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Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 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 September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2014 2013 2014 2013
(Dollars in thousands)           
Revenues$ 1,643,734 $ 1,577,934 $ 4,861,057 $ 4,593,690
Operating expenses   1,225,417   1,125,966   3,540,783   3,256,399
Operating income  418,317   451,968   1,320,274   1,337,291
Other income, net  1,651   1,063   4,077   2,773
Net income$ 419,968 $ 453,031 $ 1,324,351 $ 1,340,064