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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Earnings per share        
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 52,685 $ 74,939 $ 115,177 $ 110,100
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share        
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share 84,707 84,930 84,638 85,206
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Stock options 54 166 74 167
Restricted stock units 300 301 364 366
Weighted average number of shares used in diluted earnings per share 85,061 85,397 85,076 85,739
Basic earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 0.62 $ 0.88 $ 1.36 $ 1.29
Diluted earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 0.62 $ 0.88 $ 1.35 $ 1.28
Common Shares | Stock Options Member
       
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Antidilutive securities 2,264 1,569 2,668 1,315
Common Shares | Restricted Stock Member
       
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Antidilutive securities 208 168 415 141