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Severance and Exit Costs (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
The following provides the activity in the severance and exit costs liability included in "Accounts payable," "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" and "Other liabilities" within the consolidated balance sheets:
 
March 31,
2016
 
Net
Expense
 
Cash Payments
and Other
 
June 30,
2016
 
(in millions)
Lease exit costs
$
338

 
$
10

(1) 
$
(38
)
 
$
310

Severance costs
150

 
4

(2) 
(60
)
 
94

Access exit costs
37

 
4

(3) 
(9
)
 
32

 
$
525

 
$
18

 
$
(107
)
 
$
436

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(1)
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2016, we recognized costs of $10 million (Wireless only).
(2)
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2016, we recognized costs of $4 million (Wireless only).
(3)
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2016, $2 million (solely attributable to Wireline) was recognized as "Cost of services" and $2 million (solely attributable to Wireless) was recognized as "Severance and exit costs."
We continually refine our network strategy and evaluate other potential network initiatives to improve the overall performance of our network. Additionally, a major cost reduction initiative is underway, which may include headcount reductions, among other actions, to reduce operating expenses and improve our operating cash flows. As a result of these ongoing activities, we may incur future material charges associated with lease and access exit costs, severance, asset impairments, and accelerated depreciation, among others.