Earnings Per Share (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share
Weighted average number of common shares used for basic earnings per share	26,392	[1]	26,147	[1]
Effect of potential dilutive shares	0	[2]	0	[2]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	26,392		26,147
Anti-dilutive shares outstanding at period-end excluded from the above reconciliation.	5,697	[3]	5,349	[3]

[1] Weighted average number of common shares used for basic earnings per share excludes 242,409 and 285,060 weighted average shares of non-vested restricted stock as of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, 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, 2014 and 2013, 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.