For the Years Ended December 31,

2022

2021

2020

(In thousands)

Cash paid for interest (including capitalized interest)

$

1,044,276

$

781,874

$

778,448

Cash received for interest

8,145

5,455

5,945

Cash paid for income taxes

60,335

212,491

150,885

Capitalized interest (1)

1,040,971

821,455

924,644

Initial equity component of our 0% Convertible Notes due 2025, net of deferred taxes of $99,823

—

329,409

Employee benefits paid in Class A common stock

26,348

30,321

28,301

Convertible debt reclassified per ASU 2020-06

—

1,051,344

—

Deferred taxes reclassified per ASU 2020-06

—

245,778

—

Vendor financing

108,048

26,627

74,895

FCC licenses reclassification (2)

122,657

915,449

—

Accrued wireless equipment purchases

397,137

449,093

3,680

Asset retirement obligation

122,390

50,765

—

Revaluation of contingent liabilities

47,916

—