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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Additional information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Property plant and equipment |  |
Acquired property and equipment, not yet paid | $ 441 | $ 699
Impairment | 15 | 100
Property plant and equipment pledged as security for bank borrowings | 875 | 1,029
Interest cost capitalized | $ 3 | $ 5
Capitalization rate of borrowings (In percent) | 8.30% | 10.30%
Telecommunications equipment | Minimum |  |
Property plant and equipment |  |
Useful life (in years) | P3Y |
Telecommunications equipment | Maximum |  |
Property plant and equipment |  |
Useful life (in years) | P20Y |
Buildings and constructions | Minimum |  |
Property plant and equipment |  |
Useful life (in years) | P10Y |
Buildings and constructions | Maximum |  |
Property plant and equipment |  |
Useful life (in years) | P50Y |
Office and other equipment | Minimum |  |
Property plant and equipment |  |
Useful life (in years) | P3Y |
Office and other equipment | Maximum |  |
Property plant and equipment |  |
Useful life (in years) | P10Y |
Ukraine, Pakistan and Bangladesh |  |
Property plant and equipment |  |
Depreciation charges | $ 74 | $ 153

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