Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)	$ (25,726)	$ 178,397	$ (5,432)	$ 185,386
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on equity investments	341	51	341	51
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(17)		(21)	15
Change related to retirement plan
Amortization of prior service cost	(911)	(902)	(1,822)	(1,804)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	322	602	644	1,204
Total gains (losses) recognized in Comprehensive Income before income tax benefit (expense)	(589)	(300)	(1,178)	(600)
Change in deferred income taxes	224	114	447	228
Change related to retirement plan, net of tax	(365)	(186)	(731)	(372)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(41)	(135)	(411)	(306)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(25,767)	178,262	(5,843)	185,080
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(3,688)	22,320	(1,648)	27,890
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TDS shareholders	$ (22,079)	$ 155,942	$ (4,195)	$ 157,190