.
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Liberty Interactive Corp.'s ownership percentage in HSN, Inc. No definition available.
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Number of shares Liberty Media acquired from Charter's beneficial owners No definition available.
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Number of warrants to purchase Charter Class A common shares Liberty Media acquired from Charter's beneficial owners No definition available.
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The percent of board members Liberty Interactive Corp. can elect to HSN Inc.'s board No definition available.
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Percent of total operating costs and expenses paid to Discovery and Starz No definition available.
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Price paid per share by Liberty Media for interest in Charter No definition available.
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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of transactions with related party during the financial reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
0 Months Ended | |||
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Nov. 30, 2009
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2007
Convertible Debt [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
| Principal Amount | $ 14,379 | $ 12,937 | $ 479 | |
| Stated interest rate (percentage) | 6.50% | |||
| Disbursements under Bankruptcy Court Orders | $ 168 |
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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash disbursements made to creditors or reclassifications of liabilities subject to compromise pursuant to the bankruptcy court orders for freight and distribution costs, trade accounts payable, prepetition contingencies and other liabilities. No definition available.
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Period from grant date that an equity-based award expires, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of additional shares authorized for issuance under an established share-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. No definition available.
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Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the value of the business relationship with existing customers (less anticipated churn). No definition available.
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Investments in subsidiaries eliminated upon consolidation. No definition available.
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Sum of carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of property, plant and equipment, franchises, customer relationships, net and goodwill. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due within one year (or the operating cycle, if longer), including liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of receivables to be collected from related parties where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth, at the financial statement date. which are usually due within one year (or one business cycle). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate amount of receivables to be collected from related parties where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth, at the financial statement date. which are usually due after one year (or one business cycle). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due all related parties. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of such liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Portion of the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due all related parties that is payable after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the rights acquired through a franchise arrangement having an indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total investments in (A) an entity in which the entity has significant influence, but does not have control, (B) subsidiaries that are not required to be consolidated and are accounted for using the equity and or cost method, and (C) an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Includes long-term advances receivable from a party that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits in future periods, and amount of other assets that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) of derivative instruments not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Includes selling, general and administrative expense. No definition available.
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other operating income and expenses, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operations. No definition available.
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Changes in the fair value of interest rate derivative instruments that were designated as hedging instruments of the variability of cash flows associated with floating-rate debt obligations and that met effectiveness criteria; and the amount of loss related to the reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings as a result of cash flow hedge discontinuance. No definition available.
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable for capital expenditures. No definition available.
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Loans payable to related parties borrowing and (payments) No definition available.
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The cash outflow to parent as a source of financing that is recorded as additional paid in capital. No definition available.
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock warrants and/or stock options. No definition available.
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Amount of noncash expense included in interest expense to allocate debt discount and premium, and the costs to issue debt and obtain financing over the related debt instruments. Alternate captions include noncash interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes effect from exchange rate changes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) of derivative instruments not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to vendors for goods and services received and the amount of obligations and expenses incurred but not paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations to be paid to the following types of related parties: a parent company and its subsidiaries; subsidiaries of a common parent; an entity and trust for the benefit of employees, such as pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of the entities' management; an entity and its principal owners, management, or member of their immediate families; affiliates; or other parties with the ability to exert significant influence. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of prepaid expenses and other assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows, for example, deferred expenses, intangible assets, or income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities, including discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities, including discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, including discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other income (expense) included in net income that results in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. Includes noncash adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow or inflow from other investing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow or inflow from purchases, sales and disposals of property, plant and equipment and other productive assets, including intangibles. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow paid to third parties in connection with debt origination, which will be amortized over the remaining maturity period of the associated long-term debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The distributions of earnings to an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from an entity that is affiliated with the entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from parent as a source of financing that is recorded as additional paid in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from other financing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Details) (New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member], Restatement Adjustment [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
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| New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
| New Accounting Pronouncement, Effect on Current Assets | $ (3) |
| New Accounting Pronouncement, Effect on Other Long-Term Liabilities | (202) |
| New Accounting Pronouncement, Effect on Deferred Income Taxes | $ 199 |
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The effect of adopting EITF Issue 13-C on current assets No definition available.
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The effect of adopting EITF Issue 13-C on deferred income taxes No definition available.
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The effect of adopting EITF Issue 13-C on other long-term liabilities No definition available.
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