Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion [Abstract]

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion

(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 September 30, 2011 and 2010 were $3.4 million and $5.9 million and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 were $11.1 million and $19.9 million, respectively, for wireless operations; and $1.7 million and $3.8 million for software operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively. The consolidated balances consisted of the following for the periods stated:

	For the Three Months  Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
Depreciation	$	3,323	$	5,443	$	10,573	$	18,471
Amortization		1,546		171		3,729		548
Accretion		211		285		616		882
Total depreciation, amortization and accretion	$	5,080	$	5,899	$	14,918	$	19,901