Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Telecommunications: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR102517USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
22,291.00
Year-over-Year Change
1.18%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. telecommunications corporations' property, plant, and equipment. It provides critical insights into capital investment, asset management, and technological infrastructure spending in the telecommunications sector.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The trend represents the systematic allocation of costs for tangible and intangible assets over their useful economic life in the telecommunications industry. Economists use this metric to assess corporate investment strategies, technological renewal rates, and sector-wide capital expenditure patterns.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by telecommunications corporations and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This indicator helps policymakers and investors understand telecommunications infrastructure investment, technological modernization, and sector economic health.
Key Facts
- Measures systematic cost allocation for telecommunications assets
- Reflects corporate investment in technological infrastructure
- Provides insights into sector-wide capital expenditure trends
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for telecommunications corporations' physical and intangible assets.
Q: Why is this indicator important?
A: It reveals how telecommunications companies manage and invest in their technological infrastructure and capital assets.
Q: How is the data collected?
A: Data is gathered through quarterly financial reports submitted by telecommunications corporations and compiled by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: They analyze the data to understand technological investment trends, sector economic health, and potential infrastructure development.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis, reflecting the most recent financial reporting period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Telecommunications: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR102517USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025