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Note 16. | Related-Party Transactions |
Clearwire Related-Party Transactions
Sprint's relationship with Clearwire, which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary, includes agreements by which we resell wireless data services utilizing Clearwire's 4G network. In addition, Clearwire subscribers utilize the third generation (3G) Sprint network which provides dual-mode service to subscribers in those areas where access to its 4G network is not available. Cost of services and products included in our consolidated statements of comprehensive loss related to our agreement to purchase 4G services from Clearwire totaled $207 million for the Predecessor period from January 1, 2013 to the Clearwire Acquisition and $417 million and $405 million for the Predecessor years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
SoftBank Related-Party Transactions
In addition to agreements arising out of or relating to the SoftBank Merger, Sprint and SoftBank have entered into various other arrangements with SoftBank Parties or with third parties to which SoftBank Parties are also parties, including for international wireless roaming, wireless and wireline call termination, real estate and other services. Transactions under these agreements were immaterial through the Successor year ended December 31, 2013.
