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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Earnings per share        
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 35,451 $ 62,140 $ 150,628 $ 172,240
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share        
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share 84,737 84,547 84,671 84,984
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Stock options 57 86 63 124
Restricted stock units 358 307 356 340
Weighted average number of shares used in diluted earnings per share 85,152 84,940 85,090 85,448
Basic earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 0.42 $ 0.73 $ 1.78 $ 2.03
Diluted earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 0.42 $ 0.73 $ 1.77 $ 2.02
Common Shares | Stock Options Member
       
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Antidilutive securities 2,565 1,605 2,426 1,357
Common Shares | Restricted Stock Member
       
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Antidilutive securities   1 283 193