FIXED ASSETS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Calculation of gain recorded on sale of assets
Sales proceeds	$ 15,163	$ 1,200
Less net book value of assets sold:
Property, plant and equipment	869,344	813,391
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(418,797)	(330,188)
Property, plant and equipment, net book value	450,547	483,203
Gain on disposition of long-lived assets	11,605	2,397
Certain network \| U.S. Wireless, Wholesale
Calculation of gain recorded on sale of assets
Sales proceeds	15,629
Less net book value of assets sold:
Property, plant and equipment	12,279
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(8,263)
Property, plant and equipment, net book value	4,016
Other	8
Total net book value of assets sold	4,024
Gain on disposition of long-lived assets	$ 11,605

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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The cash inflow from the sale of property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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