Earnings Per Share (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012
Calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share
Weighted average number of common shares used for basic earnings per share	26,147	[1]	25,931	[1]
Effect of potential dilutive shares	0	[2]	0	[2]
Weighted average number of common shares and potential dilutive shares used for diluted earnings per share	26,147		25,931
Anti-dilutive shares outstanding at period-end excluded from the above reconciliation.	5,349	[3]	4,916	[3]

[1] Weighted average number of common shares used for basic earnings per share excludes 285,060 and 266,157 weighted average shares of non-vested restricted stock as of the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Non-vested restricted stock is included in common shares issued and outstanding in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

[2] Since the Company incurred a loss for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, all potentially dilutive securities are anti-dilutive for these periods and, therefore, are excluded from the determination of diluted earnings per share.

[3] Anti-dilutive shares outstanding at period-end that are excluded from the above reconciliation include warrants, non-vested restricted stock and stock options issued under the FairPoint Communications, Inc. 2010 Long Term Incentive Plan.