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Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information

Equity method investments, summarized results of operations

	The following table, which is based on information provided in part by third parties, summarizes the combined results of operations of U.S. Cellular’s equity method investments.

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014		2013
(Dollars in thousands)
Revenues		$	1,620,402	$	1,471,192
Operating expenses			1,137,209		1,034,624
Operating income			483,193		436,568
Other income, net			1,764		598
Net income		$	484,957	$	437,166

- Definition

The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group.

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