Document_and_Entity_Informatio
Document and Entity Information | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2013 | Oct. 31, 2013 | |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Entity Registrant Name | 'T-MOBILE US, INC. | ' |
Trading Symbol | 'TMUS | ' |
Entity Central Index Key | '0001283699 | ' |
Document Type | '10-Q | ' |
Document Period End Date | 30-Sep-13 | ' |
Amendment Flag | 'false | ' |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | '2013 | ' |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | 'Q3 | ' |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | '--12-31 | ' |
Entity Filer Category | 'Large Accelerated Filer | ' |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | ' | 728,696,706 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Balance
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Current assets | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | $2,365 | $394 |
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible accounts of $330 and $289 | 3,370 | 2,678 |
Accounts receivable from affiliates | 19 | 682 |
Inventory | 761 | 457 |
Current portion of deferred tax assets, net | 773 | 655 |
Other current assets | 676 | 675 |
Total current assets | 7,964 | 5,541 |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $19,320 and $17,744 | 15,370 | 12,807 |
Goodwill | 1,683 | 0 |
Spectrum licenses | 18,414 | 14,550 |
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $404 and $243 | 1,297 | 79 |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 55 | 63 |
Long-term investments | 36 | 31 |
Other assets | 948 | 551 |
Total assets | 45,767 | 33,622 |
Current liabilities | ' | ' |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 4,324 | 3,475 |
Current payables to affiliates | 305 | 1,619 |
Short-term debt | 195 | 0 |
Deferred revenue | 447 | 290 |
Other current liabilities | 243 | 208 |
Total current liabilities | 5,514 | 5,592 |
Long-term payables to affiliates | 11,200 | 13,655 |
Long-term debt | 6,761 | 0 |
Long-term financial obligation | 2,488 | 2,461 |
Deferred tax liabilities | 4,695 | 3,618 |
Deferred rents | 2,062 | 1,884 |
Other long-term liabilities | 632 | 297 |
Total long-term liabilities | 27,838 | 21,915 |
Commitments and contingencies | ' | ' |
Stockholders' equity | ' | ' |
Preferred stock, par value $0.00001 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 729,526,906 and 535,286,077 shares issued, 728,144,401 and 535,286,077 shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Additional paid-in capital | 35,481 | 29,197 |
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,382,505 and 0 shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 2 | 41 |
Accumulated deficit | -23,068 | -23,123 |
Total stockholders' equity | 12,415 | 6,115 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $45,767 | $33,622 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | ||
Allowance for uncollectible accounts | $330 | $289 |
Accumulated depreciation | 19,320 | 17,744 |
Accumulated amortization | $404 | $243 |
Preferred stock, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 729,526,906 | 535,286,077 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 728,144,401 | 535,286,077 |
Treasury stock, at cost | 1,382,505 | 0 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 |
Revenues | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Branded postpaid revenues | $3,302 | $3,571 | $9,849 | $11,105 |
Branded prepaid revenues | 1,594 | 450 | 3,339 | 1,241 |
Wholesale revenues | 157 | 134 | 449 | 407 |
Roaming and other service revenues | 85 | 106 | 262 | 333 |
Total service revenues | 5,138 | 4,261 | 13,899 | 13,086 |
Equipment sales | 1,467 | 554 | 3,452 | 1,524 |
Other revenues | 83 | 78 | 242 | 200 |
Total revenues | 6,688 | 4,893 | 17,593 | 14,810 |
Operating expenses | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Network costs | 1,444 | 1,141 | 3,880 | 3,515 |
Cost of equipment sales | 2,015 | 866 | 4,837 | 2,456 |
Customer acquisition | 1,039 | 823 | 2,804 | 2,323 |
General and administrative | 894 | 840 | 2,482 | 2,681 |
Depreciation and amortization | 987 | 825 | 2,630 | 2,391 |
MetroPCS transaction and integration costs | 12 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
Impairment charges | 0 | 8,134 | 0 | 8,134 |
Restructuring costs | 0 | 36 | 54 | 90 |
Other, net | 0 | -179 | -2 | -136 |
Total operating expenses | 6,391 | 12,486 | 16,736 | 21,454 |
Operating income (loss) | 297 | -7,593 | 857 | -6,644 |
Other income (expense) | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest expense to affiliates | -183 | -165 | -586 | -487 |
Interest expense | -151 | 0 | -311 | 0 |
Interest income | 50 | 20 | 125 | 53 |
Other income (expense), net | -7 | 15 | 105 | 22 |
Total other expense, net | -291 | -130 | -667 | -412 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 6 | -7,723 | 190 | -7,056 |
Income tax expense | 42 | 12 | 135 | 272 |
Net income (loss) | -36 | -7,735 | 55 | -7,328 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net gain on cross currency interest rate swaps, net of tax effect of $0, $36, $13 and $10 | 0 | 60 | 23 | 17 |
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation, net of tax effect of $0, $(22), $(37) and $2 | 0 | -37 | -62 | 2 |
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax effect of $0, $0, $0 and $0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 0 | 24 | -39 | 19 |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | ($36) | ($7,711) | $16 | ($7,309) |
Earnings (loss) per share | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Basic | ($0.05) | ($14.45) | $0.09 | ($13.69) |
Diluted | ($0.05) | ($14.45) | $0.09 | ($13.69) |
Weighted average shares outstanding | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Basic | 726,877,458 | 535,286,077 | 642,957,645 | 535,286,077 |
Diluted | 726,877,458 | 535,286,077 | 645,520,524 | 535,286,077 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 |
Net gain on cross currency interest rate swaps, tax | $0 | $36 | $13 | $10 |
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation, tax | 0 | -22 | -37 | 2 |
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities, tax | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 |
Operating activities | ' | ' |
Net cash provided by operating activities | $2,541 | $2,707 |
Investing activities | ' | ' |
Purchases of property and equipment | -3,143 | -2,003 |
Purchases of intangible assets | -52 | -379 |
Short term affiliate loan receivable, net | 300 | -297 |
Cash and cash equivalents acquired in MetroPCS business combination | 2,144 | 0 |
Change in restricted cash equivalents | -100 | 0 |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, net | -22 | 16 |
Other, net | 5 | -4 |
Net cash used in investing activities | -868 | -2,667 |
Financing activities | ' | ' |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 498 | 0 |
Repayments of short-term debt for purchases of property and equipment | -194 | 0 |
Repayments related to a variable interest entity | -80 | 0 |
Distribution to affiliate as a result of debt recapitalization | -41 | 0 |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 116 | 0 |
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | 4 | 0 |
Other, net | -5 | 0 |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 298 | 0 |
Change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,971 | 40 |
Cash and cash equivalents | ' | ' |
Beginning of period | 394 | 390 |
End of period | $2,365 | $430 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) | Total | Common Shares Outstanding [Member] | Treasury Stock [Member] | Par Value and Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Deficit [Member] |
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | ||
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2012 | $6,115 | ' | ' | $29,197 | $41 | ($23,123) |
Common stock, shares outstanding, beginning at Dec. 31, 2012 | 535,286,077 | 535,286,077 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Treasury stock, shares, beginning at Dec. 31, 2012 | 0 | ' | 0 | ' | ' | ' |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net income | 55 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 55 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | -39 | ' | ' | ' | -39 | ' |
Effects of debt recapitalization | 3,143 | ' | ' | 3,143 | ' | ' |
MetroPCS shares converted upon reverse merger, shares | ' | 184,487,309 | 1,382,505 | ' | ' | ' |
MetroPCS shares converted upon reverse merger, net of treasury stock withheld for taxes | 2,971 | ' | ' | 2,971 | ' | ' |
Stock-based compensation | 54 | ' | ' | 54 | ' | ' |
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock vested and issued, shares | ' | 8,371,015 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock vested and issued, amount | 116 | ' | ' | 116 | ' | ' |
Balance, ending of period at Sep. 30, 2013 | $12,415 | ' | ' | $35,481 | $2 | ($23,068) |
Common stock, shares outstanding, ending at Sep. 30, 2013 | 728,144,401 | 728,144,401 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Treasury stock, shares, ending at Sep. 30, 2013 | 1,382,505 | ' | 1,382,505 | ' | ' | ' |
Consolidation_and_Basis_of_Pre
Consolidation and Basis of Presentation | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2013 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ' |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | ' |
Note 1 – Consolidation and Basis of Presentation | |
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the balances and results of operations of T-Mobile US, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, collectively “T-Mobile” or the “Company”. T-Mobile consolidates all majority-owned subsidiaries over which it exercises control, as well as variable interest entities where it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary and variable interest entities which cannot be deconsolidated. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. | |
The condensed consolidated financial statements fairly present the financial position and results of operations in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s results for the periods presented. The condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the three years ended December 31, 2012, included in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 18, 2013. | |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes, including estimates of probable losses and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. | |
On April 30, 2013, the business combination involving T-Mobile USA, Inc. (“T-Mobile USA”) and MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (“MetroPCS”) was completed. In connection with the business combination, MetroPCS acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of T-Mobile USA beneficially owned by Deutsche Telekom AG (“Deutsche Telekom”) in consideration for the issuance of shares of common stock representing approximately 74% of the fully diluted shares of the combined entity. MetroPCS was subsequently renamed T-Mobile US, Inc. and is the consolidated parent of the Company’s subsidiaries, including T-Mobile USA. The business combination was accounted for as a reverse acquisition with T-Mobile USA as the accounting acquirer. Accordingly, T-Mobile USA’s historical financial statements became the historical financial statements of the combined company. The common shares outstanding and earnings (loss) per share presented for periods up to April 30, 2013 reflect the common shares issued to T-Mobile Global Holding GmbH (“T-Mobile Holding”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, in connection with the reverse acquisition. See Note 2 – Transaction with MetroPCS for further information. | |
Segments | |
T-Mobile operates as a single operating segment and a single reporting unit. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, all of T-Mobile’s long-lived assets and revenues related to operations in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | |
Cash equivalents, including those acquired through the business combination with MetroPCS, consist of highly liquid interest-earning investments with remaining maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. | |
T-Mobile is required to restrict cash equivalents as collateral for certain agreements. Cash equivalents with use restrictions of less than twelve months are classified as current. Restricted cash equivalents included in other current assets were $100 million as of September 30, 2013. There were no restricted cash equivalents as of December 31, 2012. | |
Goodwill | |
Goodwill consists of the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired in a business combination. The Company assesses the carrying value of its goodwill for potential impairment annually as of December 31 or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that such assets might be impaired. | |
Other Intangible Assets | |
Intangible assets that have finite useful lives are amortized over their useful lives. Customer lists are primarily amortized using the sum-of-the-years-digits method over the expected period in which the relationship is expected to contribute to future cash flows. The remaining finite-lived intangible assets are generally amortized using the straight-line method. | |
Guarantee Liabilities | |
T-Mobile offers a handset upgrade program that provides eligible customers a specified-price trade-in right to upgrade their handset, up to twice a year following completion of an initial six-month enrollment period. Participating customers must finance their handset using an equipment installment plan (“EIP”). Upon upgrading, the customer will receive a credit in the amount of the outstanding EIP balance provided they trade in their used handset to purchase a new handset from T-Mobile. | |
For customers who enroll in the trade-in programs, the Company defers the portion of equipment sales revenue which represents the estimated value of the specified-price trade-in right guarantee. The guarantee liabilities are valued based on various economic and customer behavioral assumptions, including the customer's estimated remaining EIP balance at trade-in, the expected fair value of the used handset at trade-in, and the trade-in probability for each month over the term of the EIP. The guarantee is recognized as equipment sales when the customer upgrades their handset or T-Mobile is otherwise relieved of its performance obligation. Guarantee liabilities included in other current liabilities were $90 million as of September 30, 2013. There were no guarantee liabilities as of December 31, 2012 as the program was introduced in the third quarter of 2013. | |
Stock-Based Compensation | |
Stock-based compensation cost for stock awards, which include restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance stock units (“PSUs”), is measured at fair value on the grant date and recognized as expense, net of expected forfeitures, over the related service period. The fair value of stock awards is based on the closing price of T-Mobile common stock on the date of grant. RSUs are recognized as expense using the straight-line method. PSUs are recognized as expense following a graded vesting schedule. | |
Earnings (Loss) Per Share | |
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period, calculated using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential common shares consist of outstanding stock options, RSU and PSU awards. |
Transaction_with_MetroPCS
Transaction with MetroPCS | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||
Business Combinations [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Transaction with MetroPCS | ' | |||||||
Note 2 – Transaction with MetroPCS | ||||||||
Transaction Overview | ||||||||
On October 3, 2012, Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile Global Zwischenholding GmbH, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom (“T-Mobile Global”), T-Mobile Holding, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of T-Mobile Global, T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS entered into a Business Combination Agreement (“BCA”) for the business combination of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS, which was subsequently amended on April 14, 2013. The business combination was intended to provide the Company with expanded scale, spectrum, and financial resources to compete aggressively with other larger U.S. wireless carriers. The stockholders of MetroPCS approved the business combination on April 24, 2013, and the transaction closed on April 30, 2013 (“Acquisition Date”). | ||||||||
The transaction was accounted for as a reverse acquisition under the acquisition method of accounting with T-Mobile USA considered to be the accounting acquirer based upon the terms and conditions set forth in the BCA, including the ability of T-Mobile USA’s stockholder, Deutsche Telekom, to nominate a majority of the board of directors of the Company and Deutsche Telekom’s receipt of shares representing a majority of the outstanding voting power of the Company. Based on the determination that T-Mobile USA was the accounting acquirer in the transaction, the Company has allocated the preliminary purchase price to the fair value of MetroPCS’s assets and liabilities as of the Acquisition Date, with the excess preliminary purchase price recorded as goodwill. | ||||||||
Accordingly, the acquired assets and liabilities of MetroPCS are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2013 and the results of its operations and cash flows are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for the period from May 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013. | ||||||||
Pursuant to the terms and the conditions as set forth in the BCA: | ||||||||
• | Deutsche Telekom recapitalized T-Mobile USA by retiring T-Mobile USA’s notes payable to affiliates principal balance of $14.5 billion and all related derivative instruments in exchange for $11.2 billion in new notes payable to affiliates and additional paid-in capital prior to the closing of the business combination. | |||||||
• | Deutsche Telekom provided T-Mobile USA with a $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility. | |||||||
• | MetroPCS effected a recapitalization which consisted of a reverse stock split of the MetroPCS common stock and an aggregate cash payment of $1.5 billion to the MetroPCS stockholders on the Acquisition Date. | |||||||
• | Thereafter, MetroPCS acquired all of T-Mobile USA’s capital stock from T-Mobile Holding in exchange for common stock representing approximately 74% of the fully diluted shares of the combined entity’s common stock on the Acquisition Date. | |||||||
Debt Recapitalization | ||||||||
In connection with the recapitalization of T-Mobile USA, certain outstanding balances with Deutsche Telekom were settled prior to the closing of the business combination. The debt recapitalization was accounted for as a debt extinguishment with the effects being treated as a capital transaction. The effects on additional paid-in capital as a result of the debt recapitalization are presented in the following table: | ||||||||
(in millions) | Debt Recapitalization | |||||||
Retirement of notes payable to affiliates | $ | 14,450 | ||||||
Elimination of net unamortized discounts and premiums on notes payable to affiliates | 434 | |||||||
Issuance of new notes payable to affiliates | (11,200 | ) | ||||||
Settlement of accounts receivable from affiliates and other outstanding balances | (363 | ) | ||||||
Income tax effect | (178 | ) | ||||||
Total | $ | 3,143 | ||||||
Reverse Stock Split | ||||||||
On April 30, 2013, as contemplated by the BCA, the Company amended and restated its existing certificate of incorporation in its entirety in the form of the Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to, among other things, effect a reverse stock split of MetroPCS’ common stock, and change its name to T-Mobile US, Inc. On the Acquisition Date, the Company issued to T-Mobile Holding 535,286,077 shares of common stock in exchange for T-Mobile Holding transferring to the Company all of its rights, title and interest in and to all the equity interests of T-Mobile USA. After giving effect to this transaction, the shares of the Company’s common stock issued to T-Mobile Holding represented approximately 74% of the fully diluted shares of the Company’s common stock on the Acquisition Date. Immediately prior to the Acquisition Date, each issued share of MetroPCS was reverse split, and at consummation of the business combination each issued share was canceled and converted into shares of the Company’s stock totaling 184,487,309 shares of common stock, exclusive of 1,382,505 shares in treasury. | ||||||||
Consideration Transferred | ||||||||
The fair value of the consideration transferred in a reverse acquisition was determined based on the number of shares the accounting acquirer (T-Mobile USA, the legal acquiree) would have had to issue to the stockholders of the accounting acquiree (MetroPCS, the legal acquirer) in order to provide the same ratio of ownership in the combined entity (approximately 26%) as a result of the transaction. The fair value of the consideration transferred was based on the most reliable measure, which was determined to be the market price of MetroPCS shares as of the Acquisition Date. | ||||||||
The fair value of the consideration transferred, based on the market price of MetroPCS shares on the Acquisition Date, consisted of the following: | ||||||||
(in millions) | Purchase Consideration | |||||||
Fair value of MetroPCS shares | $ | 2,886 | ||||||
Fair value of MetroPCS stock options | 84 | |||||||
Cash consideration paid to MetroPCS stock option holders | 1 | |||||||
Total purchase consideration | $ | 2,971 | ||||||
The fair value of the MetroPCS shares was determined by using the closing price of MetroPCS common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the Acquisition Date, prior to giving effect to the reverse stock split, of $11.84 per share, adjusted by the $4.05 per share impact of the $1.5 billion cash payment, which was a return of capital to the MetroPCS stockholders made as part of the recapitalization prior to the stock issuance to T-Mobile Holding. This resulted in an adjusted price of $7.79 per share unadjusted for the effects of the reverse stock split. | ||||||||
Pursuant to the BCA, unvested MetroPCS stock options and shares of restricted stock immediately vested as of the closing of the business combination and were adjusted to give effect to the recapitalization. Holders of stock options for which the exercise price was less than the average closing price of MetroPCS’s common stock for the five days preceding the closing (“in-the-money options”) had the right to receive, at their election, a cash payment based on the amount by which the average closing price exceeded the exercise price of the options. In-the-money options held by holders who made this election were canceled. Finally, stock options with low exercise prices, as defined in the BCA, were canceled in exchange for cash consideration. | ||||||||
Purchase Price Allocation | ||||||||
As T-Mobile USA was the accounting acquirer in the business combination, it has allocated the preliminary purchase price to the MetroPCS individually identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the Acquisition Date. The excess of the preliminary purchase price over those fair values was recorded as goodwill. The determination of the preliminary fair values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities requires significant judgment, including estimates relating to the decommissioning of network cell sites, the determination of estimated lives of depreciable and intangible assets and the calculation of the value of spectrum licenses, customer lists, and trademarks. Accordingly, should additional information become available, the preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to further adjustment. | ||||||||
The following table summarizes the allocation of the preliminary purchase price: | ||||||||
(in millions) | Preliminary Fair Value | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,144 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 98 | |||||||
Inventory | 171 | |||||||
Other current assets | 240 | |||||||
Property and equipment | 1,475 | |||||||
Spectrum licenses | 3,818 | |||||||
Other intangible assets | 1,376 | |||||||
Other assets | 10 | |||||||
Total assets acquired | 9,332 | |||||||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 475 | |||||||
Deferred revenues | 187 | |||||||
Other current liabilities | 15 | |||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 735 | |||||||
Long-term debt | 6,277 | |||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 355 | |||||||
Total liabilities assumed | 8,044 | |||||||
Net identifiable assets acquired | 1,288 | |||||||
Goodwill | 1,683 | |||||||
Net assets acquired | $ | 2,971 | ||||||
The goodwill recognized was attributable primarily to expected synergies from combining the businesses of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS, including, but not limited to, the following: | ||||||||
• | Expected cost synergies from reduced network-related expenses through the elimination of redundant assets. | |||||||
• | Enhanced spectrum position which will provide greater network coverage and improved 4G LTE coverage in key markets across the country and the ability to offer a wider array of products, plans and services to the Company’s customers. | |||||||
None of the goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes. | ||||||||
The Company recognized transaction and integration costs of $12 million and $51 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. This includes personnel-related change in control, transaction and other acquisition-related charges. These costs are included in MetroPCS transaction and integration costs in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). | ||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for MetroPCS Operations | ||||||||
The following supplemental information presents the financial results of MetroPCS operations included in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) since May 1, 2013 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013: | ||||||||
(in millions) | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
30-Sep-13 | 30-Sep-13 | |||||||
Total revenues | $ | 1,273 | $ | 2,072 | ||||
Income before income taxes | 87 | 103 | ||||||
Pro Forma Financial Information | ||||||||
The following pro forma consolidated results of net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 assume the business combination was completed as of January 1, 2012, respectively: | ||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
(in millions, except per share amounts) | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||
Pro forma revenues | $ | 19,331 | $ | 18,720 | ||||
Pro forma net income (loss) | 57 | (7,283 | ) | |||||
Pro forma basic earnings (loss) per share | $ | 0.08 | $ | (10.13 | ) | |||
Pro forma diluted earnings (loss) per share | 0.08 | (10.13 | ) | |||||
The pro forma amounts include the historical operating results of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS prior to the business combination, with adjustments directly attributable to the business combination relating to purchase accounting adjustments to conform to accounting policies that affect total revenues, total operating expenses, interest expense, other income (expense), income taxes expense, and eliminate intercompany activities. | ||||||||
As the pro forma amounts assumed the business combination was completed as of January 1, 2012, pro forma earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 excluded $205 million of transaction and integration costs and these costs were included in the pro forma earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. | ||||||||
The pro forma results include the following: | ||||||||
• | Increase in tax expenses based on the inclusion of MetroPCS in the combined company of $54 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and a decrease of $194 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012; | |||||||
• | Net decrease to amortization and depreciation expense related to the fair value of the intangible assets and fixed assets acquired of $3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and a net increase of $137 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively; and | |||||||
• | The impact of financing agreements entered into whereby an aggregate of $14.7 billion senior unsecured notes were issued and $14.5 billion of senior unsecured notes previously issued by T-Mobile USA to Deutsche Telekom and $2.5 billion of senior unsecured notes previously issued by MetroPCS were retired in connection with the business combination for a net increase to interest and other income (expense) of $91 million and $107 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. |
Equipment_Installment_Plan_Rec
Equipment Installment Plan Receivables | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receivables [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment Installment Plan Receivables | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 3 – Equipment Installment Plan Receivables | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T-Mobile offers certain retail customers the option to pay for their devices and other purchases in installments over a period of up to 24 months. At the time of sale, T-Mobile imputes risk adjusted interest on the installment receivables and records the deferred interest as a reduction to equipment revenues and the related accounts receivable. Interest income is recognized over the financed installment term. The current portion of T-Mobile’s equipment installment plan receivables included in accounts receivable, net was $1.1 billion and $475 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The long-term portion of the equipment installment plan receivables included in other assets was $750 million and $216 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit Quality | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T-Mobile assesses the collectability of the equipment installment plan receivables based upon a variety of factors, including aging of the accounts receivable portfolio, credit quality of the customer base, historical write-off experience, payment trends and other qualitative factors such as macro-economic conditions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based upon customer credit profiles, T-Mobile classifies customer receivables into the categories of “Prime” and “Subprime”. Prime customer receivables are those with lower delinquency risk and Subprime customer receivables are those with higher delinquency risk. Some customers within the Subprime category are required to pay an advance deposit for equipment financed under the equipment installment plan or may be required to pay a higher down payment on the equipment purchase. Equipment sales that are not reasonably assured to be collectible are recorded on a cash basis as payments are received. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The balance and aging of the equipment installment plan receivables on a gross basis by credit category were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2013 | December 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit Category | Credit Category | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Prime | Subprime | Total | Prime | Subprime | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
Unbilled | $ | 1,084 | $ | 953 | $ | 2,037 | $ | 337 | $ | 432 | $ | 769 | ||||||||||||
Billed - Current | 35 | 39 | 74 | 13 | 21 | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||
Billed - Past due | 11 | 20 | 31 | 3 | 10 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||
Equipment installment plan receivables, gross | $ | 1,130 | $ | 1,012 | $ | 2,142 | $ | 353 | $ | 463 | $ | 816 | ||||||||||||
T-Mobile records equipment installment bad debt expense based on an estimate of the percentage of equipment revenue that will not be collected. This estimate was based on a number of factors including historical write-off experience, credit quality of the customer base, and other factors such as macro-economic conditions. T-Mobile monitors the aging of its equipment installment plan receivables and writes off account balances if collection efforts were unsuccessful and future collection was unlikely based on customer credit ratings and the length of time from the original billing date. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Activity in the allowance for credit losses for the equipment installment plan receivables was as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 30-Sep-13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance, December 31, 2012 | $ | 125 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in deferred interest on short-term and long-term installment receivables | 112 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Bad debt expense | 118 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Write-offs | (79 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance, September 30, 2013 | $ | 276 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The allowance for credit losses includes deferred interest of $222 million and $110 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. |
Property_and_Equipment
Property and Equipment | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||
Property and Equipment | ' | |||||||||
Note 4 – Property and Equipment | ||||||||||
The components of property and equipment were as follows: | ||||||||||
(in millions) | Useful Lives | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||
Buildings and improvements | Up to 40 years | $ | 695 | $ | 676 | |||||
Wireless communications systems | 2 - 20 years | 23,908 | 21,147 | |||||||
Capitalized software | 2 - 7 years | 6,198 | 5,078 | |||||||
Equipment and furniture | 2 - 5 years | 2,286 | 1,991 | |||||||
Construction in progress | 1,603 | 1,659 | ||||||||
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (19,320 | ) | (17,744 | ) | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | $ | 15,370 | $ | 12,807 | ||||||
Buildings and improvements, wireless communication systems, capitalized software, equipment and furniture, including assets with retirement obligations, and construction-in-progress include $14 million, $960 million, $162 million, $268 million, and $71 million, respectively, based on preliminary fair values, acquired through the business combination with MetroPCS. See Note 2 – Transaction with MetroPCS for further information. |
Goodwill_Spectrum_Licenses_and
Goodwill, Spectrum Licenses and Intangible Assets | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||
Goodwill, Spectrum Licenses, and Intangible Assets | ' | |||||||||
Note 5 – Goodwill, Spectrum Licenses and Intangible Assets | ||||||||||
Goodwill and Spectrum Licenses | ||||||||||
Carrying values of goodwill and spectrum licenses were as follows: | ||||||||||
(in millions) | September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||
Goodwill | $ | 1,683 | $ | — | ||||||
Spectrum licenses | 18,414 | 14,550 | ||||||||
Goodwill and spectrum licenses include $1.7 billion and $3.8 billion, respectively, based on preliminary fair values, acquired through the business combination with MetroPCS. See Note 2 – Transaction with MetroPCS for further information. | ||||||||||
Other Intangible Assets | ||||||||||
The components of intangible assets were as follows: | ||||||||||
(in millions) | Useful Lives | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||
Customer lists | 1 - 6 years | $ | 1,313 | $ | 209 | |||||
Trademarks | 1 - 8 years | 291 | 55 | |||||||
Other | Up to 28 years | 97 | 58 | |||||||
Accumulated amortization | (404 | ) | (243 | ) | ||||||
Other intangible assets, net | $ | 1,297 | $ | 79 | ||||||
Customer lists, trademarks and other intangible assets include $1.1 billion, $233 million and $39 million respectively, based on preliminary fair values, related to the business combination with MetroPCS. See Note 2 – Transaction with MetroPCS for further information. Estimated aggregate future amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization are $92 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013, $333 million in 2014, $278 million in 2015, $222 million in 2016, $163 million in 2017 and $209 million thereafter. |
Fair_Value_Measurements_and_De
Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments | ' | |||||||||||||||||
Note 6 – Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments | ||||||||||||||||||
T-Mobile accounts for certain assets and liabilities at fair value. Fair value is a market-based measurement which is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, T-Mobile uses the three-tiered fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; | |||||||||||||||||
Level 2 | Inputs other than the quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly; and | |||||||||||||||||
Level 3 | Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require T-Mobile to develop its own assumptions. | |||||||||||||||||
T-Mobile uses observable market data, when available. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value included interest rate swaps, cross currency interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges, and investments and obligations related to T-Mobile’s nonqualified deferred compensation plan. | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Swaps | ||||||||||||||||||
Prior to the closing of the business combination, T-Mobile managed interest rate risk related to its notes payable to affiliates by entering into interest rate swap agreements. T-Mobile held seven interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $3.6 billion as of December 31, 2012. These interest rate swap agreements were not designated as hedging instruments and changes in fair value related to such agreements were recognized in interest expense to affiliates. | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps were valued using discounted cash flow techniques. These techniques incorporated market-based observable inputs such as interest rates and credit spreads, considering each instrument’s term, notional amount, discount rate and credit risk. T-Mobile’s interest rate swaps were classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. | ||||||||||||||||||
Prior to the closing of the business combination with MetroPCS, Deutsche Telekom recapitalized T-Mobile by retiring the existing T-Mobile notes payable to affiliates and all related derivative instruments, which included the interest rate swaps. The related balance in accumulated other comprehensive income was reclassified into net income (loss). As of September 30, 2013, there were no outstanding interest rate swaps. | ||||||||||||||||||
Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps | ||||||||||||||||||
Prior to the closing of the business combination, T-Mobile managed foreign currency risk along with interest rate risk through cross currency interest rate swap agreements related to its intercompany Euro denominated notes payable to affiliates, which were entered into upon assumption of the notes to fix the future interest and principal payments in U.S. dollars, as well as to mitigate the impact of foreign currency transaction gains or losses over the terms of the notes payable to affiliates extending to 2025. T-Mobile had three cross currency interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $2.3 billion as of December 31, 2012. These cross currency interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges and met the criteria for hedge accounting. As a result, the change in fair value was recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified to interest expense to affiliates in the period in which the hedged transaction affected earnings. T-Mobile evaluated hedge effectiveness at the inception of the hedge prospectively, as well as retrospectively, and at the end of each reporting period. The hedges were evaluated as highly effective prior to the closing of the business combination with MetroPCS, thus no gain (loss) has been recognized due to hedge ineffectiveness. | ||||||||||||||||||
Cross currency interest rate swaps were valued using discounted cash flow techniques. These techniques incorporated market-based observable inputs such as interest rates and credit spreads, considering each instrument’s term, notional amount, discount rate and credit risk. T-Mobile’s cross currency interest rate swaps were classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. | ||||||||||||||||||
Prior to the closing of the business combination with MetroPCS, Deutsche Telekom recapitalized T-Mobile by retiring the existing T-Mobile notes payable to affiliates and all related derivative instruments, which included cross currency interest rate swaps. The related balance in accumulated other comprehensive income was reclassified into net income (loss). As of September 30, 2013, there were no outstanding cross currency interest rate swaps. | ||||||||||||||||||
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan | ||||||||||||||||||
T-Mobile’s nonqualified deferred compensation plan includes available for sale securities and obligations, which are valued using quoted market prices in active markets or broker-dealer quotations. The nonqualified deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities are classified as Level 1 in the three‑tier value hierarchy. | ||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | ||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of financial instruments measured on a recurring basis by level were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance Sheet Location | September 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||
Nonqualified deferred compensation | Long-term investments | $ | 34 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 34 | |||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||
Nonqualified deferred compensation | Other long-term liabilities | 34 | — | — | 34 | |||||||||||||
Balance Sheet Location | December 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps | Other current assets | $ | — | $ | 106 | $ | — | $ | 106 | |||||||||
Cross currency interest rate swaps | Other assets | — | 144 | — | 144 | |||||||||||||
Nonqualified deferred compensation | Long-term investments | 31 | — | — | 31 | |||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||
Nonqualified deferred compensation | Other long-term liabilities | 31 | — | — | 31 | |||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the activity related to derivatives instruments: | ||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||
Cross currency interest rate swaps | $ | — | $ | 92 | $ | (17 | ) | $ | 15 | |||||||||
Gain recognized in interest expense to affiliates: | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps | — | 28 | 8 | 74 | ||||||||||||||
Cross currency interest rate swaps | — | 4 | 53 | 11 | ||||||||||||||
Notes Payable to Affiliates and Long-term Debt | ||||||||||||||||||
See Note 7 – Notes Payable to Affiliates and Debt for the fair value of T-Mobile’s notes payable to affiliates and long-term debt. |
Notes_Payable_to_Affiliates_an
Notes Payable to Affiliates and Debt | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Notes Payable to Affiliates and Debt | ' | |||||||||||||||
Note 7 – Notes Payable to Affiliates and Debt | ||||||||||||||||
Notes Payable to Affiliates | ||||||||||||||||
Prior to the closing of the business combination with MetroPCS, Deutsche Telekom recapitalized T-Mobile by retiring its notes payable to affiliates principal balance of $14.5 billion in exchange for new senior unsecured notes in an aggregate principal amount of $11.2 billion. Further, in October 2013, Deutsche Telekom sold an aggregate principal amount of $5.6 billion of the senior unsecured notes to third parties. See Note 14 – Subsequent Events for further information. | ||||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates as of September 30, 2013 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | September 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||
6.464% Senior Notes due 2019 | $ | 1,250 | ||||||||||||||
5.578% Senior Reset Notes due 2019 (reset date in April 2015 ) | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||
6.542% Senior Notes due 2020 | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||
5.656% Senior Reset Notes due 2020 (reset date in April 2015) | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||
6.633% Senior Notes due 2021 | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||
5.747% Senior Reset Notes due 2021 (reset date in October 2015) | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||
6.731% Senior Notes due 2022 | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||
5.845% Senior Reset Notes due 2022 (reset date in October 2015) | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||
6.836% Senior Notes due 2023 | 600 | |||||||||||||||
5.950% Senior Reset Notes due 2023 (reset date in April 2016) | 600 | |||||||||||||||
Total notes payables to affiliates | $ | 11,200 | ||||||||||||||
Interest on the Senior Notes and Senior Reset Notes, collectively the notes payable to affiliates, is accrued from the date of issuance at stated interest rates and paid semi-annually. The interest rates on the Senior Reset Notes are adjusted at the reset dates to rates defined in the applicable supplemental indenture. The notes payable to affiliates may be redeemed, in whole, or from time to time in part, subject to the conditions and an early termination fee as set forth in the applicable supplemental indentures. | ||||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates as of December 31, 2012 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2012 | ||||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates, due 2013 (1.772% - 7.099%) | $ | 1,273 | ||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates, due 2014 (2.696% - 3.532%) | 2,348 | |||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates, due 2015 (2.843%) | 1,905 | |||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates, due 2016 (2.739%) | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates, thereafter (3.652% - 8.195%) | 7,956 | |||||||||||||||
Unamortized discount and premium, net | 463 | |||||||||||||||
Total notes payable to affiliates | 14,945 | |||||||||||||||
Less: Current portion of long-term notes payable to affiliates | 1,290 | |||||||||||||||
Long-term payables to affiliates | $ | 13,655 | ||||||||||||||
The notes payable to affiliates accrued interest from the date of issuance at stated interest rates or LIBOR plus an applicable margin, with accrued interest paid semi-annually, quarterly or monthly. The applicable interest rate on certain notes payable was subject to periodic change based on changes in the credit rating of Deutsche Telekom. | ||||||||||||||||
Long-term Debt | ||||||||||||||||
In connection with the business combination with MetroPCS, T-Mobile assumed long-term indebtedness of MetroPCS of $6.3 billion, including capital leases in the amount of $333 million. In addition, certain subsidiaries of T-Mobile became guarantors of the assumed senior unsecured notes previously issued by MetroPCS. Further, the Company issued $500 million of long-term debt in August 2013, for which certain subsidiaries are guarantors. See Note 12 – Guarantor Financial Information for the condensed consolidating financial information of T-Mobile’s guarantor subsidiaries. | ||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt as of September 30, 2013 was as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | September 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||
5.250% Senior Notes due 2018 | $ | 500 | ||||||||||||||
7.875% Senior Notes due 2018 | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||
6.625% Senior Notes due 2020 | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||
6.250% Senior Notes due 2021 | 1,750 | |||||||||||||||
6.625% Senior Notes due 2023 | 1,750 | |||||||||||||||
Unamortized premium from purchase price allocation fair value adjustment | 422 | |||||||||||||||
Capital leases | 356 | |||||||||||||||
Total debt | 6,778 | |||||||||||||||
Less: Current portion of capital leases | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Long-term debt | $ | 6,761 | ||||||||||||||
Interest on the long-term debt, excluding capital leases, is accrued from the date of issuance at stated interest rates and paid semi-annually. The long-term debt, excluding capital leases, may be redeemed, in whole, or from time to time in part, subject to the conditions and an early termination fee as set forth in the applicable supplemental indenture. | ||||||||||||||||
Registration Rights Agreements | ||||||||||||||||
In connection with the business combination with MetroPCS, T-Mobile and the guarantors assumed the obligations under a Registration Rights Agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., as representative of the initial purchasers of the 6.250% Senior Notes due 2021 and 6.625% Senior Notes due 2023. In addition, in August 2013, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. in connection with the issuance of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2018 (together with the 6.250% Senior Notes due 2021 and 6.625% Senior Notes due 2023, the “2013 Notes”) by T-Mobile USA. | ||||||||||||||||
Under the terms of the Registration Rights Agreements, the Company and the subsidiary guarantors have agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to file a registration statement covering an offer to exchange the 2013 Notes for Exchange Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreements). The Company has also agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to have such registration statement declared effective and to consummate the Exchange Offer not later than a specified period after the date such registration statement becomes effective. Alternatively, if the Company is unable to consummate the Exchange Offer under certain conditions, or if holders of the 2013 Notes cannot participate in, or cannot obtain freely transferable Exchange Securities in connection with the Exchange Offer for certain specified reasons, then the Company and the subsidiary guarantors will use commercially reasonable efforts to file a shelf registration statement within the times specified in the Registration Rights Agreements to facilitate resale of the 2013 Notes. All registration expenses (subject to limitations specified in the Registration Rights Agreements) will be paid by the Company. | ||||||||||||||||
Should the Company fail to consummate the Exchange Offer within the specified period; or, if a shelf registration statement is required, fail to have the shelf registration statement declared effective, or, if a shelf registration statement has become effective, fail to maintain the effectiveness thereof or the usability of the related prospectus (subject to certain exceptions) for more than a specified period within any twelve-month period, the Company will be required to pay certain additional interest as provided in the Registration Rights Agreements. | ||||||||||||||||
Capital Leases | ||||||||||||||||
Capital lease agreements are primarily for distributed antenna systems, with varying expiration terms through 2028. Assets and future obligations related to capital leases are included in property and equipment, short-term debt and long-term debt, respectively. Depreciation of assets held under capital leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense. As of December 31, 2012, capital lease obligations were not significant. Future minimum payments required under capital leases, including interest, over their remaining terms for the twelve months ended September 30 are $40 million in 2014, $41 million in 2015, $42 million in 2016, $43 million in 2017, $44 million in 2018, and $306 million thereafter, for a total of $516 million, including $160 million in interest. | ||||||||||||||||
Short-term Debt | ||||||||||||||||
The Company maintains vendor financing arrangements with its primary network equipment suppliers. Under the respective agreements, the Company can obtain extended financing terms. The interest rate on the vendor financing arrangements is determined based on the difference between LIBOR and a specified margin per the agreements. Obligations under the vendor financing arrangements are included in short-term debt. As of September 30, 2013, the outstanding balance was $178 million. As of December 31, 2012, there was no outstanding balance. | ||||||||||||||||
Long-term Financial Obligation | ||||||||||||||||
In November 2012, T-Mobile conveyed to Crown Castle International Corp. (“CCI”) the exclusive right to manage and operate approximately 7,100 wireless communication tower sites in exchange for net proceeds of $2.5 billion (the “Tower Transaction”). The Company recorded a long-term financial obligation in the amount of the net proceeds received from CCI. T-Mobile recognizes interest expense on the financial obligation at a rate of approximately 8% using the effective interest method. The financial obligation is increased by accrued interest expense and amortized through contractual leaseback payments made by T-Mobile to CCI and through estimated future net cash flows generated and retained by CCI from operation of the tower sites. The long-term financial obligation was $2.5 billion as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. For further information, see Note 4 – Tower Transaction to the audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the three years ended December 31, 2012, included in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 18, 2013. | ||||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Long-term Notes Payable to Affiliates and Debt | ||||||||||||||||
The fair value of the Company’s variable-rate notes payable to affiliates was determined based on a discounted cash flow approach which considers the future cash flows discounted at current rates. The approach includes an estimate for the stand-alone credit risk of T-Mobile. The Company’s variable-rate notes payable to affiliates are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. In October 2013, Deutsche Telekom sold the fixed-rate notes payable to affiliates to third parties. The fair value of the Company’s fixed-rate notes payable to affiliates as of September 30, 2013 was determined based on the selling price as of October 8, 2013. This is a quoted market price in an active market, and therefore the fixed-rate notes payable to affiliates in an aggregate principal amount of $5.6 billion were transferred from Level 2 and are now classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was determined based on quoted market prices in active markets, and therefore are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy is described in Note 6 – Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments. | ||||||||||||||||
The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s notes payable to affiliates and long-term debt were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2013 | December 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | ||||||||||||
Variable-rate notes payable to affiliates | $ | 5,600 | $ | 5,480 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
Fixed-rate notes payable to affiliates | 5,600 | 5,601 | 14,945 | 14,721 | ||||||||||||
Long-term debt principal, excluding capital leases | 6,000 | 6,142 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Although the Company has determined the estimated fair value amounts using available market information and commonly accepted valuation methodologies, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop fair value estimates for the variable-rate notes payable to affiliates and long-term debt. The fair value estimates are based on information available as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. As such, the Company’s estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amount that the Company could realize in a current market exchange. |
StockBased_Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Stock-Based Compensation | ' | |||||||
Note 8 – Stock-Based Compensation | ||||||||
Stock Awards | ||||||||
During the second quarter of 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors and stockholders approved the 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which authorized the issuance of up to 63 million shares of common stock. Under the incentive plan, the Company may grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and performance awards to employees, consultants, advisors and non-employee directors. As of September 30, 2013, there were 40 million shares of common stock available for future grants under the incentive plan. | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense and related income tax benefits for the stock awards were as follows: | ||||||||
(in millions) | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
30-Sep-13 | 30-Sep-13 | |||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ | 48 | $ | 54 | ||||
Income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation | 18 | 21 | ||||||
In June 2013, the Company granted restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to eligible employees and certain non-employee directors. RSUs entitle the grantee to receive shares of T-Mobile common stock at the end of a vesting period of one to four years. | ||||||||
In June 2013, the Company also granted performance stock units (“PSUs”) to eligible key executives of the Company. PSUs entitle the holder to receive shares of T-Mobile common stock at the end of a vesting period of approximately 2.5 years if certain performance goals are achieved. The number of shares ultimately received is dependent on T-Mobile's business performance against the specified performance goals. The PSUs were considered granted for accounting purposes upon specification of the performance goals in July 2013. | ||||||||
The following activity occurred under the RSU and PSU awards: | ||||||||
Units | Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value | |||||||
Nonvested, December 31, 2012 | — | $ | — | |||||
Granted | 24,584,884 | 22.03 | ||||||
Vested | (17,866 | ) | 21.2 | |||||
Forfeited | (962,345 | ) | 21.2 | |||||
Nonvested, September 30, 2013 | 23,604,673 | $ | 22.06 | |||||
Vesting of the stock awards triggers a tax obligation for the employee, which is required to be remitted to the relevant tax authorities. The Company has agreed to withhold stock units from the employee to cover the tax obligation. The net shares issued to the employee are accounted for as outstanding common stock. | ||||||||
As of September 30, 2013, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to nonvested stock awards, net of estimated forfeitures, was $379 million, before income taxes, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years. | ||||||||
Stock Options | ||||||||
Prior to the business combination, MetroPCS had established the MetroPCS Communications, Inc. 2010 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan, the MetroPCS Communications, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan and the Second Amended and Restated 1995 Stock Option Plan (“Predecessor Plans”). The MetroPCS stock options were adjusted in connection with the business combination. See Note 2 – Transaction with MetroPCS for further information. Following stockholder approval of the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, no new awards may be granted under the Predecessor Plans. | ||||||||
For the period from May 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013, 8,358,830 stock options with a weighted-average exercise price of $13.92 were exercised under the Predecessor Plans, generating proceeds of approximately $116 million, net of tax. At September 30, 2013, 8,200,306 stock options with a weighted-average exercise price of $25.59 and weighted-average contractual life of 4 years remain outstanding and exercisable under the Predecessor Plans. |
Income_Taxes
Income Taxes | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2013 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ' |
Income Taxes | ' |
Note 9 – Income Taxes | |
Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to same period in 2012, increased primarily due to fluctuations in income and changes in Puerto Rico taxes. Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012, decreased primarily due to lower pretax income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to pretax income, exclusive of impairment charges, for the same period in 2012. |
Related_Party_Transactions
Related Party Transactions | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Related Party Transactions | ' | |||||||||||||||
Note 10 – Related Party Transactions | ||||||||||||||||
Prior to the closing of the business combination, Deutsche Telekom recapitalized T-Mobile by retiring T-Mobile’s notes payable to affiliates principal balance and all related derivative instruments in exchange for new unsecured senior notes and additional paid-in capital provided by Deutsche Telekom. In connection with the debt recapitalization, other outstanding balances with Deutsche Telekom were settled. See Note 2 – Transaction with MetroPCS for further information regarding the business combination and the effects on additional paid-in capital as a result of the debt recapitalization and the settlement of the other outstanding balances with Deutsche Telekom. Further, in October 2013, Deutsche Telekom sold a portion of the senior unsecured notes to third parties. See Note 14 – Subsequent Events for further information. | ||||||||||||||||
Additionally, T-Mobile has related party transactions associated with Deutsche Telekom or its affiliates in the ordinary course of business, which are included in various line items in the condensed consolidated financial statements. | ||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the significant balances with Deutsche Telekom or its affiliates in the condensed consolidated balance sheets: | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable from affiliates | $ | 19 | $ | 682 | ||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps | — | 106 | ||||||||||||||
Cross currency interest rate swaps | — | 144 | ||||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Current payables to affiliates | $ | 305 | $ | 1,619 | ||||||||||||
Long-term payables to affiliates | 11,200 | 13,655 | ||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the impact of significant transactions with Deutsche Telekom or its affiliates in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Fees incurred for use of the T-Mobile brand | $ | 14 | $ | 12 | $ | 39 | $ | 37 | ||||||||
Expenses for telecommunications and IT services | 27 | 23 | 77 | 94 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense to affiliates | 183 | 165 | 586 | 487 | ||||||||||||
Net gain (loss) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | 23 | (39 | ) | 19 | |||||||||||
Lines of Credit | ||||||||||||||||
T-Mobile has an unsecured revolving credit facility with Deutsche Telekom that allows for up to $500 million in borrowings. T-Mobile had no borrowings outstanding under this facility as of September 30, 2013. On March 29, 2013, T-Mobile amended and restated its credit agreement with U.S. Bank National Association that allows for the issuance of letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $100 million through June 30, 2014. For the purposes of securing T-Mobile’s obligation under the credit agreement, Deutsche Telekom issued a letter of credit on T-Mobile’s behalf. |
Commitments_and_Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Commitments and Contingencies | ' | |||||||
Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies | ||||||||
Operating Leases | ||||||||
T-Mobile has operating leases with local exchange carriers for dedicated transportation lines with varying expiration terms through 2021. | ||||||||
T-Mobile has other operating leases for cell sites, switch sites, retail stores and office facilities with contractual terms expiring between 2013 and 2028. The majority of cell site leases have an initial term of five years to ten years, with renewal options for several additional five-year periods. The Company considers unexercised renewal options on leases as being reasonably assured of exercise, and thus included in future minimum lease payments for a total term of approximately 15 years from inception or acquisition of the lease. | ||||||||
Future minimum payments for dedicated transportation lines and other operating leases over their remaining terms, including reasonably assured renewals, are summarized below: | ||||||||
(in millions) | Dedicated Transportation Lines | Other Operating Leases | ||||||
Twelve Months Ending September 30, | ||||||||
2014 | $ | 248 | $ | 1,953 | ||||
2015 | 161 | 1,921 | ||||||
2016 | 79 | 1,866 | ||||||
2017 | 44 | 1,784 | ||||||
2018 | 19 | 1,622 | ||||||
Thereafter | 5 | 5,561 | ||||||
Total | $ | 556 | $ | 14,707 | ||||
In addition, as of September 30, 2013, the Company was contingently liable for approximately $677 million in future ground lease payments as the Company remains an obligor on the ground leases related to the Tower Transaction sites. This contingent rent is not included in the above table as any amounts due under ground leases are contractually owed by CCI based on T-Mobile's subleasing arrangement with CCI. For further information, see Note 4 – Tower Transaction to the audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the three years ended December 31, 2012, included in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 18, 2013. | ||||||||
Aggregate rental expense for transportation lines under operating leases was $148 million and $129 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $414 million and $420 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Aggregate rental expense for cell sites, switch sites, retail stores and office facilities, including accounting for lease expense on a straight line basis, was $562 million and $482 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $1.6 billion and $1.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. | ||||||||
Other Commitments | ||||||||
T-Mobile has commitments with local exchange carriers for non-dedicated transportation lines with varying expiration terms through 2021. The original terms of these commitments vary from five years to ten years. Additionally, the Company has entered into various other commitments with a variety of suppliers primarily to purchase handsets, network services, equipment, software, marketing sponsorship agreements and other items in the ordinary course of business, with various terms, through 2018. These amounts are not reflective of the Company’s entire anticipated purchases under the related agreements, but are determined based on the non-cancelable quantities or termination amounts to which the Company was contractually obligated. Additionally, in the second quarter of 2013, T-Mobile entered into a purchase agreement with United States Cellular Corporation (“U.S. Cellular”) for the acquisition of Advanced Wireless Services spectrum (“AWS spectrum”) for $308 million in cash, which was included in Other Purchase Commitments below. The transaction was completed in October 2013. See Note 14 – Subsequent Events for further information. | ||||||||
Future minimum payments for non-dedicated transportation lines and other purchase commitments over their remaining terms are summarized below: | ||||||||
(in millions) | Non-Dedicated Transportation Lines | Other Purchase Commitments | ||||||
Twelve months ending September 30, | ||||||||
2014 | $ | 604 | $ | 1,352 | ||||
2015 | 583 | 260 | ||||||
2016 | 533 | 166 | ||||||
2017 | 443 | 2,335 | ||||||
2018 | 179 | 58 | ||||||
Thereafter | 164 | — | ||||||
Total | $ | 2,506 | $ | 4,171 | ||||
Contingencies and Litigation | ||||||||
T-Mobile is involved in putative stockholder derivative and class action lawsuits challenging the business combination with MetroPCS. These lawsuits include: | ||||||||
• | Paul Benn v. MetroPCS Communications, Inc. et al., Case No. C.A. 7938-CS filed on October 11, 2012 in the Delaware Court of Chancery; | |||||||
• | Joseph Marino v. MetroPCS Communications, Inc. et al., Case No. C.A. 7940-CS filed on October 11, 2012 in the Delaware Court of Chancery; | |||||||
• | Robert Picheny v. MetroPCS Communications, Inc. et al., Case No. C.A. 7971-CS filed on October 22, 2012 in the Delaware Court of Chancery; | |||||||
• | James McLearie v. MetroPCS Communications, Inc. et al., Case No. C.A. 8009-CS filed on November 5, 2012 in the Delaware Court of Chancery; | |||||||
• | Adam Golovoy et al. v. Deutsche Telekom et al., Cause No. CC-12-06144-A filed on October 10, 2012 in the Dallas, Texas County Court at Law; and | |||||||
• | Nagendra Polu et al. v. Deutsche Telekom et al., Cause No. CC-12-06170-E filed on October 10, 2012 in the Dallas, Texas County Court at Law. | |||||||
The lawsuits allege that the various defendants breached fiduciary duties, or aided and abetted in the alleged breach of fiduciary duties, to the MetroPCS stockholders by entering into the transaction. The complaints allege claims for relief including, among other things, rescission to the extent the terms of the business combination have already been implemented, damages for the breaches of fiduciary duty, and the payment of plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees and costs. In addition, on March 28, 2013, another lawsuit challenging the transaction and related disclosures, and alleging breaches of fiduciary duty to MetroPCS shareholders was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entitled The Merger Fund et al. v. MetroPCS Communications, Inc. et al. The New York case was settled, and the complaint was dismissed with prejudice on September 30, 2013; and in the Delaware cases, plaintiffs have agreed to dismiss their claims and the parties have reached a settlement in principle. T-Mobile intends to defend the remaining Texas lawsuits vigorously and does not expect resolution of these matters to have a material adverse effect on T-Mobile’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. | ||||||||
T-Mobile and its subsidiaries are involved in numerous lawsuits, regulatory proceedings, and other similar matters, including class actions and intellectual property claims, that arise in the ordinary course of business. Legal proceedings are inherently unpredictable, and often present complex legal and factual issues and can include claims for large amounts of damages. In T-Mobile’s opinion at this time, these proceedings, both individually and in the aggregate, should not have a material adverse effect on T-Mobile’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. These statements are based on T-Mobile’s current understanding and assessment of relevant facts and circumstances. As such, T-Mobile’s view of these matters is subject to inherent uncertainties and may change in the future. |
Guarantor_Financial_Informatio
Guarantor Financial Information | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Guarantor Subsidiaries | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 12 – Guarantor Financial Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
On April 28, 2013, T-Mobile USA (“Issuer”) issued new notes payable to affiliates of $11.2 billion to Deutsche Telekom. As described in more detail in Note 2 – Transaction with MetroPCS, on April 30, 2013, the transactions contemplated by the BCA, were consummated, as a result of which MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (the legal acquirer) acquired all of the outstanding shares of the Issuer. Also on April 30, 2013, the name of MetroPCS Communications, Inc. was changed to T-Mobile US, Inc. In addition, unsecured senior notes of $5.9 billion, including the effects of purchase accounting, were assumed by the Issuer in connection with the closing of the business combination. In August 2013, the Issuer issued unsecured senior notes of $500 million. Pursuant to the indenture and the applicable supplemental indentures, the notes payable to affiliates and long-term debt, excluding capital leases, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis by T-Mobile (“Parent”) and certain of the Issuer’s wholly owned subsidiaries (“Guarantor Subsidiaries”). The notes payable to affiliates and long-term debt are described in further detail in Note 7 – Notes Payable to Affiliates and Debt. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The guarantees of the Guarantor Subsidiaries are subject to release in limited circumstances only upon the occurrence of certain customary conditions. The indenture governing the notes payable to affiliates and long-term debt contain covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Issuer and the Guarantor Subsidiaries to: incur more debt; pay dividends and make distributions; make certain investments; repurchase stock; create liens or other encumbrances; enter into transactions with affiliates; enter into transactions that restrict dividends or distributions from subsidiaries; and merge, consolidate, or sell, or otherwise dispose of, substantially all of their assets. Certain provisions of each of the indentures and the supplemental indentures relating to the long-term debt restrict the ability of the Issuer to loan funds or make payments to Parent. However, the Issuer is allowed to make certain permitted payments to Parent under the terms of each of the indentures and the supplemental indentures. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
In 2013, T-Mobile entered into an agreement with Cook Inlet Voice and Data Services, Inc. (“Cook Inlet”) to acquire all of Cook Inlet's interest in Cook Inlet/VoiceStream GSM VII PCS Holdings LLC, (“CIVS VII”), a fully consolidated Non-Guarantor Subsidiary. The transaction was completed in July 2013 and resulted in CIVS VII becoming an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of T-Mobile USA. CIVS VII was subsequently combined with, and net assets transferred to, T-Mobile License LLC, a wholly-owned Restricted Subsidiary of T-Mobile USA. As a result the net assets of CIVS VII were included in the Guarantor Subsidiaries condensed consolidating balance sheet information. The guarantees of the notes payable to affiliates and long-term debt were unchanged by the transaction. See Note 13 – Additional Financial Information for more information regarding the transaction. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Presented below is the condensed consolidating financial information as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. As the business combination was treated as a “reverse acquisition” and the Issuer was treated as the accounting acquirer, the Issuer’s historical financial statements are the historical financial statements of Parent for comparative purposes. As a result the Parent column only reflects activity in the condensed consolidating financial statements presented below for periods subsequent to the consummation of the business combination on April 30, 2013. The equity method of accounting is used to account for ownership interests in subsidiaries, where applicable. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of September 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,157 | $ | 984 | $ | 89 | $ | 135 | $ | — | $ | 2,365 | ||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible accounts | — | — | 3,256 | 114 | — | 3,370 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable from affiliates | — | — | 19 | — | — | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||
Inventory | — | — | 761 | — | — | 761 | ||||||||||||||||||
Current portion of deferred tax assets, net | — | — | 758 | 15 | — | 773 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other current assets | — | 4 | 666 | 6 | — | 676 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 1,157 | 988 | 5,549 | 270 | — | 7,964 | ||||||||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | — | — | 14,754 | 616 | — | 15,370 | ||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | — | — | 1,683 | — | — | 1,683 | ||||||||||||||||||
Spectrum licenses | — | — | 18,414 | — | — | 18,414 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | — | — | 1,297 | — | — | 1,297 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | — | 15 | 40 | — | — | 55 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments in subsidiaries, net | 9,328 | 25,455 | — | — | (34,783 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany receivables | 1,927 | 1,073 | — | 19 | (3,019 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Long-term investments | 3 | — | 33 | — | — | 36 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other assets | — | 4 | 894 | 79 | (29 | ) | 948 | |||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 12,415 | $ | 27,535 | $ | 42,664 | $ | 984 | $ | (37,831 | ) | $ | 45,767 | |||||||||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | — | $ | 189 | $ | 4,007 | $ | 128 | $ | — | $ | 4,324 | ||||||||||||
Current payables to affiliates | — | 201 | 104 | — | — | 305 | ||||||||||||||||||
Short-term debt | — | 178 | 17 | — | — | 195 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred revenue | — | — | 447 | — | — | 447 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other current liabilities | — | — | 203 | 40 | — | 243 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | — | 568 | 4,778 | 168 | — | 5,514 | ||||||||||||||||||
Long-term payables to affiliates | — | 11,200 | — | — | — | 11,200 | ||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt | — | 6,424 | 337 | — | — | 6,761 | ||||||||||||||||||
Long-term financial obligation | — | — | 364 | 2,124 | — | 2,488 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | — | — | 4,724 | — | (29 | ) | 4,695 | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred rents | — | — | 2,062 | — | — | 2,062 | ||||||||||||||||||
Negative carrying value of subsidiaries, net | — | — | 767 | — | (767 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany payables | — | — | 3,019 | — | (3,019 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | — | 15 | 617 | — | — | 632 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total long-term liabilities | — | 17,639 | 11,890 | 2,124 | (3,815 | ) | 27,838 | |||||||||||||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 12,415 | 9,328 | 25,996 | (1,308 | ) | (34,016 | ) | 12,415 | ||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 12,415 | $ | 27,535 | $ | 42,664 | $ | 984 | $ | (37,831 | ) | $ | 45,767 | |||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 287 | $ | 107 | $ | — | $ | 394 | ||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible accounts | — | — | 2,607 | 71 | — | 2,678 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable from affiliates | — | — | 682 | — | — | 682 | ||||||||||||||||||
Inventory | — | — | 457 | — | — | 457 | ||||||||||||||||||
Current portion of deferred tax assets, net | — | — | 640 | 15 | — | 655 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other current assets | — | 106 | 565 | 4 | — | 675 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total current assets | — | 106 | 5,238 | 197 | — | 5,541 | ||||||||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | — | — | 12,129 | 678 | — | 12,807 | ||||||||||||||||||
Spectrum licenses | — | — | 14,330 | 220 | — | 14,550 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | — | — | 79 | — | — | 79 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | — | 19 | 44 | — | — | 63 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments in subsidiaries, net | — | 24,823 | — | — | (24,823 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany receivables | — | — | 3,760 | 71 | (3,831 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Long-term investments | — | — | 31 | — | — | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other assets | — | 147 | 352 | 52 | — | 551 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | — | $ | 25,095 | $ | 35,963 | $ | 1,218 | $ | (28,654 | ) | $ | 33,622 | |||||||||||
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,382 | $ | 93 | $ | — | $ | 3,475 | ||||||||||||
Current payables to affiliates | — | 1,494 | 125 | — | — | 1,619 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred revenue | — | — | 290 | — | — | 290 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other current liabilities | — | — | 168 | 40 | — | 208 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | — | 1,494 | 3,965 | 133 | — | 5,592 | ||||||||||||||||||
Long-term payables to affiliates | — | 13,655 | — | — | — | 13,655 | ||||||||||||||||||
Long-term financial obligation | — | — | 360 | 2,101 | — | 2,461 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | — | — | 3,603 | 15 | — | 3,618 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred rents | — | — | 1,884 | — | — | 1,884 | ||||||||||||||||||
Negative carrying value of subsidiaries, net | — | — | 489 | — | (489 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany payables | — | 3,831 | — | — | (3,831 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | — | — | 297 | — | — | 297 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total long-term liabilities | — | 17,486 | 6,633 | 2,116 | (4,320 | ) | 21,915 | |||||||||||||||||
Total stockholder’s equity | — | 6,115 | 25,365 | (1,031 | ) | (24,334 | ) | 6,115 | ||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity | $ | — | $ | 25,095 | $ | 35,963 | $ | 1,218 | $ | (28,654 | ) | $ | 33,622 | |||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service revenues | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 4,958 | $ | 219 | $ | (39 | ) | $ | 5,138 | |||||||||||
Equipment sales | — | — | 1,643 | — | (176 | ) | 1,467 | |||||||||||||||||
Other revenues | — | — | 59 | 30 | (6 | ) | 83 | |||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | — | — | 6,660 | 249 | (221 | ) | 6,688 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Network costs | — | — | 1,443 | 6 | (5 | ) | 1,444 | |||||||||||||||||
Cost of equipment sales | — | — | 2,052 | 155 | (192 | ) | 2,015 | |||||||||||||||||
Customer acquisition | — | — | 1,039 | — | — | 1,039 | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | — | — | 871 | 47 | (24 | ) | 894 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | — | 966 | 21 | — | 987 | ||||||||||||||||||
MetroPCS transaction and integration costs | — | — | 12 | — | — | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | — | — | 6,383 | 229 | (221 | ) | 6,391 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income | — | — | 277 | 20 | — | 297 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense to affiliates | — | (183 | ) | — | — | — | (183 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | — | (84 | ) | (24 | ) | (43 | ) | — | (151 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Interest income | — | — | 50 | — | — | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense), net | — | (9 | ) | 2 | — | — | (7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | — | (276 | ) | 28 | (43 | ) | — | (291 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | — | (276 | ) | 305 | (23 | ) | — | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | — | — | 49 | (7 | ) | — | 42 | |||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) of subsidiaries | (36 | ) | 240 | (13 | ) | — | (191 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (36 | ) | (36 | ) | 243 | (16 | ) | (191 | ) | (36 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (36 | ) | $ | (36 | ) | $ | 243 | $ | (16 | ) | $ | (191 | ) | $ | (36 | ) | |||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service revenues | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 4,111 | $ | 178 | $ | (28 | ) | $ | 4,261 | |||||||||||
Equipment sales | — | — | 698 | — | (144 | ) | 554 | |||||||||||||||||
Other revenues | — | — | 95 | 17 | (34 | ) | 78 | |||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | — | — | 4,904 | 195 | (206 | ) | 4,893 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Network costs | — | — | 1,158 | 17 | (34 | ) | 1,141 | |||||||||||||||||
Cost of equipment sales | — | — | 904 | 123 | (161 | ) | 866 | |||||||||||||||||
Customer acquisition | — | — | 823 | — | — | 823 | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | — | — | 817 | 34 | (11 | ) | 840 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | — | 825 | — | — | 825 | ||||||||||||||||||
Impairment charges | — | — | 8,134 | — | — | 8,134 | ||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | — | — | 36 | — | — | 36 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | — | — | (179 | ) | — | — | (179 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | — | — | 12,518 | 174 | (206 | ) | 12,486 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | — | — | (7,614 | ) | 21 | — | (7,593 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense to affiliates | — | (155 | ) | (10 | ) | — | — | (165 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Interest income | — | — | 20 | — | — | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income, net | — | 9 | 6 | — | — | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | — | (146 | ) | 16 | — | — | (130 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | — | (146 | ) | (7,598 | ) | 21 | — | (7,723 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
Loss of subsidiaries | — | (7,589 | ) | — | — | 7,589 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | (7,735 | ) | (7,604 | ) | 15 | 7,589 | (7,735 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | 24 | (14 | ) | — | 14 | 24 | |||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | — | $ | (7,711 | ) | $ | (7,618 | ) | $ | 15 | $ | 7,603 | $ | (7,711 | ) | |||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service revenues | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 13,404 | $ | 586 | $ | (91 | ) | $ | 13,899 | |||||||||||
Equipment sales | — | — | 3,952 | — | (500 | ) | 3,452 | |||||||||||||||||
Other revenues | — | — | 200 | 116 | (74 | ) | 242 | |||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | — | — | 17,556 | 702 | (665 | ) | 17,593 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Network costs | — | — | 3,907 | 46 | (73 | ) | 3,880 | |||||||||||||||||
Cost of equipment sales | — | — | 4,978 | 406 | (547 | ) | 4,837 | |||||||||||||||||
Customer acquisition | — | — | 2,804 | — | — | 2,804 | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | — | — | 2,409 | 118 | (45 | ) | 2,482 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | — | 2,568 | 62 | — | 2,630 | ||||||||||||||||||
MetroPCS transaction and integration costs | — | — | 51 | — | — | 51 | ||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | — | — | 54 | — | — | 54 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | — | — | (2 | ) | — | — | (2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | — | — | 16,769 | 632 | (665 | ) | 16,736 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income | — | — | 787 | 70 | — | 857 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense to affiliates | — | (586 | ) | — | — | — | (586 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | — | (138 | ) | (44 | ) | (129 | ) | — | (311 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Interest income | — | — | 125 | — | — | 125 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income, net | — | 105 | — | — | — | 105 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | — | (619 | ) | 81 | (129 | ) | — | (667 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | — | (619 | ) | 868 | (59 | ) | — | 190 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | — | — | 158 | (23 | ) | — | 135 | |||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) of subsidiaries | (83 | ) | 674 | (42 | ) | — | (549 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (83 | ) | 55 | 668 | (36 | ) | (549 | ) | 55 | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | (39 | ) | 24 | — | (24 | ) | (39 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (83 | ) | $ | 16 | $ | 692 | $ | (36 | ) | $ | (573 | ) | $ | 16 | |||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service revenues | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 12,631 | $ | 535 | $ | (80 | ) | $ | 13,086 | |||||||||||
Equipment sales | — | — | 1,933 | — | (409 | ) | 1,524 | |||||||||||||||||
Other revenues | — | — | 253 | 52 | (105 | ) | 200 | |||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | — | — | 14,817 | 587 | (594 | ) | 14,810 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Network costs | — | — | 3,568 | 52 | (105 | ) | 3,515 | |||||||||||||||||
Cost of equipment sales | — | — | 2,570 | 342 | (456 | ) | 2,456 | |||||||||||||||||
Customer acquisition | — | — | 2,323 | — | — | 2,323 | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | — | — | 2,600 | 114 | (33 | ) | 2,681 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | — | 2,391 | — | — | 2,391 | ||||||||||||||||||
Impairment charges | — | — | 8,134 | — | — | 8,134 | ||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | — | — | 90 | — | — | 90 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | — | — | (136 | ) | — | — | (136 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | — | — | 21,540 | 508 | (594 | ) | 21,454 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | — | — | (6,723 | ) | 79 | — | (6,644 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense to affiliates | — | (475 | ) | (12 | ) | — | — | (487 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Interest income | — | — | 53 | — | — | 53 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income, net | — | 16 | 6 | — | — | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | — | (459 | ) | 47 | — | — | (412 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | — | (459 | ) | (6,676 | ) | 79 | — | (7,056 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | — | — | 244 | 28 | — | 272 | ||||||||||||||||||
Loss of subsidiaries | — | (6,869 | ) | — | — | 6,869 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | (7,328 | ) | (6,920 | ) | 51 | 6,869 | (7,328 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | 19 | (12 | ) | — | 12 | 19 | |||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | — | $ | (7,309 | ) | $ | (6,932 | ) | $ | 51 | $ | 6,881 | $ | (7,309 | ) | |||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 304 | $ | (921 | ) | $ | 3,130 | $ | 28 | $ | — | $ | 2,541 | |||||||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | — | — | (3,143 | ) | — | — | (3,143 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Purchases of intangible assets | — | — | (52 | ) | — | — | (52 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Short term affiliate loan receivable, net | — | — | 300 | — | — | 300 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents acquired in MetroPCS business combination | 737 | 1,407 | — | — | — | 2,144 | ||||||||||||||||||
Change in restricted cash equivalents | — | — | (100 | ) | — | — | (100 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, net | — | — | (22 | ) | — | — | (22 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other, net | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 737 | 1,407 | (3,012 | ) | — | — | (868 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | — | 498 | — | — | — | 498 | ||||||||||||||||||
Repayments of short-term debt for purchases of property and equipment | — | — | (194 | ) | — | — | (194 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Repayments related to a variable interest entity | — | — | (80 | ) | — | — | (80 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Distribution to affiliate as a result of debt recapitalization | — | — | (41 | ) | — | — | (41 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 116 | — | — | — | — | 116 | ||||||||||||||||||
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | — | — | (5 | ) | — | — | (5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 116 | 498 | (316 | ) | — | — | 298 | |||||||||||||||||
Change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,157 | 984 | (198 | ) | 28 | — | 1,971 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | — | — | 287 | 107 | — | 394 | ||||||||||||||||||
End of period | $ | 1,157 | $ | 984 | $ | 89 | $ | 135 | $ | — | $ | 2,365 | ||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,688 | $ | 19 | $ | — | $ | 2,707 | ||||||||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | — | — | (2,003 | ) | — | — | (2,003 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Purchases of intangible assets | — | — | (379 | ) | — | — | (379 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Short term affiliate loan receivable, net | — | — | (297 | ) | — | — | (297 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, net | — | — | 16 | — | — | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | — | — | (4 | ) | — | — | (4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | — | — | (2,667 | ) | — | — | (2,667 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Change in cash and cash equivalents | — | — | 21 | 19 | — | 40 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | — | — | 339 | 51 | — | 390 | ||||||||||||||||||
End of period | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 360 | $ | 70 | $ | — | $ | 430 | ||||||||||||
Additional_Financial_Informati
Additional Financial Information | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Supplemental Financial Statement Elements [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Additional Financial Information | ' | |||||||||||||||
Note 13 – Additional Financial Information | ||||||||||||||||
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information | ||||||||||||||||
Variable Interest Entities | ||||||||||||||||
CIVS VII was a joint venture funded by contributions from T-Mobile and Cook Inlet. CIVS VII was managed by Cook Inlet and owned spectrum licenses. T-Mobile utilized these spectrum licenses under certain operating agreements and compensated CIVS VII based on minutes of use. As T-Mobile was deemed to be the primary beneficiary, the results of CIVS VII were consolidated in the Company’s financial statements, which included $236 million in assets held by the joint venture as of December 31, 2012. | ||||||||||||||||
In conjunction with the joint venture agreement for CIVS VII, T-Mobile entered into an Exchange Rights Agreement with Cook Inlet. The existing agreement allowed Cook Inlet, with advance notice, to exchange its ownership interest in the joint venture for cash equal to the sum of Cook Inlet’s original contribution to the joint venture plus accrued interest. The exchange right did not meet the definition of a derivative instrument. The terms of the Exchange Rights Agreement were accounted for as a financing of T-Mobile’s purchase of Cook Inlet’s interest in the joint venture. | ||||||||||||||||
On February 28, 2013, Cook Inlet and T-Mobile entered into an Amended and Restated Exchange Rights Agreement in which T-Mobile agreed to pay Cook Inlet approximately $94 million in exchange for all of Cook Inlet’s interest in CIVS VII. On April 1, 2013, T-Mobile paid Cook Inlet $40 million as a down payment for its equity interest, and the parties filed for FCC regulatory approval of the contemplated equity transfer. On July 15, 2013, T-Mobile paid Cook Inlet $54 million for the remaining payment, which included $14 million for interest, in connection with the Amended Exchange Rights Agreement. T-Mobile purchased the remaining interest in CIVS VII from Cook Inlet, which resulted in CIVS VII becoming an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of T-Mobile USA. CIVS VII was subsequently combined with, and net assets transferred to, T-Mobile License LLC, a wholly owned restricted subsidiary of T-Mobile USA. As a result the net assets of CIVS VII were subsequently included in the Guarantor Subsidiaries condensed consolidating balance sheet information. See Note 12 – Guarantor Financial Information for further information. | ||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||||||||||||
Prior to the closing of the business combination with MetroPCS, Deutsche Telekom recapitalized T-Mobile by retiring T-Mobile’s notes payable to affiliates principal balance and all related derivative instruments, which included the interest rate swaps and cross currency interest rate swaps. | ||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), net of tax, by component: | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps | Foreign Currency Translation | Available-for-Sale Securities | Total | ||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2012 | $ | (23 | ) | $ | 62 | $ | 2 | $ | 41 | |||||||
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period | (10 | ) | 42 | — | 32 | |||||||||||
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income | 33 | (104 | ) | — | (71 | ) | ||||||||||
Net gain (loss) in other comprehensive income (loss) | 23 | (62 | ) | — | (39 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2013 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2 | $ | 2 | ||||||||
The following table presents the effects on net income of amounts reclassified from AOCI (in millions): | ||||||||||||||||
Amount Reclassified from AOCI to Income | ||||||||||||||||
AOCI Component | Location | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||
30-Sep-13 | 30-Sep-13 | |||||||||||||||
Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps | Interest expense to affiliates | $ | — | $ | 53 | |||||||||||
Income tax effect | — | (20 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net of tax | $ | — | $ | 33 | ||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Translation | Other income, net | $ | — | $ | (166 | ) | ||||||||||
Income tax effect | — | 62 | ||||||||||||||
Net of tax | $ | — | $ | (104 | ) | |||||||||||
Total reclassifications, net of tax | $ | — | $ | (71 | ) | |||||||||||
Supplemental Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information | ||||||||||||||||
Earnings (Loss) Per Share | ||||||||||||||||
The computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share was as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in millions, except shares and per share amounts) | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share: | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (36 | ) | $ | (7,735 | ) | $ | 55 | $ | (7,328 | ) | |||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | 726,877,458 | 535,286,077 | 642,957,645 | 535,286,077 | ||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and awards | — | — | 2,562,879 | — | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | 726,877,458 | 535,286,077 | 645,520,524 | 535,286,077 | ||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share - basic | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (14.45 | ) | $ | 0.09 | $ | (13.69 | ) | |||||
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted | (0.05 | ) | (14.45 | ) | 0.09 | (13.69 | ) | |||||||||
Potentially dilutive securities were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share for certain periods if to do so would have been antidilutive. As the Company incurred a net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2013, all outstanding stock options of 8,200,306 and unvested stock awards of 24,928,415 as of September 30, 2013 were excluded. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, potentially dilutive outstanding stock options of 4,484,084 and unvested stock awards of 2,765,055 as of September 30, 2013 were excluded. Unvested PSUs were based on the number of shares ultimately expected to vest based on T-Mobile’s business performance against the specified performance goals. | ||||||||||||||||
Restructuring Costs | ||||||||||||||||
In 2013, T-Mobile initiated a cost restructuring program in order to reduce its overall cost structure to align with its Un-carrier strategy and position T-Mobile for growth. Restructuring costs were $54 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. | ||||||||||||||||
In 2012, T-Mobile consolidated its call center operations and restructured operations in other parts of the business to strengthen T-Mobile’s competiveness. Major costs incurred primarily related to lease buyout costs, severance payments and other personnel-related restructuring costs. Lease buyout costs included in accrued liabilities related to the 2012 restructuring program are being relieved over the remaining lease terms through 2022. Restructuring costs were $36 million and $90 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||
Activities associated with T-Mobile’s restructuring plans and respective accrued liabilities were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 2013 Restructuring Program | 2012 Restructuring Program | Total Restructuring | |||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2012 | $ | — | $ | 32 | $ | 32 | ||||||||||
Restructuring costs | 54 | — | 54 | |||||||||||||
Cash payments | (53 | ) | (9 | ) | (62 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2013 | $ | 1 | $ | 23 | $ | 24 | ||||||||||
Supplemental Statements of Cash Flows Information | ||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes T-Mobile’s supplemental cash flows information: | ||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||
Interest and income tax payments: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest payments | $ | 784 | $ | 644 | ||||||||||||
Income tax payments (refunds), net | 21 | 24 | ||||||||||||||
Noncash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Increase in accounts payable for purchases of property and equipment | 53 | 233 | ||||||||||||||
Short-term debt outstanding for financing of property and equipment purchases | 178 | — | ||||||||||||||
Relinquishment of accounts receivable from affiliates in satisfaction of notes payable to affiliates | — | 644 | ||||||||||||||
Noncash portion of spectrum license swap transactions | 8 | 1,452 | ||||||||||||||
Retirement of notes payable to affiliates | 14,450 | — | ||||||||||||||
Elimination of net unamortized discounts and premiums on notes payable to affiliates | 434 | — | ||||||||||||||
Issuance of new notes payable to affiliates | 11,200 | — | ||||||||||||||
Settlement of accounts receivable from affiliates and other outstanding balances | 363 | — | ||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit from debt recapitalization | 178 | — | ||||||||||||||
Net assets acquired in MetroPCS business combination, excluding cash acquired | 827 | — | ||||||||||||||
Subsequent_Events
Subsequent Events | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2013 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | ' |
Subsequent Events [Text Block] | ' |
Note 14 – Subsequent Events | |
Notes Payable to Affiliates | |
In October 2013, Deutsche Telekom sold an aggregate principal amount of $5.6 billion of the senior unsecured notes to third parties. This included $1.25 billion of 6.464% Senior Notes due 2019, $1.25 billion of 6.542% Senior Notes due 2020, $1.25 billion of 6.633% Senior Notes due 2021, $1.25 billion of 6.731% Senior Notes due 2022, and $600 million of 6.836% Senior Notes due 2023. The terms and guarantees of these notes were unchanged and T-Mobile did not receive any proceeds from the sale of these notes. Beginning October 2013, these notes will be reclassified from notes payable to affiliates to long-term debt. | |
Spectrum Acquisition | |
In October 2013, T-Mobile paid U.S. Cellular $308 million in connection with the purchase agreement described in Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies, at which time T-Mobile acquired the AWS spectrum from U.S. Cellular. |
Consolidation_and_Basis_of_Pre1
Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2013 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ' |
Principles of Consolidation | ' |
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the balances and results of operations of T-Mobile US, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, collectively “T-Mobile” or the “Company”. T-Mobile consolidates all majority-owned subsidiaries over which it exercises control, as well as variable interest entities where it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary and variable interest entities which cannot be deconsolidated. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. | |
Basis of Presentation | ' |
The condensed consolidated financial statements fairly present the financial position and results of operations in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s results for the periods presented. The condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the three years ended December 31, 2012, included in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 18, 2013. | |
Use of Estimates | ' |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes, including estimates of probable losses and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. | |
Business Combinations | ' |
On April 30, 2013, the business combination involving T-Mobile USA, Inc. (“T-Mobile USA”) and MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (“MetroPCS”) was completed. In connection with the business combination, MetroPCS acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of T-Mobile USA beneficially owned by Deutsche Telekom AG (“Deutsche Telekom”) in consideration for the issuance of shares of common stock representing approximately 74% of the fully diluted shares of the combined entity. MetroPCS was subsequently renamed T-Mobile US, Inc. and is the consolidated parent of the Company’s subsidiaries, including T-Mobile USA. The business combination was accounted for as a reverse acquisition with T-Mobile USA as the accounting acquirer. Accordingly, T-Mobile USA’s historical financial statements became the historical financial statements of the combined company. The common shares outstanding and earnings (loss) per share presented for periods up to April 30, 2013 reflect the common shares issued to T-Mobile Global Holding GmbH (“T-Mobile Holding”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, in connection with the reverse acquisition. See Note 2 – Transaction with MetroPCS for further information. | |
Segments | ' |
Segments | |
T-Mobile operates as a single operating segment and a single reporting unit. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, all of T-Mobile’s long-lived assets and revenues related to operations in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | ' |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | |
Cash equivalents, including those acquired through the business combination with MetroPCS, consist of highly liquid interest-earning investments with remaining maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. | |
T-Mobile is required to restrict cash equivalents as collateral for certain agreements. Cash equivalents with use restrictions of less than twelve months are classified as current. Restricted cash equivalents included in other current assets were $100 million as of September 30, 2013. There were no restricted cash equivalents as of December 31, 2012. | |
Goodwill | ' |
Goodwill | |
Goodwill consists of the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired in a business combination. The Company assesses the carrying value of its goodwill for potential impairment annually as of December 31 or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that such assets might be impaired. | |
Other Intangible Assets | ' |
Other Intangible Assets | |
Intangible assets that have finite useful lives are amortized over their useful lives. Customer lists are primarily amortized using the sum-of-the-years-digits method over the expected period in which the relationship is expected to contribute to future cash flows. The remaining finite-lived intangible assets are generally amortized using the straight-line method. | |
Guarantee Liabilities | ' |
Guarantee Liabilities | |
T-Mobile offers a handset upgrade program that provides eligible customers a specified-price trade-in right to upgrade their handset, up to twice a year following completion of an initial six-month enrollment period. Participating customers must finance their handset using an equipment installment plan (“EIP”). Upon upgrading, the customer will receive a credit in the amount of the outstanding EIP balance provided they trade in their used handset to purchase a new handset from T-Mobile. | |
For customers who enroll in the trade-in programs, the Company defers the portion of equipment sales revenue which represents the estimated value of the specified-price trade-in right guarantee. The guarantee liabilities are valued based on various economic and customer behavioral assumptions, including the customer's estimated remaining EIP balance at trade-in, the expected fair value of the used handset at trade-in, and the trade-in probability for each month over the term of the EIP. The guarantee is recognized as equipment sales when the customer upgrades their handset or T-Mobile is otherwise relieved of its performance obligation. Guarantee liabilities included in other current liabilities were $90 million as of September 30, 2013. There were no guarantee liabilities as of December 31, 2012 as the program was introduced in the third quarter of 2013. | |
Stock-Based Compensation | ' |
Stock-Based Compensation | |
Stock-based compensation cost for stock awards, which include restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance stock units (“PSUs”), is measured at fair value on the grant date and recognized as expense, net of expected forfeitures, over the related service period. The fair value of stock awards is based on the closing price of T-Mobile common stock on the date of grant. RSUs are recognized as expense using the straight-line method. PSUs are recognized as expense following a graded vesting schedule. | |
Earnings (Loss) Per Share | ' |
Earnings (Loss) Per Share | |
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period, calculated using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential common shares consist of outstanding stock options, RSU and PSU awards. |
Transaction_with_MetroPCS_Tabl
Transaction with MetroPCS (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||
Business Combinations [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Schedule of Effects on Additional Paid In Captial as a Result of Recapitalization | ' | |||||||
The effects on additional paid-in capital as a result of the debt recapitalization are presented in the following table: | ||||||||
(in millions) | Debt Recapitalization | |||||||
Retirement of notes payable to affiliates | $ | 14,450 | ||||||
Elimination of net unamortized discounts and premiums on notes payable to affiliates | 434 | |||||||
Issuance of new notes payable to affiliates | (11,200 | ) | ||||||
Settlement of accounts receivable from affiliates and other outstanding balances | (363 | ) | ||||||
Income tax effect | (178 | ) | ||||||
Total | $ | 3,143 | ||||||
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition | ' | |||||||
The fair value of the consideration transferred, based on the market price of MetroPCS shares on the Acquisition Date, consisted of the following: | ||||||||
(in millions) | Purchase Consideration | |||||||
Fair value of MetroPCS shares | $ | 2,886 | ||||||
Fair value of MetroPCS stock options | 84 | |||||||
Cash consideration paid to MetroPCS stock option holders | 1 | |||||||
Total purchase consideration | $ | 2,971 | ||||||
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed | ' | |||||||
The following table summarizes the allocation of the preliminary purchase price: | ||||||||
(in millions) | Preliminary Fair Value | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,144 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 98 | |||||||
Inventory | 171 | |||||||
Other current assets | 240 | |||||||
Property and equipment | 1,475 | |||||||
Spectrum licenses | 3,818 | |||||||
Other intangible assets | 1,376 | |||||||
Other assets | 10 | |||||||
Total assets acquired | 9,332 | |||||||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 475 | |||||||
Deferred revenues | 187 | |||||||
Other current liabilities | 15 | |||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 735 | |||||||
Long-term debt | 6,277 | |||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 355 | |||||||
Total liabilities assumed | 8,044 | |||||||
Net identifiable assets acquired | 1,288 | |||||||
Goodwill | 1,683 | |||||||
Net assets acquired | $ | 2,971 | ||||||
Business Acquisition, Supplemental Information | ' | |||||||
The following supplemental information presents the financial results of MetroPCS operations included in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) since May 1, 2013 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013: | ||||||||
(in millions) | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
30-Sep-13 | 30-Sep-13 | |||||||
Total revenues | $ | 1,273 | $ | 2,072 | ||||
Income before income taxes | 87 | 103 | ||||||
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information | ' | |||||||
The following pro forma consolidated results of net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 assume the business combination was completed as of January 1, 2012, respectively: | ||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
(in millions, except per share amounts) | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||
Pro forma revenues | $ | 19,331 | $ | 18,720 | ||||
Pro forma net income (loss) | 57 | (7,283 | ) | |||||
Pro forma basic earnings (loss) per share | $ | 0.08 | $ | (10.13 | ) | |||
Pro forma diluted earnings (loss) per share | 0.08 | (10.13 | ) | |||||
Equipment_Installment_Plan_Rec1
Equipment Installment Plan Receivables (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receivables [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Equipment Installment Plan Receivables by Credit Category | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The balance and aging of the equipment installment plan receivables on a gross basis by credit category were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2013 | December 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit Category | Credit Category | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Prime | Subprime | Total | Prime | Subprime | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
Unbilled | $ | 1,084 | $ | 953 | $ | 2,037 | $ | 337 | $ | 432 | $ | 769 | ||||||||||||
Billed - Current | 35 | 39 | 74 | 13 | 21 | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||
Billed - Past due | 11 | 20 | 31 | 3 | 10 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||
Equipment installment plan receivables, gross | $ | 1,130 | $ | 1,012 | $ | 2,142 | $ | 353 | $ | 463 | $ | 816 | ||||||||||||
Allowance for Credit Losses | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Activity in the allowance for credit losses for the equipment installment plan receivables was as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 30-Sep-13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance, December 31, 2012 | $ | 125 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in deferred interest on short-term and long-term installment receivables | 112 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Bad debt expense | 118 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Write-offs | (79 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance, September 30, 2013 | $ | 276 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Property_and_Equipment_Tables
Property and Equipment (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||
Schedule of Property and Equipment | ' | |||||||||
The components of property and equipment were as follows: | ||||||||||
(in millions) | Useful Lives | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||
Buildings and improvements | Up to 40 years | $ | 695 | $ | 676 | |||||
Wireless communications systems | 2 - 20 years | 23,908 | 21,147 | |||||||
Capitalized software | 2 - 7 years | 6,198 | 5,078 | |||||||
Equipment and furniture | 2 - 5 years | 2,286 | 1,991 | |||||||
Construction in progress | 1,603 | 1,659 | ||||||||
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (19,320 | ) | (17,744 | ) | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | $ | 15,370 | $ | 12,807 | ||||||
Goodwill_Spectrum_Licenses_and1
Goodwill, Spectrum Licenses and Intangible Assets (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||
Schedule of Goodwill and Spectrum Licenses | ' | |||||||||
Carrying values of goodwill and spectrum licenses were as follows: | ||||||||||
(in millions) | September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||
Goodwill | $ | 1,683 | $ | — | ||||||
Spectrum licenses | 18,414 | 14,550 | ||||||||
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets | ' | |||||||||
The components of intangible assets were as follows: | ||||||||||
(in millions) | Useful Lives | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||
Customer lists | 1 - 6 years | $ | 1,313 | $ | 209 | |||||
Trademarks | 1 - 8 years | 291 | 55 | |||||||
Other | Up to 28 years | 97 | 58 | |||||||
Accumulated amortization | (404 | ) | (243 | ) | ||||||
Other intangible assets, net | $ | 1,297 | $ | 79 | ||||||
Fair_Value_Measurements_and_De1
Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||
Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments by Level | ' | |||||||||||||||||
Fair value of financial instruments measured on a recurring basis by level were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance Sheet Location | September 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||
Nonqualified deferred compensation | Long-term investments | $ | 34 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 34 | |||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||
Nonqualified deferred compensation | Other long-term liabilities | 34 | — | — | 34 | |||||||||||||
Balance Sheet Location | December 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps | Other current assets | $ | — | $ | 106 | $ | — | $ | 106 | |||||||||
Cross currency interest rate swaps | Other assets | — | 144 | — | 144 | |||||||||||||
Nonqualified deferred compensation | Long-term investments | 31 | — | — | 31 | |||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||
Nonqualified deferred compensation | Other long-term liabilities | 31 | — | — | 31 | |||||||||||||
Schedule of Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | ' | |||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the activity related to derivatives instruments: | ||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||
Cross currency interest rate swaps | $ | — | $ | 92 | $ | (17 | ) | $ | 15 | |||||||||
Gain recognized in interest expense to affiliates: | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps | — | 28 | 8 | 74 | ||||||||||||||
Cross currency interest rate swaps | — | 4 | 53 | 11 | ||||||||||||||
Notes_Payable_to_Affiliates_an1
Notes Payable to Affiliates and Debt (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Schedule of Long-term Debt | ' | |||||||||||||||
Long-term debt as of September 30, 2013 was as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | September 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||
5.250% Senior Notes due 2018 | $ | 500 | ||||||||||||||
7.875% Senior Notes due 2018 | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||
6.625% Senior Notes due 2020 | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||
6.250% Senior Notes due 2021 | 1,750 | |||||||||||||||
6.625% Senior Notes due 2023 | 1,750 | |||||||||||||||
Unamortized premium from purchase price allocation fair value adjustment | 422 | |||||||||||||||
Capital leases | 356 | |||||||||||||||
Total debt | 6,778 | |||||||||||||||
Less: Current portion of capital leases | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Long-term debt | $ | 6,761 | ||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates as of September 30, 2013 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | September 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||
6.464% Senior Notes due 2019 | $ | 1,250 | ||||||||||||||
5.578% Senior Reset Notes due 2019 (reset date in April 2015 ) | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||
6.542% Senior Notes due 2020 | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||
5.656% Senior Reset Notes due 2020 (reset date in April 2015) | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||
6.633% Senior Notes due 2021 | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||
5.747% Senior Reset Notes due 2021 (reset date in October 2015) | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||
6.731% Senior Notes due 2022 | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||
5.845% Senior Reset Notes due 2022 (reset date in October 2015) | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||
6.836% Senior Notes due 2023 | 600 | |||||||||||||||
5.950% Senior Reset Notes due 2023 (reset date in April 2016) | 600 | |||||||||||||||
Total notes payables to affiliates | $ | 11,200 | ||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates as of December 31, 2012 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2012 | ||||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates, due 2013 (1.772% - 7.099%) | $ | 1,273 | ||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates, due 2014 (2.696% - 3.532%) | 2,348 | |||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates, due 2015 (2.843%) | 1,905 | |||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates, due 2016 (2.739%) | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates, thereafter (3.652% - 8.195%) | 7,956 | |||||||||||||||
Unamortized discount and premium, net | 463 | |||||||||||||||
Total notes payable to affiliates | 14,945 | |||||||||||||||
Less: Current portion of long-term notes payable to affiliates | 1,290 | |||||||||||||||
Long-term payables to affiliates | $ | 13,655 | ||||||||||||||
Schedule of Carrying Values and Fair Values of Notes Payable | ' | |||||||||||||||
The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s notes payable to affiliates and long-term debt were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2013 | December 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | ||||||||||||
Variable-rate notes payable to affiliates | $ | 5,600 | $ | 5,480 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
Fixed-rate notes payable to affiliates | 5,600 | 5,601 | 14,945 | 14,721 | ||||||||||||
Long-term debt principal, excluding capital leases | 6,000 | 6,142 | — | — | ||||||||||||
StockBased_Compensation_Tables
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements | ' | |||||||
Stock-based compensation expense and related income tax benefits for the stock awards were as follows: | ||||||||
(in millions) | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
30-Sep-13 | 30-Sep-13 | |||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ | 48 | $ | 54 | ||||
Income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation | 18 | 21 | ||||||
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity | ' | |||||||
The following activity occurred under the RSU and PSU awards: | ||||||||
Units | Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value | |||||||
Nonvested, December 31, 2012 | — | $ | — | |||||
Granted | 24,584,884 | 22.03 | ||||||
Vested | (17,866 | ) | 21.2 | |||||
Forfeited | (962,345 | ) | 21.2 | |||||
Nonvested, September 30, 2013 | 23,604,673 | $ | 22.06 | |||||
Related_Party_Transactions_Tab
Related Party Transactions (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Schedule of Related Party Transactions | ' | |||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the significant balances with Deutsche Telekom or its affiliates in the condensed consolidated balance sheets: | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable from affiliates | $ | 19 | $ | 682 | ||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps | — | 106 | ||||||||||||||
Cross currency interest rate swaps | — | 144 | ||||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Current payables to affiliates | $ | 305 | $ | 1,619 | ||||||||||||
Long-term payables to affiliates | 11,200 | 13,655 | ||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the impact of significant transactions with Deutsche Telekom or its affiliates in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Fees incurred for use of the T-Mobile brand | $ | 14 | $ | 12 | $ | 39 | $ | 37 | ||||||||
Expenses for telecommunications and IT services | 27 | 23 | 77 | 94 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense to affiliates | 183 | 165 | 586 | 487 | ||||||||||||
Net gain (loss) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | 23 | (39 | ) | 19 | |||||||||||
Commitments_and_Contingencies_
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases | ' | |||||||
Future minimum payments for dedicated transportation lines and other operating leases over their remaining terms, including reasonably assured renewals, are summarized below: | ||||||||
(in millions) | Dedicated Transportation Lines | Other Operating Leases | ||||||
Twelve Months Ending September 30, | ||||||||
2014 | $ | 248 | $ | 1,953 | ||||
2015 | 161 | 1,921 | ||||||
2016 | 79 | 1,866 | ||||||
2017 | 44 | 1,784 | ||||||
2018 | 19 | 1,622 | ||||||
Thereafter | 5 | 5,561 | ||||||
Total | $ | 556 | $ | 14,707 | ||||
Schedule of Other Commitments | ' | |||||||
Future minimum payments for non-dedicated transportation lines and other purchase commitments over their remaining terms are summarized below: | ||||||||
(in millions) | Non-Dedicated Transportation Lines | Other Purchase Commitments | ||||||
Twelve months ending September 30, | ||||||||
2014 | $ | 604 | $ | 1,352 | ||||
2015 | 583 | 260 | ||||||
2016 | 533 | 166 | ||||||
2017 | 443 | 2,335 | ||||||
2018 | 179 | 58 | ||||||
Thereafter | 164 | — | ||||||
Total | $ | 2,506 | $ | 4,171 | ||||
Guarantor_Financial_Informatio1
Guarantor Financial Information (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Information | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of September 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,157 | $ | 984 | $ | 89 | $ | 135 | $ | — | $ | 2,365 | ||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible accounts | — | — | 3,256 | 114 | — | 3,370 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable from affiliates | — | — | 19 | — | — | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||
Inventory | — | — | 761 | — | — | 761 | ||||||||||||||||||
Current portion of deferred tax assets, net | — | — | 758 | 15 | — | 773 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other current assets | — | 4 | 666 | 6 | — | 676 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 1,157 | 988 | 5,549 | 270 | — | 7,964 | ||||||||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | — | — | 14,754 | 616 | — | 15,370 | ||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | — | — | 1,683 | — | — | 1,683 | ||||||||||||||||||
Spectrum licenses | — | — | 18,414 | — | — | 18,414 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | — | — | 1,297 | — | — | 1,297 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | — | 15 | 40 | — | — | 55 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments in subsidiaries, net | 9,328 | 25,455 | — | — | (34,783 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany receivables | 1,927 | 1,073 | — | 19 | (3,019 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Long-term investments | 3 | — | 33 | — | — | 36 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other assets | — | 4 | 894 | 79 | (29 | ) | 948 | |||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 12,415 | $ | 27,535 | $ | 42,664 | $ | 984 | $ | (37,831 | ) | $ | 45,767 | |||||||||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | — | $ | 189 | $ | 4,007 | $ | 128 | $ | — | $ | 4,324 | ||||||||||||
Current payables to affiliates | — | 201 | 104 | — | — | 305 | ||||||||||||||||||
Short-term debt | — | 178 | 17 | — | — | 195 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred revenue | — | — | 447 | — | — | 447 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other current liabilities | — | — | 203 | 40 | — | 243 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | — | 568 | 4,778 | 168 | — | 5,514 | ||||||||||||||||||
Long-term payables to affiliates | — | 11,200 | — | — | — | 11,200 | ||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt | — | 6,424 | 337 | — | — | 6,761 | ||||||||||||||||||
Long-term financial obligation | — | — | 364 | 2,124 | — | 2,488 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | — | — | 4,724 | — | (29 | ) | 4,695 | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred rents | — | — | 2,062 | — | — | 2,062 | ||||||||||||||||||
Negative carrying value of subsidiaries, net | — | — | 767 | — | (767 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany payables | — | — | 3,019 | — | (3,019 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | — | 15 | 617 | — | — | 632 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total long-term liabilities | — | 17,639 | 11,890 | 2,124 | (3,815 | ) | 27,838 | |||||||||||||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 12,415 | 9,328 | 25,996 | (1,308 | ) | (34,016 | ) | 12,415 | ||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 12,415 | $ | 27,535 | $ | 42,664 | $ | 984 | $ | (37,831 | ) | $ | 45,767 | |||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 287 | $ | 107 | $ | — | $ | 394 | ||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible accounts | — | — | 2,607 | 71 | — | 2,678 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable from affiliates | — | — | 682 | — | — | 682 | ||||||||||||||||||
Inventory | — | — | 457 | — | — | 457 | ||||||||||||||||||
Current portion of deferred tax assets, net | — | — | 640 | 15 | — | 655 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other current assets | — | 106 | 565 | 4 | — | 675 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total current assets | — | 106 | 5,238 | 197 | — | 5,541 | ||||||||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | — | — | 12,129 | 678 | — | 12,807 | ||||||||||||||||||
Spectrum licenses | — | — | 14,330 | 220 | — | 14,550 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | — | — | 79 | — | — | 79 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | — | 19 | 44 | — | — | 63 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments in subsidiaries, net | — | 24,823 | — | — | (24,823 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany receivables | — | — | 3,760 | 71 | (3,831 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Long-term investments | — | — | 31 | — | — | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other assets | — | 147 | 352 | 52 | — | 551 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | — | $ | 25,095 | $ | 35,963 | $ | 1,218 | $ | (28,654 | ) | $ | 33,622 | |||||||||||
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,382 | $ | 93 | $ | — | $ | 3,475 | ||||||||||||
Current payables to affiliates | — | 1,494 | 125 | — | — | 1,619 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred revenue | — | — | 290 | — | — | 290 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other current liabilities | — | — | 168 | 40 | — | 208 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | — | 1,494 | 3,965 | 133 | — | 5,592 | ||||||||||||||||||
Long-term payables to affiliates | — | 13,655 | — | — | — | 13,655 | ||||||||||||||||||
Long-term financial obligation | — | — | 360 | 2,101 | — | 2,461 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | — | — | 3,603 | 15 | — | 3,618 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred rents | — | — | 1,884 | — | — | 1,884 | ||||||||||||||||||
Negative carrying value of subsidiaries, net | — | — | 489 | — | (489 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany payables | — | 3,831 | — | — | (3,831 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | — | — | 297 | — | — | 297 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total long-term liabilities | — | 17,486 | 6,633 | 2,116 | (4,320 | ) | 21,915 | |||||||||||||||||
Total stockholder’s equity | — | 6,115 | 25,365 | (1,031 | ) | (24,334 | ) | 6,115 | ||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity | $ | — | $ | 25,095 | $ | 35,963 | $ | 1,218 | $ | (28,654 | ) | $ | 33,622 | |||||||||||
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service revenues | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 4,958 | $ | 219 | $ | (39 | ) | $ | 5,138 | |||||||||||
Equipment sales | — | — | 1,643 | — | (176 | ) | 1,467 | |||||||||||||||||
Other revenues | — | — | 59 | 30 | (6 | ) | 83 | |||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | — | — | 6,660 | 249 | (221 | ) | 6,688 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Network costs | — | — | 1,443 | 6 | (5 | ) | 1,444 | |||||||||||||||||
Cost of equipment sales | — | — | 2,052 | 155 | (192 | ) | 2,015 | |||||||||||||||||
Customer acquisition | — | — | 1,039 | — | — | 1,039 | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | — | — | 871 | 47 | (24 | ) | 894 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | — | 966 | 21 | — | 987 | ||||||||||||||||||
MetroPCS transaction and integration costs | — | — | 12 | — | — | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | — | — | 6,383 | 229 | (221 | ) | 6,391 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income | — | — | 277 | 20 | — | 297 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense to affiliates | — | (183 | ) | — | — | — | (183 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | — | (84 | ) | (24 | ) | (43 | ) | — | (151 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Interest income | — | — | 50 | — | — | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense), net | — | (9 | ) | 2 | — | — | (7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | — | (276 | ) | 28 | (43 | ) | — | (291 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | — | (276 | ) | 305 | (23 | ) | — | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | — | — | 49 | (7 | ) | — | 42 | |||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) of subsidiaries | (36 | ) | 240 | (13 | ) | — | (191 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (36 | ) | (36 | ) | 243 | (16 | ) | (191 | ) | (36 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (36 | ) | $ | (36 | ) | $ | 243 | $ | (16 | ) | $ | (191 | ) | $ | (36 | ) | |||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service revenues | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 4,111 | $ | 178 | $ | (28 | ) | $ | 4,261 | |||||||||||
Equipment sales | — | — | 698 | — | (144 | ) | 554 | |||||||||||||||||
Other revenues | — | — | 95 | 17 | (34 | ) | 78 | |||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | — | — | 4,904 | 195 | (206 | ) | 4,893 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Network costs | — | — | 1,158 | 17 | (34 | ) | 1,141 | |||||||||||||||||
Cost of equipment sales | — | — | 904 | 123 | (161 | ) | 866 | |||||||||||||||||
Customer acquisition | — | — | 823 | — | — | 823 | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | — | — | 817 | 34 | (11 | ) | 840 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | — | 825 | — | — | 825 | ||||||||||||||||||
Impairment charges | — | — | 8,134 | — | — | 8,134 | ||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | — | — | 36 | — | — | 36 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | — | — | (179 | ) | — | — | (179 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | — | — | 12,518 | 174 | (206 | ) | 12,486 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | — | — | (7,614 | ) | 21 | — | (7,593 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense to affiliates | — | (155 | ) | (10 | ) | — | — | (165 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Interest income | — | — | 20 | — | — | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income, net | — | 9 | 6 | — | — | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | — | (146 | ) | 16 | — | — | (130 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | — | (146 | ) | (7,598 | ) | 21 | — | (7,723 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
Loss of subsidiaries | — | (7,589 | ) | — | — | 7,589 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | (7,735 | ) | (7,604 | ) | 15 | 7,589 | (7,735 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | 24 | (14 | ) | — | 14 | 24 | |||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | — | $ | (7,711 | ) | $ | (7,618 | ) | $ | 15 | $ | 7,603 | $ | (7,711 | ) | |||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service revenues | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 13,404 | $ | 586 | $ | (91 | ) | $ | 13,899 | |||||||||||
Equipment sales | — | — | 3,952 | — | (500 | ) | 3,452 | |||||||||||||||||
Other revenues | — | — | 200 | 116 | (74 | ) | 242 | |||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | — | — | 17,556 | 702 | (665 | ) | 17,593 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Network costs | — | — | 3,907 | 46 | (73 | ) | 3,880 | |||||||||||||||||
Cost of equipment sales | — | — | 4,978 | 406 | (547 | ) | 4,837 | |||||||||||||||||
Customer acquisition | — | — | 2,804 | — | — | 2,804 | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | — | — | 2,409 | 118 | (45 | ) | 2,482 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | — | 2,568 | 62 | — | 2,630 | ||||||||||||||||||
MetroPCS transaction and integration costs | — | — | 51 | — | — | 51 | ||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | — | — | 54 | — | — | 54 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | — | — | (2 | ) | — | — | (2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | — | — | 16,769 | 632 | (665 | ) | 16,736 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income | — | — | 787 | 70 | — | 857 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense to affiliates | — | (586 | ) | — | — | — | (586 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | — | (138 | ) | (44 | ) | (129 | ) | — | (311 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Interest income | — | — | 125 | — | — | 125 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income, net | — | 105 | — | — | — | 105 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | — | (619 | ) | 81 | (129 | ) | — | (667 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | — | (619 | ) | 868 | (59 | ) | — | 190 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | — | — | 158 | (23 | ) | — | 135 | |||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) of subsidiaries | (83 | ) | 674 | (42 | ) | — | (549 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (83 | ) | 55 | 668 | (36 | ) | (549 | ) | 55 | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | (39 | ) | 24 | — | (24 | ) | (39 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (83 | ) | $ | 16 | $ | 692 | $ | (36 | ) | $ | (573 | ) | $ | 16 | |||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service revenues | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 12,631 | $ | 535 | $ | (80 | ) | $ | 13,086 | |||||||||||
Equipment sales | — | — | 1,933 | — | (409 | ) | 1,524 | |||||||||||||||||
Other revenues | — | — | 253 | 52 | (105 | ) | 200 | |||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | — | — | 14,817 | 587 | (594 | ) | 14,810 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Network costs | — | — | 3,568 | 52 | (105 | ) | 3,515 | |||||||||||||||||
Cost of equipment sales | — | — | 2,570 | 342 | (456 | ) | 2,456 | |||||||||||||||||
Customer acquisition | — | — | 2,323 | — | — | 2,323 | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | — | — | 2,600 | 114 | (33 | ) | 2,681 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | — | 2,391 | — | — | 2,391 | ||||||||||||||||||
Impairment charges | — | — | 8,134 | — | — | 8,134 | ||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | — | — | 90 | — | — | 90 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | — | — | (136 | ) | — | — | (136 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | — | — | 21,540 | 508 | (594 | ) | 21,454 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | — | — | (6,723 | ) | 79 | — | (6,644 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense to affiliates | — | (475 | ) | (12 | ) | — | — | (487 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Interest income | — | — | 53 | — | — | 53 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income, net | — | 16 | 6 | — | — | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | — | (459 | ) | 47 | — | — | (412 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | — | (459 | ) | (6,676 | ) | 79 | — | (7,056 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | — | — | 244 | 28 | — | 272 | ||||||||||||||||||
Loss of subsidiaries | — | (6,869 | ) | — | — | 6,869 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | (7,328 | ) | (6,920 | ) | 51 | 6,869 | (7,328 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | 19 | (12 | ) | — | 12 | 19 | |||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | — | $ | (7,309 | ) | $ | (6,932 | ) | $ | 51 | $ | 6,881 | $ | (7,309 | ) | |||||||||
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Information | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 304 | $ | (921 | ) | $ | 3,130 | $ | 28 | $ | — | $ | 2,541 | |||||||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | — | — | (3,143 | ) | — | — | (3,143 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Purchases of intangible assets | — | — | (52 | ) | — | — | (52 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Short term affiliate loan receivable, net | — | — | 300 | — | — | 300 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents acquired in MetroPCS business combination | 737 | 1,407 | — | — | — | 2,144 | ||||||||||||||||||
Change in restricted cash equivalents | — | — | (100 | ) | — | — | (100 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, net | — | — | (22 | ) | — | — | (22 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other, net | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 737 | 1,407 | (3,012 | ) | — | — | (868 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | — | 498 | — | — | — | 498 | ||||||||||||||||||
Repayments of short-term debt for purchases of property and equipment | — | — | (194 | ) | — | — | (194 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Repayments related to a variable interest entity | — | — | (80 | ) | — | — | (80 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Distribution to affiliate as a result of debt recapitalization | — | — | (41 | ) | — | — | (41 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 116 | — | — | — | — | 116 | ||||||||||||||||||
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | — | — | (5 | ) | — | — | (5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 116 | 498 | (316 | ) | — | — | 298 | |||||||||||||||||
Change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,157 | 984 | (198 | ) | 28 | — | 1,971 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | — | — | 287 | 107 | — | 394 | ||||||||||||||||||
End of period | $ | 1,157 | $ | 984 | $ | 89 | $ | 135 | $ | — | $ | 2,365 | ||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Parent | Issuer | Guarantor Subsidiaries | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,688 | $ | 19 | $ | — | $ | 2,707 | ||||||||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | — | — | (2,003 | ) | — | — | (2,003 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Purchases of intangible assets | — | — | (379 | ) | — | — | (379 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Short term affiliate loan receivable, net | — | — | (297 | ) | — | — | (297 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, net | — | — | 16 | — | — | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | — | — | (4 | ) | — | — | (4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | — | — | (2,667 | ) | — | — | (2,667 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Change in cash and cash equivalents | — | — | 21 | 19 | — | 40 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | — | — | 339 | 51 | — | 390 | ||||||||||||||||||
End of period | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 360 | $ | 70 | $ | — | $ | 430 | ||||||||||||
Additional_Financial_Informati1
Additional Financial Information (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Supplemental Financial Statement Elements [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ' | |||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), net of tax, by component: | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps | Foreign Currency Translation | Available-for-Sale Securities | Total | ||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2012 | $ | (23 | ) | $ | 62 | $ | 2 | $ | 41 | |||||||
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period | (10 | ) | 42 | — | 32 | |||||||||||
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income | 33 | (104 | ) | — | (71 | ) | ||||||||||
Net gain (loss) in other comprehensive income (loss) | 23 | (62 | ) | — | (39 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2013 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2 | $ | 2 | ||||||||
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||
The following table presents the effects on net income of amounts reclassified from AOCI (in millions): | ||||||||||||||||
Amount Reclassified from AOCI to Income | ||||||||||||||||
AOCI Component | Location | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||
30-Sep-13 | 30-Sep-13 | |||||||||||||||
Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps | Interest expense to affiliates | $ | — | $ | 53 | |||||||||||
Income tax effect | — | (20 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net of tax | $ | — | $ | 33 | ||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Translation | Other income, net | $ | — | $ | (166 | ) | ||||||||||
Income tax effect | — | 62 | ||||||||||||||
Net of tax | $ | — | $ | (104 | ) | |||||||||||
Total reclassifications, net of tax | $ | — | $ | (71 | ) | |||||||||||
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||
The computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share was as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in millions, except shares and per share amounts) | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share: | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (36 | ) | $ | (7,735 | ) | $ | 55 | $ | (7,328 | ) | |||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | 726,877,458 | 535,286,077 | 642,957,645 | 535,286,077 | ||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and awards | — | — | 2,562,879 | — | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | 726,877,458 | 535,286,077 | 645,520,524 | 535,286,077 | ||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share - basic | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (14.45 | ) | $ | 0.09 | $ | (13.69 | ) | |||||
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted | (0.05 | ) | (14.45 | ) | 0.09 | (13.69 | ) | |||||||||
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs | ' | |||||||||||||||
Activities associated with T-Mobile’s restructuring plans and respective accrued liabilities were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 2013 Restructuring Program | 2012 Restructuring Program | Total Restructuring | |||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2012 | $ | — | $ | 32 | $ | 32 | ||||||||||
Restructuring costs | 54 | — | 54 | |||||||||||||
Cash payments | (53 | ) | (9 | ) | (62 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2013 | $ | 1 | $ | 23 | $ | 24 | ||||||||||
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures | ' | |||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes T-Mobile’s supplemental cash flows information: | ||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||
Interest and income tax payments: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest payments | $ | 784 | $ | 644 | ||||||||||||
Income tax payments (refunds), net | 21 | 24 | ||||||||||||||
Noncash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Increase in accounts payable for purchases of property and equipment | 53 | 233 | ||||||||||||||
Short-term debt outstanding for financing of property and equipment purchases | 178 | — | ||||||||||||||
Relinquishment of accounts receivable from affiliates in satisfaction of notes payable to affiliates | — | 644 | ||||||||||||||
Noncash portion of spectrum license swap transactions | 8 | 1,452 | ||||||||||||||
Retirement of notes payable to affiliates | 14,450 | — | ||||||||||||||
Elimination of net unamortized discounts and premiums on notes payable to affiliates | 434 | — | ||||||||||||||
Issuance of new notes payable to affiliates | 11,200 | — | ||||||||||||||
Settlement of accounts receivable from affiliates and other outstanding balances | 363 | — | ||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit from debt recapitalization | 178 | — | ||||||||||||||
Net assets acquired in MetroPCS business combination, excluding cash acquired | 827 | — | ||||||||||||||
Consolidation_and_Basis_of_Pre2
Consolidation and Basis of Presentation Business Combination (Details) (MetroPCS [Member]) | Apr. 30, 2013 |
MetroPCS [Member] | ' |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' |
Percentage of voting interests acquired by Deutsche Telekom | 74.00% |
Consolidation_and_Basis_of_Pre3
Consolidation and Basis of Presentation Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Restricted cash equivalents | $100 | $0 |
Guarantee liabilities | $90 | $0 |
Transaction_with_MetroPCS_Tran
Transaction with MetroPCS (Transaction Overview) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | |
MetroPCS [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Retirement of notes payable to affiliates | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $14,450,000,000 |
Issuance of new notes payable to affiliates | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 11,200,000,000 |
Line of credit, affiliate, maximum borrowing capacity | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 500,000,000 |
Distribution to stockholders | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,500,000,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage of voting interests acquired by Deutsche Telekom | ' | ' | ' | ' | 74.00% | ' | ' | ' |
MetroPCS transaction and integration costs | $12,000,000 | $0 | $51,000,000 | $0 | ' | $12,000,000 | $51,000,000 | ' |
Transaction_with_MetroPCS_Debt
Transaction with MetroPCS (Debt Recapitalization) (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 |
Deutsche Telekom [Member] | ||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Retirement of notes payable to affiliates | ' | $14,450 |
Elimination of net unamortized discounts and premiums on notes payable to affiliates | ' | 434 |
Issuance of new notes payable to affiliates | ' | -11,200 |
Settlement of accounts receivable from affiliates and other outstanding balances | ' | -363 |
Income tax effect | ' | -178 |
Total | $3,143 | $3,143 |
Transaction_with_MetroPCS_Reve
Transaction with MetroPCS (Reverse Stock Split) (Details) | 0 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended |
Apr. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | |
MetroPCS [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Treasury Stock [Member] | Treasury Stock [Member] | |
MetroPCS [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Shares issued during period, reverse merger | 535,286,077 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage of voting interests acquired by Deutsche Telekom | 74.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' |
MetroPCS shares converted upon reverse merger, shares | ' | 184,487,309 | 184,487,309 | 1,382,505 | 1,382,505 |
Transaction_with_MetroPCS_Cons
Transaction with MetroPCS (Consideration Transferred) (Details) (MetroPCS [Member], USD $) | 0 Months Ended |
Apr. 30, 2013 | |
MetroPCS [Member] | ' |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' |
Percentage of voting interests held by MetroPCS | 26.00% |
Fair value of MetroPCS shares | $2,886,000,000 |
Fair value of MetroPCS stock options | 84,000,000 |
Cash consideration paid to MetroPCS stock option holders | 1,000,000 |
Total purchase consideration | 2,971,000,000 |
Share price | $11.84 |
Distribution to stockholders, per share | $4.05 |
Distribution to stockholders | $1,500,000,000 |
Business acquisition, share price | $7.79 |
Transaction_with_MetroPCS_Prel
Transaction with MetroPCS (Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation) (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Apr. 30, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | MetroPCS [Member] | ||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | ' | ' | $2,144 |
Accounts receivable, net | ' | ' | 98 |
Inventory | ' | ' | 171 |
Other current assets | ' | ' | 240 |
Property and equipment | ' | ' | 1,475 |
Spectrum licenses | ' | ' | 3,818 |
Other intangible assets | ' | ' | 1,376 |
Other assets | ' | ' | 10 |
Total assets acquired | ' | ' | 9,332 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | ' | ' | 475 |
Deferred revenues | ' | ' | 187 |
Other current liabilities | ' | ' | 15 |
Deferred tax liabilities | ' | ' | 735 |
Long-term debt | ' | ' | 6,277 |
Other long-term liabilities | ' | ' | 355 |
Total liabilities assumed | ' | ' | 8,044 |
Net identifiable assets acquired | ' | ' | 1,288 |
Goodwill | 1,683 | 0 | 1,683 |
Net assets acquired | ' | ' | $2,971 |
Transaction_with_MetroPCS_Cond
Transaction with MetroPCS (Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for MetroPCS Operations) (Details) (MetroPCS [Member], USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 5 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 |
MetroPCS [Member] | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total revenues | $1,273 | $2,072 |
Income before income taxes | $87 | $103 |
Transaction_with_MetroPCS_Prof
Transaction with MetroPCS (Proforma Financial Information) (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | |
MetroPCS [Member] | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Pro forma revenues | $19,331,000,000 | $18,720,000,000 |
Pro forma net income (loss) | 57,000,000 | -7,283,000,000 |
Pro forma basic earnings (loss) per share | $0.08 | ($10.13) |
Pro forma diluted earnings (loss) per share | $0.08 | ($10.13) |
Senior unsecured notes issued | 14,700,000,000 | ' |
Senior unsecured notes of acquiror retired | 14,500,000,000 | ' |
Senior unsecured notes of acquiree retired | 2,500,000,000 | ' |
Pro Forma Adjustment, Acquisition-related Costs [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Pro forma net income (loss) | 205,000,000 | -205,000,000 |
Pro Forma Adjustment, (Increase) Decrease in Tax Expense [Member] | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Pro forma net income (loss) | -54,000,000 | 194,000,000 |
Pro Forma Adjustment, (Increase) in Amortization and Depreciation Expense [Member] | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Pro forma net income (loss) | 3,000,000 | -137,000,000 |
Pro Forma Adjustment, (Increase) in Interest Expense [Member] | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Pro forma net income (loss) | ($91,000,000) | ($107,000,000) |
Equipment_Installment_Plan_Rec2
Equipment Installment Plan Receivables (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | ||||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Accounts Receivable, Net [Member] | Accounts Receivable, Net [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | ||
Receivables [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Equipment installment plan, maximum payment term | '24 months | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Equipment installment plan receivables | ' | $1,100 | $475 | $750 | $216 |
Equipment_Installment_Plan_Rec3
Equipment Installment Plan Receivables (Gross Receivables by Credit Category) (Details) (Equipment Installment Plan Receivable [Member], USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Equipment installment plan receivables, gross | $2,142 | $816 |
Unbilled Revenues [Member] | ' | ' |
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Equipment installment plan receivables | 2,037 | 769 |
Billed Revenues [Member] | ' | ' |
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Equipment installment plan receivables | 74 | 34 |
Equipment installment plan receivables, past due | 31 | 13 |
Prime [Member] | ' | ' |
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Equipment installment plan receivables, gross | 1,130 | 353 |
Prime [Member] | Unbilled Revenues [Member] | ' | ' |
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Equipment installment plan receivables | 1,084 | 337 |
Prime [Member] | Billed Revenues [Member] | ' | ' |
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Equipment installment plan receivables | 35 | 13 |
Equipment installment plan receivables, past due | 11 | 3 |
Subprime [Member] | ' | ' |
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Equipment installment plan receivables, gross | 1,012 | 463 |
Subprime [Member] | Unbilled Revenues [Member] | ' | ' |
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Equipment installment plan receivables | 953 | 432 |
Subprime [Member] | Billed Revenues [Member] | ' | ' |
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Equipment installment plan receivables | 39 | 21 |
Equipment installment plan receivables, past due | $20 | $10 |
Equipment_Installment_Plan_Rec4
Equipment Installment Plan Receivables (Allowance for Credit Losses) (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Deferred Interest On Equipment Installment Receivables [Member] | Deferred Interest On Equipment Installment Receivables [Member] | Equipment Installment Plan Receivable [Member] |
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' |
Allowance, beginning of period | $222 | $110 | $125 |
Change in deferred interest on short-term and long-term installment receivables | ' | ' | 112 |
Bad debt expense | ' | ' | 118 |
Write-offs | ' | ' | -79 |
Allowance, end of period | $222 | $110 | $276 |
Property_and_Equipment_Details
Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Building and Improvements [Member] | Building and Improvements [Member] | Building and Improvements [Member] | Wireless Communications Systems [Member] | Wireless Communications Systems [Member] | Wireless Communications Systems [Member] | Wireless Communications Systems [Member] | Capitalized Software [Member] | Capitalized Software [Member] | Capitalized Software [Member] | Capitalized Software [Member] | Equipment and Furniture [Member] | Equipment and Furniture [Member] | Equipment and Furniture [Member] | Equipment and Furniture [Member] | Construction in Progress [Member] | Construction in Progress [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | ||
Maximum [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Building and Improvements [Member] | Wireless Communications Systems [Member] | Capitalized Software [Member] | Equipment and Furniture [Member] | Construction in Progress [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Property and equipment | ' | ' | $695 | $676 | ' | $23,908 | $21,147 | ' | ' | $6,198 | $5,078 | ' | ' | $2,286 | $1,991 | ' | ' | $1,603 | $1,659 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | -19,320 | -17,744 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $19,320 and $17,744 | 15,370 | 12,807 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Property and equipment | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $1,475 | $14 | $960 | $162 | $268 | $71 |
Useful lives | ' | ' | ' | ' | '40 years | ' | ' | '2 years | '20 years | ' | ' | '2 years | '7 years | ' | ' | '2 years | '5 years | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Goodwill_Spectrum_Licenses_and2
Goodwill, Spectrum Licenses and Intangible Assets (Goodwill and Licenses) (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Apr. 30, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | MetroPCS [Member] | ||
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Goodwill | $1,683 | $0 | $1,683 |
Spectrum licenses | 18,414 | 14,550 | ' |
Acquired spectrum licenses | ' | ' | $3,818 |
Goodwill_Spectrum_Licenses_and3
Goodwill, Spectrum Licenses and Intangible Assets (Other Intangibles) (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Customer List [Member] | Customer List [Member] | Trademark [Member] | Trademark [Member] | Other [Member] | Other [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Maximum [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | ||
Customer List [Member] | Trademark [Member] | Customer List [Member] | Trademark [Member] | Other [Member] | Customer List [Member] | Trademark [Member] | Other [Member] | ||||||||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Other intangible assets | ' | ' | $1,313 | $209 | $291 | $55 | $97 | $58 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accumulated amortization | -404 | -243 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 1,297 | 79 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Intangible assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,376 | 1,100 | 233 | 39 |
Intangible assets, useful lives | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '1 year | '1 year | '6 years | '8 years | '28 years | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Future Amortization Expense: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Remainder of 2013 | 92 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
2014 | 333 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
2015 | 278 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
2016 | 222 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
2017 | 163 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Thereafter | $209 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Fair_Value_Measurements_and_De2
Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Billions, unless otherwise specified | derivative_instruments | derivative_instruments |
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | ' | ' |
Derivative | ' | ' |
Number of interest rate swap agreements | 0 | 7 |
Notional amounts | ' | $3.60 |
Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | ' | ' |
Derivative | ' | ' |
Number of cross currency interest rate swap agreements | 0 | 3 |
Notional amounts | ' | $2.30 |
Fair_Value_Measurements_and_De3
Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Fair Value of Financial Instruments by Level) (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Long-term Investments [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Nonqualified deferred compensation | $34 | $31 |
Long-term Investments [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Nonqualified deferred compensation | 34 | 31 |
Long-term Investments [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Nonqualified deferred compensation | 0 | 0 |
Long-term Investments [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Nonqualified deferred compensation | 0 | 0 |
Other Long-term Liabilities [Member] | ' | ' |
Liabilities | ' | ' |
Nonqualified deferred compensation | 34 | 31 |
Other Long-term Liabilities [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | ' | ' |
Liabilities | ' | ' |
Nonqualified deferred compensation | 34 | 31 |
Other Long-term Liabilities [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ' | ' |
Liabilities | ' | ' |
Nonqualified deferred compensation | 0 | 0 |
Other Long-term Liabilities [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | ' | ' |
Liabilities | ' | ' |
Nonqualified deferred compensation | 0 | 0 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Cross currency interest rate swaps | ' | 144 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Cross currency interest rate swaps | ' | 0 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Cross currency interest rate swaps | ' | 144 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Cross currency interest rate swaps | ' | 0 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Interest rate swaps | ' | 106 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Interest rate swaps | ' | 0 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Interest rate swaps | ' | 106 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Interest rate swaps | ' | $0 |
Fair_Value_Measurements_and_De4
Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Effect Of Derivative Instruments On Earnings And Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gain (loss) on derivative instrument | $0 | $92 | ($17) | $15 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Interest Expense to Affiliates [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gain (loss) on derivative instrument | 0 | 4 | 53 | 11 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Interest Expense to Affiliates [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gain (loss) on derivative instrument | $0 | $28 | $8 | $74 |
Notes_Payable_to_Affiliates_an2
Notes Payable to Affiliates and Debt (Notes Payable to Affiliates) (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | ||
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes due 2019 [Member] | Senior Reset Notes due 2019 [Member] | Senior Notes due 2020 [Member] | Senior Reset Notes due 2020 [Member] | Senior Notes due 2021 [Member] | Senior Reset Notes due 2021 [Member] | Senior Notes due 2022 [Member] | Senior Reset Notes due 2022 [Member] | Senior Notes due 2023 [Member] | Senior Reset Notes due 2023 [Member] | Notes payable to affiliates, due 2013 [Member] | Notes payable to affiliates, due 2014 [Member] | Notes payable to affiliates, due 2015 [Member] | Notes payable to affiliates, due 2016 [Member] | Notes payable to affiliates, thereafter [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | ||||||
Senior Notes due 2019 [Member] | Senior Notes due 2020 [Member] | Senior Notes due 2021 [Member] | Senior Notes due 2022 [Member] | Senior Notes due 2023 [Member] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Retirement of notes payable to affiliates | ' | ' | $14,450 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Notes payable to affiliate, principal balance sold to third party creditors | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 5,600 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 600 |
Notes payables to affiliates | ' | ' | 11,200 | 11,200 | ' | 14,945 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 600 | 600 | 1,273 | 2,348 | 1,905 | 1,000 | 7,956 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Unamortized discount and premium, net | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 463 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Current payables to affiliates | 305 | 1,619 | ' | 305 | 1,619 | 1,290 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Long-term payables to affiliates | $11,200 | $13,655 | ' | $11,200 | $13,655 | $13,655 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest rate, stated percentage | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 6.46% | 5.58% | 6.54% | 5.66% | 6.63% | 5.75% | 6.73% | 5.85% | 6.84% | 5.95% | ' | ' | 2.84% | 2.74% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest rate, stated percentage, minimum | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1.77% | 2.70% | ' | ' | 3.65% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest rate, stated percentage, maximum | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 7.10% | 3.53% | ' | ' | 8.20% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Notes_Payable_to_Affiliates_an3
Notes Payable to Affiliates and Debt (Long-term Debt) (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 5.250% Senior Notes due 2018 [Member] | 5.250% Senior Notes due 2018 [Member] | 7.875% Senior Notes due 2018 [Member] | 6.625% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member] | 6.250% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member] | 6.625% Senior Notes due 2023 [Member] | MetroPCS [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | $6,778 | ' | $500 | ' | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,750 | $1,750 | ' |
Long-term debt | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 6,277 |
Capital lease obligation, acquired in business combination | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 333 |
Long-term debt issued, principal | ' | ' | ' | 500 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Unamortized premium from purchase price allocation fair value adjustment | 422 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Capital leases | 356 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Current portion of capital leases | 17 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | $6,761 | $0 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest rate, stated percentage | ' | ' | 5.25% | ' | 7.88% | 6.63% | 6.25% | 6.63% | ' |
Notes_Payable_to_Affiliates_an4
Notes Payable to Affiliates and Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |
Nov. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |
Twelve months ending September 30, | ' | ' | ' |
2014 | ' | $40,000,000 | ' |
2015 | ' | 41,000,000 | ' |
2016 | ' | 42,000,000 | ' |
2017 | ' | 43,000,000 | ' |
2018 | ' | 44,000,000 | ' |
Thereafter | ' | 306,000,000 | ' |
Total future minimum payments | ' | 516,000,000 | ' |
Future minimum payments, interest included | ' | 160,000,000 | ' |
Short-term Debt | ' | ' | ' |
Short-term debt | ' | 195,000,000 | 0 |
Long-term Financial Obligation | ' | ' | ' |
Net proceeds, financial obligation | 2,500,000,000 | ' | ' |
Imputed interest rate, financial obligation | ' | 8.00% | ' |
Long-term financial obligation | ' | 2,488,000,000 | 2,461,000,000 |
Product Financing Arrangement [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Short-term Debt | ' | ' | ' |
Short-term debt | ' | $178,000,000 | $0 |
Notes_Payable_to_Affiliates_an5
Notes Payable to Affiliates and Debt (Carrying Values and Fair Values of Notes Payable) (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount | $5,600,000,000 | ' |
Variable Rate Affiliate Debt [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member] | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | 5,600,000,000 | 0 |
Variable Rate Affiliate Debt [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | 5,480,000,000 | 0 |
Fixed Rate Affiliate Debt [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member] | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | 5,600,000,000 | 14,945,000,000 |
Fixed Rate Affiliate Debt [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | 5,601,000,000 | 14,721,000,000 |
Notes Payable to Third Parties [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member] | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | 6,000,000,000 | 0 |
Notes Payable to Third Parties [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | $6,142,000,000 | $0 |
StockBased_Compensation_Stock_
Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Awards) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 |
2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Shares authorized for issuance | 63,000,000 | 63,000,000 |
Shares available for future grant | 40,000,000 | 40,000,000 |
Performance Stock Units (PSUs) [Member] | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Award vesting period | ' | '2 years 6 months |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Stock Units (PSUs) [Member] | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense | $379 | $379 |
Weighted-average period for recognition | ' | '2 years 6 months |
Share-based Compensation, Allocation and Classification in Financial Statements: | ' | ' |
Stock-based compensation expense | 48 | 54 |
Income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation | $18 | $21 |
Shares | ' | ' |
Nonvested, Beginning | ' | 0 |
Granted | ' | 24,584,884 |
Vested | ' | -17,866 |
Forfeited | ' | -962,345 |
Nonvested, Ending | 23,604,673 | 23,604,673 |
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value | ' | ' |
Nonvested, Beginning | ' | $0 |
Granted | ' | $22.03 |
Vested | ' | $21.20 |
Forfeited | ' | $21.20 |
Nonvested, Ending | $22.06 | $22.06 |
Minimum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Award vesting period | ' | '1 year |
Maximum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Award vesting period | ' | '4 years |
StockBased_Compensation_Stock_1
Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Options) (Details) (Predecessor Plans [Member], USD $) | 5 Months Ended |
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 |
Predecessor Plans [Member] | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' |
Stock options, exercised | 8,358,830 |
Stock options, exercised, weighted average exercise price | $13.92 |
Cash received from exercise of stock options | $116 |
Stock options, outstanding | 8,200,306 |
Stock options, outstanding, weighted average exercise price | $25.59 |
Stock options, outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term | '4 years |
Stock options, exercisable | 8,200,306 |
Stock options, exercisable, weighted average exercise price | $25.59 |
Stock options, exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term | '4 years |
Related_Party_Transactions_Tra
Related Party Transactions (Transactions with Deutsche Telekom) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts receivable from affiliates | $19 | ' | $19 | ' | $682 |
Other current assets | 676 | ' | 676 | ' | 675 |
Other assets | 948 | ' | 948 | ' | 551 |
Liabilities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Current payables to affiliates | 305 | ' | 305 | ' | 1,619 |
Long-term payables to affiliates | 11,200 | ' | 11,200 | ' | 13,655 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest expense to affiliates | 183 | 165 | 586 | 487 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 0 | 24 | -39 | 19 | ' |
Net cash provided by operating activities | ' | ' | 2,541 | 2,707 | ' |
Deutsche Telekom [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts receivable from affiliates | 19 | ' | 19 | ' | 682 |
Liabilities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Current payables to affiliates | 305 | ' | 305 | ' | 1,619 |
Long-term payables to affiliates | 11,200 | ' | 11,200 | ' | 13,655 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Fees incurred for use of the T-Mobile brand | 14 | 12 | 39 | 37 | ' |
Expenses for telecommunications and IT services | 27 | 23 | 77 | 94 | ' |
Interest expense to affiliates | 183 | 165 | 586 | 487 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 0 | 23 | -39 | 19 | ' |
Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Other current assets | 0 | ' | 0 | ' | 106 |
Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Other assets | $0 | ' | $0 | ' | $144 |
Related_Party_Transactions_Nar
Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) (Deutsche Telekom [Member], USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |
Line of Credit [Member] | ' |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' |
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity | $500 |
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding | 0 |
Letter of Credit [Member] | ' |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' |
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity | $100 |
Commitments_and_Contingencies_1
Commitments and Contingencies (Operating Leases) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 |
Cell Sites [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Lessee leasing arrangements, operating leases, renewal term | ' | ' | '5 years | ' |
Lessee leasing arrangements, operating leases, term of contract | ' | ' | '15 years | ' |
Dedicated Transportation Lines [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Twelve months ending September 30, | ' | ' | ' | ' |
2014 | $248 | ' | $248 | ' |
2015 | 161 | ' | 161 | ' |
2016 | 79 | ' | 79 | ' |
2017 | 44 | ' | 44 | ' |
2018 | 19 | ' | 19 | ' |
Thereafter | 5 | ' | 5 | ' |
Total future minimum payments | 556 | ' | 556 | ' |
Rental expense | 148 | 129 | 414 | 420 |
Other Operating Leases [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Twelve months ending September 30, | ' | ' | ' | ' |
2014 | 1,953 | ' | 1,953 | ' |
2015 | 1,921 | ' | 1,921 | ' |
2016 | 1,866 | ' | 1,866 | ' |
2017 | 1,784 | ' | 1,784 | ' |
2018 | 1,622 | ' | 1,622 | ' |
Thereafter | 5,561 | ' | 5,561 | ' |
Total future minimum payments | 14,707 | ' | 14,707 | ' |
Rental expense | 562 | 482 | 1,600 | 1,400 |
Minimum [Member] | Cell Sites [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Lessee leasing arrangements, operating leases, initial term of contract | ' | ' | '5 years | ' |
Maximum [Member] | Cell Sites [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Lessee leasing arrangements, operating leases, initial term of contract | ' | ' | '10 years | ' |
Ground Lease Payment Obligation [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Twelve months ending September 30, | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Loss contingency, lease payments | $677 | ' | $677 | ' |
Commitments_and_Contingencies_2
Commitments and Contingencies (Other Commitments) (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 |
Spectrum License Agreement Purchase Commitment [Member] | ' |
Other Commitments [Line Items] | ' |
Purchase obligation | 308 |
Non-Dedicated Transportation Lines [Member] | ' |
Twelve months ending September 30, | ' |
2014 | 604 |
2015 | 583 |
2016 | 533 |
2017 | 443 |
2018 | 179 |
Thereafter | 164 |
Total future minimum payments | 2,506 |
Other Purchase Commitments [Member] | ' |
Twelve months ending September 30, | ' |
2014 | 1,352 |
2015 | 260 |
2016 | 166 |
2017 | 2,335 |
2018 | 58 |
Thereafter | 0 |
Total future minimum payments | 4,171 |
Minimum [Member] | ' |
Other Commitments [Line Items] | ' |
Other commitments, time period | '5 years |
Maximum [Member] | ' |
Other Commitments [Line Items] | ' |
Other commitments, time period | '10 years |
Guarantor_Financial_Informatio2
Guarantor Financial Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Senior Notes [Member] | 5.250% Senior Notes due 2018 [Member] | 5.250% Senior Notes due 2018 [Member] | |
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Notes payables to affiliates | ' | $11,200 | ' | ' |
Long-term debt, gross | 6,778 | 5,900 | 500 | ' |
Long-term debt issued, principal | ' | ' | ' | $500 |
Guarantor_Financial_Informatio3
Guarantor Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Information) (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||||
Current assets | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | $2,365 | $394 | $430 | $390 |
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible accounts | 3,370 | 2,678 | ' | ' |
Accounts receivable from affiliates | 19 | 682 | ' | ' |
Inventory | 761 | 457 | ' | ' |
Current portion of deferred tax assets, net | 773 | 655 | ' | ' |
Other current assets | 676 | 675 | ' | ' |
Total current assets | 7,964 | 5,541 | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 15,370 | 12,807 | ' | ' |
Goodwill | 1,683 | 0 | ' | ' |
Spectrum licenses | 18,414 | 14,550 | ' | ' |
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 1,297 | 79 | ' | ' |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 55 | 63 | ' | ' |
Investments in subsidiaries, net | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Intercompany receivables | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Long-term investments | 36 | 31 | ' | ' |
Other assets | 948 | 551 | ' | ' |
Total assets | 45,767 | 33,622 | ' | ' |
Current liabilities | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 4,324 | 3,475 | ' | ' |
Current payables to affiliates | 305 | 1,619 | ' | ' |
Short-term debt | 195 | 0 | ' | ' |
Deferred revenue | 447 | 290 | ' | ' |
Other current liabilities | 243 | 208 | ' | ' |
Total current liabilities | 5,514 | 5,592 | ' | ' |
Long-term payables to affiliates | 11,200 | 13,655 | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | 6,761 | 0 | ' | ' |
Long-term financial obligation | 2,488 | 2,461 | ' | ' |
Deferred tax liabilities | 4,695 | 3,618 | ' | ' |
Deferred rents | 2,062 | 1,884 | ' | ' |
Negative carrying value of subsidiaries, net | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Intercompany payables | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other long-term liabilities | 632 | 297 | ' | ' |
Total long-term liabilities | 27,838 | 21,915 | ' | ' |
Total stockholders' equity | 12,415 | 6,115 | ' | ' |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 45,767 | 33,622 | ' | ' |
Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Current assets | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible accounts | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Accounts receivable from affiliates | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Inventory | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Current portion of deferred tax assets, net | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other current assets | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Total current assets | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Goodwill | 0 | ' | ' | ' |
Spectrum licenses | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Investments in subsidiaries, net | -34,783 | -24,823 | ' | ' |
Intercompany receivables | -3,019 | -3,831 | ' | ' |
Long-term investments | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other assets | -29 | 0 | ' | ' |
Total assets | -37,831 | -28,654 | ' | ' |
Current liabilities | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Current payables to affiliates | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Short-term debt | 0 | ' | ' | ' |
Deferred revenue | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other current liabilities | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Total current liabilities | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Long-term payables to affiliates | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | 0 | ' | ' | ' |
Long-term financial obligation | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Deferred tax liabilities | -29 | 0 | ' | ' |
Deferred rents | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Negative carrying value of subsidiaries, net | -767 | -489 | ' | ' |
Intercompany payables | -3,019 | -3,831 | ' | ' |
Other long-term liabilities | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Total long-term liabilities | -3,815 | -4,320 | ' | ' |
Total stockholders' equity | -34,016 | -24,334 | ' | ' |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | -37,831 | -28,654 | ' | ' |
Parent [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Current assets | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,157 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible accounts | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Accounts receivable from affiliates | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Inventory | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Current portion of deferred tax assets, net | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other current assets | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Total current assets | 1,157 | 0 | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Goodwill | 0 | ' | ' | ' |
Spectrum licenses | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Investments in subsidiaries, net | 9,328 | 0 | ' | ' |
Intercompany receivables | 1,927 | 0 | ' | ' |
Long-term investments | 3 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other assets | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Total assets | 12,415 | 0 | ' | ' |
Current liabilities | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Current payables to affiliates | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Short-term debt | 0 | ' | ' | ' |
Deferred revenue | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other current liabilities | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Total current liabilities | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Long-term payables to affiliates | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | 0 | ' | ' | ' |
Long-term financial obligation | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Deferred tax liabilities | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Deferred rents | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Negative carrying value of subsidiaries, net | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Intercompany payables | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other long-term liabilities | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Total long-term liabilities | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Total stockholders' equity | 12,415 | 0 | ' | ' |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 12,415 | 0 | ' | ' |
Issuer [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Current assets | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | 984 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible accounts | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Accounts receivable from affiliates | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Inventory | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Current portion of deferred tax assets, net | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other current assets | 4 | 106 | ' | ' |
Total current assets | 988 | 106 | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Goodwill | 0 | ' | ' | ' |
Spectrum licenses | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 15 | 19 | ' | ' |
Investments in subsidiaries, net | 25,455 | 24,823 | ' | ' |
Intercompany receivables | 1,073 | 0 | ' | ' |
Long-term investments | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other assets | 4 | 147 | ' | ' |
Total assets | 27,535 | 25,095 | ' | ' |
Current liabilities | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 189 | 0 | ' | ' |
Current payables to affiliates | 201 | 1,494 | ' | ' |
Short-term debt | 178 | ' | ' | ' |
Deferred revenue | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other current liabilities | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Total current liabilities | 568 | 1,494 | ' | ' |
Long-term payables to affiliates | 11,200 | 13,655 | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | 6,424 | ' | ' | ' |
Long-term financial obligation | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Deferred tax liabilities | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Deferred rents | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Negative carrying value of subsidiaries, net | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Intercompany payables | 0 | 3,831 | ' | ' |
Other long-term liabilities | 15 | 0 | ' | ' |
Total long-term liabilities | 17,639 | 17,486 | ' | ' |
Total stockholders' equity | 9,328 | 6,115 | ' | ' |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 27,535 | 25,095 | ' | ' |
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Current assets | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | 89 | 287 | 360 | 339 |
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible accounts | 3,256 | 2,607 | ' | ' |
Accounts receivable from affiliates | 19 | 682 | ' | ' |
Inventory | 761 | 457 | ' | ' |
Current portion of deferred tax assets, net | 758 | 640 | ' | ' |
Other current assets | 666 | 565 | ' | ' |
Total current assets | 5,549 | 5,238 | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 14,754 | 12,129 | ' | ' |
Goodwill | 1,683 | ' | ' | ' |
Spectrum licenses | 18,414 | 14,330 | ' | ' |
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 1,297 | 79 | ' | ' |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 40 | 44 | ' | ' |
Investments in subsidiaries, net | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Intercompany receivables | 0 | 3,760 | ' | ' |
Long-term investments | 33 | 31 | ' | ' |
Other assets | 894 | 352 | ' | ' |
Total assets | 42,664 | 35,963 | ' | ' |
Current liabilities | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 4,007 | 3,382 | ' | ' |
Current payables to affiliates | 104 | 125 | ' | ' |
Short-term debt | 17 | ' | ' | ' |
Deferred revenue | 447 | 290 | ' | ' |
Other current liabilities | 203 | 168 | ' | ' |
Total current liabilities | 4,778 | 3,965 | ' | ' |
Long-term payables to affiliates | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | 337 | ' | ' | ' |
Long-term financial obligation | 364 | 360 | ' | ' |
Deferred tax liabilities | 4,724 | 3,603 | ' | ' |
Deferred rents | 2,062 | 1,884 | ' | ' |
Negative carrying value of subsidiaries, net | 767 | 489 | ' | ' |
Intercompany payables | 3,019 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other long-term liabilities | 617 | 297 | ' | ' |
Total long-term liabilities | 11,890 | 6,633 | ' | ' |
Total stockholders' equity | 25,996 | 25,365 | ' | ' |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 42,664 | 35,963 | ' | ' |
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Current assets | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | 135 | 107 | 70 | 51 |
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible accounts | 114 | 71 | ' | ' |
Accounts receivable from affiliates | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Inventory | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Current portion of deferred tax assets, net | 15 | 15 | ' | ' |
Other current assets | 6 | 4 | ' | ' |
Total current assets | 270 | 197 | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 616 | 678 | ' | ' |
Goodwill | 0 | ' | ' | ' |
Spectrum licenses | 0 | 220 | ' | ' |
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Investments in subsidiaries, net | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Intercompany receivables | 19 | 71 | ' | ' |
Long-term investments | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other assets | 79 | 52 | ' | ' |
Total assets | 984 | 1,218 | ' | ' |
Current liabilities | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 128 | 93 | ' | ' |
Current payables to affiliates | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Short-term debt | 0 | ' | ' | ' |
Deferred revenue | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other current liabilities | 40 | 40 | ' | ' |
Total current liabilities | 168 | 133 | ' | ' |
Long-term payables to affiliates | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | 0 | ' | ' | ' |
Long-term financial obligation | 2,124 | 2,101 | ' | ' |
Deferred tax liabilities | 0 | 15 | ' | ' |
Deferred rents | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Negative carrying value of subsidiaries, net | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Intercompany payables | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Other long-term liabilities | 0 | 0 | ' | ' |
Total long-term liabilities | 2,124 | 2,116 | ' | ' |
Total stockholders' equity | -1,308 | -1,031 | ' | ' |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $984 | $1,218 | ' | ' |
Guarantor_Financial_Informatio4
Guarantor Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 |
Revenues | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Service revenues | $5,138 | $4,261 | $13,899 | $13,086 |
Equipment sales | 1,467 | 554 | 3,452 | 1,524 |
Other revenues | 83 | 78 | 242 | 200 |
Total revenues | 6,688 | 4,893 | 17,593 | 14,810 |
Operating expenses | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Network costs | 1,444 | 1,141 | 3,880 | 3,515 |
Cost of equipment sales | 2,015 | 866 | 4,837 | 2,456 |
Customer acquisition | 1,039 | 823 | 2,804 | 2,323 |
General and administrative | 894 | 840 | 2,482 | 2,681 |
Depreciation and amortization | 987 | 825 | 2,630 | 2,391 |
MetroPCS transaction and integration costs | 12 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
Impairment charges | 0 | 8,134 | 0 | 8,134 |
Restructuring costs | 0 | 36 | 54 | 90 |
Other, net | 0 | -179 | -2 | -136 |
Total operating expenses | 6,391 | 12,486 | 16,736 | 21,454 |
Operating income (loss) | 297 | -7,593 | 857 | -6,644 |
Other income (expense) | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest expense to affiliates | -183 | -165 | -586 | -487 |
Interest expense | -151 | 0 | -311 | 0 |
Interest income | 50 | 20 | 125 | 53 |
Other income (expense), net | -7 | 15 | 105 | 22 |
Total other expense, net | -291 | -130 | -667 | -412 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 6 | -7,723 | 190 | -7,056 |
Income tax expense | 42 | 12 | 135 | 272 |
Earnings (loss) of subsidiaries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net income (loss) | -36 | -7,735 | 55 | -7,328 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 0 | 24 | -39 | 19 |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | -36 | -7,711 | 16 | -7,309 |
Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Service revenues | -39 | -28 | -91 | -80 |
Equipment sales | -176 | -144 | -500 | -409 |
Other revenues | -6 | -34 | -74 | -105 |
Total revenues | -221 | -206 | -665 | -594 |
Operating expenses | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Network costs | -5 | -34 | -73 | -105 |
Cost of equipment sales | -192 | -161 | -547 | -456 |
Customer acquisition | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
General and administrative | -24 | -11 | -45 | -33 |
Depreciation and amortization | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MetroPCS transaction and integration costs | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Impairment charges | ' | 0 | ' | 0 |
Restructuring costs | ' | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other, net | ' | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total operating expenses | -221 | -206 | -665 | -594 |
Operating income (loss) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other income (expense) | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest expense to affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Interest expense | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Interest income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other income (expense), net | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total other expense, net | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Income tax expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings (loss) of subsidiaries | -191 | 7,589 | -549 | 6,869 |
Net income (loss) | -191 | 7,589 | -549 | 6,869 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 0 | 14 | -24 | 12 |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | -191 | 7,603 | -573 | 6,881 |
Parent [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Service revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Equipment sales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Operating expenses | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Network costs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cost of equipment sales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Customer acquisition | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
General and administrative | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Depreciation and amortization | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MetroPCS transaction and integration costs | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Impairment charges | ' | 0 | ' | 0 |
Restructuring costs | ' | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other, net | ' | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total operating expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Operating income (loss) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other income (expense) | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest expense to affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Interest expense | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Interest income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other income (expense), net | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total other expense, net | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Income tax expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings (loss) of subsidiaries | -36 | 0 | -83 | 0 |
Net income (loss) | -36 | 0 | -83 | 0 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | -36 | 0 | -83 | 0 |
Issuer [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Service revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Equipment sales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Operating expenses | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Network costs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cost of equipment sales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Customer acquisition | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
General and administrative | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Depreciation and amortization | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MetroPCS transaction and integration costs | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Impairment charges | ' | 0 | ' | 0 |
Restructuring costs | ' | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other, net | ' | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total operating expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Operating income (loss) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other income (expense) | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest expense to affiliates | -183 | -155 | -586 | -475 |
Interest expense | -84 | ' | -138 | ' |
Interest income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other income (expense), net | -9 | 9 | 105 | 16 |
Total other expense, net | -276 | -146 | -619 | -459 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | -276 | -146 | -619 | -459 |
Income tax expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings (loss) of subsidiaries | 240 | -7,589 | 674 | -6,869 |
Net income (loss) | -36 | -7,735 | 55 | -7,328 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 0 | 24 | -39 | 19 |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | -36 | -7,711 | 16 | -7,309 |
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Service revenues | 4,958 | 4,111 | 13,404 | 12,631 |
Equipment sales | 1,643 | 698 | 3,952 | 1,933 |
Other revenues | 59 | 95 | 200 | 253 |
Total revenues | 6,660 | 4,904 | 17,556 | 14,817 |
Operating expenses | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Network costs | 1,443 | 1,158 | 3,907 | 3,568 |
Cost of equipment sales | 2,052 | 904 | 4,978 | 2,570 |
Customer acquisition | 1,039 | 823 | 2,804 | 2,323 |
General and administrative | 871 | 817 | 2,409 | 2,600 |
Depreciation and amortization | 966 | 825 | 2,568 | 2,391 |
MetroPCS transaction and integration costs | 12 | ' | 51 | ' |
Impairment charges | ' | 8,134 | ' | 8,134 |
Restructuring costs | ' | 36 | 54 | 90 |
Other, net | ' | -179 | -2 | -136 |
Total operating expenses | 6,383 | 12,518 | 16,769 | 21,540 |
Operating income (loss) | 277 | -7,614 | 787 | -6,723 |
Other income (expense) | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest expense to affiliates | 0 | -10 | 0 | -12 |
Interest expense | -24 | ' | -44 | ' |
Interest income | 50 | 20 | 125 | 53 |
Other income (expense), net | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Total other expense, net | 28 | 16 | 81 | 47 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 305 | -7,598 | 868 | -6,676 |
Income tax expense | 49 | 6 | 158 | 244 |
Earnings (loss) of subsidiaries | -13 | 0 | -42 | 0 |
Net income (loss) | 243 | -7,604 | 668 | -6,920 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 0 | -14 | 24 | -12 |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | 243 | -7,618 | 692 | -6,932 |
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Service revenues | 219 | 178 | 586 | 535 |
Equipment sales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other revenues | 30 | 17 | 116 | 52 |
Total revenues | 249 | 195 | 702 | 587 |
Operating expenses | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Network costs | 6 | 17 | 46 | 52 |
Cost of equipment sales | 155 | 123 | 406 | 342 |
Customer acquisition | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
General and administrative | 47 | 34 | 118 | 114 |
Depreciation and amortization | 21 | 0 | 62 | 0 |
MetroPCS transaction and integration costs | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Impairment charges | ' | 0 | ' | 0 |
Restructuring costs | ' | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other, net | ' | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total operating expenses | 229 | 174 | 632 | 508 |
Operating income (loss) | 20 | 21 | 70 | 79 |
Other income (expense) | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest expense to affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Interest expense | -43 | ' | -129 | ' |
Interest income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other income (expense), net | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total other expense, net | -43 | 0 | -129 | 0 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | -23 | 21 | -59 | 79 |
Income tax expense | -7 | 6 | -23 | 28 |
Earnings (loss) of subsidiaries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net income (loss) | -16 | 15 | -36 | 51 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | ($16) | $15 | ($36) | $51 |
Guarantor_Financial_Informatio5
Guarantor Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Information) (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 |
Operating activities | ' | ' |
Net cash provided by operating activities | $2,541 | $2,707 |
Investing activities | ' | ' |
Purchases of property and equipment | -3,143 | -2,003 |
Purchases of intangible assets | -52 | -379 |
Short term affiliate loan receivable, net | 300 | -297 |
Cash and cash equivalents acquired in MetroPCS business combination | 2,144 | 0 |
Change in restricted cash equivalents | -100 | 0 |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, net | -22 | 16 |
Other, net | 5 | -4 |
Net cash used in investing activities | -868 | -2,667 |
Financing activities | ' | ' |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 498 | 0 |
Repayments of short-term debt for purchases of property and equipment | -194 | 0 |
Repayments related to a variable interest entity | -80 | 0 |
Distribution to affiliate as a result of debt recapitalization | -41 | 0 |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 116 | 0 |
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | 4 | 0 |
Other, net | -5 | 0 |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 298 | 0 |
Change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,971 | 40 |
Beginning of period | 394 | 390 |
End of period | 2,365 | 430 |
Consolidating and Eliminating Adjustments [Member] | ' | ' |
Operating activities | ' | ' |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 0 | 0 |
Investing activities | ' | ' |
Purchases of property and equipment | 0 | 0 |
Purchases of intangible assets | 0 | 0 |
Short term affiliate loan receivable, net | 0 | 0 |
Cash and cash equivalents acquired in MetroPCS business combination | 0 | ' |
Change in restricted cash equivalents | 0 | ' |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, net | 0 | 0 |
Other, net | 0 | 0 |
Net cash used in investing activities | 0 | 0 |
Financing activities | ' | ' |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 0 | ' |
Repayments of short-term debt for purchases of property and equipment | 0 | ' |
Repayments related to a variable interest entity | 0 | ' |
Distribution to affiliate as a result of debt recapitalization | 0 | ' |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 0 | ' |
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | 0 | ' |
Other, net | 0 | ' |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 0 | 0 |
Change in cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Beginning of period | 0 | 0 |
End of period | 0 | 0 |
Parent [Member] | ' | ' |
Operating activities | ' | ' |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 304 | 0 |
Investing activities | ' | ' |
Purchases of property and equipment | 0 | 0 |
Purchases of intangible assets | 0 | 0 |
Short term affiliate loan receivable, net | 0 | 0 |
Cash and cash equivalents acquired in MetroPCS business combination | 737 | ' |
Change in restricted cash equivalents | 0 | ' |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, net | 0 | 0 |
Other, net | 0 | 0 |
Net cash used in investing activities | 737 | 0 |
Financing activities | ' | ' |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 0 | ' |
Repayments of short-term debt for purchases of property and equipment | 0 | ' |
Repayments related to a variable interest entity | 0 | ' |
Distribution to affiliate as a result of debt recapitalization | 0 | ' |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 116 | ' |
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | 0 | ' |
Other, net | 0 | ' |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 116 | 0 |
Change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,157 | 0 |
Beginning of period | 0 | 0 |
End of period | 1,157 | 0 |
Issuer [Member] | ' | ' |
Operating activities | ' | ' |
Net cash provided by operating activities | -921 | 0 |
Investing activities | ' | ' |
Purchases of property and equipment | 0 | 0 |
Purchases of intangible assets | 0 | 0 |
Short term affiliate loan receivable, net | 0 | 0 |
Cash and cash equivalents acquired in MetroPCS business combination | 1,407 | ' |
Change in restricted cash equivalents | 0 | ' |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, net | 0 | 0 |
Other, net | 0 | 0 |
Net cash used in investing activities | 1,407 | 0 |
Financing activities | ' | ' |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 498 | ' |
Repayments of short-term debt for purchases of property and equipment | 0 | ' |
Repayments related to a variable interest entity | 0 | ' |
Distribution to affiliate as a result of debt recapitalization | 0 | ' |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 0 | ' |
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | 0 | ' |
Other, net | 0 | ' |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 498 | 0 |
Change in cash and cash equivalents | 984 | 0 |
Beginning of period | 0 | 0 |
End of period | 984 | 0 |
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | ' | ' |
Operating activities | ' | ' |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 3,130 | 2,688 |
Investing activities | ' | ' |
Purchases of property and equipment | -3,143 | -2,003 |
Purchases of intangible assets | -52 | -379 |
Short term affiliate loan receivable, net | 300 | -297 |
Cash and cash equivalents acquired in MetroPCS business combination | 0 | ' |
Change in restricted cash equivalents | -100 | ' |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, net | -22 | 16 |
Other, net | 5 | -4 |
Net cash used in investing activities | -3,012 | -2,667 |
Financing activities | ' | ' |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 0 | ' |
Repayments of short-term debt for purchases of property and equipment | -194 | ' |
Repayments related to a variable interest entity | -80 | ' |
Distribution to affiliate as a result of debt recapitalization | -41 | ' |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 0 | ' |
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | 4 | ' |
Other, net | -5 | ' |
Net cash provided by financing activities | -316 | 0 |
Change in cash and cash equivalents | -198 | 21 |
Beginning of period | 287 | 339 |
End of period | 89 | 360 |
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | ' | ' |
Operating activities | ' | ' |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 28 | 19 |
Investing activities | ' | ' |
Purchases of property and equipment | 0 | 0 |
Purchases of intangible assets | 0 | 0 |
Short term affiliate loan receivable, net | 0 | 0 |
Cash and cash equivalents acquired in MetroPCS business combination | 0 | ' |
Change in restricted cash equivalents | 0 | ' |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, net | 0 | 0 |
Other, net | 0 | 0 |
Net cash used in investing activities | 0 | 0 |
Financing activities | ' | ' |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 0 | ' |
Repayments of short-term debt for purchases of property and equipment | 0 | ' |
Repayments related to a variable interest entity | 0 | ' |
Distribution to affiliate as a result of debt recapitalization | 0 | ' |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 0 | ' |
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | 0 | ' |
Other, net | 0 | ' |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 0 | 0 |
Change in cash and cash equivalents | 28 | 19 |
Beginning of period | 107 | 51 |
End of period | $135 | $70 |
Additional_Financial_Informati2
Additional Financial Information (Variable Interest Entities) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Consolidated assets of variable interest entity | ' | ' | ' | $236 |
Acquisition price of interest in variable interest entity | ' | ' | 94 | ' |
Payments to acquire interest in variable interest entity | 54 | 40 | ' | ' |
Payments to acquire interest in variable interest entity, Interest included in payment | $14 | ' | ' | ' |
Additional_Financial_Informati3
Additional Financial Information (Components of AOCI) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 |
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Balance, beginning of period | ' | ' | $41 | ' |
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period | ' | ' | 32 | ' |
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income | ' | ' | -71 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 0 | 24 | -39 | 19 |
Balance, end of period | 2 | ' | 2 | ' |
Interest expense to affiliates | 183 | 165 | 586 | 487 |
Other income (expense), net | 7 | -15 | -105 | -22 |
Income tax effect | 42 | 12 | 135 | 272 |
Reclassifications to net income, net of tax | -36 | -7,735 | 55 | -7,328 |
Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Balance, beginning of period | ' | ' | -23 | ' |
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period | ' | ' | -10 | ' |
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income | ' | ' | 33 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ' | ' | 23 | ' |
Balance, end of period | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Foreign Currency Translation [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Balance, beginning of period | ' | ' | 62 | ' |
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period | ' | ' | 42 | ' |
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income | ' | ' | -104 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ' | ' | -62 | ' |
Balance, end of period | 0 | ' | 0 | ' |
Available-for-Sale Securities [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Balance, beginning of period | ' | ' | 2 | ' |
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period | ' | ' | 0 | ' |
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income | ' | ' | 0 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ' | ' | 0 | ' |
Balance, end of period | 2 | ' | 2 | ' |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Reclassifications to net income, net of tax | 0 | ' | -71 | ' |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest expense to affiliates | 0 | ' | 53 | ' |
Income tax effect | 0 | ' | -20 | ' |
Reclassifications to net income, net of tax | 0 | ' | 33 | ' |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Foreign Currency Translation [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Other income (expense), net | 0 | ' | -166 | ' |
Income tax effect | 0 | ' | 62 | ' |
Reclassifications to net income, net of tax | $0 | ' | ($104) | ' |
Additional_Financial_Informati4
Additional Financial Information (Earnings (Loss) Per Share) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net income (loss) | ($36) | ($7,735) | $55 | ($7,328) |
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | 726,877,458 | 535,286,077 | 642,957,645 | 535,286,077 |
Dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and awards | 0 | 0 | 2,562,879 | 0 |
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | 726,877,458 | 535,286,077 | 645,520,524 | 535,286,077 |
Earnings (loss) per share - basic | ($0.05) | ($14.45) | $0.09 | ($13.69) |
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted | ($0.05) | ($14.45) | $0.09 | ($13.69) |
Employee Stock Option [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 8,200,306 | ' | 4,484,084 | ' |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Stock Units (PSUs) [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 24,928,415 | ' | 2,765,055 | ' |
Additional_Financial_Informati5
Additional Financial Information (Restructuring Costs) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Balance, beginning of period | ' | ' | $32 | ' |
Restructuring costs | 0 | 36 | 54 | 90 |
Cash payments | ' | ' | -62 | ' |
Balance, end of period | 24 | ' | 24 | ' |
2013 Restructuring Program [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Balance, beginning of period | ' | ' | 0 | ' |
Restructuring costs | ' | ' | 54 | ' |
Cash payments | ' | ' | -53 | ' |
Balance, end of period | 1 | ' | 1 | ' |
2012 Restructuring Program [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Balance, beginning of period | ' | ' | 32 | ' |
Restructuring costs | ' | 36 | 0 | 90 |
Cash payments | ' | ' | -9 | ' |
Balance, end of period | $23 | ' | $23 | ' |
Additional_Financial_Informati6
Additional Financial Information (Supplemental Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 |
Additional Financial Information [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Interest payments | $784 | $644 |
Income tax payments (refunds), net | 21 | 24 |
Increase in accounts payable for purchases of property and equipment | 53 | 233 |
Short-term debt outstanding for financing of property and equipment purchases | 178 | 0 |
Relinquishment of accounts receivable from affiliates in satisfaction of notes payable to affiliates | 0 | 644 |
Noncash portion of spectrum license swap transactions | 8 | 1,452 |
Retirement of notes payable to affiliates | 14,450 | 0 |
Elimination of net unamortized discounts and premiums on notes payable to affiliates | 434 | 0 |
Issuance of new notes payable to affiliates | 11,200 | 0 |
Settlement of accounts receivable from affiliates and other outstanding balances | 363 | 0 |
Income tax benefit from debt recapitalization | 178 | 0 |
Net assets acquired in MetroPCS business combination, excluding cash acquired | $827 | $0 |
Subsequent_Events_Details
Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired | $52 | $379 |
Subsequent Event | ' | ' |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired | 308 | ' |
Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Subsequent Event | ' | ' |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Notes payable to affiliate, principal balance sold to third party creditors | 5,600 | ' |
Senior Notes due 2019 [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Subsequent Event | ' | ' |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Notes payable to affiliate, principal balance sold to third party creditors | 1,250 | ' |
Senior Notes due 2020 [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Subsequent Event | ' | ' |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Notes payable to affiliate, principal balance sold to third party creditors | 1,250 | ' |
Senior Notes due 2021 [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Subsequent Event | ' | ' |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Notes payable to affiliate, principal balance sold to third party creditors | 1,250 | ' |
Senior Notes due 2022 [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Subsequent Event | ' | ' |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Notes payable to affiliate, principal balance sold to third party creditors | 1,250 | ' |
Senior Notes due 2023 [Member] | Deutsche Telekom [Member] | Subsequent Event | ' | ' |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Notes payable to affiliate, principal balance sold to third party creditors | $600 | ' |