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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - SALE OF U.S. RETAIL WIRELESS BUSINESS | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - SALE OF U.S. RETAIL WIRELESS BUSINESS |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - SALE OF U.S. RETAIL WIRELESS BUSINESS | 5. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS—SALE OF U.S. RETAIL WIRELESS BUSINESS On September 20, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission announced its approval of the previously announced proposed sale of the Company’s U.S. retail wireless business operated under the Alltel name to AT&T Mobility LLC for approximately $780.0 million in cash plus $16.8 million in working capital. The Company previously reported the operations of this business within its U.S. Wireless segment. During 2015, the Company recognized an additional $1.1 million of gain relating to changes in certain estimates.

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