Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Noncontrolling interests

Noncontrolling interests

Year Ended December 31,			2013		2012		2011
(Dollars in thousands)
Net income attributable to TDS shareholders			$	141,927	$	81,861	$	200,566
	Transfer (to) from the noncontrolling interests
		Change in TDS’ Capital in excess of par value from U.S. Cellular's issuance of U.S. Cellular shares		(14,135)		(8,854)		(8,555)
		Change in TDS’ Capital in excess of par value from U.S. Cellular’s repurchase of U.S. Cellular shares		3,370		4,789		(7,723)
		Purchase of ownership in subsidiaries from noncontrolling interests		(123)		4,397		-
		Net transfers (to) from noncontrolling interests		(10,888)		332		(16,278)
	Change from net income attributable to TDS shareholders and transfers (to) from noncontrolling interests		$	131,039	$	82,193	$	184,288