equipment, mostly NextBox 2.0 and 3.0 set-top boxes at Cable; these
are now amortized over three years, compared to five years prior to
2012, which also contributed to the increase
 the timing of readiness of certain network and system initiatives,
including the launch of our LTE network in various municipalities
 new property, plant and equipment and intangible assets resulting
from our recent acquisitions in Cable, Business Solutions and Media.
Impairment of Assets
There was no impairment of assets this year. In 2012, we recorded an
$80 million impairment charge in the Media segment that included:
 $67 million in goodwill
 $8 million in broadcast licences
 $5 million in program rights.
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