Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 874,860	$ 830,014
Short-term investments	40,035	50,104
Accounts receivable
Due from customers and agents, less allowances of $37,543 and $63,690, respectively	460,823	551,611
Other, less allowances of $2,276 and $1,914, respectively	163,438	179,503
Inventory, net	205,886	244,560
Net deferred income tax asset	106,077	106,077
Prepaid expenses	88,860	87,920
Income taxes receivable	9,197	2,397
Other current assets	32,274	35,151
Total current assets	1,981,450	2,087,337
Assets held for sale	5,980	16,027
Investments
Licenses	1,460,484	1,423,779
Goodwill	834,352	836,843
Franchise rights	124,487	123,668
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $122,767 and $112,752, respectively	61,536	71,454
Investments in unconsolidated entities	308,661	301,772
Other investments	589	641
Total investments	2,790,109	2,758,157
Property, plant and equipment
In service and under construction	11,220,652	11,239,804
Less: Accumulated depreciation	7,470,705	7,361,660
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,749,947	3,878,144
Other assets and deferred charges	180,183	164,482
Total assets	8,707,669	8,904,147
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	890	1,646
Accounts payable	425,051	496,069
Customer deposits and deferred revenues	302,496	289,445
Accrued interest	6,671	6,673
Accrued taxes	73,227	70,518
Accrued compensation	98,099	115,031
Other current liabilities	166,270	212,374
Total current liabilities	1,072,704	1,191,756
Liabilities held for sale	722
Deferred liabilities and credits
Net deferred income tax liability	828,458	862,975
Other deferred liabilities and credits	460,862	458,709
Long-term debt	1,718,832	1,720,074
Commitments and contingencies
Noncontrolling interests with redemption features	911	536
TDS shareholders' equity
Series A Common and Common Shares	1,327	1,327
Capital in excess of par value	2,312,515	2,308,807
Treasury shares at cost	(737,835)	(721,354)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(980)	(569)
Retained earnings	2,496,735	2,529,626
Total TDS shareholders' equity	4,071,762	4,117,837
Preferred shares	824	824
Noncontrolling interests	552,594	551,436
Total equity	4,625,180	4,670,097
Total liabilities and equity	$ 8,707,669	$ 8,904,147