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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
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12 Months Ended |
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
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| Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
|
|
| Net loss |
$ (1,957,698) |
$ (1,649,599) |
$ (765,249) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
| Loss from discontinued operations |
180,386 |
215,511 |
683,410 |
| Reorganization Costs, Operating Activities |
54,851 |
0 |
0 |
| Amortization of debt discount and financing costs |
16,816 |
31,283 |
21,598 |
| Depreciation and amortization |
672,705 |
692,927 |
605,161 |
| Provision for doubtful accounts |
114,784 |
111,460 |
214,454 |
| Provision For Inventory Losses |
40,768 |
56,077 |
1,470 |
| Foreign currency transaction losses, net |
130,499 |
123,369 |
63,330 |
| Impairment charges, restructuring charges and losses on disposal of fixed assets |
176,577 |
149,227 |
38,535 |
| Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges |
(74,631) |
0 |
0 |
| Deferred income tax provision (benefit) |
48,453 |
382,070 |
(17,877) |
| Share-based compensation expense |
13,845 |
27,255 |
40,430 |
| Other, net |
(5,002) |
(11,537) |
30,981 |
| Changes in assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
| Accounts receivable |
(52,706) |
(29,458) |
(83,946) |
| Handset and accessory inventory |
57,465 |
(112,919) |
(48,705) |
| Prepaid expenses and other |
(66,218) |
(24,495) |
(239,876) |
| Other long-term assets |
(166,366) |
(52,875) |
(99,862) |
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other |
249,339 |
63,386 |
119,865 |
| Total operating cash (used in) provided by continuing operations |
(566,133) |
(28,318) |
563,719 |
| Total operating cash used in discontinued operations |
(62,583) |
(164,133) |
(210,536) |
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
(628,716) |
(192,451) |
353,183 |
| Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
| Capital expenditures |
(612,161) |
(620,895) |
(953,882) |
| Purchase of investments |
(1,637,913) |
(2,360,529) |
(1,678,918) |
| Proceeds from sales of investments |
2,092,459 |
1,942,886 |
1,813,783 |
| (Payments) proceeds related to 2013 sale of towers, net |
(39,618) |
721,404 |
0 |
| Change in restricted cash and escrow accounts |
(137,827) |
(39,436) |
(4,087) |
| Proceeds From Sale of Corporate Aircraft |
32,390 |
0 |
0 |
| Purchase of licenses and other |
(30,870) |
(52,859) |
(99,167) |
| Total investing cash used in continuing operations |
(333,540) |
(409,429) |
(922,271) |
| Total investing cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations |
(13,998) |
231,817 |
(132,889) |
| Net cash used in investing activities |
(347,538) |
(177,612) |
(1,055,160) |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] |
|
|
|
| Borrowings under equipment financing facilities and other |
14,590 |
145,122 |
446,546 |
| Proceeds from issuance of senior notes |
0 |
1,600,000 |
0 |
| Repayments and purchases of convertible notes |
0 |
0 |
(212,782) |
| Repayments Under Bank Loans and Other |
(142,230) |
(787,572) |
(352,048) |
| Other, net |
(632) |
(27,994) |
(46,001) |
| Total financing cash (used in) provided by continuing operations |
(128,272) |
929,556 |
(164,285) |
| Total financing cash used in discontinued operations |
0 |
(152,965) |
(74,010) |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(128,272) |
776,591 |
(238,295) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
(55,657) |
(56,236) |
844 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents related to discontinued operations |
3,448 |
15,090 |
22,226 |
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
(1,156,735) |
365,382 |
(917,202) |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year |
1,730,335 |
1,364,953 |
2,282,155 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of year |
$ 573,600 |
$ 1,730,335 |
$ 1,364,953 |