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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
Earnings per share    
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 62,492 $ 35,161
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share    
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share 84,570 85,484
Effect of dilutive securities:    
Stock options 135 177
Restricted stock units 428 440
Weighted average number of shares used in diluted earnings per share 85,133 86,101
Basic earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 0.74 $ 0.41
Diluted earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 0.73 $ 0.41
Common Shares | Stock Options Member
   
Effect of dilutive securities:    
Antidilutive securities 1,444 1,055
Common Shares | Restricted Stock Member
   
Effect of dilutive securities:    
Antidilutive securities   1