Revenue - Incremental Direct Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract	$ 15	$ 18
Amortization of incremental direct costs	$ 21	$ 23

Capitalized contract costs amortization reported in decrease (increase) in other current and long-term assets

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