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Revenue Recognition - Government Assistance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2026	Mar. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue Recognition
Grant proceeds received for capital expenditures	$ 1	$ 16
Federal government grants to construct broadband
Revenue Recognition
Grant proceeds received for capital expenditures	1	$ 16
Short-term deferred revenue	6		$ 6
Long-term deferred revenue	$ 108		$ 108
Minimum \| Federal government grants to construct broadband
Revenue Recognition
Government assistance transaction duration	10 years
Maximum \| Federal government grants to construct broadband
Revenue Recognition
Government assistance transaction duration	21 years