10-Q Filing

LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD. CIK: 1570585 Q3 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001570585-25-000223`
Period End Date	20250930
Filing Date	20251030
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	lbtya-20250930_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 146 Income Statement 248 Cash Flow Statement 290 Stockholders Equity 100 Comprehensive Income 96

Balance Sheet 146 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`	$1.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and receivables at fair value	`InvestmentsAndRelatedNotesReceivableFairValueDisclosure`	$1.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.35B	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`	$1.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.67B	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`	$518.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Trade receivables, net (note 3)	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$518.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments (measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`ShortTermInvestments`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments (measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`ShortTermInvestments`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments (measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`ShortTermInvestments`	$335.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments (measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`ShortTermInvestments`	$335.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 6)	`DerivativeAssetsCurrent`	$287.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 6)	`DerivativeAssetsCurrent`	$287.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 6)	`DerivativeAssetsCurrent`	$151.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 6)	`DerivativeAssetsCurrent`	$151.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets (notes 3 and 5)	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$434.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets (notes 3 and 5)	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$434.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets (notes 3 and 5)	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$411.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets (notes 3 and 5)	`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`	$2.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $1,910.2 million and $2,907.7 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`LongTermInvestments`	$11.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $1,910.2 million and $2,907.7 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`LongTermInvestments`	$11.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $1,910.2 million and $2,907.7 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`LongTermInvestments`	$11.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $1,910.2 million and $2,907.7 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`LongTermInvestments`	$11.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 8 and 10)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 8 and 10)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 8 and 10)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$4.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 8 and 10)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$4.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 8)	`Goodwill`	$3.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 8)	`Goodwill`	$3.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 8)	`Goodwill`	$3.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 8)	`Goodwill`	$3.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 8)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$1.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 8)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$1.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 8)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 8)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 3, 6 and 10)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 3, 6 and 10)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 3, 6 and 10)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 3, 6 and 10)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$25.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$25.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$25.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$25.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$371.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$371.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$404.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$404.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 3)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$285.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 3)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$285.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 3)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$285.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 3)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$285.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`DebtCurrent`	$898.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`DebtCurrent`	$898.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`DebtCurrent`	$678.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`DebtCurrent`	$678.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued capital expenditures	`AccruedCapitalExpendituresCurrent`	$213.40M	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`	$213.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$192.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$192.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$272.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$272.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (notes 6 and 10)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (notes 6 and 10)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (notes 6 and 10)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (notes 6 and 10)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.13B	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`	$2.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$8.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$8.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$7.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$7.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities (note 10)	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$733.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities (note 10)	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$733.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities (note 10)	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$677.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities (note 10)	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$677.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 3 and 6)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$881.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 3 and 6)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$881.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 3 and 6)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$975.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 3 and 6)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$975.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$12.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$12.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$12.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$12.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 6, 9, 10, 11 and 15)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 6, 9, 10, 11 and 15)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 6, 9, 10, 11 and 15)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 6, 9, 10, 11 and 15)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$777.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$777.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$719.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$719.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$8.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$8.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$12.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$12.24B	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`	$4.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.00B	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`	$12.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liberty Global shareholders	`StockholdersEquity`	$12.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$218.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$218.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$178.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$178.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.39B	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`	$12.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$25.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$25.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$25.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$25.39B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 248 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$3.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$3.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.21B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.21B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$3.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$3.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.26B	USD	3 Qtrs
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.26B	USD	3 Qtrs
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$392.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$392.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$320.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$320.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Programming and other direct costs of services (note 10)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$194.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$194.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$566.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$566.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$216.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$216.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$624.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating (notes 10 and 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$624.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$893.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$893.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$308.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$308.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$818.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$270.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$270.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (notes 10 and 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$818.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$245.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$245.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$750.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$750.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$275.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$275.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$758.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$758.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$25.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$25.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$44.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (note 10)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$44.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$3.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$3.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$3.57B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$3.57B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$82.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$82.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-11.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$33.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-11.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$33.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$144.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$144.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$434.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$434.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$123.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$123.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$380.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$380.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-46.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-617.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-617.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-46.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-39.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-39.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-263.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-263.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-934.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-934.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-202.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-202.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-3.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-3.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$175.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$64.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$64.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$175.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$37.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-45.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$-45.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net (notes 5 and 7)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsNet`	$37.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Losses on debt extinguishment, net (note 9)	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Losses on debt extinguishment, net (note 9)	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Losses on debt extinguishment, net (note 9)	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Losses on debt extinguishment, net (note 9)	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Losses on debt extinguishment, net (note 9)	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-11.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Losses on debt extinguishment, net (note 9)	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-11.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Losses on debt extinguishment, net (note 9)	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-20.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Losses on debt extinguishment, net (note 9)	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-20.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-455.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-455.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-43.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-43.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-164.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-132.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-132.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-164.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$27.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$80.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$80.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$27.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$166.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$166.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$53.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$53.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-393.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-393.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-122.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-122.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-4.38B	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-4.38B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.30B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.30B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-130.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-130.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-405.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-405.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-11.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-11.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$59.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$59.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-46.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-46.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-116.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-116.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-83.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-83.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-465.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.42B	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.42B	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-465.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) from discounted operations, net of taxes (note 4)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from discounted operations, net of taxes (note 4)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$12.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from discounted operations, net of taxes (note 4)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$12.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from discounted operations, net of taxes (note 4)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-143.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) from discounted operations, net of taxes (note 4)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-143.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) from discounted operations, net of taxes (note 4)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from discounted operations, net of taxes (note 4)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) from discounted operations, net of taxes (note 4)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-2.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-2.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-83.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-4.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.32B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-83.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.32B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-4.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$40.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$40.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$47.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$23.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$23.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$47.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-4.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-656.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-656.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-90.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-90.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-4.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-12.26	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-12.26	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-1.38	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-3.99	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-3.99	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-1.38	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-12.26	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-12.26	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-1.38	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-3.99	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-3.99	USD	1 Quarter
Continuing operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-1.38	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.39	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$0.04	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$0.04	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations, basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.39	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.39	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$0.04	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$0.04	USD	1 Quarter
Discontinued operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.39	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-3.95	USD	1 Quarter
Basic loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-3.95	USD	1 Quarter
Basic loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-1.77	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-1.77	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Basic loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Basic loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-12.26	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-12.26	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-1.77	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-12.26	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-3.95	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-3.95	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-1.77	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted loss attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-12.26	USD	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 290 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-4.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-4.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-83.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-2.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-2.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.32B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.32B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-83.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.67B	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`	$2.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$5.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$5.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$7.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$7.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Loss from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-143.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$-143.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$12.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$12.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$11.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in current and long-term assets of discontinued operations	`RestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$11.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.42B	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-83.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-465.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-465.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.42B	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-83.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$2.36B	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`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$129.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$129.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$129.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$129.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$245.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$245.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$750.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$750.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$275.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$275.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$758.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$758.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$25.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$25.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$44.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$44.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$48.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$48.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$43.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$43.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-617.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-617.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-46.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-46.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-263.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-39.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-263.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-39.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction losses, net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction losses, net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-3.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction losses, net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-3.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction losses, net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction losses, net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-202.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction losses, net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-202.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction losses, net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-934.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction losses, net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-934.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsAndDebtNet`	$37.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsAndDebtNet`	$37.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsAndDebtNet`	$175.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains due to changes in fair values of certain investments, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesOfCertainInvestmentsAndDebtNet`	$175.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-20.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-20.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-11.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-11.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-43.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-455.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-455.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-43.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-132.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-164.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-132.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-164.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-29.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-29.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-151.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-151.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on sale of All3Media	`EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal`	$242.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and dispositions	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$124.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and dispositions	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$124.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and dispositions	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-60.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and dispositions	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-60.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$664.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$664.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$580.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$580.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$577.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$577.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$580.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.24B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.24B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$580.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$905.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$905.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$611.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$611.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$3.26B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$3.26B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$810.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$810.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$2.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$2.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$527.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$527.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received in connection with the sale of All3Media	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	$411.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received in connection with the sale of All3Media	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	$411.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received in connection with the sale of All3Media	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received in connection with the sale of All3Media	`ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-14.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-14.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$19.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$19.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$719.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$719.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-607.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-607.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-385.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-385.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$334.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$334.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-607.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-607.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$604.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$604.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating-related vendor financing additions	`ProceedsFromOperatingRelatedVendorFinancingAdditions`	$251.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating-related vendor financing additions	`ProceedsFromOperatingRelatedVendorFinancingAdditions`	$251.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating-related vendor financing additions	`ProceedsFromOperatingRelatedVendorFinancingAdditions`	$291.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating-related vendor financing additions	`ProceedsFromOperatingRelatedVendorFinancingAdditions`	$291.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Debt (excluding vendor financing)	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$9.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Debt (excluding vendor financing)	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$9.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Debt (excluding vendor financing)	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$663.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Debt (excluding vendor financing)	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$663.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on operating-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnOperatingFinancingFromVendors`	$283.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on operating-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnOperatingFinancingFromVendors`	$283.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on operating-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnOperatingFinancingFromVendors`	$298.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on operating-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnOperatingFinancingFromVendors`	$298.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on capital-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnCapitalFinancingFromVendors`	$50.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on capital-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnCapitalFinancingFromVendors`	$50.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on capital-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnCapitalFinancingFromVendors`	$71.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on capital-related vendor financing	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtOnCapitalFinancingFromVendors`	$71.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$2.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$2.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$4.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Principal payments on finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$4.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchases of Liberty Global common shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$158.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchases of Liberty Global common shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$158.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchases of Liberty Global common shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$511.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchases of Liberty Global common shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$511.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash received (paid) related to derivative instruments	`PaymentsForProceedsFromDerivativeInstrumentFinancingActivities`	$1.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash received (paid) related to derivative instruments	`PaymentsForProceedsFromDerivativeInstrumentFinancingActivities`	$1.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash received (paid) related to derivative instruments	`PaymentsForProceedsFromDerivativeInstrumentFinancingActivities`	$-82.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash received (paid) related to derivative instruments	`PaymentsForProceedsFromDerivativeInstrumentFinancingActivities`	$-82.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-60.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-60.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-37.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-37.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-643.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-643.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-273.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-273.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-6.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-6.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-650.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-650.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-273.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-273.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$16.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$16.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$158.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$158.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$-700.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$-700.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$158.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$158.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$15.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$15.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$756.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$756.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$-142.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$-142.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$184.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$184.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$941.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$941.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-142.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-142.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Net increase (decrease)	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$941.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease)	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$941.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease)	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-142.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease)	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-142.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Continuing operations	`InterestPaidContinuingOperations`	$372.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`InterestPaidContinuingOperations`	$372.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`InterestPaidContinuingOperations`	$406.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`InterestPaidContinuingOperations`	$406.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`InterestPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$347.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`InterestPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$347.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`InterestPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`InterestPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`InterestPaidNet`	$372.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`InterestPaidNet`	$372.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`InterestPaidNet`	$753.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`InterestPaidNet`	$753.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidContinuingOperations`	$192.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidContinuingOperations`	$192.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidContinuingOperations`	$197.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Continuing operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidContinuingOperations`	$197.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Discontinued operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$194.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$197.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$194.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$197.30M	USD	3 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 100 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.32B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-4.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-4.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-83.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-83.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-2.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.32B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-2.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-144.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-144.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$3.18B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$3.18B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$649.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.87B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.87B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-198.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-198.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$649.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$38.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$55.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$55.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$64.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$64.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$38.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$170.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$165.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$170.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$165.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$167.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global common shares (note 12)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$167.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$26.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$37.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$37.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$34.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$34.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$26.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$37.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$46.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$46.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$35.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$35.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$37.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-10.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-3.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$11.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$11.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-10.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-3.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$400.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$30.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$30.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-18.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-18.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$400.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.84B	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`	$18.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.96B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 96 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-4.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-4.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-83.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-83.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-2.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-2.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.32B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.32B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$275.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-608.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$4.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$4.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-144.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-144.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$348.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$348.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$1.80B	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$1.80B	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment included in net loss	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment included in net loss	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment included in net loss	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment included in net loss	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment included in net loss	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment included in net loss	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	$-800.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment included in net loss	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	$-800.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment included in net loss	`ReclassificationFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeCurrentPeriodBeforeTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-11.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-11.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-9.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-9.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-600.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-600.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxContinuingOperations`	$-144.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxContinuingOperations`	$4.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxContinuingOperations`	$-144.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxContinuingOperations`	$4.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxContinuingOperations`	$339.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxContinuingOperations`	$1.79B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxContinuingOperations`	$1.79B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from continuing operations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxContinuingOperations`	$339.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings from discontinued operations (note 4)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings from discontinued operations (note 4)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings from discontinued operations (note 4)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings from discontinued operations (note 4)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings from discontinued operations (note 4)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxDiscontinuedOperations`	$309.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings from discontinued operations (note 4)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxDiscontinuedOperations`	$79.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings from discontinued operations (note 4)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxDiscontinuedOperations`	$79.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings from discontinued operations (note 4)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxDiscontinuedOperations`	$309.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-144.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$3.18B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$3.18B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-144.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$649.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.87B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.87B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-198.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-198.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$649.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$475.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-228.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-228.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$475.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$40.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$463.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$463.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$40.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$40.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$40.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$47.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$47.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$435.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$440.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$440.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-6.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-6.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-235.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-235.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$435.10M	USD	3 Qtrs

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