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As of December 31, 2010, our rental commitments for operating leases, including lease renewals that are reasonably
assured, consisted mainly of leases for cell and switch sites, real estate, information technology and network equipment and
office space. These commitments in future years are as follows (in millions):
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016 and thereafter
$ 1,694
1,705
1,576
1,415
1,136
5,866
$ 13,392
Total rental expense was $1.8 billion in 2010, 2009 and 2008.
Commitments
We are a party to other commitments, which includes service, spectrum, network capacity and other executory
contracts in connection with conducting our business. As of December 31, 2010, the minimum amounts due under these
commitments were as follows (in millions):
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016 and thereafter
$ 7,166
1,925
1,227
589
326
555
$ 11,788
Amounts actually paid under some of these agreements will likely be higher due to variable components of these
agreements. The more significant variable components that determine the ultimate obligation owed include such items as hours
contracted, subscribers and other factors. In addition, we are a party to various arrangements that are conditional in nature and
obligate us to make payments only upon the occurrence of certain events, such as the delivery of functioning software or a
product.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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