Investments In Unconsolidated Entities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

Note 7Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

Investments in unconsolidated entities consist of amounts invested in wireless and wireline entities in which TDS holds a noncontrolling interest.  These investments are accounted for using either the equity or cost method.

The following table, which is based in part on information provided by third parties, summarizes the combined results of operations of TDS’ equity method investments.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
(Dollars in millions)
Revenues	$	1,688	$	1,735
Operating expenses		1,236		1,291
Operating income		452		444
Other income (expense), net		(4)		4
Net income	$	448	$	448