Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details)	Jun. 30, 2019
U.S. Cellular
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
TDS ownership of U.S. Cellular	82.00%

The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage.

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Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant