Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)	$ (121,199)	$ (11,054)	$ (126,631)	$ 174,332
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on equity investments	0	0	341	51
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	38	(34)	17	(19)
Change related to retirement plan
Amortization of prior service cost	(911)	(900)	(2,733)	(2,703)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	322	602	966	1,806
Total gains (losses) recognized in Comprehensive Income before income tax benefit (expense)	(589)	(298)	(1,767)	(897)
Change in deferred income taxes	224	114	671	341
Change related to retirement plan, net of tax	(365)	(184)	(1,096)	(556)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(327)	(218)	(738)	(524)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(121,526)	(11,272)	(127,369)	173,808
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(5,169)	(1,542)	(6,817)	26,348
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TDS shareholders	$ (116,357)	$ (9,730)	$ (120,552)	$ 147,460