Earnings Per Share (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012
Calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share
Weighted average number of common shares used for basic earnings per share	26,190	[1]	25,984	[1]	26,169	[1]	25,958	[1]
Effect of potential dilutive shares	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]	0
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	26,190		25,984		26,169		25,958
Anti-dilutive shares outstanding at period-end excluded from the above reconciliation.	5,330	[3]	4,877	[3]	5,330	[3]	4,877	[3]

[1] Weighted average number of common shares used for basic earnings per share excludes 289,931, 230,090, 287,509 and 248,123 weighted average shares of non-vested restricted stock as of the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 and the six months ended June 30, 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 and six months ended June 30, 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.