The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.
Assets are resources controlled by the company as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.
Total assets remained relatively stable over the observed period, fluctuating between a minimum of 202.1 billion and a peak of 219.2 billion. While the overall asset base showed minimal net growth from March 2021 to September 2026, there were significant shifts in the composition of these assets, characterized by a transition from physical property and equipment toward intangible spectrum licenses.
Current Asset Liquidity and Trends
Cash and cash equivalents demonstrated significant volatility, with values ranging from a low of 2.8 billion in June 2026 to a high of 12.0 billion in March 2025. Accounts receivable and equipment installment plan receivables showed a general upward trajectory; net accounts receivable grew from 3.6 billion in March 2021 to 5.0 billion by September 2026. Inventory levels remained inconsistent, reflecting cyclical fluctuations typical of hardware procurement and sales cycles, peaking at 3.1 billion in September 2026.
Fixed Asset Depreciation and Right-of-Use Assets
A sustained downward trend is observed in net property and equipment, which declined from 40.5 billion in March 2021 to 36.0 billion by September 2026. This suggests that depreciation and amortization expenses have consistently exceeded new capital expenditures in this category. Similarly, operating lease right-of-use assets trended downward from 27.8 billion to 24.2 billion over the same period, indicating a reduction in the present value of lease obligations or the expiration of lease agreements.
Intangible Asset Expansion
Intangible assets represent the largest portion of the balance sheet, driven primarily by spectrum licenses. These licenses increased from 82.9 billion in March 2021 to 99.9 billion by September 2026, representing a substantial strategic investment in network capacity. Goodwill also experienced a moderate increase, rising from 11.2 billion to 13.7 billion, reflecting the long-term value attributed to acquisitions.
Overall Asset Composition Shift
The long-term asset base transitioned from 184.5 billion in early 2021 to 191.3 billion by late 2026. The growth in this segment was almost exclusively driven by the accumulation of spectrum licenses and goodwill, which offset the steady contraction in net property and equipment. Consequently, the company's asset profile has become increasingly weighted toward intangible regulatory assets rather than physical infrastructure.