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Estimated Useful Life |
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December 31, 2016 |
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December 31, 2015 |
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amounts in millions |
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Land |
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NA |
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$ |
191 |
|
101 |
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Buildings and improvements |
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10 - 40 years |
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|
144 |
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164 |
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Support equipment |
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3 - 20 years |
|
|
316 |
|
312 |
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Satellite system |
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15 years |
|
|
1,668 |
|
1,628 |
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Construction in progress |
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NA |
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|
863 |
|
382 |
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Total property and equipment |
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|
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$ |
3,182 |
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2,587 |
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