Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 635,120	$ 471,901
Accounts receivable
Due from customers and agents, less allowances of $42,737 and $41,431, respectively	549,146	548,537
Other, less allowances of $1,124 and $1,141, respectively	109,742	135,144
Inventory, net	178,313	273,707
Net deferred income tax asset	92,791	107,686
Prepaid expenses	97,707	86,506
Income taxes receivable	853	113,708
Other current assets	29,132	29,766
Total current assets	1,692,804	1,766,955
Assets held for sale	29,771	103,343
Investments
Licenses	1,837,238	1,453,574
Goodwill	771,674	771,352
Franchise rights	244,300	244,300
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $138,614 and $133,823, respectively	59,708	64,499
Investments in unconsolidated entities	343,382	321,729
Other investments	485	508
Total investments	3,256,787	2,855,962
Property, plant and equipment
In service and under construction	11,189,882	11,194,044
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	7,443,048	7,347,919
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,746,834	3,846,125
Other assets and deferred charges	270,042	334,554
Total assets	8,996,238	8,906,939
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	805	808
Accounts payable	312,091	387,125
Customer deposits and deferred revenues	338,076	324,318
Accrued interest	17,376	7,919
Accrued taxes	174,043	46,734
Accrued compensation	68,838	114,549
Other current liabilities	145,871	181,803
Total current liabilities	1,057,100	1,063,256
Liabilities held for sale	406	21,643
Deferred liabilities and credits
Net deferred income tax liability	878,809	941,519
Other deferred liabilities and credits	441,745	430,774
Long-term debt	1,993,457	1,993,586
Commitments and contingencies
Noncontrolling interests with redemption features	6,619	1,150
TDS shareholders' equity
Series A Common and Common Shares	1,327	1,327
Capital in excess of par value	2,344,274	2,336,511
Treasury shares at cost	(745,590)	(748,199)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	6,012	6,452
Retained earnings	2,460,323	2,330,187
Total TDS shareholders' equity	4,066,346	3,926,278
Preferred shares	824	824
Noncontrolling interests	550,932	527,909
Total equity	4,618,102	4,455,011
Total liabilities and equity	$ 8,996,238	$ 8,906,939