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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (SIRIUS XM Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Current assets | $ 2,211 | $ 3,860 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Property and equipment, net | 207 | 215 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Goodwill | 332 | 332 | 332 | Ìý |
| Deferred tax assets | 114 | 196 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Other assets | 240 | 238 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Total assets | 8,325 | 7,719 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Current liabilities | 385 | 1,230 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Deferred income taxes | 802 | 409 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Long-term debt | 536 | 541 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Other Liabilities, Noncurrent | 131 | 251 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries | (8) | (10) | Ìý | Ìý |
| Equity | 6,432 | 5,249 | 5,000 | 3,310 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 8,325 | 7,719 | Ìý | Ìý |
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SIRIUS XM [Member]
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Current assets | 1,828 | 1,277 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Property and equipment, net | 1,572 | 1,674 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Goodwill | 1,815 | 1,835 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Deferred tax assets | 1,219 | 0 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Intangible assets | 2,520 | 2,574 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Other assets | 101 | 136 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Total assets | 9,055 | 7,496 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Current liabilities | 2,315 | 2,248 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Deferred income taxes | 0 | 1,011 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Long-term debt | 2,222 | 2,684 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Other Liabilities, Noncurrent | 478 | 849 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Equity | 4,040 | 704 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Total liabilities and equity | $ 9,055 | $ 7,496 | Ìý | Ìý |
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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 after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. 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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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), 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, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. 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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