Composition of Certain Financial Statement Items Other Income, Costs and Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 26, 2017 |
Mar. 26, 2017 |
Mar. 27, 2016 |
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Gain on sale of wireless spectrum | $ 0 | $ 380 | |
Proceeds from sale of wireless spectrum | 0 | 232 | |
Deferred payments | 275 | ||
Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member] | |||
Restructuring and restructuring-related charges | $ 25 | 33 | 129 |
Gain on sale of wireless spectrum | 380 | ||
Gain on Disposition of Business | $ 48 | ||
Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member] | KFTC [Member] | |||
Foreign currency losses related to KFTC accrual | $ 53 | ||
KFTC fine | $ 921 | ||
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Deferred payments, Due date | Jan. 01, 2020 | ||
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Deferred payments, Due date | Dec. 31, 2023 |
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- Definition Amount before tax of foreign currency transaction realized and unrealized loss recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Gain (loss) from sale or disposal of an organization or integrated set of activities (for example, but not limited to, a partnership or corporation) engaged in providing a product or service in a commercial, industrial, or professional environment. No definition available.
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- Definition The amount of loss pertaining to the specified contingency that was charged against earnings in the period, including the effects of revisions in previously reported estimates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the note. The note also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. Excludes amounts related to receivables held-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The cash inflow from disposal of asset without physical form usually arising from contractual or other legal rights, excluding goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Date the receivable or note with imputed interest is due, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the specified type of restructuring cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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