10-Q Filing

LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD. CIK: 1570585 Q3 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001570585-24-000304`
Period End Date	20240930
Filing Date	20241029
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	lbtya-20240930_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 154 Income Statement 200 Cash Flow Statement 234 Stockholders Equity 102 Comprehensive Income 80

Balance Sheet 154 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Investments and receivables at fair value	`InvestmentsAndRelatedNotesReceivableFairValueDisclosure`	$3.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and receivables at fair value	`InvestmentsAndRelatedNotesReceivableFairValueDisclosure`	$3.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and receivables at fair value	`InvestmentsAndRelatedNotesReceivableFairValueDisclosure`	$3.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and receivables at fair value	`InvestmentsAndRelatedNotesReceivableFairValueDisclosure`	$3.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Trade receivables, net (note 3)	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$863.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Trade receivables, net (note 3)	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$863.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Trade receivables, net (note 3)	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$870.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Trade receivables, net (note 3)	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$870.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments (measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`ShortTermInvestments`	$906.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments (measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`ShortTermInvestments`	$906.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments (measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`ShortTermInvestments`	$1.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments (measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`ShortTermInvestments`	$1.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 6)	`DerivativeAssetsCurrent`	$518.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 6)	`DerivativeAssetsCurrent`	$518.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 6)	`DerivativeAssetsCurrent`	$399.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 6)	`DerivativeAssetsCurrent`	$399.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets (notes 3 and 5)	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$671.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets (notes 3 and 5)	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$671.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets (notes 3 and 5)	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$847.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets (notes 3 and 5)	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$847.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $3,372.0 million and $3,408.5 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`LongTermInvestments`	$13.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $3,372.0 million and $3,408.5 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`LongTermInvestments`	$13.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $3,372.0 million and $3,408.5 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`LongTermInvestments`	$13.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $3,372.0 million and $3,408.5 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`LongTermInvestments`	$13.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 8 and 10)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$7.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 8 and 10)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$7.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 8 and 10)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$7.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 8 and 10)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$7.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 8)	`Goodwill`	$10.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 8)	`Goodwill`	$10.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 8)	`Goodwill`	$10.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 8)	`Goodwill`	$10.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 8)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$1.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 8)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$1.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 8)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 8)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use (ROU) assets (note 10)	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$1.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use (ROU) assets (note 10)	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use (ROU) assets (note 10)	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use (ROU) assets (note 10)	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$1.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 3 and 6)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 3 and 6)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 3 and 6)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 3 and 6)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$41.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$41.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$42.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$42.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$560.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$560.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$689.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$689.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 3)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$267.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 3)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$249.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 3)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$249.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 3)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$267.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 6)	`DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgesLiabilities`	$459.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 6)	`DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgesLiabilities`	$459.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 6)	`DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgesLiabilities`	$426.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 6)	`DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgesLiabilities`	$426.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`DebtCurrent`	$806.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`DebtCurrent`	$806.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`DebtCurrent`	$999.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`DebtCurrent`	$999.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued capital expenditures	`AccruedCapitalExpendituresCurrent`	$299.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued capital expenditures	`AccruedCapitalExpendituresCurrent`	$299.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued capital expenditures	`AccruedCapitalExpendituresCurrent`	$229.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued capital expenditures	`AccruedCapitalExpendituresCurrent`	$229.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$248.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$248.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$263.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$263.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (note 10)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (note 10)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (note 10)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (note 10)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$14.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$14.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$14.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$14.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities (note 10)	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$2.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities (note 10)	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$2.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities (note 10)	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities (note 10)	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 3 and 6)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 3 and 6)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 3 and 6)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 3 and 6)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$23.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$23.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$23.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$23.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 6, 9, 10, 11 and 15)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 6, 9, 10, 11 and 15)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 6, 9, 10, 11 and 15)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 6, 9, 10, 11 and 15)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$926.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$926.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$1.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$1.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$14.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$14.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$15.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$15.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of taxes	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$2.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of taxes	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$2.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of taxes	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$2.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of taxes	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$2.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury shares, at cost	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$100.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury shares, at cost	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$100.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury shares, at cost	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$100.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury shares, at cost	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$100.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liberty Global shareholders	`StockholdersEquity`	$18.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liberty Global shareholders	`StockholdersEquity`	$19.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liberty Global shareholders	`StockholdersEquity`	$19.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liberty Global shareholders	`StockholdersEquity`	$18.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$-7.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$-7.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$-55.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$-55.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$21.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$21.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$41.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$42.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$41.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$42.09B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 200 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Revenue (notes 3, 5 and 16)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.85B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue (notes 3, 5 and 16)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.85B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue (notes 3, 5 and 16)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.57B	USD	3 Qtrs
Revenue (notes 3, 5 and 16)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.57B	USD	3 Qtrs
Revenue (notes 3, 5 and 16)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.75B	USD	3 Qtrs
Revenue (notes 3, 5 and 16)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.75B	USD	3 Qtrs
Revenue (notes 3, 5 and 16)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.94B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue (notes 3, 5 and 16)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.94B	USD	1 Quarter
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.85B	USD	3 Qtrs
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.85B	USD	3 Qtrs
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.74B	USD	3 Qtrs
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.74B	USD	3 Qtrs
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$591.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$586.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$586.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$591.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$899.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$899.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$301.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$301.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$912.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$912.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$311.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$311.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$423.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$423.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$416.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$416.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.51B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.51B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.68B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.68B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$584.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$584.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$500.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$500.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$13.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$13.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$-13.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$-13.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$6.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$51.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$6.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$51.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$5.61B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$5.61B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$5.61B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.83B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$5.61B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.83B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$143.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-39.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$101.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$101.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-39.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-27.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$143.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-27.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$756.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$251.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$251.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$241.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$241.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$656.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$656.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$756.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$193.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$67.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$67.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$193.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-566.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$177.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$177.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-566.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-578.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-280.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-280.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-578.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$664.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$417.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$417.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$664.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$38.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$38.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$71.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$71.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-344.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-344.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-45.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-45.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-166.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-341.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-341.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-166.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-133.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-133.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-240.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-240.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 5)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 5)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 5)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 5)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 5)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 5)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 5)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 5)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction (note 4)	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$377.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction (note 4)	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$377.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction (note 4)	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction (note 4)	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction (note 4)	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$377.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction (note 4)	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction (note 4)	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$377.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction (note 4)	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$159.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$63.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$63.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$159.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$39.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$39.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$191.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$191.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.51B	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$848.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$848.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.51B	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-192.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-663.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-663.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-192.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$821.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$821.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-520.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-520.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-232.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-232.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$88.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$900.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$88.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$900.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$170.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-1.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-1.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$170.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-511.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-511.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-402.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-402.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$163.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$163.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$23.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$23.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$47.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$159.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$159.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$47.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-561.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-561.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$659.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$659.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-656.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-656.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-3.95	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-3.95	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-1.77	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-1.77	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.58	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-1.28	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.58	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-1.28	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-1.28	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-1.77	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-1.77	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.57	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.57	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-3.95	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-3.95	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-1.28	USD	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 234 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-402.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-511.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-511.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-402.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$6.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$6.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$7.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$7.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$174.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$174.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$147.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$147.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$500.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$500.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$584.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$584.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.68B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.51B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.51B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.68B	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$13.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$6.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$6.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$51.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$51.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$-13.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$-13.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$13.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$52.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$52.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$47.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$47.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$177.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$177.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-566.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-566.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$193.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$193.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$67.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$67.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-578.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-578.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-280.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-280.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$664.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$417.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$417.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$664.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$38.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$38.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$-344.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$-344.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-166.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-341.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-166.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-341.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-133.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-240.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-240.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-133.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-32.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-32.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$40.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$40.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$377.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$377.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$377.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$377.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and dispositions	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-81.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and dispositions	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-81.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and dispositions	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-20.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and dispositions	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-20.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.24B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.24B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$3.26B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$3.26B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$6.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$6.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$2.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$2.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$6.68B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$6.68B	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$987.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$987.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$1.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$1.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received in connection with the sale of All3Media	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	$411.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received in connection with the sale of All3Media	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	$411.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received in connection with the sale of All3Media	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received in connection with the sale of All3Media	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$13.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$13.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$113.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$113.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend distributions received from the VMO2 JV	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$815.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend distributions received from the VMO2 JV	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$815.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend distributions received from the VMO2 JV	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend distributions received from the VMO2 JV	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$14.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$10.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$10.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$14.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$334.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$334.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-966.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-966.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$2.12B	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$2.12B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating-related vendor financing additions	`ProceedsFromOperatingRelatedVendorFinancingAdditions`	$444.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating-related vendor financing additions	`ProceedsFromOperatingRelatedVendorFinancingAdditions`	$444.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating-related vendor financing additions	`ProceedsFromOperatingRelatedVendorFinancingAdditions`	$579.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating-related vendor financing additions	`ProceedsFromOperatingRelatedVendorFinancingAdditions`	$579.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Debt (excluding vendor financing)	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$22.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Debt (excluding vendor financing)	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$22.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Debt (excluding vendor financing)	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$9.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Debt (excluding vendor financing)	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$9.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on operating-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnOperatingFinancingFromVendors`	$538.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on operating-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnOperatingFinancingFromVendors`	$538.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on operating-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnOperatingFinancingFromVendors`	$470.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on operating-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnOperatingFinancingFromVendors`	$470.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on capital-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnCapitalFinancingFromVendors`	$122.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on capital-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnCapitalFinancingFromVendors`	$122.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on capital-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnCapitalFinancingFromVendors`	$210.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on capital-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnCapitalFinancingFromVendors`	$210.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$25.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$8.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$8.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$25.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchases of Liberty Global common shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$511.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchases of Liberty Global common shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$511.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchases of Liberty Global common shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.13B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchases of Liberty Global common shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.13B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash received (paid) related to derivative instruments	`PaymentsForProceedsFromDerivativeInstrumentFinancingActivities`	$-17.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash received (paid) related to derivative instruments	`PaymentsForProceedsFromDerivativeInstrumentFinancingActivities`	$-17.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash received (paid) related to derivative instruments	`PaymentsForProceedsFromDerivativeInstrumentFinancingActivities`	$62.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash received (paid) related to derivative instruments	`PaymentsForProceedsFromDerivativeInstrumentFinancingActivities`	$62.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition of shares in connection with the Telenet Takeover Bid	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfOtherEquity`	$878.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition of shares in connection with the Telenet Takeover Bid	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfOtherEquity`	$878.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition of shares in connection with the Telenet Takeover Bid	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfOtherEquity`	$5.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition of shares in connection with the Telenet Takeover Bid	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfOtherEquity`	$5.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$46.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$46.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$400.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$400.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of financing costs and debt premiums	`PaymentsOfFinancingCosts`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of financing costs and debt premiums	`PaymentsOfFinancingCosts`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of financing costs and debt premiums	`PaymentsOfFinancingCosts`	$22.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of financing costs and debt premiums	`PaymentsOfFinancingCosts`	$22.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-54.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-54.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-32.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-32.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-343.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-343.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-650.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-650.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$15.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$15.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-1.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-1.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$941.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$941.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$16.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$16.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Net increase	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$16.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$16.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$941.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$941.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash paid for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$691.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$691.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$753.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$753.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash paid for taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$171.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash paid for taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$194.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash paid for taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$171.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash paid for taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$194.20M	USD	3 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 102 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$21.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$21.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-511.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-511.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-402.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-402.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$490.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$490.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$649.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$649.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.87B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.87B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-298.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-198.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-198.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$697.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$697.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.49B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.49B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-298.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$165.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$236.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$236.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$388.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$388.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$165.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$170.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$523.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$170.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$167.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$167.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$523.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$61.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$61.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$35.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$35.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$46.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$46.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$34.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$37.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$37.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$47.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$47.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$34.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to non-controlling interest owners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$47.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to non-controlling interest owners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$47.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-13.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-13.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-2.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-2.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$400.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$400.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-18.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$30.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$30.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$33.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$33.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-18.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$21.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$21.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.32B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 80 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-402.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-511.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-511.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-402.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-289.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$1.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$1.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-289.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$647.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-1.49B	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$647.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-1.49B	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (loss)	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	$500.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (loss)	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	$500.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (loss)	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	$1.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (loss)	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	$1.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (loss)	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	$1.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (loss)	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	$1.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (loss)	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	$-500.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (loss)	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	$-500.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$3.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-7.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$3.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-7.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-10.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-10.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$490.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$490.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$649.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$649.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.87B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.87B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-298.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-298.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-198.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-198.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$697.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$697.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.49B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.49B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$463.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$463.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$40.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$40.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-663.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-700.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-663.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-700.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$159.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$159.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$47.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$162.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$162.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$47.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-826.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-860.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-860.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$440.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$440.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-6.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-6.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-826.20M	USD	1 Quarter

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