Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract]

Equity method investments, summarized results of operations

The following table, which is based in part on information provided 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,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
(Dollars in millions)
Revenues	$	1,674	$	1,733	$	4,992	$	5,184
Operating expenses		1,249		1,263		3,647		3,827
Operating income		425		470		1,345		1,357
Other income (expense), net		(2)		(10)		(9)		(15)
Net income	$	423	$	460	$	1,336	$	1,342