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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Earnings per share    
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 4,914 $ 62,492
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share    
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share 83,838 84,570
Effect of dilutive securities:    
Stock options 44 135
Restricted stock units 521 428
Weighted average number of shares used in diluted earnings per share 84,403 85,133
Basic earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 0.06 $ 0.74
Diluted earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 0.06 $ 0.73
Common Shares | Stock Options Member
   
Effect of dilutive securities:    
Antidilutive securities 2,468 1,444