(8) Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion — The total depreciation, amortization and accretion expenses related to property and equipment, amortizable intangible assets, and asset retirement obligations for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were $3.6 million and $6.7 million and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were $7.6 million and $14.0 million, respectively, for wireless operations; and $1.7 million and $2.2 million for software operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively. The consolidated balances consisted of the following for the periods stated:


	For the Three				For the Six
	Months Ended				Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
	(Dollars in thousands)				(Dollars in thousands)

Depreciation	$	3,466	$	6,227	$	7,250	$	13,028
Amortization		1,629		189		2,183		377
Accretion		203		282		405		597

Total depreciation, amortization and accretion	$	5,298	$	6,698	$	9,838	$	14,002