10-Q Filing

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC CIK: 732712 Q3 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000732712-24-000069`
Period End Date	20240930
Filing Date	20241025
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	vz-20240930_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 186 Income Statement 144 Cash Flow Statement 116 Comprehensive Income 120

Balance Sheet 186 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Series preferred stock, par value (USD per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock, par value (USD per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock, par value (USD per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock, par value (USD per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	250.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	250.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	250.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	250.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$4.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$4.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable	`AccountsAndFinancingReceivableBeforeAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$27.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable	`AccountsAndFinancingReceivableBeforeAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$27.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable	`AccountsAndFinancingReceivableBeforeAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$26.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable	`AccountsAndFinancingReceivableBeforeAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$26.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (USD per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (USD per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (USD per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (USD per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	6.25B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	6.25B	shares	Point-in-time
Less Allowance for credit losses	`AccountsAndFinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$1.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Less Allowance for credit losses	`AccountsAndFinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$1.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	6.25B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	6.25B	shares	Point-in-time
Less Allowance for credit losses	`AccountsAndFinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$1.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Less Allowance for credit losses	`AccountsAndFinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$1.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	4.29B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	4.29B	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableNetCurrent`	$25.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableNetCurrent`	$25.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableNetCurrent`	$25.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableNetCurrent`	$25.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	4.29B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	4.29B	shares	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares issued (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	81.81M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares issued (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	81.81M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares issued (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	87.17M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares issued (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	87.17M	shares	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$7.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$7.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$7.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$7.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$36.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$36.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$40.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$40.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$327.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$327.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$320.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$320.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Less Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$220.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Less Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$220.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Less Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$211.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Less Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$211.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$108.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$108.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$107.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$107.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated businesses	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$953.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated businesses	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$953.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated businesses	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$867.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in unconsolidated businesses	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$867.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Wireless licenses	`IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements`	$155.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Wireless licenses	`IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements`	$155.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Wireless licenses	`IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements`	$156.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Wireless licenses	`IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements`	$156.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$22.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$22.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$22.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$22.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$10.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$10.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$11.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$11.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$24.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$24.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$23.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$23.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$18.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$18.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$19.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$19.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$381.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$381.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$380.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$380.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Debt maturing within one year	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$12.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Debt maturing within one year	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$12.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Debt maturing within one year	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$21.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Debt maturing within one year	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$21.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$22.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$22.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$23.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$23.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Current operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$4.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Current operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$4.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Current operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$4.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Current operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$4.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$12.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$12.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$13.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$13.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$53.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$53.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$61.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$61.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$137.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$137.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$128.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$128.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Employee benefit obligations	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$13.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Employee benefit obligations	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$13.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Employee benefit obligations	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$12.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Employee benefit obligations	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$12.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$45.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$45.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$45.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$45.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$19.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$19.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$20.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$20.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$16.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$16.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$233.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$233.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$221.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$221.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and Contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and Contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and Contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and Contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock ($0.10 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; none issued)	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock ($0.10 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; none issued)	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock ($0.10 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; none issued)	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Series preferred stock ($0.10 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; none issued)	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock ($0.10 par value; 6,250,000,000 shares authorized in each period; 4,291,433,646 shares issued in each period)	`CommonStockValueOutstanding`	$429.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock ($0.10 par value; 6,250,000,000 shares authorized in each period; 4,291,433,646 shares issued in each period)	`CommonStockValueOutstanding`	$429.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock ($0.10 par value; 6,250,000,000 shares authorized in each period; 4,291,433,646 shares issued in each period)	`CommonStockValueOutstanding`	$429.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock ($0.10 par value; 6,250,000,000 shares authorized in each period; 4,291,433,646 shares issued in each period)	`CommonStockValueOutstanding`	$429.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$13.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$13.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$13.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$13.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$82.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$82.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$86.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$86.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost (81,807,376 and 87,172,997 shares outstanding)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$3.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost (81,807,376 and 87,172,997 shares outstanding)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$3.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost (81,807,376 and 87,172,997 shares outstanding)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$3.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost (81,807,376 and 87,172,997 shares outstanding)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$3.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred compensation employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and other	`DeferredCompensationEmployeeStockOwnershipPlansAndOther`	$710.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred compensation employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and other	`DeferredCompensationEmployeeStockOwnershipPlansAndOther`	$710.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred compensation employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and other	`DeferredCompensationEmployeeStockOwnershipPlansAndOther`	$656.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred compensation employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and other	`DeferredCompensationEmployeeStockOwnershipPlansAndOther`	$656.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$1.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$1.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$97.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$97.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$99.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$99.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$93.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$93.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$380.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$380.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$381.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$381.16B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 144 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Operating Revenues	`Revenues`	$99.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating Revenues	`Revenues`	$99.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating Revenues	`Revenues`	$33.33B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating Revenues	`Revenues`	$33.33B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating Revenues	`Revenues`	$33.34B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating Revenues	`Revenues`	$33.34B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating Revenues	`Revenues`	$98.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating Revenues	`Revenues`	$98.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$23.75B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$23.75B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$8.00B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$8.00B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$25.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$25.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$9.71B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expense	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$9.71B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$13.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$13.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$4.46B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$4.46B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$13.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$13.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$4.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$4.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Total Operating Expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$76.57B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total Operating Expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$76.57B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total Operating Expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$27.40B	USD	1 Quarter
Total Operating Expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$27.40B	USD	1 Quarter
Total Operating Expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$77.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total Operating Expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$77.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total Operating Expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$25.86B	USD	1 Quarter
Total Operating Expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$25.86B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating Income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$5.93B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating Income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$5.93B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating Income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$7.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating Income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$7.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating Income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$21.27B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating Income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$21.27B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating Income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$22.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating Income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$22.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-47.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-47.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$494.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$494.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$72.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$72.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$198.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$198.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$170.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$170.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$3.92B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$3.92B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$1.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$1.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$5.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$5.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.80B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.80B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.30B	USD	1 Quarter
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.30B	USD	1 Quarter
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.41B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.41B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.19B	USD	1 Quarter
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.19B	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$891.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$891.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$4.14B	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$4.14B	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$3.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$3.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$4.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$4.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$3.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$3.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$14.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$14.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$12.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$12.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$334.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$334.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$122.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$122.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$349.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$349.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$105.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$105.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Verizon	`NetIncomeLoss`	$14.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Verizon	`NetIncomeLoss`	$14.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Verizon	`NetIncomeLoss`	$3.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Verizon	`NetIncomeLoss`	$3.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Verizon	`NetIncomeLoss`	$12.50B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Verizon	`NetIncomeLoss`	$12.50B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Verizon	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.76B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Verizon	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.76B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$4.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$4.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$3.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$3.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$14.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$14.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$12.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$12.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.40	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.40	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.78	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.78	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.96	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.96	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.13	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.13	USD	1 Quarter
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	4.22B	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	4.22B	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	4.21B	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	4.21B	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	4.22B	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	4.22B	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	4.21B	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	4.21B	shares	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.96	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.96	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.78	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.78	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.13	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.13	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.40	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Verizon (USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.40	USD	3 Qtrs
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	4.21B	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	4.21B	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	4.22B	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	4.22B	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	4.22B	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	4.22B	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	4.22B	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	4.22B	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 116 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$4.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$4.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$3.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$3.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$14.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$14.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$12.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$12.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$13.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$13.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$4.46B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$4.46B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$13.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$13.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$4.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization expense	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$4.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Employee retirement benefits	`EmployeeBenefitsAndShareBasedCompensationNoncash`	$469.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Employee retirement benefits	`EmployeeBenefitsAndShareBasedCompensationNoncash`	$469.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Employee retirement benefits	`EmployeeBenefitsAndShareBasedCompensationNoncash`	$161.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Employee retirement benefits	`EmployeeBenefitsAndShareBasedCompensationNoncash`	$161.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$822.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$822.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$247.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$247.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for expected credit losses	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$1.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for expected credit losses	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$1.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for expected credit losses	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$1.62B	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for expected credit losses	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$1.62B	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses, inclusive of dividends received	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestmentsNetOfDividendsOrDistributions`	$-69.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses, inclusive of dividends received	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestmentsNetOfDividendsOrDistributions`	$-69.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses, inclusive of dividends received	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestmentsNetOfDividendsOrDistributions`	$-62.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses, inclusive of dividends received	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestmentsNetOfDividendsOrDistributions`	$-62.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisition/disposition of businesses	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-972.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisition/disposition of businesses	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-972.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisition/disposition of businesses	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$2.61B	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisition/disposition of businesses	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$2.61B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-2.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-2.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$467.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$467.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$28.80B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$28.80B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$26.48B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$26.48B	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures (including capitalized software)	`PaymentsToAcquireOtherProductiveAssets`	$14.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures (including capitalized software)	`PaymentsToAcquireOtherProductiveAssets`	$14.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures (including capitalized software)	`PaymentsToAcquireOtherProductiveAssets`	$12.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures (including capitalized software)	`PaymentsToAcquireOtherProductiveAssets`	$12.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions of wireless licenses	`PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets`	$1.86B	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions of wireless licenses	`PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets`	$1.86B	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions of wireless licenses	`PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets`	$768.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions of wireless licenses	`PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets`	$768.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Collateral receipts (payments) related to derivative contracts, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromDerivativeInstrumentInvestingActivities`	$-162.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Collateral receipts (payments) related to derivative contracts, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromDerivativeInstrumentInvestingActivities`	$-162.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Collateral receipts (payments) related to derivative contracts, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromDerivativeInstrumentInvestingActivities`	$332.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Collateral receipts (payments) related to derivative contracts, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromDerivativeInstrumentInvestingActivities`	$332.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-253.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-253.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-15.61B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-15.61B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-13.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-13.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongtermDebtExcludingAssetbackedDebt`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongtermDebtExcludingAssetbackedDebt`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongtermDebtExcludingAssetbackedDebt`	$3.14B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongtermDebtExcludingAssetbackedDebt`	$3.14B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from asset-backed long-term borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	$8.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from asset-backed long-term borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	$8.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from asset-backed long-term borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	$4.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from asset-backed long-term borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSecuredDebt`	$4.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net proceeds from short-term commercial paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$333.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net proceeds from short-term commercial paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$333.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net proceeds from short-term commercial paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net proceeds from short-term commercial paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of long-term borrowings and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermBorrowingsAndFinanceLeaseObligations`	$6.62B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of long-term borrowings and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermBorrowingsAndFinanceLeaseObligations`	$6.62B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of long-term borrowings and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermBorrowingsAndFinanceLeaseObligations`	$5.57B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of long-term borrowings and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermBorrowingsAndFinanceLeaseObligations`	$5.57B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of asset-backed long-term borrowings	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$3.73B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of asset-backed long-term borrowings	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$3.73B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of asset-backed long-term borrowings	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$6.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of asset-backed long-term borrowings	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$6.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$8.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$8.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$8.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$8.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.10B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.10B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-11.64B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-11.64B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-11.48B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-11.48B	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$1.89B	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$1.89B	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$1.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$1.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.39B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 120 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$4.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$4.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$3.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$3.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$14.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$14.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$12.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$12.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$23.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$23.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $8, $(7), $2 and $(3)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-51.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $8, $(7), $2 and $(3)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-51.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) from fair value hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$198.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) from fair value hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$198.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $8, $(7), $2 and $(3)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$59.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $8, $(7), $2 and $(3)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$59.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) from fair value hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$-149.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) from fair value hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$-149.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) from fair value hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$-117.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) from fair value hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$-117.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $8, $(7), $2 and $(3)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$9.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $8, $(7), $2 and $(3)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$9.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) from fair value hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$195.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) from fair value hedges, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$195.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $8, $(7), $2 and $(3)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-31.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $8, $(7), $2 and $(3)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-31.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(2), $(8), $(20) and $(23)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(2), $(8), $(20) and $(23)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesTax`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesTax`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(2), $(8), $(20) and $(23)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(2), $(8), $(20) and $(23)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesTax`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesTax`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(2), $(8), $(20) and $(23)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$67.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(2), $(8), $(20) and $(23)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$67.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesTax`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesTax`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(2), $(8), $(20) and $(23)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(2), $(8), $(20) and $(23)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesTax`	$-2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesTax`	$-2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value hedges, net of tax of $149, $(198), $117 and $(195)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsAndTax`	$584.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value hedges, net of tax of $149, $(198), $117 and $(195)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsAndTax`	$584.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$55.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$55.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value hedges, net of tax of $149, $(198), $117 and $(195)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsAndTax`	$-446.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value hedges, net of tax of $149, $(198), $117 and $(195)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsAndTax`	$-446.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value hedges, net of tax of $149, $(198), $117 and $(195)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsAndTax`	$-350.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value hedges, net of tax of $149, $(198), $117 and $(195)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsAndTax`	$-350.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value hedges, net of tax of $149, $(198), $117 and $(195)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsAndTax`	$575.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value hedges, net of tax of $149, $(198), $117 and $(195)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativeExcludedComponentIncreaseDecreaseAfterAdjustmentsAndTax`	$575.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax of $(2), $2, $(1) and $1	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax of $(2), $2, $(1) and $1	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax of $(2), $2, $(1) and $1	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax of $(2), $2, $(1) and $1	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax of $(2), $2, $(1) and $1	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax of $(2), $2, $(1) and $1	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax of $(2), $2, $(1) and $1	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax of $(2), $2, $(1) and $1	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, net of tax of $1, $19, $3 and $55	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, net of tax of $1, $19, $3 and $55	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, net of tax of $1, $19, $3 and $55	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$171.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, net of tax of $1, $19, $3 and $55	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$171.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, net of tax of $1, $19, $3 and $55	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, net of tax of $1, $19, $3 and $55	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, net of tax of $1, $19, $3 and $55	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$56.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, net of tax of $1, $19, $3 and $55	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$56.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Verizon	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-285.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Verizon	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-285.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Verizon	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$437.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Verizon	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$437.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Verizon	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$493.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Verizon	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$493.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Verizon	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-378.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Verizon	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-378.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total Comprehensive Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total Comprehensive Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total Comprehensive Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Total Comprehensive Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Total Comprehensive Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Total Comprehensive Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Total Comprehensive Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total Comprehensive Income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$105.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$105.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$122.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$122.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$349.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$349.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$334.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$334.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Verizon	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$5.25B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Verizon	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$5.25B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Verizon	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$12.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Verizon	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$12.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Verizon	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.93B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Verizon	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.93B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Verizon	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$14.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Verizon	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$14.76B	USD	3 Qtrs

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.