Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Liabilities subject to compromise, fair value	$ 1,258,859
Long-term debt, fair value	1,353,333
Liabilities subject to compromise, carrying value	1,745,008	0
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	219,708	2,009,638
Long-term debt, carrying value	1,964,716
RHDI Amended and Restated Credit Facility | Amended and Restated Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Liabilities subject to compromise, fair value	524,533
Liabilities subject to compromise, carrying value	746,666
Dex Media East Amended and Restated Credit Facility | Amended and Restated Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Liabilities subject to compromise, fair value	363,670
Liabilities subject to compromise, carrying value	511,757
Dex Media West Amended and Restated Credit Facility | Amended and Restated Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Liabilities subject to compromise, fair value	370,656
Liabilities subject to compromise, carrying value	486,585
Dex One Senior Subordinated Notes | Senior Subordinated Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term Debt, Fair Value	94,474
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	$ 219,708