Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 6,989	$ 67,566
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	15
Change related to retirement plan
Amortization of prior service cost	(902)	(934)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	602	623
Total gains (losses) recognized in Comprehensive Income before income tax benefit (expense)	(300)	(311)
Change in deferred income taxes	114	470
Change related to retirement plan, net of tax	(186)	159
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(171)	159
Comprehensive income	6,818	67,725
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(5,570)	(15,312)
Comprehensive income attributable to TDS shareholders	$ 1,248	$ 52,413