Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity and measurement alternative method investments

TDS’ Investments in unconsolidated entities are accounted for using the equity method, measurement alternative method or net asset value practical expedient method as shown in the table below. The carrying value of measurement alternative method investments represents cost minus any impairments plus or minus any observable price changes.

	March 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
(Dollars in millions)
Equity method investments	$	491	$	468
Measurement alternative method investments	19		18
Investments recorded using the net asset value practical expedient	9		9
Total investments in unconsolidated entities	$	519	$	495

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

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
(Dollars in millions)
Revenues	$	1,809	$	1,816
Operating expenses	1,366		1,377
Operating income	443		439
Other income (expense), net	(16)		(4)
Net income	$	427	$	435