Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract]

Equity method investments, summarized results of operations

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 June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
(Dollars in millions)
Revenues	$	1,636	$	1,641	$	3,251	$	3,329
Operating expenses		1,229		1,173		2,446		2,408
Operating income		407		468		805		921
Other expense, net		(2)		(3)		(2)		(8)
Net income	$	405	$	465	$	803	$	913