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Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net
Cable and satellite television distribution rights consisted of the following:
The Company recorded amortization expense of $42 million and $41 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, related to cable and satellite television distribution rights.
As of March 31, 2013, related amortization expense for each of the next five years ended December 31 was as follows (in millions):
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Disclosure for affiliation agreements with cable and satellite television providers for carriage of the company's service, as well as for certain channel placement. No definition available.
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