10-K Filing

LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD. CIK: 1570585 FY 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-K
Accession Number	`0001570585-25-000021`
Period End Date	20241231
Filing Date	20250218
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	FY
XBRL Instance	lbtya-20241231_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 160 Income Statement 366 Cash Flow Statement 436 Stockholders Equity 72 Comprehensive Income 76

Balance Sheet 160 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Investments and receivables at fair value	`InvestmentsAndRelatedNotesReceivableFairValueDisclosure`	$2.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and receivables at fair value	`InvestmentsAndRelatedNotesReceivableFairValueDisclosure`	$2.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and receivables at fair value	`InvestmentsAndRelatedNotesReceivableFairValueDisclosure`	$3.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and receivables at fair value	`InvestmentsAndRelatedNotesReceivableFairValueDisclosure`	$3.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Trade receivables, net (note 3)	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$449.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Trade receivables, net (note 3)	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$449.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Trade receivables, net (note 3)	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$404.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Trade receivables, net (note 3)	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$404.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments (measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 7)	`ShortTermInvestments`	$1.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments (measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 7)	`ShortTermInvestments`	$1.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments (measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 7)	`ShortTermInvestments`	$335.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments (measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 7)	`ShortTermInvestments`	$335.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 8)	`DerivativeAssetsCurrent`	$287.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 8)	`DerivativeAssetsCurrent`	$287.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 8)	`DerivativeAssetsCurrent`	$235.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 8)	`DerivativeAssetsCurrent`	$235.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Current assets of discontinued operations (note 6)	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current assets of discontinued operations (note 6)	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current assets of discontinued operations (note 6)	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$1.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Current assets of discontinued operations (note 6)	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$1.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets (notes 4 and 7)	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$403.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets (notes 4 and 7)	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$403.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets (notes 4 and 7)	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$411.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets (notes 4 and 7)	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$411.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$3.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$3.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $2,907.7 million and $3,390.4 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 7)	`LongTermInvestments`	$11.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $2,907.7 million and $3,390.4 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 7)	`LongTermInvestments`	$11.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $2,907.7 million and $3,390.4 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 7)	`LongTermInvestments`	$13.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $2,907.7 million and $3,390.4 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 7)	`LongTermInvestments`	$13.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 10 and 12)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$4.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 10 and 12)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$4.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 10 and 12)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$4.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 10 and 12)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$4.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 10)	`Goodwill`	$3.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 10)	`Goodwill`	$3.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 10)	`Goodwill`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 10)	`Goodwill`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 10)	`Goodwill`	$3.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 10)	`Goodwill`	$3.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 10)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$673.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 10)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$673.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 10)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$1.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 10)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$1.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term assets of discontinued operations (note 6)	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	$13.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term assets of discontinued operations (note 6)	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	$13.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term assets of discontinued operations (note 6)	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term assets of discontinued operations (note 6)	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 4, 8, 12 and 13)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 4, 8, 12 and 13)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 4, 8, 12 and 13)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 4, 8, 12 and 13)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$25.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$25.44B	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`	$407.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$407.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$371.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$371.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 4)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$169.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 4)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$285.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 4)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$285.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 4)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$169.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Current	`DerivativeLiabilitiesCurrent`	$147.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Current	`DerivativeLiabilitiesCurrent`	$147.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Current	`DerivativeLiabilitiesCurrent`	$212.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Current	`DerivativeLiabilitiesCurrent`	$212.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 11 and 12)	`DebtCurrent`	$428.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 11 and 12)	`DebtCurrent`	$428.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 11 and 12)	`DebtCurrent`	$898.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 11 and 12)	`DebtCurrent`	$898.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued capital expenditures	`AccruedCapitalExpendituresCurrent`	$226.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued capital expenditures	`AccruedCapitalExpendituresCurrent`	$226.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued capital expenditures	`AccruedCapitalExpendituresCurrent`	$149.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued capital expenditures	`AccruedCapitalExpendituresCurrent`	$149.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$272.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$272.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$263.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$263.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Current liabilities of discontinued operations (note 6)	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current liabilities of discontinued operations (note 6)	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current liabilities of discontinued operations (note 6)	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$1.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Current liabilities of discontinued operations (note 6)	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$1.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (note 12)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$955.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (note 12)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$932.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (note 12)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$932.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (note 12)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$955.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$3.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$3.13B	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 11 and 12)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$8.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 11 and 12)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$8.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 11 and 12)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$8.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 11 and 12)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$8.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities (note 12)	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$680.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities (note 12)	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$680.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities (note 12)	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$677.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities (note 12)	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$677.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations (note 6)	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations (note 6)	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations (note 6)	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$8.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations (note 6)	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$8.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 4, 8, 13 and 16)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$881.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 4, 8, 13 and 16)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$867.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 4, 8, 13 and 16)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$867.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 4, 8, 13 and 16)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$881.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$12.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$12.90B	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 8, 11, 12, 13, 16 and 18)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 8, 11, 12, 13, 16 and 18)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 8, 11, 12, 13, 16 and 18)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 8, 11, 12, 13, 16 and 18)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$777.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$777.00M	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`	$15.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$12.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$12.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$15.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$2.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-657.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-657.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss), 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`	$12.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liberty Global shareholders	`StockholdersEquity`	$12.37B	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
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$178.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$178.40M	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`	$22.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$42.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$25.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$25.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$42.09B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 366 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Revenue (notes 4, 6, 7 and 19)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.34B	USD	Annual
Revenue (notes 4, 6, 7 and 19)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.34B	USD	Annual
Revenue (notes 4, 6, 7 and 19)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.02B	USD	Annual
Revenue (notes 4, 6, 7 and 19)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.02B	USD	Annual
Revenue (notes 4, 6, 7 and 19)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.12B	USD	Annual
Revenue (notes 4, 6, 7 and 19)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.12B	USD	Annual
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 12)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.45B	USD	Annual
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 12)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.45B	USD	Annual
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 12)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.29B	USD	Annual
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 12)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.29B	USD	Annual
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 12)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.07B	USD	Annual
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 12)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.07B	USD	Annual
Other operating (notes 12 and 15)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$761.10M	USD	Annual
Other operating (notes 12 and 15)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$761.10M	USD	Annual
Other operating (notes 12 and 15)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$765.50M	USD	Annual
Other operating (notes 12 and 15)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$679.60M	USD	Annual
Other operating (notes 12 and 15)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$679.60M	USD	Annual
Other operating (notes 12 and 15)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$765.50M	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 12 and 15)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.12B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 12 and 15)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.12B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 12 and 15)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.01B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 12 and 15)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.01B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 12 and 15)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.14B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 12 and 15)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.14B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization (note 10)	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.22B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization (note 10)	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.22B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization (note 10)	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.00B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization (note 10)	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.00B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization (note 10)	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.09B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization (note 10)	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.09B	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 12)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$43.00M	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 12)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$43.00M	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 12)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$49.60M	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 12)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$49.60M	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 12)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$62.30M	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 12)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$62.30M	USD	Annual
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$3.91B	USD	Annual
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$4.40B	USD	Annual
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$3.91B	USD	Annual
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$4.43B	USD	Annual
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$4.43B	USD	Annual
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$4.40B	USD	Annual
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-172.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-92.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-92.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-33.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-33.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-48.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-48.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-313.80M	USD	Annual
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-313.80M	USD	Annual
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-172.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-12.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$18.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$109.90M	USD	Annual
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-60.10M	USD	Annual
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$18.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$33.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-60.10M	USD	Annual
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-66.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-66.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$109.90M	USD	Annual
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$33.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-12.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$300.90M	USD	Annual
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$300.90M	USD	Annual
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$574.70M	USD	Annual
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$574.70M	USD	Annual
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$505.00M	USD	Annual
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$505.00M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net (note 8)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$854.40M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net (note 8)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$315.20M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net (note 8)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$854.40M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net (note 8)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$315.20M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net (note 8)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$78.30M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net (note 8)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$78.30M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$1.76B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$1.76B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$1.30B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$1.30B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-719.70M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-719.70M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 7 and 9)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-556.60M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 7 and 9)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-556.60M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 7 and 9)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-28.40M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 7 and 9)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-317.00M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 7 and 9)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-317.00M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 7 and 9)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-28.40M	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 7)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-205.60M	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 7)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-205.60M	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 7)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-2.02B	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 7)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-1.27B	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 7)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-2.02B	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 7)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-1.27B	USD	Annual
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 7)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	Annual
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 7)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 7)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 7)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	Annual
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 7)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 7)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 7)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on sale of All3Media (note 7)	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Gain associated with the Formula E Acquisition (note 5)	`BusinessCombinationBargainPurchaseGainRecognizedAmount`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Formula E Acquisition (note 5)	`BusinessCombinationBargainPurchaseGainRecognizedAmount`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Formula E Acquisition (note 5)	`BusinessCombinationBargainPurchaseGainRecognizedAmount`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Formula E Acquisition (note 5)	`BusinessCombinationBargainPurchaseGainRecognizedAmount`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Formula E Acquisition (note 5)	`BusinessCombinationBargainPurchaseGainRecognizedAmount`	$190.70M	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Formula E Acquisition (note 5)	`BusinessCombinationBargainPurchaseGainRecognizedAmount`	$190.70M	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction (note 5)	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$377.80M	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction (note 5)	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction (note 5)	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$377.80M	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction (note 5)	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction (note 5)	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction (note 5)	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on Telenet Tower Sale (note 6)	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on Telenet Tower Sale (note 6)	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on Telenet Tower Sale (note 6)	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on Telenet Tower Sale (note 6)	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on Telenet Tower Sale (note 6)	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	$700.50M	USD	Annual
Gain on Telenet Tower Sale (note 6)	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	$700.50M	USD	Annual
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$201.80M	USD	Annual
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$201.80M	USD	Annual
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$101.00M	USD	Annual
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$101.00M	USD	Annual
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$211.40M	USD	Annual
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$211.40M	USD	Annual
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-3.13B	USD	Annual
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-3.13B	USD	Annual
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$1.07B	USD	Annual
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$1.07B	USD	Annual
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$1.90B	USD	Annual
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$1.90B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.84B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.84B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.45B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.45B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.18B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.18B	USD	Annual
Income tax expense (benefit) (note 13)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$406.70M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense (benefit) (note 13)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$406.70M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense (benefit) (note 13)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$213.10M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense (benefit) (note 13)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$213.10M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense (benefit) (note 13)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-30.80M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense (benefit) (note 13)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-30.80M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.87B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.87B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$859.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$859.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$324.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.33B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$324.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.42B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.33B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.66B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.42B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-478.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-478.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$634.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$634.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$771.70M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$771.70M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-677.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-677.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.66B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDuringPhaseOutPeriodNetOfTax`	$-214.70M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDuringPhaseOutPeriodNetOfTax`	$-214.70M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDuringPhaseOutPeriodNetOfTax`	$368.20M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDuringPhaseOutPeriodNetOfTax`	$-223.20M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDuringPhaseOutPeriodNetOfTax`	$-223.20M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDuringPhaseOutPeriodNetOfTax`	$368.20M	USD	Annual
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax`	$846.40M	USD	Annual
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax`	$846.40M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$1.21B	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-223.20M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$1.21B	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-214.70M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-223.20M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-214.70M	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.99B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.99B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	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`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.25B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.25B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.87B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.87B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$513.10M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$513.10M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$177.90M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$177.90M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$57.90M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$57.90M	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.59B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.47B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.47B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-499.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-499.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$510.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$510.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.24B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.24B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.59B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-4.05B	USD	Annual
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`	$-721.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-4.05B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$268.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$268.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-3.49B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-3.49B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-721.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$4.94	USD	Annual
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-3.99	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-3.99	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-8.64	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-8.64	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$1.63	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$1.63	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$1.67	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$1.67	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$4.94	USD	Annual
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$6.54	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-9.02	USD	Annual
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.53	USD	Annual
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.53	USD	Annual
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-9.02	USD	Annual
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-1.05	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-1.05	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.85	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.85	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-1.51	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-1.51	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$6.54	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.28	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$0.04	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.28	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.13	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$0.04	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.61	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.61	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.08	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.08	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.28	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.13	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.50	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.09	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.09	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$2.48	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$2.48	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.28	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.08	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.22	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.22	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.50	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.08	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-9.52	USD	Annual
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-8.92	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-8.92	USD	1 Quarter
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`	$1.58	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$6.32	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$6.32	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.01	USD	Annual
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.01	USD	Annual
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-9.52	USD	Annual
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.72	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.72	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-1.59	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.33	USD	Annual
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`	$1.35	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.33	USD	Annual
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-1.13	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-1.13	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-1.59	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.35	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.52	USD	Annual
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.84	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-1.51	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-1.51	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-3.99	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.84	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-8.64	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-8.64	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.52	USD	Annual
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$1.60	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-3.99	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-1.05	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-1.05	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-9.02	USD	Annual
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-9.02	USD	Annual
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$1.66	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$1.66	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$4.82	USD	Annual
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$4.82	USD	Annual
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$6.33	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$6.33	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$1.60	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.08	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.13	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.13	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$2.44	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.09	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.09	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$2.44	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.08	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.08	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.50	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.08	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.28	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.28	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$0.04	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$0.04	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.28	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.28	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.22	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.22	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.59	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.59	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.50	USD	Annual
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-1.59	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-1.59	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-1.13	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.32	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$6.11	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$6.11	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.32	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.96	USD	Annual
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-1.13	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.96	USD	Annual
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.23	USD	Annual
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-8.92	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.71	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.71	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.23	USD	Annual
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`	$-9.52	USD	Annual
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-9.52	USD	Annual
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`	$-8.92	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.57	USD	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 436 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$6.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$5.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$6.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$5.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$5.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$5.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in current and long-term assets of discontinued operations	`RestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in current and long-term assets of discontinued operations	`RestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in current and long-term assets of discontinued operations	`RestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$7.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in current and long-term assets of discontinued operations	`RestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$7.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in current and long-term assets of discontinued operations	`RestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$3.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in current and long-term assets of discontinued operations	`RestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$3.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$917.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$917.30M	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`	$1.73B	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`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.99B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.99B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.47B	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`	$1.65B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	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`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.25B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.25B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.87B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.87B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$1.21B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-223.20M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$1.21B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-214.70M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-223.20M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-214.70M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.66B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$324.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$324.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.33B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.33B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$859.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$859.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.87B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.87B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.42B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.42B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.66B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-478.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-478.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$634.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$634.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$771.70M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$771.70M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-677.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-677.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$204.80M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$204.80M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$168.30M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$163.20M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$163.20M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$168.30M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.09B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.09B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.00B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.00B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.22B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.22B	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$62.30M	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$49.60M	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$62.30M	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$43.00M	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$43.00M	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$49.60M	USD	Annual
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$60.00M	USD	Annual
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$25.40M	USD	Annual
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$60.00M	USD	Annual
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$64.80M	USD	Annual
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$64.80M	USD	Annual
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$25.40M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$78.30M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$78.30M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$315.20M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$315.20M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$854.40M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$854.40M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-719.70M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-719.70M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$1.30B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$1.76B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$1.76B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$1.30B	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-317.00M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-317.00M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-28.40M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-28.40M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-556.60M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-556.60M	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-2.02B	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-205.60M	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-205.60M	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-1.27B	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-1.27B	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-2.02B	USD	Annual
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$259.70M	USD	Annual
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-53.10M	USD	Annual
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-53.10M	USD	Annual
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$45.80M	USD	Annual
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$45.80M	USD	Annual
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$259.70M	USD	Annual
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	Annual
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	Annual
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Gain associated with the Formula E Acquisition	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionOneEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$190.70M	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Formula E Acquisition	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionOneEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$190.70M	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Formula E Acquisition	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionOneEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Formula E Acquisition	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionOneEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Formula E Acquisition	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionOneEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Formula E Acquisition	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionOneEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionTwoEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionTwoEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionTwoEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$377.80M	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionTwoEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionTwoEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	Annual
Gain associated with the Telenet Wyre Transaction	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionTwoEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$377.80M	USD	Annual
Gain on Telenet Tower Sale	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on Telenet Tower Sale	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on Telenet Tower Sale	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on Telenet Tower Sale	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on Telenet Tower Sale	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	$700.50M	USD	Annual
Gain on Telenet Tower Sale	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	$700.50M	USD	Annual
Receivables and other operating assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndOtherOperatingAssets`	$-199.50M	USD	Annual
Receivables and other operating assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndOtherOperatingAssets`	$-593.40M	USD	Annual
Receivables and other operating assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndOtherOperatingAssets`	$-593.40M	USD	Annual
Receivables and other operating assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndOtherOperatingAssets`	$-410.50M	USD	Annual
Receivables and other operating assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndOtherOperatingAssets`	$-410.50M	USD	Annual
Receivables and other operating assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivableAndOtherOperatingAssets`	$-199.50M	USD	Annual
Payables and accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-303.00M	USD	Annual
Payables and accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-128.00M	USD	Annual
Payables and accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-128.00M	USD	Annual
Payables and accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-303.00M	USD	Annual
Payables and accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-681.40M	USD	Annual
Payables and accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-681.40M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.33B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.33B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.90B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.90B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.20B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.20B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$966.60M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$966.60M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$937.60M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$937.60M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$701.70M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$701.70M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.03B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.03B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.84B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.84B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.17B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.17B	USD	Annual
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$4.53B	USD	Annual
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$9.21B	USD	Annual
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$4.53B	USD	Annual
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$6.99B	USD	Annual
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$6.99B	USD	Annual
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$9.21B	USD	Annual
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$2.88B	USD	Annual
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$2.88B	USD	Annual
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$9.40B	USD	Annual
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$9.40B	USD	Annual
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$8.13B	USD	Annual
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$8.13B	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$908.50M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$891.30M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$908.50M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$921.90M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$921.90M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$891.30M	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the sale of All3Media	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	$411.70M	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the sale of All3Media	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	$411.70M	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the sale of All3Media	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	-	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the sale of All3Media	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	-	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the sale of All3Media	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	-	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the sale of All3Media	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	-	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions received from the VMO2 JV	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$206.40M	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions received from the VMO2 JV	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$477.90M	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions received from the VMO2 JV	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$477.90M	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions received from the VMO2 JV	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$815.20M	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions received from the VMO2 JV	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$815.20M	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions received from the VMO2 JV	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$206.40M	USD	Annual
Cash paid in connection with the Formula E Acquisition, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$199.10M	USD	Annual
Cash paid in connection with the Formula E Acquisition, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$199.10M	USD	Annual
Cash paid in connection with the Formula E Acquisition, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	-	USD	Annual
Cash paid in connection with the Formula E Acquisition, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	-	USD	Annual
Cash paid in connection with the Formula E Acquisition, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	-	USD	Annual
Cash paid in connection with the Formula E Acquisition, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	-	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the sale of UPC Poland	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$1.55B	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the sale of UPC Poland	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$1.55B	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the sale of UPC Poland	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	-	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the sale of UPC Poland	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	-	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the sale of UPC Poland	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	-	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the sale of UPC Poland	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	-	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the Telenet Tower Sale	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$779.90M	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the Telenet Tower Sale	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$779.90M	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the Telenet Tower Sale	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	-	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the Telenet Tower Sale	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	-	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the Telenet Tower Sale	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	-	USD	Annual
Cash received in connection with the Telenet Tower Sale	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	-	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$31.20M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$31.20M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$23.30M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$23.30M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$15.90M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$15.90M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-1.28B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.15B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-1.28B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.71B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.71B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.15B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-431.50M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-431.50M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-564.80M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-564.80M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-460.80M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-460.80M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$1.28B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.84B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$1.28B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$684.70M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$684.70M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.84B	USD	Annual
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$203.70M	USD	Annual
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$3.17B	USD	Annual
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$203.70M	USD	Annual
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$4.70M	USD	Annual
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$4.70M	USD	Annual
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$3.17B	USD	Annual
Operating-related vendor financing additions	`ProceedsFromOperatingRelatedVendorFinancingAdditions`	$369.30M	USD	Annual
Operating-related vendor financing additions	`ProceedsFromOperatingRelatedVendorFinancingAdditions`	$369.30M	USD	Annual
Operating-related vendor financing additions	`ProceedsFromOperatingRelatedVendorFinancingAdditions`	$346.20M	USD	Annual
Operating-related vendor financing additions	`ProceedsFromOperatingRelatedVendorFinancingAdditions`	$346.20M	USD	Annual
Operating-related vendor financing additions	`ProceedsFromOperatingRelatedVendorFinancingAdditions`	$372.30M	USD	Annual
Operating-related vendor financing additions	`ProceedsFromOperatingRelatedVendorFinancingAdditions`	$372.30M	USD	Annual
Debt (excluding vendor financing)	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$1.01B	USD	Annual
Debt (excluding vendor financing)	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$1.01B	USD	Annual
Debt (excluding vendor financing)	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$25.50M	USD	Annual
Debt (excluding vendor financing)	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$27.40M	USD	Annual
Debt (excluding vendor financing)	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$27.40M	USD	Annual
Debt (excluding vendor financing)	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$25.50M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on operating-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnOperatingFinancingFromVendors`	$376.20M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on operating-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnOperatingFinancingFromVendors`	$376.20M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on operating-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnOperatingFinancingFromVendors`	$408.40M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on operating-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnOperatingFinancingFromVendors`	$408.40M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on operating-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnOperatingFinancingFromVendors`	$363.70M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on operating-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnOperatingFinancingFromVendors`	$363.70M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on capital-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnCapitalFinancingFromVendors`	$119.30M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on capital-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnCapitalFinancingFromVendors`	$120.70M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on capital-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnCapitalFinancingFromVendors`	$120.70M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on capital-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnCapitalFinancingFromVendors`	$114.00M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on capital-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnCapitalFinancingFromVendors`	$114.00M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on capital-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnCapitalFinancingFromVendors`	$119.30M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$21.00M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$59.00M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$59.00M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$5.60M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$5.60M	USD	Annual
Principal payments on finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$21.00M	USD	Annual
Repurchases of Liberty Global common shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.49B	USD	Annual
Repurchases of Liberty Global common shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$689.80M	USD	Annual
Repurchases of Liberty Global common shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.49B	USD	Annual
Repurchases of Liberty Global common shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.70B	USD	Annual
Repurchases of Liberty Global common shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.70B	USD	Annual
Repurchases of Liberty Global common shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$689.80M	USD	Annual
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash contributed to Sunrise in connection with the Spin-off	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	-	USD	Annual
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash contributed to Sunrise in connection with the Spin-off	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	-	USD	Annual
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash contributed to Sunrise in connection with the Spin-off	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$128.40M	USD	Annual
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash contributed to Sunrise in connection with the Spin-off	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$128.40M	USD	Annual
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash contributed to Sunrise in connection with the Spin-off	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	-	USD	Annual
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash contributed to Sunrise in connection with the Spin-off	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	-	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$400.00K	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$61.10M	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$400.00K	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$46.90M	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$46.90M	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$61.10M	USD	Annual
Acquisition of shares in connection with the Telenet Takeover Bid	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfOtherEquity`	-	USD	Annual
Acquisition of shares in connection with the Telenet Takeover Bid	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfOtherEquity`	-	USD	Annual
Acquisition of shares in connection with the Telenet Takeover Bid	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfOtherEquity`	$985.70M	USD	Annual
Acquisition of shares in connection with the Telenet Takeover Bid	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfOtherEquity`	$985.70M	USD	Annual
Acquisition of shares in connection with the Telenet Takeover Bid	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfOtherEquity`	-	USD	Annual
Acquisition of shares in connection with the Telenet Takeover Bid	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfOtherEquity`	-	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-89.40M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-59.20M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-59.20M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-54.80M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-54.80M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-89.40M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-595.20M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-595.20M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-806.20M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-2.10B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-2.10B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-806.20M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-1.44B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-1.44B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-1.18B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-1.18B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-97.20M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-97.20M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-692.40M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-3.28B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-3.28B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.25B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.25B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-692.40M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-64.00M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-64.00M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-26.00M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$57.90M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$57.90M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-26.00M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$-4.10M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$-1.70M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$-4.10M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$4.10M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$4.10M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$-1.70M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$62.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$62.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-68.10M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-27.70M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-27.70M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-68.10M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$1.49B	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$1.49B	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$1.61B	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$1.61B	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$-618.20M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$-618.20M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$308.70M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$308.70M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$-1.21B	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$-676.20M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$-676.20M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$-1.21B	USD	Annual
Total	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-309.50M	USD	Annual
Total	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$399.40M	USD	Annual
Total	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$399.40M	USD	Annual
Total	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$815.10M	USD	Annual
Total	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$815.10M	USD	Annual
Total	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-309.50M	USD	Annual
Beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$917.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$917.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Net increase (decrease)	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$399.40M	USD	Annual
Net increase (decrease)	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$399.40M	USD	Annual
Net increase (decrease)	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$815.10M	USD	Annual
Net increase (decrease)	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$815.10M	USD	Annual
Net increase (decrease)	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-309.50M	USD	Annual
Net increase (decrease)	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-309.50M	USD	Annual
End of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$917.30M	USD	Point-in-time
End of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$917.30M	USD	Point-in-time
End of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
End of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
End of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
End of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
End of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
End of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Continuing operations	`InterestPaidContinuingOperations`	$514.30M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`InterestPaidContinuingOperations`	$514.30M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`InterestPaidContinuingOperations`	$263.70M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`InterestPaidContinuingOperations`	$263.70M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`InterestPaidContinuingOperations`	$479.80M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`InterestPaidContinuingOperations`	$479.80M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`InterestPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$378.10M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`InterestPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$378.10M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`InterestPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$405.40M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`InterestPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$283.70M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`InterestPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$283.70M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`InterestPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$405.40M	USD	Annual
Total	`InterestPaidNet`	$892.40M	USD	Annual
Total	`InterestPaidNet`	$892.40M	USD	Annual
Total	`InterestPaidNet`	$885.20M	USD	Annual
Total	`InterestPaidNet`	$885.20M	USD	Annual
Total	`InterestPaidNet`	$547.40M	USD	Annual
Total	`InterestPaidNet`	$547.40M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidContinuingOperations`	$154.70M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidContinuingOperations`	$154.70M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidContinuingOperations`	$499.00M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidContinuingOperations`	$195.20M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidContinuingOperations`	$195.20M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidContinuingOperations`	$499.00M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$-4.70M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.30M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.30M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$17.00M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$17.00M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$-4.70M	USD	Annual
Total	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$494.30M	USD	Annual
Total	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$494.30M	USD	Annual
Total	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$171.70M	USD	Annual
Total	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$196.50M	USD	Annual
Total	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$196.50M	USD	Annual
Total	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$171.70M	USD	Annual

Stockholders Equity 72 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.99B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.99B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	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`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.25B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.25B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.87B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.87B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes (note 17)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.55B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes (note 17)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.38B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes (note 17)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.55B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes (note 17)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.66B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes (note 17)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.38B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes (note 17)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.66B	USD	Annual
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 14)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$678.50M	USD	Annual
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 14)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$678.50M	USD	Annual
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 14)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$1.51B	USD	Annual
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 14)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$1.51B	USD	Annual
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 14)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$1.70B	USD	Annual
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 14)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$1.70B	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation (note 15)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$183.50M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation (note 15)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$171.10M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation (note 15)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$171.10M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation (note 15)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$183.50M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation (note 15)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$150.90M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation (note 15)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$150.90M	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners (note 14)	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$66.30M	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners (note 14)	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$47.30M	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners (note 14)	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$47.30M	USD	Annual
Dividend distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners (note 14)	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$66.30M	USD	Annual
Impact of the Spin-off (notes 6 and 17)	`StockholdersEquityNoteSpinoffTransaction`	$-5.21B	USD	Annual
Impact of the Spin-off (notes 6 and 17)	`StockholdersEquityNoteSpinoffTransaction`	$-5.21B	USD	Annual
Impact of the Formula E Acquisition (note 5)	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombination`	$197.90M	USD	Annual
Impact of the Formula E Acquisition (note 5)	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombination`	$197.90M	USD	Annual
Repurchases by Telenet of its outstanding shares	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$24.90M	USD	Annual
Repurchases by Telenet of its outstanding shares	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$24.90M	USD	Annual
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$11.60M	USD	Annual
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$22.40M	USD	Annual
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$11.60M	USD	Annual
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$17.00M	USD	Annual
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$17.00M	USD	Annual
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$22.40M	USD	Annual
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.57B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 76 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.99B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.99B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	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`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.25B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.25B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.87B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-3.87B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-713.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$822.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-3.10B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-3.10B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$1.21B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-2.56B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-2.56B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$1.21B	USD	Annual
Reclassification adjustment included in net earnings (loss)	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	$-200.00K	USD	Annual
Reclassification adjustment included in net earnings (loss)	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	$-200.00K	USD	Annual
Reclassification adjustment included in net earnings (loss)	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	-	USD	Annual
Reclassification adjustment included in net earnings (loss)	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	-	USD	Annual
Reclassification adjustment included in net earnings (loss)	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	$100.00K	USD	Annual
Reclassification adjustment included in net earnings (loss)	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	$100.00K	USD	Annual
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-52.30M	USD	Annual
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-52.30M	USD	Annual
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-48.20M	USD	Annual
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-127.50M	USD	Annual
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-127.50M	USD	Annual
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-48.20M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxContinuingOperations`	$-2.62B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxContinuingOperations`	$1.16B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxContinuingOperations`	$1.16B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxContinuingOperations`	$-3.23B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxContinuingOperations`	$-3.23B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxContinuingOperations`	$-2.62B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (note 6)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxDiscontinuedOperations`	$65.70M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (note 6)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxDiscontinuedOperations`	$65.70M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (note 6)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxDiscontinuedOperations`	$494.30M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (note 6)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxDiscontinuedOperations`	$494.30M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (note 6)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxDiscontinuedOperations`	$-148.50M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (note 6)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxDiscontinuedOperations`	$-148.50M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.55B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.55B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.38B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.38B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.66B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.66B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive loss	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.22B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive loss	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.22B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive loss	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-903.70M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive loss	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-903.70M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive loss	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.39B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive loss	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.39B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$515.30M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$515.30M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$177.10M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$177.10M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$57.90M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$57.90M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-961.60M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-961.60M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-1.91B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-2.39B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-2.39B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-1.91B	USD	Annual

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