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Debt
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
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Debt

9.    Debt

In January 2015, U.S. Cellular entered into a senior term loan credit facility.  In July 2015, U.S. Cellular borrowed the full amount of $225 million available under this facility in two separate draws at an overall interest rate of 2.88%.  The interest rate on outstanding borrowings will be reset at three and six month intervals at a rate of LIBOR plus 250 basis points.  This credit facility provides for the draws to be continued on a long-term basis under terms that are readily determinable.  U.S. Cellular has the ability and intent to carry the debt for the duration of the agreement.  Principal reductions will be due and payable in quarterly installments of $2.8 million beginning in March 2016 through December 2021, and the remaining unpaid balance will be due and payable in January 2022.  These funds will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital, spectrum purchases and capital expenditures.