Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)	$ (11,054)	$ 40,158	$ 174,332	$ 163,663
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on equity investments			51	49
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(34)		(19)
Change related to retirement plan
Amortization of prior service cost	(900)	(934)	(2,703)	(2,802)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	602	623	1,806	1,869
Total gains (losses) recognized in Comprehensive Income before income tax benefit (expense)	(298)	(311)	(897)	(933)
Change in deferred income taxes	114	462	341	1,395
Change related to retirement plan, net of tax	(184)	151	(556)	462
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(218)	151	(524)	511
Comprehensive income (loss)	(11,272)	40,309	173,808	164,174
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1,542)	11,041	26,348	39,955
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TDS shareholders	$ (9,730)	$ 29,268	$ 147,460	$ 124,219