Segment Reporting (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting
Operating profit before depreciation and amortization									$ 8,071	$ 7,978	$ 7,522
Depreciation and amortization expense									(2,943)	(2,828)	(2,437)
Operating profit	1,255	1,222	1,424	1,227	1,333	1,225	1,350	1,242	5,128	5,150	5,085
Interest income									68	72	59
Interest expense									(898)	(840)	(842)
Other, net									150	106	140
Income before income taxes									4,448	4,488	4,442
Income tax expense									(1,673)	(1,603)	(1,465)
Net income									2,775	2,885	2,977
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest									(19)	(26)	(28)
Net income attributable to DIRECTV	$ 778	$ 611	$ 806	$ 561	$ 810	$ 699	$ 660	$ 690	$ 2,756	$ 2,859	$ 2,949