Stock-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

The following table summarizes non-cash compensation expense and capitalized non-cash compensation for the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2011 and 2010 (in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
OSO	$	3	$	2	$	7	$	8
Restricted Stock Units and Shares	11		6		18		14
401(k) Match Expense	3		3		10		9
Restricted Stock Unit Bonus Grant	9		9		33		19
	26		20		68		50
Capitalized Noncash Compensation	—		—		—		—
	$	26	$	20	$	68	$	50

The Company capitalizes non-cash compensation for those employees directly involved in the construction of the network, installation of services for customers or development of business support systems. As of September 30, 2011, there were approximately 1 million outperform stock option appreciation units (“OSOs”) outstanding.  As of September 30, 2011, there were approximately 2 million nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) outstanding.

During the first quarter of 2010, the Company revised the eligibility criteria and grant schedule for its non-cash compensation.  Effective April 1, 2010, the Company’s OSOs are granted quarterly to certain levels of management and its RSUs are granted annually on July 1 to management and certain other eligible employees.  During 2010 and 2011, there were no changes to the vesting schedule, or any other aspects of the Company’s non-cash compensation plans.