Fresh Start Accounting Discount Reconciliation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Total Dex One consolidated (Carrying Value)	$ 2,004,694
Unamortized Fair Value Adjustments	41,621
Outstanding Debt, Excluding the Impact of Unamortized Fair Value Adjusmtents	2,046,315
Amended and Restated Credit Facility | RHDI Amended and Restated Credit Facility
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Total Dex One consolidated (Carrying Value)	775,372
Unamortized Fair Value Adjustments	7,127
Outstanding Debt, Excluding the Impact of Unamortized Fair Value Adjusmtents	782,499
Amended and Restated Credit Facility | Dex Media East Amended and Restated Credit Facility
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Total Dex One consolidated (Carrying Value)	511,828
Unamortized Fair Value Adjustments	29,048
Outstanding Debt, Excluding the Impact of Unamortized Fair Value Adjusmtents	540,876
Amended and Restated Credit Facility | Dex Media West Amended and Restated Credit Facility
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Total Dex One consolidated (Carrying Value)	497,786
Unamortized Fair Value Adjustments	5,446
Outstanding Debt, Excluding the Impact of Unamortized Fair Value Adjusmtents	503,232
Senior Subordinated Notes | Dex One Senior Subordinated Notes
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Total Dex One consolidated (Carrying Value)	219,708
Unamortized Fair Value Adjustments	0
Outstanding Debt, Excluding the Impact of Unamortized Fair Value Adjusmtents	$ 219,708