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Common Stockholder's Equity (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Share repurchases
Nine Months Ended September 30,Number of Shares Average Cost Per Share Amount
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except cost per share)      
2012        
 U.S. Cellular Common Shares - $ - $ -
 TDS Common Shares -   -   -
         
2011        
 U.S. Cellular Common Shares 1,276 $ 48.82 $ 62,294
 TDS Common Shares -   -   -
 TDS Special Common Shares 748   28.73   21,500