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The usual condition for control is ownership of a majority (over 50%) of the outstanding voting stock. The power to control may also exist with a lesser percentage of ownership, for example, by contract, lease, agreement with other stockholders or by court decree. Charter Operating and Restricted Subsidiaries [Member] Charter Operating and Subsidiaries [Member] Another company which is controlled, directly or indirectly, by its parent. The usual condition for control is ownership of a majority (over 50%) of the outstanding voting stock. The power to control may also exist with a lesser percentage of ownership, for example, by contract, lease, agreement with other stockholders or by court decree. 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Contributions from parent Proceeds from Contributions from Parent Distributions to parent Payments of contributions to parent The cash outflow to parent as a source of financing that is recorded as additional paid in capital. Other, net Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash flows from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Schedule of equity award grants in period Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class A Common Stock [Member] Common Class A [Member] Class B Common Stock [Member] Common Class B [Member] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] CURRENT ASSETS: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $20 and $19, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent INVESTMENT IN CABLE PROPERTIES: Investment In Cable Properties [Abstract] Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $5,968 and $4,787, respectively Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Franchises Indefinite-Lived Franchise Rights Customer relationships, net Customer relationships, net Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the value of the business relationship with existing customers (less anticipated churn). Goodwill Goodwill Total investment in cable properties, net Total investment in cable properties, net Sum of carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of property, plant and equipment, franchises, customer relationships, net and goodwill. 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Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Current Accrued liabilities: Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Interest Interest Payable, Current Programming costs Program Rights Obligations, Current Franchise related fees Franchise and license agreement related fees Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of accruals that arise from a contractual arrangement with a third party relating to but not limited to franchise rights and license agreements. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). 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Net number of TWC customers to be acquired by Charter Net number of TWC customers to be acquired by Charter Net number of TWC customers to be acquired by Charter upon completion of the Transactions Number of TWC customers to be acquired by Charter in the Asset Purchase Number of TWC customers to be acquired by Charter Number of TWC customers to be acquired by Charter upon completion of the Transactions Number of TWC customers to be acquired in the Asset Exchange Number of TWC customers to be acquired in the Asset Exchange Number of TWC customers to be acquired in the Asset Exchange upon completion of the Transactions Number of Charter customers divested in the Asset Exchange Number of Charter customers divested in the Asset Exchange Number of Charter customers divested in the Asset Exchange upon completion of the Transactions New indebtedness of Charter New indebtedness of Charter New indebtedness of Charter to finance the assets purchased in the Transactions Amount of commitments from financial institutions - 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Dr. John Malone's voting interest in Liberty Interactive Corp. (percentage) Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, voting interest in Liberty Interactive Corp. Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, voting interest in Liberty Interactive Corp. Liberty Interactive Corp.'s ownership percentage in HSN, Inc. (percentage) Liberty Interactive Corp.'s ownership percentage in HSN, Inc. Liberty Interactive Corp.'s ownership percentage in HSN, Inc. Percent of board members Liberty Interactive Corp. can elect to HSN Inc.'s board (percentage) Percent of board members Liberty Interactive Corp. can elect to HSN Inc.'s board The percent of board members Liberty Interactive Corp. can elect to HSN Inc.'s board Payments received from HSN and QVC Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction Dr. John Malone's ownership percentage in Discovery Communications, Inc. (percentage) Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, ownership percentage in Discovery Communications, Inc. Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, ownership percentage in Discovery Communications, Inc. Dr. John Malone's voting interest in Discovery Communications, Inc. for election of directors (percentage) Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, voting interest in Discovery Communications, Inc. for election of directors Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, voting interest in Discovery Communications, Inc. for election of directors Dr. John Malone's ownership percentage in Starz (percentage) Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, ownership percentage in Starz Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, ownership percentage in Starz Dr. John Malone's voting interest in Starz (percentage) Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, voting interest in Starz Dr. John Malone's, a member of Charter's board of directors, voting interest in Starz Percent of total operating costs and expenses paid to Discovery and Starz (percentage) Percent of total operating costs and expenses paid to Discovery and Starz Percent of total operating costs and expenses paid to Discovery and Starz