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Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Noncontrolling interests  
Noncontrolling interests
    Nine Months Ended
    September 30,
    2013 2012
(Dollars in thousands) 
Net income (loss) attributable to TDS shareholders$ 147,984 $ 123,708
 Transfer (to) from the noncontrolling interests     
  Change in TDS' Capital in excess of par value from U.S. Cellular's issuance of U.S. Cellular shares  (13,235)   (8,554)
  Change in TDS' Capital in excess of par value from U.S. Cellular's repurchase of U.S. Cellular shares  3,370   -
  Purchase of ownership in subsidiaries from noncontrolling interests  (27)   2,429
  Net transfers (to) from noncontrolling interests  (9,892)   (6,125)
 Change from net income (loss) attributable to TDS and transfers (to) from noncontrolling interests$ 138,092 $ 117,583