Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 584,436	$ 368,134
Short-term investments	270,896	402,882
Accounts receivable
Due from customers and agents, less allowances of $24,465 and $28,859, respectively	365,676	378,976
Other, less allowances of $5,543 and $6,148, respectively	153,426	133,970
Inventory	165,156	116,330
Net deferred income tax asset	47,970	37,079
Prepaid expenses	89,997	76,935
Prepaid income taxes	63,978	64,386
Other current assets	17,390	17,384
Total current assets	1,758,925	1,596,076
Assets held for sale	53,910
Investments
Licenses	1,462,926	1,460,126
Goodwill	728,455	728,455
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $124,025 and $119,555, respectively	26,316	30,810
Investments in unconsolidated entities	177,963	197,922
Long-term investments	90,900	102,185
Other investments	8,701	8,988
Total investments	2,495,261	2,528,486
Property, plant and equipment
In service and under construction	9,675,106	9,393,385
Less: Accumulated depreciation	6,157,168	5,835,051
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,517,938	3,558,334
Other assets and deferred charges	94,874	79,623
Total assets	7,920,908	7,762,519
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	1,919	1,711
Accounts payable	344,026	344,355
Customer deposits and deferred revenues	194,381	171,781
Accrued interest	5,546	2,718
Accrued taxes	44,830	46,110
Accrued compensation	75,912	99,020
Other current liabilities	97,122	144,938
Total current liabilities	763,736	810,633
Liabilities held for sale	871
Deferred liabilities and credits
Net deferred income tax liability	688,311	585,468
Other deferred liabilities and credits	402,143	404,892
Long-term debt	1,530,369	1,499,862
Commitments and contingencies
Noncontrolling interests with redemption features	863	855
TDS shareholders' equity
Series A Common, Special Common and Common Shares	1,270	1,270
Capital in excess of par value	2,108,280	2,107,929
Special Common and Common Treasury shares at cost:	(756,284)	(738,695)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,972)	(3,208)
Retained earnings	2,553,863	2,446,626
Total TDS shareholders' equity	3,904,157	3,813,922
Preferred shares	830	830
Noncontrolling interests	629,628	646,057
Total equity	4,534,615	4,460,809
Total liabilities and equity	$ 7,920,908	$ 7,762,519