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A credit rating is an evaluation of the credit worthiness of a debtor, especially a business (company) or a government, but not individual consumers. The evaluation is made by a credit rating agency of the debtor's ability to pay back the debt and the likelihood of default. (Wikipedia)

Last year, Brazil spent more than 6 per cent of economic output on debt servicing. Losing an investment grade credit rating will rise the country’s borrowing costs even further. (worldpoliticsjournal.com)

Before this date, all mobile phone services were offered on a post-paid basis, which excluded people with a poor credit rating. (Wikipedia)

According to a Moody's summary, the credit rating downgrade reflects concerns about competitive challenges and struggling economies in local service areas. (Yahoo News UK)