Segment Information Revenue By Service Offering (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue from External Customer
Revenue	$ 1,602	$ 1,569	$ 1,565	$ 1,577	$ 1,614	$ 1,590	$ 1,586	$ 1,586	$ 6,313	$ 6,376	$ 4,333
Core Network Service
Revenue from External Customer
Revenue									5,591	5,463	3,566
Wholesale Voice Services and Other
Revenue from External Customer
Revenue									$ 722	$ 913	$ 767