Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 872,910	$ 830,014
Short-term investments	40,056	50,104
Accounts receivable
Due from customers and agents, less allowances of $56,112 and $63,690, respectively	424,451	551,611
Other, less allowances of $2,165 and $1,914, respectively	190,558	179,503
Inventory, net	224,904	244,560
Net deferred income tax asset	106,077	106,077
Prepaid expenses	89,344	87,920
Income taxes receivable	5,679	2,397
Other current assets	35,154	35,151
Total current assets	1,989,133	2,087,337
Assets held for sale		16,027
Investments
Licenses	1,448,598	1,423,779
Goodwill	836,843	836,843
Franchise rights	123,668	123,668
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $117,767 and $112,752, respectively	66,439	71,454
Investments in unconsolidated entities	326,279	301,772
Other investments	611	641
Total investments	2,802,438	2,758,157
Property, plant and equipment
In service and under construction	11,253,631	11,239,804
Less: Accumulated depreciation	7,474,498	7,361,660
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,779,133	3,878,144
Other assets and deferred charges	178,599	164,482
Total assets	8,749,303	8,904,147
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	1,415	1,646
Accounts payable	414,015	496,069
Customer deposits and deferred revenues	287,999	289,445
Accrued interest	15,757	6,673
Accrued taxes	72,761	70,518
Accrued compensation	65,486	115,031
Other current liabilities	167,746	212,374
Total current liabilities	1,025,179	1,191,756
Deferred liabilities and credits
Net deferred income tax liability	847,850	862,975
Other deferred liabilities and credits	477,305	458,709
Long-term debt	1,720,031	1,720,074
Commitments and contingencies
Noncontrolling interests with redemption features	543	536
TDS shareholders' equity
Series A Common and Common Shares	1,327	1,327
Capital in excess of par value	2,313,682	2,308,807
Treasury shares at cost	(722,658)	(721,354)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(938)	(569)
Retained earnings	2,533,298	2,529,626
Total TDS shareholders' equity	4,124,711	4,117,837
Preferred shares	824	824
Noncontrolling interests	552,860	551,436
Total equity	4,678,395	4,670,097
Total liabilities and equity	$ 8,749,303	$ 8,904,147