10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from           to

 Commission File No. 0-15279

GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

State of Alaska	92-0072737
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S Employer
incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)

2550 Denali Street
Suite 1000
Anchorage, Alaska	99503
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (907) 868-5600

Not Applicable

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

x Yes ¨ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.) x Yes ¨ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer” and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

Large accelerated filer ¨	Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer  ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

¨ Yes x No

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's classes of common stock as of April 30, 2014, was:

38,360,000 shares of Class A common stock; and

3,162,000 shares of Class B common stock.

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GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

			Page No.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements			3
Part I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Item 1.	Financial Statements
		Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013	4
		Consolidated Income Statements (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	6
		Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	7
		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	8
		Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	9
	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	23
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	31
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	31
Part II.  OTHER INFORMATION
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	32
	Item 6.	Exhibits	32
	Other items are omitted, as they are not applicable.
SIGNATURES			34

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

You should carefully review the information contained in this Quarterly Report, but should particularly consider any risk factors that we set forth in this Quarterly Report and in other reports or documents that we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In this Quarterly Report, in addition to historical information, we state our future strategies, plans, objectives or goals and our beliefs of future events and of our future operating results, financial position and cash flows. In some cases, you can identify these so-called “forward-looking statements” by words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “project,” or “continue” or the negative of these words and other comparable words. All forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance, achievements, plans and objectives to differ materially from any future results, performance, achievements, plans and objectives expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider various factors, including those identified under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.  Those factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any of our forward-looking statements. For these forward looking statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

You should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement, and the related risks, uncertainties and other factors speak only as of the date on which they were originally made and we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations with regard to these statements or any other change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict what factors will arise or when. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
	March 31,		December 31,
ASSETS	2014		2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	53,616	44,971
Receivables (including $31,600 and $28,000 from a related party at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)	219,050		228,372
Less allowance for doubtful receivables	2,445		2,346
Net receivables	216,605		226,026
Deferred income taxes	36,167		39,753
Prepaid expenses	11,306		7,725
Inventories	6,694		10,347
Other current assets	204		230
Total current assets	324,592		329,052
Property and equipment in service, net of depreciation	967,044		969,578
Construction in progress	81,245		87,476
Net property and equipment	1,048,289		1,057,054
Goodwill	219,041		219,041
Cable certificates	191,635		191,635
Wireless licenses	91,400		91,400
Other intangible assets, net of amortization	70,564		71,435
Deferred loan and senior notes costs, net of amortization of $7,087 and $6,545 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	11,772		12,129
Other assets	52,507		40,061
Total other assets	636,919		625,701
Total assets	$	2,009,800	2,011,807
See accompanying condensed notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
			(Continued)

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GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
(Amounts in thousands)
	March 31,			December 31,
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	2014			2013
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of obligations under long-term debt and     capital leases	$	10,520		9,301
Accounts payable (including $12,500 and $11,200 to a related party at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)	50,102			65,095
Deferred revenue	29,048			27,586
Accrued interest	21,451			7,088
Accrued payroll and payroll related obligations	21,327			29,855
Accrued liabilities	15,352			14,359
Subscriber deposits	1,186			1,326
Total current liabilities	148,986			154,610
Long-term debt, net	1,044,860			1,045,144
Obligations under capital leases, excluding current maturities	72,610			66,261
Obligation under capital lease due to related party, excluding   current maturity	1,875			1,880
Deferred income taxes	158,104			161,476
Long-term deferred revenue	87,102			88,259
Other liabilities	37,452			36,823
Total liabilities	1,550,989			1,554,453
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock (no par):
Class A. Authorized 100,000 shares; issued 38,389 and 37,299 shares at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively; outstanding 38,363 and 37,209 shares at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	12,012			11,467
Class B. Authorized 10,000 shares; issued and outstanding 3,163 and 3,165 shares at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively; convertible on a share-per-share basis into Class A common stock	2,671			2,673
Less cost of 26 and 90 Class A common shares held in treasury at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	(249		)	(866	)
Paid-in capital	27,835			26,880
Retained earnings	119,111			116,990
Total General Communication, Inc. stockholders' equity	161,380			157,144
Non-controlling interests	297,431			300,210
Total stockholders’ equity	458,811			457,354
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,009,800		2,011,807
See accompanying condensed notes to interim consolidated financial statements.

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GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)	2014			2013
Revenues:
Non-related party	$	200,503		186,216
Related party	15,780			—
Total revenues	216,283			186,216
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below):
Non-related party	69,143			64,610
Related party	2,631			—
Total cost of goods sold	71,774			64,610
Selling, general and administrative expenses:
Non-related party	70,742			64,411
Related party	1,150			136
Total selling, general and administrative expenses	71,892			64,547
Depreciation and amortization expense	42,352			33,999
Operating income	30,265			23,060
Other expense:
Interest expense (including amortization of deferred loan fees)	(18,211		)	(16,904	)
Other	(97		)	—
Other expense	(18,308		)	(16,904	)
Income before income tax expense	11,957			6,156
Income tax expense	(215		)	(3,029	)
Net income	11,742			3,127
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	9,621			(117	)
Net income attributable to General Communication, Inc.	$	2,121		3,244
Basic net income attributable to General Communication, Inc. common stockholders per Class A common share	$	0.05		0.08
Basic net income attributable to General Communication, Inc. common stockholders per Class B common share	$	0.05		0.08
Diluted net income attributable to General Communication, Inc. common stockholders per Class A common share	$	0.05		0.08
Diluted net income attributable to General Communication, Inc. common stockholders per Class B common share	$	0.05		0.08
See accompanying condensed notes to interim consolidated financial statements.

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GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AND 2013
(Unaudited)
	Class A Common Stock			Class B Common Stock		Class A Shares Held in Treasury		Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings	Non- controlling Interests		Total Stockholders’ Equity
(Amounts in thousands)
Balances at January 1, 2013	$	22,703		2,676		(1,617	)	25,832		107,584	32,258		189,436
Net income	—			—		—		—		3,244	(117	)	3,127
Common stock repurchases and retirements	(6,804		)	—		90		—		—	—		(6,714	)
Shares issued under stock option plan	301			—		—		—		—	—		301
Issuance of restricted stock awards	397			—		—		(397	)	—	—		—
Share-based compensation expense	—			—		—		1,325		—	—		1,325
Issuance of treasury shares related to deferred compensation payment	—			—		621		—		—	—		621
Other	1			(1	)	—		—		—	—		—
Balances at March 31, 2013	$	16,598		2,675		(906	)	26,760		110,828	32,141		188,096
Balances at January 1, 2014	$	11,467		2,673		(866	)	26,880		116,990	300,210		457,354
Net income	—			—		—		—		2,121	9,621		11,742
Common stock repurchases and retirements	(529		)	—		—		—		—	—		(529	)
Shares issued under stock option plan	157			—		—		—		—	—		157
Issuance of restricted stock awards	915			—		—		(915	)	—	—		—
Share-based compensation expense	—			—		—		1,772		—	—		1,772
Issuance of treasury shares related to deferred compensation payment	—			—		617		98		—	—		715
Distribution to non-controlling interest	—			—		—		—		—	(12,500	)	(12,500	)
Other	2			(2	)	—		—		—	100		100
Balances at March 31, 2014	$	12,012		2,671		(249	)	27,835		119,111	297,431		458,811
See accompanying condensed notes to interim consolidated financial statements.

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GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AND 2013
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
	2014			2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	11,742		3,127
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash    provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	42,352			33,999
Share-based compensation expense	1,778			1,259
Deferred income tax expense	214			3,029
Other noncash income and expense items	1,665			1,835
Change in operating assets and liabilities	7,151			(714	)
Net cash provided by operating activities	64,902			42,535
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(28,174		)	(38,316	)
Purchase of investments	(15,000		)	—
Restricted cash	2,672			—
Purchases of other assets and intangible assets	(1,463		)	(1,065	)
Grant proceeds	716			—
Other	49			886
Net cash used in investing activities	(41,200		)	(38,495	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distribution to non-controlling interest	(12,500		)	—
Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations	(2,185		)	(1,949	)
Purchase of treasury stock to be retired	(529		)	(6,714	)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	157			301
Borrowing on Senior Credit Facility	—			10,000
Borrowing on other long-term debt	—			604
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(15,057		)	2,242
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	8,645			6,282
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	44,971			24,491
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	53,616		30,773
See accompanying condensed notes to interim consolidated financial statements.

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GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of General Communication, Inc. (“GCI”) and its direct and indirect subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. They should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the SEC on March 26, 2014, as part of our annual report on Form 10-K.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for an entire year or any other period.

(1) Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles

In the following discussion, GCI and its direct and indirect subsidiaries are referred to as “we,” “us” and “our.”

(a) Business

GCI, an Alaska corporation, was incorporated in 1979. We offer the following services primarily in Alaska:

• Postpaid and prepaid wireless services and sale of wireless handsets and accessories,

• Video services,

• Internet access services,

• Wholesale wireless, including postpaid and prepaid wireless plans for resale by other carriers and roaming for certain wireless carriers,

• Local and long-distance voice services,

• Data network services,

• Broadband services, including our SchoolAccess^® offering to rural school districts, our ConnectMD^® offering to rural hospitals and health clinics, and managed video conferencing,

• Managed services to certain commercial customers,

• Sales and service of dedicated communications systems and related equipment, and

• Lease, service arrangements and maintenance of capacity on our fiber optic cable systems used in the transmission of services within Alaska and between Alaska and the remaining United States and foreign countries.

(b) Principles of Consolidation

Our consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of GCI and its wholly owned subsidiaries, The Alaska Wireless Network, LLC ("AWN") of which we own a two-third interest and four variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for which we are the primary beneficiary after providing certain loans and guarantees.  These VIEs are Terra GCI Investment Fund, LLC (“TIF”), Terra GCI 2 Investment Fund, LLC (“TIF 2”), Terra GCI 2-USB Investment Fund, LLC (“TIF 2-USB”) and Terra GCI 3 Investment Fund, LLC (“TIF 3”).  We also include in our consolidated financial statements non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries for which our ownership is less than 100 percent.  We use the equity method to account for our investments in entities that we do not control, but where we have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies.

All significant intercompany transactions between non-regulated affiliates of our company are eliminated.  Intercompany transactions generated between regulated and non-regulated affiliates of our company are not eliminated in consolidation.

(c) Non-controlling Interests

Non-controlling interests represent the equity ownership interests in consolidated subsidiaries not owned by us.  Non-controlling interests are adjusted for contributions, distributions, and income and loss attributable to the non-controlling interest partners of the consolidated entities.  Income and loss is allocated to the non-controlling interests based on the respective governing documents.

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Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(d) Acquisition

On July 22, 2013, we closed the transactions for our two-thirds ownership interest in AWN. Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. ("ACS") owns the other one-third ownership interest in AWN.

We have not completed our analysis of the valuation, therefore, the amounts recorded and classifications used for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are provisional and subject to change. We will finalize the amounts recognized as we obtain the information necessary to complete our analysis. The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price and the estimated fair value of ACS’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed, effective July 23, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

Purchase price:
Cash consideration paid	$	100,000
Fair value of the one-third ownership interest of AWN	267,642
Total purchase price	$	367,642
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Acquired assets
Current assets	$	16,952
Property and equipment, including construction in progress	82,473
Goodwill	140,081
Wireless licenses	65,433
Rights to use capacity	52,636
Other assets	16,078
Fair value of liabilities assumed	(6,011		)
Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	367,642

Unaudited pro forma financial information does not purport to be indicative of the actual results that would have occurred if the acquisition had actually been completed on January 1, 2013, nor is it necessarily indicative of the future revenue of the combined company as it includes estimates of the acquired entity revenue. The following unaudited pro forma financial information is presented as if the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	(unaudited)
	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2013
Pro forma consolidated revenue	$	218,098

Supplemental pro forma earnings have not been provided as it would be impracticable due to the nature of GCI's and ACS's respective wireless operations prior to the business combination. GCI and ACS were unable to disaggregate the components of expenses related to their wireless operations contributed to AWN and thus the amounts would require estimates so significant that the resulting information would not be meaningful.

(e) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

There were various updates recently issued which represented technical corrections to the accounting literature or application to specific industries. None of the updates are expected to a have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(f) Regulatory Accounting

We account for our regulated operations in accordance with the accounting principles for regulated enterprises.  These accounting principles recognize the economic effects of rate regulation by recording cost and a return on investment as such amounts are recovered through rates authorized by regulatory authorities.  Accordingly, plant and equipment is depreciated over lives approved by regulators and certain costs and obligations are deferred based upon approvals received from regulators to permit recovery of such amounts in future years.  Our cost studies and depreciation rates for our regulated operations are subject to periodic audits that could result in a change to recorded revenues.

(g) Earnings per Common Share

We compute net income attributable to GCI per share of Class A and Class B common stock using the “two class” method.  Therefore, basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the period.  The computation of the dilutive net income per share of Class A common stock assumes the conversion of Class B common stock to Class A common stock, while the dilutive net income per share of Class B common stock does not assume the conversion of those shares. Additionally, in applying the “two-class” method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities. Our restricted stock grants are entitled to dividends and meet the criteria of a participating security.

Undistributed earnings for each year are allocated based on the contractual participation rights of Class A and Class B common shares as if the earnings for the year had been distributed.  In accordance with our Articles of Incorporation, if and when dividends are declared on our common stock in accordance with Alaska corporate law, equivalent dividends shall be paid with respect to the shares of Class A and Class B common stock. Both classes of common stock have identical dividend rights and would therefore share equally in our net assets in the event of liquidation. As such, we have allocated undistributed earnings on a proportionate basis.

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GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Earnings per common share (“EPS”) and common shares used to calculate basic and diluted EPS consist of the following (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
	Class A		Class B	Class A		Class B
Basic net income per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of undistributed earnings	$	1,958	163	$	2,996	248
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares   outstanding	37,987		3,163	38,264		3,167
Basic net income attributable to GCI   common stockholders per common share	$	0.05	0.05	$	0.08	0.08

Diluted net income per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of undistributed earnings for   basic computation	$	1,958	163	$	2,996		248
Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a   result of conversion of Class B to Class A   shares	163		—	248			—
Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a   result of conversion of dilutive securities	—			—			(4	)
Effect of share based compensation that may be   settled in cash or shares	$	—	—	$	(34	)	—
Net income adjusted for allocation of   undistributed earnings and effect of   share based compensation that may be settled   in cash or shares	$	2,121	163	$	3,210		244
Denominator:
Number of shares used in basic computation	37,987		3,163	38,264			3,167
Conversion of Class B to Class A common   shares outstanding	3,163		—	3,167			—
Unexercised stock options	118		—	173			—
Effect of share based compensation that may be   settled in cash or shares	—		—	91			—
Number of shares used in per share computation	41,268		3,163	41,695			3,167
Diluted net income attributable to GCI   common stockholders per common share	$	0.05	0.05	$	0.08		0.08

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Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Weighted average shares associated with outstanding share awards for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, which have been excluded from the computations of diluted EPS, because the effect of including these share awards would have been anti-dilutive, consist of the following (shares, in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2014	2013
Shares associated with anti-dilutive unexercised   stock options	33	88
Share based compensation that may be settled in cash or shares, the effect of which is anti-dillutive	26	—
Total excluded from diluted EPS calculation	59	88

There were no shares associated with contingent awards for the three months ended March 31, 2014. There were 58,000 shares associated with contingent awards for the three months ended March 31, 2013, which have been excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because the contingencies of these awards were not met at March 31, 2013.

(h) Common Stock

Following are the changes in issued common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (shares, in thousands):

	Class A		Class B
Balances at December 31, 2012	38,534		3,169
Class B shares converted to Class A	2		(2	)
Shares issued upon stock option exercises	50		—
Share awards issued	621		—
Shares retired	(795	)	—
Shares acquired to settle minimum statutory tax   withholding requirements	(14	)	—
Other	(2	)	—
Balances at March 31, 2013	38,396		3,167
Balances at December 31, 2013	37,299		3,165
Class B shares converted to Class A	2		(2	)
Shares issued upon stock option exercises	19		—
Share awards issued	1,119		—
Shares retired	(26	)	—
Shares acquired to settle minimum statutory tax   withholding requirements	(24	)	—
Balances at March 31, 2014	38,389		3,163

GCI’s Board of Directors has authorized a common stock buyback program for the repurchase of GCI’s Class A and Class B common stock in order to reduce the outstanding shares of Class A and Class B common stock.  We are authorized to increase our repurchase limit $5.0 million per quarter indefinitely and to use stock option exercise proceeds to repurchase additional shares.  If stock repurchases are less than the total approved quarterly amount the difference may be carried forward and used to repurchase

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Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

additional shares in future quarters.  The cost of the repurchased common stock reduced Common Stock on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

We had no common stock repurchases during the three months ended March 31, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we repurchased 764,000 shares of our Class A common stock under the stock buyback program at a cost of $6.6 million. Under this program we are currently authorized to make up to $111.1 million of repurchases as of March 31, 2014.  The stock repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2013 was constructively retired as of March 31, 2013.

We expect to continue the repurchases for an indefinite period dependent on leverage, liquidity, company performance, and market conditions and subject to continued oversight by GCI’s Board of Directors.

(i) Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Receivables

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful receivables is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We base our estimates on the aging of our accounts receivable balances, financial health of specific customers, regional economic data, changes in our collections process, regulatory requirements and our customers’ compliance with Universal Service Administrative Company rules. We review our allowance for doubtful receivables methodology at least annually.

Depending upon the type of account receivable our allowance is calculated using a pooled basis with an allowance for all accounts greater than 120 days past due or a specific identification method.  When a specific identification method is used, potentially uncollectible accounts due to bankruptcy or other issues are reviewed individually for collectability.  Account balances are charged off against the allowance when we feel it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. We do not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to our customers.

(j) Revenue Recognition

We recorded high cost support revenue under the Universal Service Fund (“USF”) program of $16.5 million and $10.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  At March 31, 2014, we have $46.4 million in high cost support accounts receivable.

(k) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions include the allowance for doubtful receivables, unbilled revenues, accrual of the USF high cost Remote area program support, share-based compensation, inventory at lower of cost or market, reserve for future customer credits, liability for incurred but not reported medical insurance claims, valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets, depreciable and amortizable lives of assets, the carrying value of long-lived assets including goodwill, cable certificates, wireless licenses,and broadcast licenses, our effective tax rate, purchase price allocations, deferred lease expense, asset retirement obligations, the accrual of cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense) (“Cost of Goods Sold”), depreciation and the accrual of contingencies and litigation.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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(l) Classification of Taxes Collected from Customers

We report sales, use, excise, and value added taxes assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between us and a customer on a net basis in our Consolidated Income Statements.  The following are certain surcharges reported on a gross basis in our Consolidated Income Statements (amounts in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2014		2013
Surcharges reported gross	$	1,134	1,228

(m) Reclassifications

Reclassifications have been made to the 2013 financial statements to make them comparable with the 2014 presentation.

(2) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures

Changes in operating assets and liabilities consist of (amounts in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,	2014			2013
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net	$	8,295		(14,243	)
Increase in prepaid expenses	(3,581		)	(2,311	)
(Increase) decrease in inventories	3,653			(590	)
Decrease in other current assets	26			516
Increase in other assets	(142		)	(107	)
Decrease in accounts payable	(8,594		)	(333	)
Increase in deferred revenues	1,462			325
Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and payroll related obligations	(8,476		)	1,210
Increase in accrued liabilities	1,015			667
Increase in accrued interest	14,363			14,722
Increase (decrease) in subscriber deposits	(140		)	116
Increase (decrease) in long-term deferred revenue	(1,375		)	265
Increase (decrease) in components of other long-term liabilities	645			(951	)
Total change in operating assets and liabilities	$	7,151		(714	)

The following items are for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (amounts in thousands):

Net cash paid or received:	2014		2013
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$	4,412	2,704

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The following items are non-cash investing and financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	2014		2013
Non-cash additions for purchases of property and   equipment	$	9,779	8,322
Net capital lease obligation adjustment	$	9,385	—
Distribution to non-controlling interest	$	4,167	—
Asset retirement obligation additions to property and   equipment	$	361	989
Deferred compensation distribution denominated in   shares	$	617	621

(3) Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets was as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2014		2013
Amortization expense	$	2,411	1,456

Amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is estimated to be (amounts in thousands):

Years Ending December 31,
2014	$	9,047
2015	7,158
2016	5,470
2017	4,263
2018	3,416

(4) Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, net receivables, inventories, accounts payable, accrued payroll and payroll related obligations, accrued interest, accrued liabilities, and subscriber deposits approximate their carrying value due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts and approximate fair values of our financial instruments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 follow (amounts in thousands):

	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value	Carrying Amount	Fair Value
Current and long-term debt	$	1,047,706	1,081,547	1,047,980	1,058,431

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The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate fair values:

Current and long-term debt:  The fair values of the 6.75% Senior Notes due 2021 issued by GCI, Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary and the 8.63% Senior Notes due 2019 issued by GCI, Inc. are based upon quoted market prices for the same or similar issues (Level 2). The fair value of our Rural Utilities Service debt is based on the current rates offered to us for the same remaining maturities (Level 3).  The fair value of our Senior Credit Facility is estimated to approximate the carrying value because this instrument is subject to variable interest rates (Level 2).

Fair Value Measurements

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
March 31, 2014 Assets	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Deferred compensation plan assets   (mutual funds)	$	1,871	—	—
Total assets at fair value	$	1,871	—	—
December 31, 2013 Assets
Deferred compensation plan assets   (mutual funds)	$	2,183	—	—
Total assets at fair value	$	2,183	—	—

The valuation of our mutual funds is determined using quoted market prices in active markets utilizing market observable inputs.

(5) Stockholders’ Equity

Shared-Based Compensation

Our Amended and Restated 1986 Stock Option Plan ("Stock Option Plan"), provides for the grant of options and restricted stock awards (collectively "award") for a maximum of 15.7 million shares of GCI Class A common stock, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of stock dividends, stock splits, mergers, consolidations or certain other changes in corporate structure or capitalization. If an award expires or terminates, the shares subject to the award will be available for further grants of awards under the Stock Option Plan. The Compensation Committee of GCI’s Board of Directors administers the Stock Option Plan. Substantially all restricted stock awards granted vest over periods of up to three years.  Substantially all options vest in equal installments over a period of five years and expire ten years from the date of grant. The requisite service period of our awards is generally the same as the vesting period.  Options granted pursuant to the Stock Option Plan are only exercisable if at the time of exercise the option holder is our employee, non-employee director, or a consultant or advisor working on our behalf.  New shares are issued when stock option agreements are exercised or restricted stock awards are granted.  We have 2.3 million shares available for grant under the Stock Option Plan at March 31, 2014.

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(Unaudited)

A summary of option activity under the Stock Option Plan as of March 31, 2014 and changes during the period then ended is presented below:

	Shares (in thousands)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2014	620		$	7.74
Exercised	(19	)	$	8.76
Options forfeited and retired	(250	)	$	8.40
Expired	(12	)	$	10.69
Outstanding at March 31, 2014	339		$	7.09	4.7 years	$	1,492
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	329		$	7.11	4.7 years	$	1,443

The total fair value of options vesting during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, was $27,000 and $32,000, respectively.  The total intrinsic values, determined as of the date of exercise, of options exercised in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, were $43,000 and $0.1 million, respectively. We received $0.2 million and $0.3 million in cash from stock option exercises in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

A summary of nonvested restricted stock award activity under the Stock Option Plan for the three months ended March 31, 2014, follows (share amounts in thousands):

	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2014	1,209		$	8.60
Granted	1,119		$	9.81
Vested	(83	)	$	10.58
Forfeited	(3	)	$	9.44
Nonvested at March 31, 2014	2,242

The weighted average grant date fair value of awards granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, were $9.81 and $8.17, respectively. We have recorded share-based compensation expense of $1.8 million and $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Share-based compensation expense is classified as Selling, General and Administrative Expense in our Consolidated Income Statements.  Unrecognized share-based compensation expense was $14.5 million relating to 2.2 million restricted stock awards and $16,000 relating to 10,000 unvested stock options as of March 31, 2014.  We expect to recognize share-based compensation expense over a weighted average period of 0.5 year for stock options and 2.4 years for restricted stock awards.

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(6) Segments

Our reportable segments are business units that offer different products and are each managed separately.

A description of our reportable segments follows:

Wireless - We offer wholesale wireless services.  

Wireline - We offer a full range of retail wireless, data, video and voice services to residential, local, national and global businesses, governmental entities and public and private educational institutions; wholesale data and voice services to common carrier customers; Internet, data network and managed services to rural schools and health organizations and regulated voice services to residential and commercial customers in rural communities primarily in Southwest Alaska.

We evaluate performance and allocate resources based on earnings before depreciation and amortization expense, net interest expense, income taxes, share-based compensation expense, accretion expense, income or loss attributable to non-controlling interest resulting from New Markets Tax Credit ("NMTC") transactions, and non-cash contribution adjustment (“Adjusted EBITDA”). Management believes that this measure is useful to investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating operating profitability as an analytical indicator of income generated to service debt and fund capital expenditures.  In addition, multiples of current or projected earnings before depreciation and amortization, net interest expense, and income taxes (“EBITDA”) are used to estimate current or prospective enterprise value.  The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1, “Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of this Form 10-Q.  We have no intersegment sales.

We earn all revenues through sales of services and products within the United States. All of our long-lived assets are located within the United States of America, except approximately 82% of our undersea fiber optic cable systems which transit international waters and all of our satellite transponders.

Summarized financial information for our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	Wireless		Wireline	Total Reportable Segments
March 31, 2014
Revenues	$	62,517	153,766	216,283
Adjusted EBITDA	$	38,022	36,775	74,797
March 31, 2013
Revenues	$	33,837	152,379	186,216
Adjusted EBITDA	$	15,189	43,460	58,649

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A reconciliation of reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated income before income taxes follows (amounts in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,	2014			2013
Reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA	$	74,797		58,649
Less depreciation and amortization   expense	(42,352		)	(33,999	)
Less share-based compensation   expense	(1,778		)	(1,259	)
Less accretion expense	(301		)	(127	)
Other	(101		)	(204	)
Consolidated operating income	30,265			23,060
Less other expense	(18,308		)	(16,904	)
Consolidated income before   income tax expense	$	11,957		6,156

(7) Related Party Transaction

Upon closing of the AWN acquisition on July 22, 2013, ACS became a related party for financial statement reporting purposes. ACS provides us with local service lines and network capacity in locations where we do not have our own facilities. We provide wholesale services to ACS who uses our network to sell services to its respective retail customers and we receive ACS' high cost support from USF for its wireless customers. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we have paid ACS $16.2 million and received $10.3 million in payments from ACS. At March 31, 2014 we have $31.6 million in receivables from ACS and $12.5 million in payables to ACS. We also have long term capacity exchange agreements with ACS for which no money is exchanged.

(8) Variable Interest Entities

We have entered into several arrangements under the NMTC program with US Bancorp to help fund a $59.3 million project to extend terrestrial broadband service for the first time to rural Northwestern Alaska communities via a high capacity hybrid fiber optic and microwave network.  When completed, the project, called TERRA-Northwest (“TERRA-NW”), will connect to the TERRA-Southwest ("TERRA-SW") network and provide a high capacity backbone connection from the served communities to the Internet.  The NMTC program was provided for in the Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000 (the “Act”) to induce capital investment in qualified lower income communities.  The Act permits taxpayers to claim credits against their federal income taxes for up to 39% of qualified investments in the equity of community development entities (“CDEs”).  CDEs are privately managed investment institutions that are certified to make qualified low-income community investments.

On August 30, 2011, we entered into the first arrangement (“NMTC #1”).  In connection with the NMTC #1 transaction we loaned $58.3 million to TIF, a special purpose entity created to effect the financing arrangement, at 1% interest due August 30, 2041.  Simultaneously, US Bancorp invested $22.4 million in TIF.  TIF then contributed US Bancorp’s contribution and the loan proceeds to certain CDEs.  The CDEs, in turn, loaned the $76.8 million in funds less payment of placement fees, at interest rates varying from 1% to 3.96%, to Unicom, as partial financing for TERRA-NW.

On October 3, 2012, we entered into the second arrangement (“NMTC #2”). In connection with the NMTC #2 transaction we loaned $37.7 million to TIF 2 and TIF 2-USB, special purpose entities created to effect the financing arrangement, at 1% interest due October 2, 2042.  Simultaneously, US Bancorp invested $17.5 million in TIF 2 and TIF 2-USB.  TIF 2 and TIF 2-USB then contributed US Bancorp’s contributions and the loan proceeds to certain CDEs.  The CDEs, in turn, loaned the $55.2 million in funds less payment of placement fees, at interest rates varying from 0.7099% to 0.7693%, to Unicom, as partial financing for TERRA-NW.

On December 11, 2012, we entered into the third arrangement (“NMTC #3”).  In connection with the NMTC #3 transaction we loaned $8.2 million to TIF 3, a special purpose entity created to effect the financing arrangement, at 1% interest due December 10, 2042.  Simultaneously, US Bancorp invested $3.8 million in TIF 3.  TIF 3 then

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contributed US Bancorp’s contributions and the loan proceeds to a CDE.  The CDE, in turn, loaned the $12.0 million in funds less payment of placement fees, at an interest rate of 1.35%, to Unicom, as partial financing for TERRA-NW.

US Bancorp is the sole investor in TIF, TIF 2, TIF 2-USB and TIF 3, and as such, is entitled to substantially all of the benefits derived from the NMTCs.  All of the loan proceeds to Unicom (“Unicom”), our wholly owned subsidiary, net of syndication and arrangement fees, are restricted for use on TERRA-NW.  Restricted cash of $4.3 million and $6.9 million was held by Unicom at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and is included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  We began construction on TERRA-NW in 2012 and expect to complete all current phases of the project in early 2015.  We began offering service on Phases 1 and 2 of this new facility in 2013.

These transactions include put/call provisions whereby we may be obligated or entitled to repurchase US Bancorp’s interests in TIF, TIF 2, TIF 2-USB and/or TIF 3. We believe that US Bancorp will exercise the put options in August 2018, October 2019 and December 2019, at the end of the compliance periods for NMTC #1, NMTC #2 and NMTC #3, respectively.  The NMTCs are subject to 100% recapture for a period of seven years as provided in the Internal Revenue Code.  We are required to be in compliance with various regulations and contractual provisions that apply to the NMTC arrangements.  Non-compliance with applicable requirements could result in projected tax benefits not being realized by US Bancorp.  We have agreed to indemnify US Bancorp for any loss or recapture of NMTCs until such time as our obligation to deliver tax benefits is relieved.  There have been no credit recaptures as of March 31, 2014.  The value attributed to the puts/calls is nominal.

We have determined that TIF, TIF 2, TIF 2-USB and TIF 3 are VIEs.  The consolidated financial statement of TIF, TIF 2, TIF 2-USB and TIF 3 include the CDEs discussed above. The ongoing activities of the VIEs – collecting and remitting interest and fees and NMTC compliance – were all considered in the initial design and are not expected to significantly affect economic performance throughout the life of the VIEs.  Management considered the contractual arrangements that obligate us to deliver tax benefits and provide various other guarantees to US Bancorp; US Bancorp’s lack of a material interest in the underlying economics of the project; and the fact that we are obligated to absorb losses of the VIEs.  We concluded that we are the primary beneficiary of each and consolidated the VIEs in accordance with the accounting standard for consolidation.

US Bancorp’s contributions, net of syndication fees and other direct costs incurred in structuring the NMTC arrangements, are included in Non-controlling Interests on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Incremental costs to maintain the structure during the compliance period are recognized as incurred to selling, general and administrative expense.

The assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs were $140.9 million and $104.2 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

(9) Commitments and Contingencies

Capital Leases as Lessee

We have a capital lease agreement for transponder capacity on Intelsat, Ltd.’s (“Intelsat”) Galaxy 18 spacecraft.  The Intelsat Galaxy 18 C-band and Ku-Band transponders are being leased over an expected term of 14 years.  At lease inception the present value of the lease payments, excluding telemetry, tracking and command services and back-up protection, was $98.6 million. We amended our transponder capacity lease agreement with Intelsat in October 2013 to lease additional transponder capacity on Intelsat's Galaxy 18 spacecraft with a term of 7 years. As a result, on January 1, 2014, we increased our existing capital lease asset and liability by $9.4 million.

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A summary of future minimum capital lease payments follows (amounts in thousands):

Years ending December 31:
2014	$	10,076
2015	13,444
2016	13,454
2017	13,433
2018	13,440
2019 and thereafter	46,658
Total minimum lease payments	110,505
Less amount representing interest	28,347
Less current maturity of obligations under capital leases	7,673
Long-term obligations under capital leases, excluding current maturity	$	74,485

Tribal Mobility Fund I Grant

On February 28, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") announced our winning bids in the Tribal Mobility Fund I auction for a $41.4 million grant to partially fund expansion of our 3G wireless network, or better, to locations in Alaska where we would not otherwise be able to construct within our return-on-investment requirements. We filed a long-form application with the FCC by their deadline of April 4, 2014, and this form must be reviewed for final approval, before the award can be issued. 

(10) Subsequent Event

On May 2, 2014, we purchased real property and a building located in Anchorage for $14.5 million.

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Part I

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

In the following discussion, General Communication, Inc. (“GCI”) and its direct and indirect subsidiaries are referred to as “we,” “us” and “our.”

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discusses our interim consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to the allowance for doubtful receivables, unbilled revenues, accrual of the Universal Service Fund (“USF”) high cost remote area program support, share-based compensation, inventory at lower of cost or market, reserve for future customer credits, liability for incurred but not reported medical insurance claims, valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets, depreciable and amortizable lives of assets, the carrying value of long-lived assets including goodwill, cable certificates, wireless licenses, and broadcast licenses, our effective tax rate, purchase price allocations, deferred lease expense, asset retirement obligations, the accrual of cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense) ("Cost of Goods Sold"), depreciation, and accrual of contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. See also our “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

General Overview

Through our focus on long-term results, acquisitions, and strategic capital investments, we strive to consistently grow our revenues and expand our margins.  We have historically met our cash needs for operations and regular and maintenance capital expenditures through our cash flows from operating activities.  Historically, cash requirements for significant acquisitions and major capital expenditures have been provided largely through our financing activities.

Our revenue is impacted by the strength of the Alaska economy. The Alaska economy is affected by certain economic factors including activity in the oil and gas industry, tourism, government spending, and military personnel stationed in Alaska. Additionally, the health of the national economy can impact our revenue.

On July 22, 2013, we closed the transactions under the Wireless Agreement and other related agreements entered into on June 4, 2012 by and among Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (“ACS”), GCI, ACS Wireless, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ACS, GCI Wireless Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of GCI, and AWN, pursuant to which the parties agreed to contribute the respective wireless network assets of GCI, ACS and their affiliates to AWN. This transaction provides a statewide network with the spectrum mix, scale, advanced technology and cost structure necessary to compete with Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility in Alaska. AWN provides wholesale services to GCI and ACS. GCI and ACS use the AWN network in order to continue to sell services to their respective retail customers. GCI and ACS continue to compete against each other and other wireless providers in the retail market.

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth selected financial data as a percentage of total revenues for the periods indicated (underlying data rounded to the nearest thousand):

	Three Months Ended   March 31,		Percentage Change1  2014
	2014	2013	vs. 2013
Statements of Operations Data:
Revenues:
Wireless segment	29%	18%	85%
Wireline segment	71%	82%	1%
Total revenues	100%	100%	16%
Selling, general and administrative expenses	33%	35%	11%
Depreciation and amortization expense	20%	18%	25%
Operating income	14%	12%	31%
Other expense, net	8%	9%	8%
Income before income taxes	6%	3%	94%
Net income	5%	2%	276%
Net income (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interests	4%	—%	8,223%
Net income attributable to GCI	1%	2%	(35)%
1Percentage change in underlying data

We evaluate performance and allocate resources based on earnings before depreciation and amortization expense, net interest expense, income taxes, share-based compensation expense, accretion expense, income or loss attributable to non-controlling interest resulting from New Markets Tax Credit transactions, and non-cash contribution adjustment (“Adjusted EBITDA”).  Management believes that this measure is useful to investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating operating profitability as an analytical indicator of income generated to service debt and fund capital expenditures.  In addition, multiples of current or projected earnings before depreciation and amortization expense, net interest expense and income taxes (“EBITDA”) are used to estimate current or prospective enterprise value.  See note 6 in the "Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements" included in Part I of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for a reconciliation of consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, to consolidated income before income taxes.

Overview of Revenues and Cost of Goods Sold

Total revenues increased 16% from $186.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2013 to $216.3 million in the same period of 2014.  Revenue increased in both of our segments for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.  See the discussion below for more information by segment.

Total Cost of Goods Sold increased 11% from $64.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2013 to $71.8 million in the same period of 2014.  Cost of Goods Sold increased in both of our segments for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013.  See the discussion below for more information by segment.

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Wireless Segment Overview

Wireless segment revenue, Cost of Goods Sold, and Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   March 31,			Percentage
	2014		2013	Change
Revenue	$	62,517	33,837	85	%
Cost of Goods Sold	$	18,713	14,412	30	%
Adjusted EBITDA	$	38,022	15,189	150	%

See note 6 in the "Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements" included in Part I of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for a reconciliation of consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, to consolidated income before income taxes.

Wireless Segment Revenues

The increase in revenue is primarily due to the following:

• A $13.5 million increase in roaming revenue in 2014 due to the July 22, 2013 close of the AWN transaction.

• A $10.7 million increase in non-Lifeline wholesale plan fee revenue in 2014 due to the July 22, 2013 close of the AWN transaction, and

• A $4.4 million increase in high cost support in 2014 due to the July 22, 2013 close of the AWN transaction.

The increase is partially off-set by a $2.5 million increase in the wireless handset cash incentives to ACS in 2014 for the sale of wireless handsets to their retail customers due to the July 22, 2013 close of the AWN transaction.

Wireless Segment Cost of Goods Sold

The increase in Cost of Goods Sold is primarily due to the following:

• A $4.3 million increase in roaming costs in 2014 due to the July 22, 2013 close of the AWN transaction,

• A $1.9 million increase in distribution and capacity costs in 2014 due to the July 22, 2013 close of the AWN transaction and growth in traffic carried on the wireless network, and

• A $2.4 million increase in network maintenance costs in 2014 due to the growth of the wireless network resulting from the July 22, 2013 close of the AWN transaction and increased emphasis on our wireless network.

The increase in 2014 is partially off-set by a $5.5 million decrease in wireless equipment costs. Through the AWN transaction close date, the Wireless segment recorded the Cost of Goods Sold related to wireless equipment sales to retail customers based upon equipment sales and agreed-upon subsidy rates. Any amount in excess of this subsidy was recorded in the Wireline segment. Subsequent to the transaction close and through March 31, 2014, although permitted, the Wireline segment was unable to meet the requirements in order to request a wireless equipment subsidy from the Wireless segment in accordance with the AWN agreements. We expect the cost of wireless equipment sold to the Wireline segment's retail customers to continue to be primarily recorded in the Wireline segment until late 2014.

Wireless Segment Adjusted EBITDA

The increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2014 when compared to the same period in 2013 is primarily due to increased revenue as described above in “Wireless Segment Revenues.”  This increase was partially offset by increased Cost of Goods Sold as described above in “Wireless Segment Cost of Goods Sold” and an increase in selling, general and administrative expense.

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Wireline Segment Overview

Our Wireline segment offers services and products under three major customer groups as follows:

		Customer Group
Wireline Segment Services and Products		Consumer	Business Services	Managed Broadband
Retail wireless		X	X
Data:
	Internet	X	X	X
	Data networks		X	X
	Managed services		X	X
Video		X	X
Voice:
	Long-distance	X	X	X
	Local access	X	X	X

• Consumer – we offer a full range of retail wireless, data, video and voice services to residential customers.

• Business Services - we offer a full range of retail wireless, data, video and voice services to local, national and global businesses, governmental entities and public and private educational institutions and wholesale data and voice services to common carrier customers.

• Managed Broadband – we offer Internet, data network and managed services to rural schools and health organizations and regulated voice services to residential and commercial customers in rural communities primarily in Southwest Alaska.

The components of Wireline segment revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   March 31,			Percentage
	2014		2013	Change
Consumer
Wireless	$	7,491	6,546	14	%
Data	26,944		24,056	12	%
Video	27,249		27,961	(3	)%
Voice	8,445		9,530	(11	)%
Business Services
Wireless	745		679	10	%
Data	34,840		40,136	(13	)%
Video	5,152		3,125	65	%
Voice	11,741		12,327	(5	)%
Managed Broadband
Data	25,829		22,680	14	%
Voice	5,330		5,339	—	%
Total Wireline segment revenue	$	153,766	152,379	1	%

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Wireline segment Cost of Goods Sold and Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   March 31,			Percentage
	2014		2013	Change
Wireline segment Cost of Goods Sold	$	53,061	50,198	6	%
Wireline segment Adjusted EBITDA	$	36,775	43,460	(15	)%

See note 6 in the "Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements" included in Part I of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for a reconciliation of consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, to consolidated income before income taxes.

Selected key performance indicators for our Wireline segment follow:

	March 31,				Percentage
	2014		2013		Change
Consumer
Data:
Cable modem subscribers1	116,400		117,000		(1	)%
Video:
Basic subscribers2	118,000		122,000		(3	)%
Digital programming tier subscribers3	66,900		72,200		(7	)%
HD/DVR converter boxes4	101,200		90,300		12	%
Homes passed	248,000		244,800		1	%
Video ARPU5	$	76.98	$	76.45	1	%
Voice:
Total local access lines in service6	59,800		68,000		(12	)%
Local access lines in service on GCI facilities6	55,700		63,300		(12	)%
Business Services
Data:
Cable modem subscribers1	14,000		13,400		4	%
Voice:
Total local access lines in service6	48,500		50,400		(4	)%
Local access lines in service on GCI facilities6	35,000		30,400		15	%
Combined Consumer and Business Services
Wireless
Consumer Lifeline wireless lines in service7	29,500		32,700		(10	)%
Consumer Non-Lifeline wireless lines in service8	94,400		91,800		3	%
Business Services Non-Lifeline wireless lines in service8	18,500		17,100		8	%
Total wireless lines in service	142,400		141,600		1	%
Wireless ARPU9	$	51.48	$	48.54	6	%
1 A cable modem subscriber is defined by the purchase of cable modem service regardless of the level of service purchased. If one entity purchases multiple cable modem service access points, each access point is counted as a subscriber. Cable modem subscribers may also be video basic subscribers though basic video service is not required to receive cable modem service.
2 A basic subscriber is defined as one basic tier of service delivered to an address or separate subunits thereof regardless of the number of outlets purchased.
3 A digital programming tier subscriber is defined as one digital programming tier of service delivered to an address or separate subunits thereof regardless of the number of outlets or digital programming tiers purchased. Digital programming tier subscribers are a subset of basic subscribers.

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⁴ A high-definition/digital video recorder ("HD/DVR") converter box is defined as one box rented by a digital programming or basic tier subscriber. A digital programming or basic tier subscriber is not required to rent an HD/DVR converter box to receive service.

⁵ Applicable average monthly video revenues divided by the average number of basic subscribers at the beginning and end of each month in the period ("Video ARPU") for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

⁶ A local access line in service is defined as a revenue generating circuit or channel connecting a customer to the public switched telephone network.

⁷ A Lifeline wireless line in service is defined as a revenue generating wireless device that is eligible for Lifeline support. The Universal Service Fund's Lifeline program is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company and is designed to ensure that quality telecommunications services are available to low-income customers at affordable rates.

⁸ A non-Lifeline wireless line in service is defined as a revenue generating wireless device that is not eligible for Lifeline support.

⁹ Average monthly wireless revenues, excluding those from common carrier customers, divided by the average of wireless subscribers at the beginning and end of each month in the period ("Wireless ARPU"). Revenue used for this calculation includes Wireline segment - Consumer - Wireless, Wireline segment - Business Services - Wireless and wholesale wireless revenues earned from GCI retail subscribers included in the Wireless segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Wireline Segment Revenues

Consumer

The increase in data revenue is primarily due to a $2.5 million or 12% increase in cable modem revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2014 when compared to the same period in 2013, due to our subscribers’ selection of plans that offer higher speeds and higher usage limits.

Business Services

Business Services data revenue is comprised of monthly recurring charges for data services and charges billed on a time and materials basis largely for personnel providing on-site customer support.  This latter category can vary significantly based on project activity.

The decrease in data revenue is primarily due to a $6.7 million or 38% decrease in managed services project revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2014 when compared to the same period in 2013, due to a decrease in special project work.

Managed Broadband

The increase in data revenue is primarily due to a $3.0 million or 13% increase in monthly contract revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2014 when compared to the same period in 2013, due to new ConnectMD^® and SchoolAccess^® customers and increased data network capacity purchased by our existing ConnectMD^® and SchoolAccess^® customers.

Wireline Segment Cost of Goods Sold

The individually significant items contributing to the increase in Wireline segment Cost of Goods Sold include:

• A 156% or $5.2 million increase in 2014 wireless Cost of Goods Sold primarily due to an increase in the number of handsets sold and a decrease in subsidies received from the Wireless segment for the purchase of wireless handsets. Through the AWN transaction close, the Wireless segment recorded the Cost of Goods Sold related to wireless equipment sales to retail customers based upon equipment sales and agreed-upon subsidy rates. Any amount in excess of this subsidy was recorded in the Wireline segment. Subsequent to the transaction close and through March 31, 2014, although permitted, the Wireline segment was unable to meet the requirements in order to request a wireless equipment subsidy from the Wireless segment in accordance with the AWN agreements. We expect the cost of wireless equipment sold to the Wireline segment's retail customers to continue to be primarily recorded in the Wireline segment until late 2014, and

• A $1.4 million increase in video Cost of Goods Sold primarily due to the acquisition of the television broadcast stations in the fourth quarter of 2013.

The increases are partially offset by 38% or $5.5 million decrease in managed services project Cost of Goods Sold due to the decrease in special project work described above in "Wireline Segment Revenues - Business Services."

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Wireline Segment Adjusted EBITDA

The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2014 when compared to the same period in 2013 is primarily due to an increase in selling, general and administrative expense and Cost of Goods Sold as described above in "Wireline Segment Cost of Goods Sold" partially offset by an increase in revenues as described above in "Wireline Segment Revenues."

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 11% to $71.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014.  Individually significant items contributing to the increase include:

• A $2.6 million increase in labor costs for the three months ended March 31, 2014, when compared to the same period in 2013, and

• A $2.2 million increase in health benefit costs for the three months ended March 31, 2014, when compared to the same period in 2013.

Increases for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were partially offset by a $0.6 million decrease in worker's compensation expense when compared to the same period in 2013.

As a percentage of total revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from 35% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 to 33% for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $8.4 million to $42.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.  This increase is primarily due to new assets placed in service in the last nine months of 2013 and in the first three months of 2014, partially offset by assets which became fully depreciated during the last nine months of 2013 and in the first three months of 2014.

Other Expense, Net

Other expense, net of other income, increased $1.4 million to $18.3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014. The increase for the three months ended March 31, 2014 is primarily due to increased interest expense attributable to increased borrowing on our Senior Credit Facility.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense totaled $0.2 million and $3.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Our effective income tax rate was 2% and 49% in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Our effective income tax rate decreased due to the inclusion of income attributable to the non-controlling interest in AWN in income before income tax expense and the exclusion of income taxes on income attributable to the non-controlling interest in AWN in 2014 as compared to 2013.

At March 31, 2014, we have income tax net operating loss carryforwards of $281.2 million that will begin expiring in 2020 if not utilized, and alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of $1.9 million available to offset regular income taxes payable in future years.

We have recorded deferred tax assets of $115.6 million associated with income tax net operating losses that were generated from 2000 to 2013 and that expire from 2020 to 2033, respectively, and with charitable contributions that were converted to net operating losses in 2004 through 2007, and that expire in 2024 through 2027, respectively.

Tax benefits associated with recorded deferred tax assets are considered to be more likely than not realizable through future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards.  The amount of deferred tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced which would result in additional income tax expense.  We estimate that our effective annual income tax expense (benefit) rate for financial statement purposes will be (1)% to 4% in the year ending December 31, 2014.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal sources of current liquidity are cash and cash equivalents.  We believe, but can provide no assurances, that we will be able to meet our current and long-term liquidity, capital requirements and fixed charges through our cash flows from operating activities, existing cash, cash equivalents, and credit facilities, and other external financing and equity sources.  Should operating cash flows be insufficient to support additional borrowings

and principal payments scheduled under our existing credit facilities, capital expenditures will likely be reduced, which would likely reduce future revenues.

As discussed in the General Overview section of this Item 2, on July 22, 2013, we closed the AWN transaction.  Under the terms of the agreement, ACS is entitled to receive preferential cash distributions totaling $190.0 million over the over the first four years of AWN’s operations ("Preference Period") contingent on the future cash flows of AWN. The preferential cash distribution is cumulative and may be paid beyond the Preference Period until the entire $190.0 million is paid.

On February 28, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") announced our winning bids in the Tribal Mobility Fund I auction for a $41.4 million grant to partially fund expansion of our 3G wireless network, or better, to locations in Alaska where we would not otherwise be able to construct within our return-on-investment requirements. We filed a long-form application with the FCC by their deadline of April 4, 2014, and this form must be reviewed for final approval before the award can be issued.

On May 2, 2014, we purchased real property and a building located in Anchorage for $14.5 million.

We have entered into several financing arrangements under the New Markets Tax Credit (“NMTC”) program which have provided a total of $32.3 million in net cash to help fund the extension of terrestrial broadband service for the first time to rural Northwestern Alaska communities via a high capacity hybrid fiber optic and microwave network.  The project, called TERRA-NW, connects to our TERRA-Southwest network and provides a high capacity backbone connection from the served communities to the Internet.  We began construction on TERRA-NW in 2012 and expect to complete all current phases of the project in 2015.  We placed into service Phases 1 and 2 of the TERRA-NW project in 2013 and expect to place the final phase into service in early 2015.  The total net cash received under the NMTC program is recorded in Other Assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  We have used $31.6 million of the originally available $32.3 million in NMTC Restricted Cash to fund cumulative TERRA-NW capital expenditures through March 31, 2014, and expect to spend all NMTC proceeds before year-end 2014.  We plan to fund an additional $10.0 million in 2014 capital spending to complete TERRA-NW.

While our short-term and long-term financing abilities are believed to be adequate as a supplement to internally generated cash flows to fund capital expenditures and acquisitions as opportunities arise, turmoil in the global financial markets may negatively impact our ability to further access the capital markets in a timely manner and on attractive terms, which may have a negative impact on our ability to grow our business.

We monitor the third-party depository institutions that hold our cash and cash equivalents. Our emphasis is primarily on safety of principal and secondarily on maximizing yield on those funds.

Our net cash flows provided by and (used for) operating, investing and financing activities, as reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, are summarized as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2014			2013
Operating activities	$	64,902		42,535
Investing activities	(41,200		)	(38,495	)
Financing activities	(15,057		)	2,242
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	8,645		6,282

Operating Activities

The increase in cash flows provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014, as compared to the same period in 2013, is due to an increase in net income.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities consists primarily of cash paid for capital expenditures.  Our most significant recurring investing activity has been capital expenditures and we expect that this will continue in the future.  A significant portion of our capital expenditures is based on the level of customer growth and the technology being deployed. Additionally, on February 18, 2014, we invested $15.0 million for a 39% interest in Texas Energy Network

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LLC, a next generation carrier-class communications services firm that specializes in serving the energy exploration and production, oilfield service and midstream industries.

Our cash expenditures for property and equipment, including construction in progress, totaled $28.2 million and $38.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Depending on available opportunities and the amount of cash flow we generate during 2014, we expect our 2014 expenditures to total $170.0 million excluding real estate acquisitions and an extension of satellite lease capacity.

Financing Activities

Net cash used by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014, consists primarily of distributions paid to ACS from AWN and repayments of Rural Utilities Service (“RUS”) debt.  We may use excess cash to make optional repayments on our debt or repurchase our common stock depending on various factors, such as market conditions.

Available Borrowings Under Senior Credit Facility

Our Senior Credit Facility includes a $240.0 million term loan and a $150.0 million revolving credit facility with a $25.0 million sublimit for letters of credit.  We had $240.0 million outstanding under the term loan at March 31, 2014.  Under the revolving portion of the Senior Credit Facility we have borrowed $21.0 million and have $4.5 million of letters of credit outstanding, which leaves $124.5 million available for borrowing as of March 31, 2014.  A total of $261.0 million is outstanding as of March 31, 2014.

Debt Covenants

We are subject to covenants and restrictions applicable to our $325.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Senior Notes due 2021, our $425.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.63% Senior Notes due 2019, our Senior Credit Facility, and our RUS loans.  We are in compliance with the covenants, and we believe that neither the covenants nor the restrictions in our indentures or loan documents will limit our ability to operate our business.

Share Repurchases

GCI’s Board of Directors has authorized a common stock buyback program for the repurchase of GCI Class A and Class B common stock in order to reduce the outstanding shares of Class A and Class B common stock.  Under this program, we are currently authorized to make up to $111.1 million of repurchases as of March 31, 2014.  We are authorized to increase our repurchase limit $5.0 million per quarter indefinitely and to use stock option exercise proceeds to repurchase additional shares.  If stock repurchases are less than the total approved quarterly amount the difference may be carried forward and applied against future stock repurchases.  We did not purchase any shares under the stock buyback program during the three months ended March 31, 2014.  The common stock buyback program is expected to continue for an indefinite period dependent on leverage, liquidity, company performance, and market conditions and subject to continued oversight by GCI’s Board of Directors. The open market repurchases have and will continue to comply with the restrictions of SEC Rule 10b-18.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our accounting and reporting policies comply with GAAP.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions.  The financial position and results of operations can be affected by these estimates and assumptions, which are integral to understanding reported results.  Critical accounting policies are those policies that management believes are the most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results, and require management to make estimates that are difficult, subjective or complex.  Most accounting policies are not considered by management to be critical accounting policies.  Several factors are considered in determining whether or not a policy is critical in the preparation of financial statements.  These factors include, among other things, whether the estimates are significant to the financial statements, the nature of the estimates, the ability to readily validate the estimates with other information including third parties or available prices, and sensitivity of the estimates to changes in economic conditions and whether alternative accounting methods may be utilized under GAAP.  For all of these policies, management cautions that future events rarely develop exactly as forecast, and the best estimates routinely require adjustment.  Management has discussed the development and the selection of critical accounting policies with our Audit Committee.

Those policies considered to be critical accounting policies for 2014 are revenue recognition related to revenues from the Remote high cost, rural health and schools and libraries USF programs, the allowance for doubtful receivables, impairment and useful lives of intangible assets and the valuation allowance for net operating loss deferred tax assets.  A complete discussion of our critical accounting policies can be found in Item 7 “Management’s

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Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our December 31, 2013 annual report on Form 10-K.

Other significant accounting policies, not involving the same level of measurement uncertainties as those discussed above, are nevertheless important to an understanding of the financial statements. A complete discussion of our significant accounting policies can be found in note 1 in the accompanying “Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements” and in Part II of our December 31, 2013 annual report on Form 10-K.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to various types of market risk in the normal course of business, including the impact of interest rate changes.  Our Senior Credit Facility carries interest rate risk.  Amounts borrowed under our Senior Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.75% or less depending upon our Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Senior Credit Facility).  Should the LIBOR rate change, our interest expense will increase or decrease accordingly.  As of March 31, 2014, we have borrowed $261.0 million subject to interest rate risk.  On this amount, each 1% increase in the LIBOR interest rate would result in $2.6 million of additional gross interest cost on an annualized basis.  All of our other material borrowings have a fixed interest rate.  We do not hold derivatives.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized, accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, to allow timely decisions regarding required financial disclosure, and reported as specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.  As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a - 15(e)) under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer.  Based on that evaluation and as described below under “Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting," our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2014.

The certifications attached as Exhibits 31 and 32 to this report should be read in conjunction with the disclosures set forth herein.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) identified in connection with the evaluation of our controls performed during the quarter ended March 31, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP.  A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Internal control over financial reporting has inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures.  Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override.  Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting.  However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process.  Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.

We may enhance, modify, and supplement internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures based on experience.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) The following table provides information about repurchases of shares of our Class A common stock during the quarter ended March 31, 2014:

	(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased1	(b) Average Price Paid per Share		(c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs2	(d) Maximum Number (or approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan or Programs3
January 1, 2014 to January 31, 2014	41,658	$	11.14	—	$	110,982,535
February 1, 2014 to February 28, 2014	—	$	—	—	$	110,988,085
March 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014	6,248	$	10.45	—	$	111,128,041
Total	47,906
1 Consists of 47,906 shares from private purchases made to settle the minimum statutory tax-withholding requirements pursuant to restricted stock award vesting.
2 The repurchase plan was publicly announced on November 3, 2004. Our plan does not have an expiration date, however transactions pursuant to the plan are subject to periodic approval by our Board of Directors. We expect to continue the repurchases for an indefinite period dependent on leverage, liquidity, company performance, market conditions and subject to continued oversight by our Board of Directors.
3 The total amount approved by our Board of Directors for repurchase under our publicly announced repurchase plan was $343.1 million through March 31, 2014, consisting of $337.9 million through December 31, 2013, and an additional $5.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014. We have made total repurchases under the program of $232.0 million through March 31, 2014. If stock repurchases are less than the total approved quarterly amount the difference may be carried forward and used to repurchase additional shares in future quarters, subject to board approval.

Item 6. Exhibits

Listed below are the exhibits that are filed as a part of this Report (according to the number assigned to them in Item 601 of Regulation S-K):

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Exhibit No.	Description
10.206	Nineteenth Amendment to the Full-Time Transponder Capacity Agreement (Pre-Launch) between Intelsat Corporation, formerly known as PanAmSat Corporation and GCI Communication, Corp. dated March 20, 2014 # *
10.207	Revised Description of Incentive Compensation Guidelines for Named Executive Offers (incorporated by reference herein to the Company's Report on Form 8-K for the period January 31, 2014 filed on February 6, 2014)
31.1	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by our President and Director *
31.2	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by our Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary *
32.1	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by our President and Director *
32.2	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by our Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary *
101	The following materials from General Communication, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Income Statements; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements *
#	CONFIDENTIAL PORTION has been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment by us to, and the material has been separately filed with, the SEC. Each omitted Confidential Portion is marked by three asterisks.
*	Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC.

Signature	Title	Date
/s/ Ronald A. Duncan	President and Director	May 8, 2014
Ronald A. Duncan	(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Peter J. Pounds	Senior Vice President, Chief Financial	May 8, 2014
Peter J. Pounds	Officer and Secretary (Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ Lynda L. Tarbath	Vice President, Chief Accounting	May 8, 2014
Lynda L. Tarbath	Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

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EX-10.206

Exhibit 10.206

****CONFIDENTIAL PORTION has been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment by the Company to, and the material has been separately filed with, the SEC. Each omitted Confidential Portion is marked by four asterisks.

NINETEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE

FULL-TIME TRANSPONDER CAPACITY AGREEMENT (PRE-LAUNCH)

This Nineteenth Amendment to the Full-time Transponder Capacity Agreement (Pre-Launch) (the “Nineteenth Amendment”) is made and entered into as of this 20th day of March, 2014 (the “Effective Date”) by and between INTELSAT CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (“Intelsat”), and GCI COMMUNICATIONS CORP., an Alaskan corporation (“Customer”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Full-Time Transponder Capacity Agreement (Pre-Launch) dated as of March 31, 2006, as amended (collectively, the “Agreement”) between Intelsat and Customer, Intelsat is providing Customer with **** transponders on Galaxy 18 (the “**** Transponders”); **** transponders on Galaxy 18 (the “**** Transponders”); **** transponders on Horizons 1 (the “**** Transponder”); and **** Transponder **** on Horizons 1 (the “Transponder ****”);

WHEREAS, Customer wishes to **** outlined in the Eighteenth Amendment to the Agreement **** Intelsat, all of which is further defined below;

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the sufficiency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. Except as specifically provided herein, all terms and provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

2. Section 1.1, Description of Capacity. This Section shall be deleted and replaced with the following:

“ Intelsat agrees to provide to Customer and Customer agrees to accept from Intelsat, on a **** day, **** week), in outerspace, for the Capacity Term (as defined here), the Customer’s Transponder Capacity (defined below) meeting the “Performance Specifications” set forth in the “Technical Appendix” attached hereto as Appendix B. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Customer’s Transponder Capacity” or “Customer’s Transponders” shall **** (a) **** (as defined in Section 1.2, below) **** transponders (collectively, the “Customer’s **** Transponders’ and individually, the “Customer’s **** Transponder”) from that certain U.S. domestic satellite referred to by Intelsat as “****,” located in **** Longitude, (b) **** transponders from the **** of that certain satellite referred to by Intelsat as “****” **** Longitude (“Customer’s **** Transponder”); (c) **** Transponder **** on ****; (d) **** Transponder from that certain U.S. domestic satellite referred to by Intelsat as “****,” located **** Longitude (the “**** Transponder”), and (e) **** Transponder **** on **** (the “**** Transponder ****”).”

****CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT

3. Section 3.1, Monthly Fee. Customer’s Monthly Fee shall be as set forth in Appendix A attached hereto.

4. Except as specifically set forth in this Amendment, all terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties hereto has duly executed and delivered this Eighteenth Amendment as of the day and year above written.

INTELSAT CORPORATION		GCI COMMUNICATION CORP.
BY:	/s/	BY:	/s/
Name:	Stephen A. Chernow	Name:	Jimmy R. Sipes
Title:	VP & Deputy General Counsel	Title:	VP Network Services & Chief Engineer
Date:	March 24, 2014	Date:	March 20, 2014

****CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT

APPENDIX A

CUSTOMER’S TRANSPONDER CAPACITY AND PAYMENT SCHEUDLE FOR

GCI COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

SVO #	****/ Transponder No	Transponder Type	Capacity Term	Monthly Fee
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** **
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** **
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** *
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** **
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** **
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** **
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** *
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** **
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** *
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** *
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** *
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** **
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** *
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** *
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** *
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** ***
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** ***
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** ***
	****	****	**** – ****	US$**** ***

* ****Fee includes US$**** for **** Fee and the US$**** for each of **** Transponders under Article 14. If the **** Longitude **** Transponder is **** or **** Customer is **** Transponder on **** (of its successor satellite), the **** Fee **** Transponder ****. If, however, the **** Longitude **** Transponder ****, then the **** Fee for **** Transponder **** Fee. The **** Longitude **** fee shall be ****.

** **** Fee includes US$**** for **** Fee and the US$**** for each of **** and **** Transponders with **** Replacement **** under Article 15. If the **** Replacement Transponder is **** or **** Customer **** Transponder on **** Replacement, the **** Fee **** Transponder ****. If, however, the **** Replacement Transponder ****, then the **** Fee for **** Transponder **** Fee. The **** Replacement **** Fee shall be ****.

****CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT

*** **** Fee includes US$**** for **** Fee and the US$**** for **** Customer’s **** Transponder Galaxy XR **** Fees (hereinafter referred to as the “**** Fee” as **** is the Replacement Satellite **** Galaxy XR). If the **** Transponder **** (as defined in Article 17), the **** Fee **** Transponder ****. If, however, the **** Transponder **** (as defined in Article 17), then the **** Fee **** Transponder **** Fee. The **** Fee shall be ****.

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION

I, Ronald A. Duncan, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of General Communication, Inc. for the period ended March 31, 2014;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

	/s/ Ronald A. Duncan
Date: May 8, 2014	Ronald A. Duncan
	President and Director

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION

I, Peter J. Pounds, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of General Communication, Inc. for the period ended March 31, 2014;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

	/s/ Peter J. Pounds
Date: May 8, 2014	Peter J. Pounds
	Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary (Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of General Communication, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ronald A. Duncan, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.

Date:  May 8, 2014	/s/ Ronald A. Duncan
	Ronald A. Duncan
	Chief Executive Officer
	General Communication, Inc.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of General Communication, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Peter J. Pounds, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.

Date: May 8, 2014	/s/ Peter J. Pounds
	Peter J. Pounds
	Chief Financial Officer
	General Communication, Inc.

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Financial Instruments (Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basics) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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Total assets at fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014 Favorable Regulatory Action [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Capital lease term	14 years
Capital lease obligations	$ 98,600,000
Capital lease, amended term	7 years
Net capital lease obligation adjustment	9,385,000	0
Winning auction bid			$ 41,400,000

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Related Party Transaction (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related party	$ 15,780,000	$ 0
ACS [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments to related party	16,200,000
Revenue from related party	10,300,000
Notes receivable, related parties	31,600,000
Accounts payable, related parties	$ 12,500,000

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures ( Changes in operating assets and liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net	$ 8,295	$ (14,243)
Increase in prepaid expenses	(3,581)	(2,311)
(Increase) decrease in inventories	3,653	(590)
Decrease in other current assets	26	516
Increase in other assets	(142)	(107)
Decrease in accounts payable	(8,594)	(333)
Increase in deferred revenues	1,462	325
Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and payroll related obligations	(8,476)	1,210
Increase in accrued liabilities	1,015	667
Increase in accrued interest	14,363	14,722
Increase (decrease) in subscriber deposits	(140)	116
Increase (decrease) in long-term deferred revenue	(1,375)	265
Increase (decrease) in components of other long-term liabilities	645	(951)
Total change in operating assets and liabilities	$ 7,151	$ (714)

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended					3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 entity	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Total High Cost Support Program [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Total High Cost Support Program [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Common Stock - Class A [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Common Stock - Class A [Member]	Jul. 22, 2013 ACS [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Stock Buyback Program [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Stock Buyback Program [Member] Common Stock - Class A [Member]
Business
Year founded	1979
Principles of Consolidation
Number of VIEs	4
Acquisition
Percentage of voting interests acquired								33.33%
Earnings Per Share
Shares contingently issuable	0	58,000
Common Stock
Authorized amount, repurchase of stock	$ 5,000,000.0
Stock repurchased during period, shares						26,000	795,000			764,000
Stock repurchased during period, value	529,000	6,714,000				529,000	6,804,000			6,600,000
Stock repurchase program, remaining value authorized to be repurchased									111,100,000
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Receivables
Period past due for write-off of trade accounts receivable	120 days
Revenue Recognition
Revenues	216,283,000	186,216,000		16,500,000	10,600,000
Receivables	$ 219,050,000		$ 228,372,000	$ 46,400,000

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Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	May 02, 2014 Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Purchases of property and building	$ 28,174	$ 38,316	$ 14,500

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Stockholders' Equity (Summary of nonvested restricted stock award activity) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Shares
Nonvested, Beginning	1,209
Granted	1,119
Vested	(83)
Forfeited	(3)
Nonvested, Ending	2,242
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested, Beginning (USD per share)	$ 8.60
Granted (USD per share)	$ 9.81
Vested (USD per share)	$ 10.58
Forfeited (USD per share)	$ 9.44

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Intangible Assets (5 year Future Amortization ) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2014	$ 9,047
2015	7,158
2016	5,470
2017	4,263
2018	$ 3,416

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Variable Interest Entities (Details) (Primary Beneficiary [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Aug. 30, 2011 NMTC 1 [Member]	Aug. 30, 2011 NMTC 1 [Member] Minimum [Member]	Aug. 30, 2011 NMTC 1 [Member] Maximum [Member]	Oct. 03, 2012 NMTC 2 [Member]	Oct. 03, 2012 NMTC 2 [Member] Minimum [Member]	Oct. 03, 2012 NMTC 2 [Member] Maximum [Member]	Dec. 11, 2012 NMTC 3 [Member]	Dec. 11, 2012 NMTC 3 [Member] Maximum [Member]	Aug. 30, 2011 US Bancorp [Member] NMTC 1 [Member]	Oct. 03, 2012 US Bancorp [Member] NMTC 2 [Member]	Dec. 11, 2012 US Bancorp [Member] NMTC 3 [Member]	Aug. 30, 2011 Community Development Entities [Member] NMTC 1 [Member]	Oct. 03, 2012 Community Development Entities [Member] NMTC 2 [Member]	Dec. 11, 2012 Community Development Entities [Member] NMTC 3 [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Project fund	$ 59.3		$ 58.3			$ 37.7			$ 8.2
Tax credit percentage	39.00%
Amount to other entity											22.4	17.5	3.8	76.8	55.2	12.0
Interest rate percentage			1.00%	1.00%	3.96%	1.00%	0.7099%	0.7693%	1.00%	1.35%
Restricted cash	4.3	6.9
Percentage of recapture	100.00%
Recapture period	7 years
Assets and liabilities	$ 140.9	$ 104.2

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Intangible Assets and Goodwill

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets was as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2014		2013
Amortization expense	$	2,411	1,456

Amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is estimated to be (amounts in thousands):

Years Ending December 31,
2014	$	9,047
2015	7,158
2016	5,470
2017	4,263
2018	3,416

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Segments (Narrative) (Details) (Fiber optic cable systems [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fiber optic cable systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of long-lived assets not in USA	82.00%

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Diluted EPS calculations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Allocation of undistributed earnings for basic computation	$ 2,121	$ 3,244
Common Stock - Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Allocation of undistributed earnings for basic computation	1,958	2,996
Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares	163	248
Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a result of conversion of dilutive securities	0	0
Effect of share based compensation that may be settled in cash or shares	0	(34)
Net income adjusted for allocation of undistributed earnings and effect of share based compensation that may be settled in cash or shares	2,121	3,210
Number of shares used in basic computation	37,987	38,264
Conversion of Class B to Class A common shares outstanding	3,163	3,167
Unexercised stock options	118	173
Effect of share based compensation that may be settled in cash or shares	0	91
Number of shares used in per share computation	41,268	41,695
Diluted net income attributable to General Communication, Inc. common stockholders per common share (USD per share)	$ 0.05	$ 0.08
Common Stock - Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Allocation of undistributed earnings for basic computation	163	248
Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares	0	0
Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a result of conversion of dilutive securities		(4)
Effect of share based compensation that may be settled in cash or shares	0	0
Net income adjusted for allocation of undistributed earnings and effect of share based compensation that may be settled in cash or shares	$ 163	$ 244
Number of shares used in basic computation	3,163	3,167
Conversion of Class B to Class A common shares outstanding	0	0
Unexercised stock options	0	0
Effect of share based compensation that may be settled in cash or shares	0	0
Number of shares used in per share computation	3,163	3,167
Diluted net income attributable to General Communication, Inc. common stockholders per common share (USD per share)	$ 0.05	$ 0.08

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Basic EPS calculations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Allocation of undistributed earnings	$ 2,121	$ 3,244
Common Stock - Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Allocation of undistributed earnings	1,958	2,996
Weighted average common shares outstanding	37,987	38,264
Basic net income attributable to GCI common stockholders per common share (USD per share)	$ 0.05	$ 0.08
Common Stock - Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Allocation of undistributed earnings	$ 163	$ 248
Weighted average common shares outstanding	3,163	3,167
Basic net income attributable to GCI common stockholders per common share (USD per share)	$ 0.05	$ 0.08

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Segments (Reportable segment revenues) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 216,283	$ 186,216
Reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA	74,797	58,649
Wireless [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	62,517	33,837
Reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA	38,022	15,189
Wireline [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	153,766	152,379
Reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA	$ 36,775	$ 43,460

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Weighted Average Shares outstanding which are anti-dilutive) (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares associated with anti-dilutive unexercised stock options	59	88
Unexercised Stock Options [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares associated with anti-dilutive unexercised stock options	33	88
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares associated with anti-dilutive unexercised stock options	26	0

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Changes in issued Common Stock) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Common Stock [Roll Forward]
Shares issued upon stock option exercises	19,000
Common Stock - Class A [Member]
Common Stock [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning	37,299,000	38,534,000
Class B shares converted to Class A	2,000	2,000
Shares issued upon stock option exercises	19,000	50,000
Share awards issued	1,119,000	621,000
Shares retired	(26,000)	(795,000)
Shares acquired to settle minimum statutory tax withholding requirements	(24,000)	(14,000)
Other		(2,000)
Balance, Ending	38,389,000	38,396,000
Common Stock - Class B [Member]
Common Stock [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning	3,165,000	3,169,000
Class B shares converted to Class A	2,000	2,000
Shares issued upon stock option exercises	0	0
Share awards issued	0	0
Shares retired	0	0
Shares acquired to settle minimum statutory tax withholding requirements	0	0
Other		0
Balance, Ending	3,163,000	3,167,000

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and Supplemental Disclosures

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures

Changes in operating assets and liabilities consist of (amounts in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,	2014			2013
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net	$	8,295		(14,243	)
Increase in prepaid expenses	(3,581		)	(2,311	)
(Increase) decrease in inventories	3,653			(590	)
Decrease in other current assets	26			516
Increase in other assets	(142		)	(107	)
Decrease in accounts payable	(8,594		)	(333	)
Increase in deferred revenues	1,462			325
Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and payroll related obligations	(8,476		)	1,210
Increase in accrued liabilities	1,015			667
Increase in accrued interest	14,363			14,722
Increase (decrease) in subscriber deposits	(140		)	116
Increase (decrease) in long-term deferred revenue	(1,375		)	265
Increase (decrease) in components of other long-term liabilities	645			(951	)
Total change in operating assets and liabilities	$	7,151		(714	)

The following items are for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (amounts in thousands):

Net cash paid or received:	2014		2013
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$	4,412	2,704

The following items are non-cash investing and financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	2014		2013
Non-cash additions for purchases of property and   equipment	$	9,779	8,322
Net capital lease obligation adjustment	$	9,385	—
Distribution to non-controlling interest	$	4,167	—
Asset retirement obligation additions to property and   equipment	$	361	989
Deferred compensation distribution denominated in   shares	$	617	621

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Surcharges reported gross) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Taxes, Miscellaneous [Abstract]
Surcharges reported gross	$ 1,134	$ 1,228

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Stockholders' Equity (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized	15,700,000
Number of shares available for grant	2,300,000
Weighted average grant date fair value	$ 9.81	$ 8.17
Share-based compensation expense	$ 1,800,000	$ 1,300,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	5 years
Expiration period	10 years
Options vested in period fair value	27,000	32,000
Total intrinsic value	43,000	100,000
Cash received from exercise of stock options	200,000	300,000
Stock options not yet recognized	16,000
Unvested stock options	10,000
Weighted average period for recognition of unvested shares	0 years 6 months
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense	$ 14,500,000
Unvested restricted stock awards	2,200,000
Weighted average period for recognition of unvested shares	2 years 4 months 25 days

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 53,616	$ 44,971
Receivables (including $31,600 and $28,000 from a related party at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)	219,050	228,372
Less allowance for doubtful receivables	2,445	2,346
Net receivables	216,605	226,026
Deferred income taxes	36,167	39,753
Prepaid expenses	11,306	7,725
Inventories	6,694	10,347
Other current assets	204	230
Total current assets	324,592	329,052
Property and equipment in service, net of depreciation	967,044	969,578
Construction in progress	81,245	87,476
Net property and equipment	1,048,289	1,057,054
Goodwill	219,041	219,041
Cable certificates	191,635	191,635
Wireless licenses	91,400	91,400
Other intangible assets, net of amortization	70,564	71,435
Deferred loan and senior notes costs, net of amortization of $7,087 and $6,545 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	11,772	12,129
Other assets	52,507	40,061
Total other assets	636,919	625,701
Total assets	2,009,800	2,011,807
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of obligations under long-term debt and capital leases	10,520	9,301
Accounts payable (including $12,500 and $11,200 to a related party at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)	50,102	65,095
Deferred revenue	29,048	27,586
Accrued interest	21,451	7,088
Accrued payroll and payroll related obligations	21,327	29,855
Accrued liabilities	15,352	14,359
Subscriber deposits	1,186	1,326
Total current liabilities	148,986	154,610
Long-term debt, net	1,044,860	1,045,144
Obligations under capital leases, excluding current maturities	72,610	66,261
Obligation under capital lease due to related party, excluding current maturity	1,875	1,880
Deferred income taxes	158,104	161,476
Long-term deferred revenue	87,102	88,259
Other liabilities	37,452	36,823
Total liabilities	1,550,989	1,554,453
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Paid-in capital	27,835	26,880
Retained earnings	119,111	116,990
Total General Communication, Inc. stockholders' equity	161,380	157,144
Non-controlling interests	297,431	300,210
Total stockholders’ equity	458,811	457,354
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	2,009,800	2,011,807
Common Stock - Class A [Member]
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	12,012	11,467
Less cost of 26 and 90 Class A common shares held in treasury at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	(249)	(866)
Total stockholders’ equity	12,012	11,467
Common Stock - Class B [Member]
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	2,671	2,673
Total stockholders’ equity	$ 2,671	$ 2,673

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Segments (Reconciliation of reportable segment adjusted EBITDA) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA	$ 74,797	$ 58,649
Less depreciation and amortization expense	(42,352)	(33,999)
Less share-based compensation expense	(1,778)	(1,259)
Less accretion expense	(301)	(127)
Other	(101)	(204)
Operating income	30,265	23,060
Less other expense	(18,308)	(16,904)
Income before income tax expense	$ 11,957	$ 6,156

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 11,742	$ 3,127
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	42,352	33,999
Share-based compensation expense	1,778	1,259
Deferred income tax expense	214	3,029
Other noncash income and expense items	1,665	1,835
Change in operating assets and liabilities	7,151	(714)
Net cash provided by operating activities	64,902	42,535
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(28,174)	(38,316)
Purchase of investments	(15,000)	0
Restricted cash	2,672	0
Purchases of other assets and intangible assets	(1,463)	(1,065)
Grant proceeds	716	0
Other	49	886
Net cash used in investing activities	(41,200)	(38,495)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distribution to non-controlling interest	(12,500)	0
Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations	(2,185)	(1,949)
Purchase of treasury stock to be retired	(529)	(6,714)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	157	301
Borrowing on Senior Credit Facility	0	10,000
Borrowing on other long-term debt	0	604
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(15,057)	2,242
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	8,645	6,282
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	44,971	24,491
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 53,616	$ 30,773

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures ( Non-cash investing and financing activities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Non-cash additions for purchases of property and equipment	$ 9,779	$ 8,322
Net capital lease obligation adjustment	9,385	0
Distribution to non-controlling interest	4,167	0
Asset retirement obligation additions to property and equipment	361	989
Deferred compensation distribution denominated in shares	$ 617	$ 621

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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Option Activity

A summary of option activity under the Stock Option Plan as of March 31, 2014 and changes during the period then ended is presented below:

	Shares (in thousands)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2014	620		$	7.74
Exercised	(19	)	$	8.76
Options forfeited and retired	(250	)	$	8.40
Expired	(12	)	$	10.69
Outstanding at March 31, 2014	339		$	7.09	4.7 years	$	1,492
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	329		$	7.11	4.7 years	$	1,443

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity

A summary of nonvested restricted stock award activity under the Stock Option Plan for the three months ended March 31, 2014, follows (share amounts in thousands):

	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2014	1,209		$	8.60
Granted	1,119		$	9.81
Vested	(83	)	$	10.58
Forfeited	(3	)	$	9.44
Nonvested at March 31, 2014	2,242

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Intangible Assets (Amortization expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 2,411	$ 1,456

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases

A summary of future minimum capital lease payments follows (amounts in thousands):

Years ending December 31:
2014	$	10,076
2015	13,444
2016	13,454
2017	13,433
2018	13,440
2019 and thereafter	46,658
Total minimum lease payments	110,505
Less amount representing interest	28,347
Less current maturity of obligations under capital leases	7,673
Long-term obligations under capital leases, excluding current maturity	$	74,485

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles

In the following discussion, GCI and its direct and indirect subsidiaries are referred to as “we,” “us” and “our.”

(a) Business

GCI, an Alaska corporation, was incorporated in 1979. We offer the following services primarily in Alaska:

• Postpaid and prepaid wireless services and sale of wireless handsets and accessories,

• Video services,

• Internet access services,

• Wholesale wireless, including postpaid and prepaid wireless plans for resale by other carriers and roaming for certain wireless carriers,

• Local and long-distance voice services,

• Data network services,

• Broadband services, including our SchoolAccess^® offering to rural school districts, our ConnectMD^® offering to rural hospitals and health clinics, and managed video conferencing,

• Managed services to certain commercial customers,

• Sales and service of dedicated communications systems and related equipment, and

• Lease, service arrangements and maintenance of capacity on our fiber optic cable systems used in the transmission of services within Alaska and between Alaska and the remaining United States and foreign countries.

(b) Principles of Consolidation

Our consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of GCI and its wholly owned subsidiaries, The Alaska Wireless Network, LLC ("AWN") of which we own a two-third interest and four variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for which we are the primary beneficiary after providing certain loans and guarantees.  These VIEs are Terra GCI Investment Fund, LLC (“TIF”), Terra GCI 2 Investment Fund, LLC (“TIF 2”), Terra GCI 2-USB Investment Fund, LLC (“TIF 2-USB”) and Terra GCI 3 Investment Fund, LLC (“TIF 3”).  We also include in our consolidated financial statements non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries for which our ownership is less than 100 percent.  We use the equity method to account for our investments in entities that we do not control, but where we have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies.

All significant intercompany transactions between non-regulated affiliates of our company are eliminated.  Intercompany transactions generated between regulated and non-regulated affiliates of our company are not eliminated in consolidation.

(c) Non-controlling Interests

Non-controlling interests represent the equity ownership interests in consolidated subsidiaries not owned by us.  Non-controlling interests are adjusted for contributions, distributions, and income and loss attributable to the non-controlling interest partners of the consolidated entities.  Income and loss is allocated to the non-controlling interests based on the respective governing documents.

(d) Acquisition

On July 22, 2013, we closed the transactions for our two-thirds ownership interest in AWN. Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. ("ACS") owns the other one-third ownership interest in AWN.

We have not completed our analysis of the valuation, therefore, the amounts recorded and classifications used for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are provisional and subject to change. We will finalize the amounts recognized as we obtain the information necessary to complete our analysis. The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price and the estimated fair value of ACS’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed, effective July 23, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

Purchase price:
Cash consideration paid	$	100,000
Fair value of the one-third ownership interest of AWN	267,642
Total purchase price	$	367,642
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Acquired assets
Current assets	$	16,952
Property and equipment, including construction in progress	82,473
Goodwill	140,081
Wireless licenses	65,433
Rights to use capacity	52,636
Other assets	16,078
Fair value of liabilities assumed	(6,011		)
Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	367,642

Unaudited pro forma financial information does not purport to be indicative of the actual results that would have occurred if the acquisition had actually been completed on January 1, 2013, nor is it necessarily indicative of the future revenue of the combined company as it includes estimates of the acquired entity revenue. The following unaudited pro forma financial information is presented as if the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	(unaudited)
	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2013
Pro forma consolidated revenue	$	218,098

Supplemental pro forma earnings have not been provided as it would be impracticable due to the nature of GCI's and ACS's respective wireless operations prior to the business combination. GCI and ACS were unable to disaggregate the components of expenses related to their wireless operations contributed to AWN and thus the amounts would require estimates so significant that the resulting information would not be meaningful.

(e) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

There were various updates recently issued which represented technical corrections to the accounting literature or application to specific industries. None of the updates are expected to a have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

(f) Regulatory Accounting

We account for our regulated operations in accordance with the accounting principles for regulated enterprises.  These accounting principles recognize the economic effects of rate regulation by recording cost and a return on investment as such amounts are recovered through rates authorized by regulatory authorities.  Accordingly, plant and equipment is depreciated over lives approved by regulators and certain costs and obligations are deferred based upon approvals received from regulators to permit recovery of such amounts in future years.  Our cost studies and depreciation rates for our regulated operations are subject to periodic audits that could result in a change to recorded revenues.

(g) Earnings per Common Share

We compute net income attributable to GCI per share of Class A and Class B common stock using the “two class” method.  Therefore, basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the period.  The computation of the dilutive net income per share of Class A common stock assumes the conversion of Class B common stock to Class A common stock, while the dilutive net income per share of Class B common stock does not assume the conversion of those shares. Additionally, in applying the “two-class” method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities. Our restricted stock grants are entitled to dividends and meet the criteria of a participating security.

Undistributed earnings for each year are allocated based on the contractual participation rights of Class A and Class B common shares as if the earnings for the year had been distributed.  In accordance with our Articles of Incorporation, if and when dividends are declared on our common stock in accordance with Alaska corporate law, equivalent dividends shall be paid with respect to the shares of Class A and Class B common stock. Both classes of common stock have identical dividend rights and would therefore share equally in our net assets in the event of liquidation. As such, we have allocated undistributed earnings on a proportionate basis.

Earnings per common share (“EPS”) and common shares used to calculate basic and diluted EPS consist of the following (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
	Class A		Class B	Class A		Class B
Basic net income per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of undistributed earnings	$	1,958	163	$	2,996	248
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares   outstanding	37,987		3,163	38,264		3,167
Basic net income attributable to GCI   common stockholders per common share	$	0.05	0.05	$	0.08	0.08

Diluted net income per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of undistributed earnings for   basic computation	$	1,958	163	$	2,996		248
Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a   result of conversion of Class B to Class A   shares	163		—	248			—
Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a   result of conversion of dilutive securities	—			—			(4	)
Effect of share based compensation that may be   settled in cash or shares	$	—	—	$	(34	)	—
Net income adjusted for allocation of   undistributed earnings and effect of   share based compensation that may be settled   in cash or shares	$	2,121	163	$	3,210		244
Denominator:
Number of shares used in basic computation	37,987		3,163	38,264			3,167
Conversion of Class B to Class A common   shares outstanding	3,163		—	3,167			—
Unexercised stock options	118		—	173			—
Effect of share based compensation that may be   settled in cash or shares	—		—	91			—
Number of shares used in per share computation	41,268		3,163	41,695			3,167
Diluted net income attributable to GCI   common stockholders per common share	$	0.05	0.05	$	0.08		0.08

Weighted average shares associated with outstanding share awards for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, which have been excluded from the computations of diluted EPS, because the effect of including these share awards would have been anti-dilutive, consist of the following (shares, in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2014	2013
Shares associated with anti-dilutive unexercised   stock options	33	88
Share based compensation that may be settled in cash or shares, the effect of which is anti-dillutive	26	—
Total excluded from diluted EPS calculation	59	88

There were no shares associated with contingent awards for the three months ended March 31, 2014. There were 58,000 shares associated with contingent awards for the three months ended March 31, 2013, which have been excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because the contingencies of these awards were not met at March 31, 2013.

(h) Common Stock

Following are the changes in issued common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (shares, in thousands):

	Class A		Class B
Balances at December 31, 2012	38,534		3,169
Class B shares converted to Class A	2		(2	)
Shares issued upon stock option exercises	50		—
Share awards issued	621		—
Shares retired	(795	)	—
Shares acquired to settle minimum statutory tax   withholding requirements	(14	)	—
Other	(2	)	—
Balances at March 31, 2013	38,396		3,167
Balances at December 31, 2013	37,299		3,165
Class B shares converted to Class A	2		(2	)
Shares issued upon stock option exercises	19		—
Share awards issued	1,119		—
Shares retired	(26	)	—
Shares acquired to settle minimum statutory tax   withholding requirements	(24	)	—
Balances at March 31, 2014	38,389		3,163

GCI’s Board of Directors has authorized a common stock buyback program for the repurchase of GCI’s Class A and Class B common stock in order to reduce the outstanding shares of Class A and Class B common stock.  We are authorized to increase our repurchase limit $5.0 million per quarter indefinitely and to use stock option exercise proceeds to repurchase additional shares.  If stock repurchases are less than the total approved quarterly amount the difference may be carried forward and used to repurchase additional shares in future quarters.  The cost of the repurchased common stock reduced Common Stock on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

We had no common stock repurchases during the three months ended March 31, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we repurchased 764,000 shares of our Class A common stock under the stock buyback program at a cost of $6.6 million. Under this program we are currently authorized to make up to $111.1 million of repurchases as of March 31, 2014.  The stock repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2013 was constructively retired as of March 31, 2013.

We expect to continue the repurchases for an indefinite period dependent on leverage, liquidity, company performance, and market conditions and subject to continued oversight by GCI’s Board of Directors.

(i) Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Receivables

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful receivables is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We base our estimates on the aging of our accounts receivable balances, financial health of specific customers, regional economic data, changes in our collections process, regulatory requirements and our customers’ compliance with Universal Service Administrative Company rules. We review our allowance for doubtful receivables methodology at least annually.

Depending upon the type of account receivable our allowance is calculated using a pooled basis with an allowance for all accounts greater than 120 days past due or a specific identification method.  When a specific identification method is used, potentially uncollectible accounts due to bankruptcy or other issues are reviewed individually for collectability.  Account balances are charged off against the allowance when we feel it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. We do not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to our customers.

(j) Revenue Recognition

We recorded high cost support revenue under the Universal Service Fund (“USF”) program of $16.5 million and $10.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  At March 31, 2014, we have $46.4 million in high cost support accounts receivable.

(k) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions include the allowance for doubtful receivables, unbilled revenues, accrual of the USF high cost Remote area program support, share-based compensation, inventory at lower of cost or market, reserve for future customer credits, liability for incurred but not reported medical insurance claims, valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets, depreciable and amortizable lives of assets, the carrying value of long-lived assets including goodwill, cable certificates, wireless licenses,and broadcast licenses, our effective tax rate, purchase price allocations, deferred lease expense, asset retirement obligations, the accrual of cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense) (“Cost of Goods Sold”), depreciation and the accrual of contingencies and litigation.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(l) Classification of Taxes Collected from Customers

We report sales, use, excise, and value added taxes assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between us and a customer on a net basis in our Consolidated Income Statements.  The following are certain surcharges reported on a gross basis in our Consolidated Income Statements (amounts in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2014		2013
Surcharges reported gross	$	1,134	1,228

(m) Reclassifications

Reclassifications have been made to the 2013 financial statements to make them comparable with the 2014 presentation.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Related party receivable	$ 31,600	$ 28,000
Deferred loan and senior notes costs, accumulated amortization	7,087	6,545
Related party payable	$ 12,500	$ 11,200
Common Stock - Class A [Member]
Common Stock, no par (USD per share)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	100,000	100,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	38,389	37,299
Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	38,363	37,209
Treasury Stock, Shares	26	90
Common Stock - Class B [Member]
Common Stock, no par (USD per share)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	10,000	10,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	3,163	3,165
Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	3,163	3,165

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

Our consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of GCI and its wholly owned subsidiaries, The Alaska Wireless Network, LLC ("AWN") of which we own a two-third interest and four variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for which we are the primary beneficiary after providing certain loans and guarantees.  These VIEs are Terra GCI Investment Fund, LLC (“TIF”), Terra GCI 2 Investment Fund, LLC (“TIF 2”), Terra GCI 2-USB Investment Fund, LLC (“TIF 2-USB”) and Terra GCI 3 Investment Fund, LLC (“TIF 3”).  We also include in our consolidated financial statements non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries for which our ownership is less than 100 percent.  We use the equity method to account for our investments in entities that we do not control, but where we have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies.

All significant intercompany transactions between non-regulated affiliates of our company are eliminated.  Intercompany transactions generated between regulated and non-regulated affiliates of our company are not eliminated in consolidation.

Non-controlling Interests

Non-controlling Interests

Non-controlling interests represent the equity ownership interests in consolidated subsidiaries not owned by us.  Non-controlling interests are adjusted for contributions, distributions, and income and loss attributable to the non-controlling interest partners of the consolidated entities.  Income and loss is allocated to the non-controlling interests based on the respective governing documents

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

There were various updates recently issued which represented technical corrections to the accounting literature or application to specific industries. None of the updates are expected to a have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Regulatory Accounting

Regulatory Accounting

We account for our regulated operations in accordance with the accounting principles for regulated enterprises.  These accounting principles recognize the economic effects of rate regulation by recording cost and a return on investment as such amounts are recovered through rates authorized by regulatory authorities.  Accordingly, plant and equipment is depreciated over lives approved by regulators and certain costs and obligations are deferred based upon approvals received from regulators to permit recovery of such amounts in future years.  Our cost studies and depreciation rates for our regulated operations are subject to periodic audits that could result in a change to recorded revenues.

Earnings per Common Share

Earnings per Common Share

We compute net income attributable to GCI per share of Class A and Class B common stock using the “two class” method.  Therefore, basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the period.  The computation of the dilutive net income per share of Class A common stock assumes the conversion of Class B common stock to Class A common stock, while the dilutive net income per share of Class B common stock does not assume the conversion of those shares. Additionally, in applying the “two-class” method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities. Our restricted stock grants are entitled to dividends and meet the criteria of a participating security.

Undistributed earnings for each year are allocated based on the contractual participation rights of Class A and Class B common shares as if the earnings for the year had been distributed.  In accordance with our Articles of Incorporation, if and when dividends are declared on our common stock in accordance with Alaska corporate law, equivalent dividends shall be paid with respect to the shares of Class A and Class B common stock. Both classes of common stock have identical dividend rights and would therefore share equally in our net assets in the event of liquidation. As such, we have allocated undistributed earnings on a proportionate basis.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Receivables

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Receivables

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful receivables is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We base our estimates on the aging of our accounts receivable balances, financial health of specific customers, regional economic data, changes in our collections process, regulatory requirements and our customers’ compliance with Universal Service Administrative Company rules. We review our allowance for doubtful receivables methodology at least annually.

Depending upon the type of account receivable our allowance is calculated using a pooled basis with an allowance for all accounts greater than 120 days past due or a specific identification method.  When a specific identification method is used, potentially uncollectible accounts due to bankruptcy or other issues are reviewed individually for collectability.  Account balances are charged off against the allowance when we feel it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. We do not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to our customers.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

We recorded high cost support revenue under the Universal Service Fund (“USF”) program of $16.5 million and $10.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  At March 31, 2014, we have $46.4 million in high cost support accounts receivable.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions include the allowance for doubtful receivables, unbilled revenues, accrual of the USF high cost Remote area program support, share-based compensation, inventory at lower of cost or market, reserve for future customer credits, liability for incurred but not reported medical insurance claims, valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets, depreciable and amortizable lives of assets, the carrying value of long-lived assets including goodwill, cable certificates, wireless licenses,and broadcast licenses, our effective tax rate, purchase price allocations, deferred lease expense, asset retirement obligations, the accrual of cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense) (“Cost of Goods Sold”), depreciation and the accrual of contingencies and litigation.  Actual results could differ from those estimates

Classification of Taxes Collected from Customers

Classification of Taxes Collected from Customers

We report sales, use, excise, and value added taxes assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between us and a customer on a net basis in our Consolidated

Reclassifications

Reclassifications

Reclassifications have been made to the 2013 financial statements to make them comparable with the 2014 presentation.

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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014 Common Stock - Class A [Member]	Apr. 30, 2014 Common Stock - Class B [Member]
Entity Registrant Name	GENERAL COMMUNICATION INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000808461
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding		38,360,000	3,162,000

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price and the estimated fair value of ACS’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed, effective July 23, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

Purchase price:
Cash consideration paid	$	100,000
Fair value of the one-third ownership interest of AWN	267,642
Total purchase price	$	367,642
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Acquired assets
Current assets	$	16,952
Property and equipment, including construction in progress	82,473
Goodwill	140,081
Wireless licenses	65,433
Rights to use capacity	52,636
Other assets	16,078
Fair value of liabilities assumed	(6,011		)
Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	367,642

Schedule of Pro Forma Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information is presented as if the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	(unaudited)
	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2013
Pro forma consolidated revenue	$	218,098

Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share

Earnings per common share (“EPS”) and common shares used to calculate basic and diluted EPS consist of the following (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
	Class A		Class B	Class A		Class B
Basic net income per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of undistributed earnings	$	1,958	163	$	2,996	248
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares   outstanding	37,987		3,163	38,264		3,167
Basic net income attributable to GCI   common stockholders per common share	$	0.05	0.05	$	0.08	0.08

Diluted net income per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of undistributed earnings for   basic computation	$	1,958	163	$	2,996		248
Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a   result of conversion of Class B to Class A   shares	163		—	248			—
Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a   result of conversion of dilutive securities	—			—			(4	)
Effect of share based compensation that may be   settled in cash or shares	$	—	—	$	(34	)	—
Net income adjusted for allocation of   undistributed earnings and effect of   share based compensation that may be settled   in cash or shares	$	2,121	163	$	3,210		244
Denominator:
Number of shares used in basic computation	37,987		3,163	38,264			3,167
Conversion of Class B to Class A common   shares outstanding	3,163		—	3,167			—
Unexercised stock options	118		—	173			—
Effect of share based compensation that may be   settled in cash or shares	—		—	91			—
Number of shares used in per share computation	41,268		3,163	41,695			3,167
Diluted net income attributable to GCI   common stockholders per common share	$	0.05	0.05	$	0.08		0.08

Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share

Weighted average shares associated with outstanding share awards for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, which have been excluded from the computations of diluted EPS, because the effect of including these share awards would have been anti-dilutive, consist of the following (shares, in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2014	2013
Shares associated with anti-dilutive unexercised   stock options	33	88
Share based compensation that may be settled in cash or shares, the effect of which is anti-dillutive	26	—
Total excluded from diluted EPS calculation	59	88

Schedule Of Contingent Awards

There were no shares associated with contingent awards for the three months ended March 31, 2014. There were 58,000 shares associated with contingent awards for the three months ended March 31, 2013, which have been excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because the contingencies of these awards were not met at March 31, 2013.

Schedule of Stock by Class

Following are the changes in issued common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (shares, in thousands):

	Class A		Class B
Balances at December 31, 2012	38,534		3,169
Class B shares converted to Class A	2		(2	)
Shares issued upon stock option exercises	50		—
Share awards issued	621		—
Shares retired	(795	)	—
Shares acquired to settle minimum statutory tax   withholding requirements	(14	)	—
Other	(2	)	—
Balances at March 31, 2013	38,396		3,167
Balances at December 31, 2013	37,299		3,165
Class B shares converted to Class A	2		(2	)
Shares issued upon stock option exercises	19		—
Share awards issued	1,119		—
Shares retired	(26	)	—
Shares acquired to settle minimum statutory tax   withholding requirements	(24	)	—
Balances at March 31, 2014	38,389		3,163

Excise And Sales Taxes

 The following are certain surcharges reported on a gross basis in our Consolidated Income Statements (amounts in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2014		2013
Surcharges reported gross	$	1,134	1,228

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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Revenues:
Non-related party	$ 200,503	$ 186,216
Related party	15,780	0
Total revenues	216,283	186,216
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below):
Non-related party	69,143	64,610
Related party	2,631	0
Total cost of goods sold	71,774	64,610
Selling, general and administrative expenses:
Non-related party	70,742	64,411
Related party	1,150	136
Total selling, general and administrative expenses	71,892	64,547
Depreciation and amortization expense	42,352	33,999
Operating income	30,265	23,060
Other expense:
Interest expense (including amortization of deferred loan fees)	(18,211)	(16,904)
Other	(97)	0
Other expense	(18,308)	(16,904)
Income before income tax expense	11,957	6,156
Income tax expense	(215)	(3,029)
Net income	11,742	3,127
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	9,621	(117)
Net income attributable to General Communication, Inc.	2,121	3,244
Common Stock - Class A [Member]
Other expense:
Net income attributable to General Communication, Inc.	1,958	2,996
Net income per common share
Basic net income attributable to General Communication, Inc. common stockholders (USD per share)	$ 0.05	$ 0.08
Diluted net income attributable to General Communication, Inc. common stockholders (USD per share)	$ 0.05	$ 0.08
Common Stock - Class B [Member]
Other expense:
Net income attributable to General Communication, Inc.	$ 163	$ 248
Net income per common share
Basic net income attributable to General Communication, Inc. common stockholders (USD per share)	$ 0.05	$ 0.08
Diluted net income attributable to General Communication, Inc. common stockholders (USD per share)	$ 0.05	$ 0.08

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Segments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segments

Segments

Our reportable segments are business units that offer different products and are each managed separately.

A description of our reportable segments follows:

Wireless - We offer wholesale wireless services.  

Wireline - We offer a full range of retail wireless, data, video and voice services to residential, local, national and global businesses, governmental entities and public and private educational institutions; wholesale data and voice services to common carrier customers; Internet, data network and managed services to rural schools and health organizations and regulated voice services to residential and commercial customers in rural communities primarily in Southwest Alaska.

We evaluate performance and allocate resources based on earnings before depreciation and amortization expense, net interest expense, income taxes, share-based compensation expense, accretion expense, income or loss attributable to non-controlling interest resulting from New Markets Tax Credit ("NMTC") transactions, and non-cash contribution adjustment (“Adjusted EBITDA”). Management believes that this measure is useful to investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating operating profitability as an analytical indicator of income generated to service debt and fund capital expenditures.  In addition, multiples of current or projected earnings before depreciation and amortization, net interest expense, and income taxes (“EBITDA”) are used to estimate current or prospective enterprise value.  The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1, “Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of this Form 10-Q.  We have no intersegment sales.

We earn all revenues through sales of services and products within the United States. All of our long-lived assets are located within the United States of America, except approximately 82% of our undersea fiber optic cable systems which transit international waters and all of our satellite transponders.

Summarized financial information for our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	Wireless		Wireline	Total Reportable Segments
March 31, 2014
Revenues	$	62,517	153,766	216,283
Adjusted EBITDA	$	38,022	36,775	74,797
March 31, 2013
Revenues	$	33,837	152,379	186,216
Adjusted EBITDA	$	15,189	43,460	58,649

A reconciliation of reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated income before income taxes follows (amounts in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,	2014			2013
Reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA	$	74,797		58,649
Less depreciation and amortization   expense	(42,352		)	(33,999	)
Less share-based compensation   expense	(1,778		)	(1,259	)
Less accretion expense	(301		)	(127	)
Other	(101		)	(204	)
Consolidated operating income	30,265			23,060
Less other expense	(18,308		)	(16,904	)
Consolidated income before   income tax expense	$	11,957		6,156

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Stockholders' Equity

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders’ Equity

Stockholders’ Equity

Shared-Based Compensation

Our Amended and Restated 1986 Stock Option Plan ("Stock Option Plan"), provides for the grant of options and restricted stock awards (collectively "award") for a maximum of 15.7 million shares of GCI Class A common stock, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of stock dividends, stock splits, mergers, consolidations or certain other changes in corporate structure or capitalization. If an award expires or terminates, the shares subject to the award will be available for further grants of awards under the Stock Option Plan. The Compensation Committee of GCI’s Board of Directors administers the Stock Option Plan. Substantially all restricted stock awards granted vest over periods of up to three years.  Substantially all options vest in equal installments over a period of five years and expire ten years from the date of grant. The requisite service period of our awards is generally the same as the vesting period.  Options granted pursuant to the Stock Option Plan are only exercisable if at the time of exercise the option holder is our employee, non-employee director, or a consultant or advisor working on our behalf.  New shares are issued when stock option agreements are exercised or restricted stock awards are granted.  We have 2.3 million shares available for grant under the Stock Option Plan at March 31, 2014.

A summary of option activity under the Stock Option Plan as of March 31, 2014 and changes during the period then ended is presented below:

	Shares (in thousands)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2014	620		$	7.74
Exercised	(19	)	$	8.76
Options forfeited and retired	(250	)	$	8.40
Expired	(12	)	$	10.69
Outstanding at March 31, 2014	339		$	7.09	4.7 years	$	1,492
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	329		$	7.11	4.7 years	$	1,443

The total fair value of options vesting during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, was $27,000 and $32,000, respectively.  The total intrinsic values, determined as of the date of exercise, of options exercised in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, were $43,000 and $0.1 million, respectively. We received $0.2 million and $0.3 million in cash from stock option exercises in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

A summary of nonvested restricted stock award activity under the Stock Option Plan for the three months ended March 31, 2014, follows (share amounts in thousands):

	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2014	1,209		$	8.60
Granted	1,119		$	9.81
Vested	(83	)	$	10.58
Forfeited	(3	)	$	9.44
Nonvested at March 31, 2014	2,242

The weighted average grant date fair value of awards granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, were $9.81 and $8.17, respectively. We have recorded share-based compensation expense of $1.8 million and $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Share-based compensation expense is classified as Selling, General and Administrative Expense in our Consolidated Income Statements.  Unrecognized share-based compensation expense was $14.5 million relating to 2.2 million restricted stock awards and $16,000 relating to 10,000 unvested stock options as of March 31, 2014.  We expect to recognize share-based compensation expense over a weighted average period of 0.5 year for stock options and 2.4 years for restricted stock awards.

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Segments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

Summarized financial information for our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	Wireless		Wireline	Total Reportable Segments
March 31, 2014
Revenues	$	62,517	153,766	216,283
Adjusted EBITDA	$	38,022	36,775	74,797
March 31, 2013
Revenues	$	33,837	152,379	186,216
Adjusted EBITDA	$	15,189	43,460	58,649

Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated

A reconciliation of reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated income before income taxes follows (amounts in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,	2014			2013
Reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA	$	74,797		58,649
Less depreciation and amortization   expense	(42,352		)	(33,999	)
Less share-based compensation   expense	(1,778		)	(1,259	)
Less accretion expense	(301		)	(127	)
Other	(101		)	(204	)
Consolidated operating income	30,265			23,060
Less other expense	(18,308		)	(16,904	)
Consolidated income before   income tax expense	$	11,957		6,156

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Cash Flow Operating Capital

Changes in operating assets and liabilities consist of (amounts in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,	2014			2013
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net	$	8,295		(14,243	)
Increase in prepaid expenses	(3,581		)	(2,311	)
(Increase) decrease in inventories	3,653			(590	)
Decrease in other current assets	26			516
Increase in other assets	(142		)	(107	)
Decrease in accounts payable	(8,594		)	(333	)
Increase in deferred revenues	1,462			325
Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and payroll related obligations	(8,476		)	1,210
Increase in accrued liabilities	1,015			667
Increase in accrued interest	14,363			14,722
Increase (decrease) in subscriber deposits	(140		)	116
Increase (decrease) in long-term deferred revenue	(1,375		)	265
Increase (decrease) in components of other long-term liabilities	645			(951	)
Total change in operating assets and liabilities	$	7,151		(714	)

Cash Payments for Interest

The following items are for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (amounts in thousands):

Net cash paid or received:	2014		2013
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$	4,412	2,704

Schedule of Other Significant Noncash Transactions

The following items are non-cash investing and financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	2014		2013
Non-cash additions for purchases of property and   equipment	$	9,779	8,322
Net capital lease obligation adjustment	$	9,385	—
Distribution to non-controlling interest	$	4,167	—
Asset retirement obligation additions to property and   equipment	$	361	989
Deferred compensation distribution denominated in   shares	$	617	621

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Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Capital Leases as Lessee

We have a capital lease agreement for transponder capacity on Intelsat, Ltd.’s (“Intelsat”) Galaxy 18 spacecraft.  The Intelsat Galaxy 18 C-band and Ku-Band transponders are being leased over an expected term of 14 years.  At lease inception the present value of the lease payments, excluding telemetry, tracking and command services and back-up protection, was $98.6 million. We amended our transponder capacity lease agreement with Intelsat in October 2013 to lease additional transponder capacity on Intelsat's Galaxy 18 spacecraft with a term of 7 years. As a result, on January 1, 2014, we increased our existing capital lease asset and liability by $9.4 million.

A summary of future minimum capital lease payments follows (amounts in thousands):

Years ending December 31:
2014	$	10,076
2015	13,444
2016	13,454
2017	13,433
2018	13,440
2019 and thereafter	46,658
Total minimum lease payments	110,505
Less amount representing interest	28,347
Less current maturity of obligations under capital leases	7,673
Long-term obligations under capital leases, excluding current maturity	$	74,485

Tribal Mobility Fund I Grant

On February 28, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") announced our winning bids in the Tribal Mobility Fund I auction for a $41.4 million grant to partially fund expansion of our 3G wireless network, or better, to locations in Alaska where we would not otherwise be able to construct within our return-on-investment requirements. We filed a long-form application with the FCC by their deadline of April 4, 2014, and this form must be reviewed for final approval, before the award can be issued.

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Related Party Transaction (Notes)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transaction

Related Party Transaction

Upon closing of the AWN acquisition on July 22, 2013, ACS became a related party for financial statement reporting purposes. ACS provides us with local service lines and network capacity in locations where we do not have our own facilities. We provide wholesale services to ACS who uses our network to sell services to its respective retail customers and we receive ACS' high cost support from USF for its wireless customers. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we have paid ACS $16.2 million and received $10.3 million in payments from ACS. At March 31, 2014 we have $31.6 million in receivables from ACS and $12.5 million in payables to ACS. We also have long term capacity exchange agreements with ACS for which no money is exchanged.

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Variable Interest Entities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities

We have entered into several arrangements under the NMTC program with US Bancorp to help fund a $59.3 million project to extend terrestrial broadband service for the first time to rural Northwestern Alaska communities via a high capacity hybrid fiber optic and microwave network.  When completed, the project, called TERRA-Northwest (“TERRA-NW”), will connect to the TERRA-Southwest ("TERRA-SW") network and provide a high capacity backbone connection from the served communities to the Internet.  The NMTC program was provided for in the Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000 (the “Act”) to induce capital investment in qualified lower income communities.  The Act permits taxpayers to claim credits against their federal income taxes for up to 39% of qualified investments in the equity of community development entities (“CDEs”).  CDEs are privately managed investment institutions that are certified to make qualified low-income community investments.

On August 30, 2011, we entered into the first arrangement (“NMTC #1”).  In connection with the NMTC #1 transaction we loaned $58.3 million to TIF, a special purpose entity created to effect the financing arrangement, at 1% interest due August 30, 2041.  Simultaneously, US Bancorp invested $22.4 million in TIF.  TIF then contributed US Bancorp’s contribution and the loan proceeds to certain CDEs.  The CDEs, in turn, loaned the $76.8 million in funds less payment of placement fees, at interest rates varying from 1% to 3.96%, to Unicom, as partial financing for TERRA-NW.

On October 3, 2012, we entered into the second arrangement (“NMTC #2”). In connection with the NMTC #2 transaction we loaned $37.7 million to TIF 2 and TIF 2-USB, special purpose entities created to effect the financing arrangement, at 1% interest due October 2, 2042.  Simultaneously, US Bancorp invested $17.5 million in TIF 2 and TIF 2-USB.  TIF 2 and TIF 2-USB then contributed US Bancorp’s contributions and the loan proceeds to certain CDEs.  The CDEs, in turn, loaned the $55.2 million in funds less payment of placement fees, at interest rates varying from 0.7099% to 0.7693%, to Unicom, as partial financing for TERRA-NW.

On December 11, 2012, we entered into the third arrangement (“NMTC #3”).  In connection with the NMTC #3 transaction we loaned $8.2 million to TIF 3, a special purpose entity created to effect the financing arrangement, at 1% interest due December 10, 2042.  Simultaneously, US Bancorp invested $3.8 million in TIF 3.  TIF 3 then contributed US Bancorp’s contributions and the loan proceeds to a CDE.  The CDE, in turn, loaned the $12.0 million in funds less payment of placement fees, at an interest rate of 1.35%, to Unicom, as partial financing for TERRA-NW.

US Bancorp is the sole investor in TIF, TIF 2, TIF 2-USB and TIF 3, and as such, is entitled to substantially all of the benefits derived from the NMTCs.  All of the loan proceeds to Unicom (“Unicom”), our wholly owned subsidiary, net of syndication and arrangement fees, are restricted for use on TERRA-NW.  Restricted cash of $4.3 million and $6.9 million was held by Unicom at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and is included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  We began construction on TERRA-NW in 2012 and expect to complete all current phases of the project in early 2015.  We began offering service on Phases 1 and 2 of this new facility in 2013.

These transactions include put/call provisions whereby we may be obligated or entitled to repurchase US Bancorp’s interests in TIF, TIF 2, TIF 2-USB and/or TIF 3. We believe that US Bancorp will exercise the put options in August 2018, October 2019 and December 2019, at the end of the compliance periods for NMTC #1, NMTC #2 and NMTC #3, respectively.  The NMTCs are subject to 100% recapture for a period of seven years as provided in the Internal Revenue Code.  We are required to be in compliance with various regulations and contractual provisions that apply to the NMTC arrangements.  Non-compliance with applicable requirements could result in projected tax benefits not being realized by US Bancorp.  We have agreed to indemnify US Bancorp for any loss or recapture of NMTCs until such time as our obligation to deliver tax benefits is relieved.  There have been no credit recaptures as of March 31, 2014.  The value attributed to the puts/calls is nominal.

We have determined that TIF, TIF 2, TIF 2-USB and TIF 3 are VIEs.  The consolidated financial statement of TIF, TIF 2, TIF 2-USB and TIF 3 include the CDEs discussed above. The ongoing activities of the VIEs – collecting and remitting interest and fees and NMTC compliance – were all considered in the initial design and are not expected to significantly affect economic performance throughout the life of the VIEs.  Management considered the contractual arrangements that obligate us to deliver tax benefits and provide various other guarantees to US Bancorp; US Bancorp’s lack of a material interest in the underlying economics of the project; and the fact that we are obligated to absorb losses of the VIEs.  We concluded that we are the primary beneficiary of each and consolidated the VIEs in accordance with the accounting standard for consolidation.

US Bancorp’s contributions, net of syndication fees and other direct costs incurred in structuring the NMTC arrangements, are included in Non-controlling Interests on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Incremental costs to maintain the structure during the compliance period are recognized as incurred to selling, general and administrative expense.

The assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs were $140.9 million and $104.2 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

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Subsequent Event

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Event

On May 2, 2014, we purchased real property and a building located in Anchorage for $14.5 million.

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures (Net cash paid or received) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$ 4,412	$ 2,704

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Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping

The carrying amounts and approximate fair values of our financial instruments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 follow (amounts in thousands):

	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value	Carrying Amount	Fair Value
Current and long-term debt	$	1,047,706	1,081,547	1,047,980	1,058,431

Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
March 31, 2014 Assets	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Deferred compensation plan assets   (mutual funds)	$	1,871	—	—
Total assets at fair value	$	1,871	—	—
December 31, 2013 Assets
Deferred compensation plan assets   (mutual funds)	$	2,183	—	—
Total assets at fair value	$	2,183	—	—

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Business Acquisition) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 22, 2013 ACS [Member]	Jul. 22, 2013 Wireless Licenses [Member] ACS [Member]	Jul. 22, 2013 Rights to Use Capacity [Member] ACS [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration paid			$ 100,000
Fair value of the one-third ownership interest of AWN			267,642
Total purchase price			367,642
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Current assets			16,952
Property and equipment, including construction in progress			82,473
Goodwill	219,041	219,041	140,081
Finite-lived intangibles				65,433	52,636
Other assets			16,078
Fair value of liabilities assumed			(6,011)
Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed			$ 367,642

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Commitments and Contingencies (Leases) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2014	$ 10,076
2015	13,444
2016	13,454
2017	13,433
2018	13,440
2019 and thereafter	46,658
Total minimum lease payments	110,505
Less amount representing interest	28,347
Less current maturity of obligations under capital leases	7,673
Long-term obligations under capital leases, excluding current maturity	$ 74,485

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Stockholders' Equity (Stock Option Activity) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Shares
Beginning balance	620
Exercised	(19)
Options forfeited and retired	(250)
Expired	(12)
Ending balance	339
Exercisable	329
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Beginning balance (USD per share)	$ 7.74
Exercised (USD per share)	$ 8.76
Options forfeited and retired (USD per share)	$ 8.40
Expired (USD per share)	$ 10.69
Ending balance (USD per share)	$ 7.09
Exercisable	$ 7.11
Weighted average remaining contractual term, outstanding	4 years 8 months
Weighted average remaining contractual term, exercisable	4 years 8 months
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding	$ 1,492
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable	$ 1,443

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Class A Shares held in Treasury [Member]	Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]	Common Stock - Class A [Member]	Common Stock - Class B [Member]
Beginning balances, total stockholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 189,436	$ (1,617)	$ 25,832	$ 107,584	$ 32,258	$ 22,703	$ 2,676
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	3,127			3,244	(117)
Common stock repurchases and retirements	(6,714)	90				(6,804)
Shares issued under stock option plan	301					301
Issuance of restricted stock awards	0		(397)			397
Share-based compensation expense	1,325		1,325
Issuance of treasury shares related to deferred compensation payment	621	621
Other	0					1	(1)
Ending balances, total stockholders' equity at Mar. 31, 2013	188,096	(906)	26,760	110,828	32,141	16,598	2,675
Beginning balances, total stockholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2013	457,354	(866)	26,880	116,990	300,210	11,467	2,673
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	11,742			2,121	9,621
Common stock repurchases and retirements	(529)					(529)
Shares issued under stock option plan	157					157
Issuance of restricted stock awards	0		(915)			915
Share-based compensation expense	1,772		1,772
Issuance of treasury shares related to deferred compensation payment	715	617	98
Distribution to non-controlling interest	(12,500)				(12,500)
Other	100					2	(2)
Ending balances, total stockholders' equity at Mar. 31, 2014	$ 458,811	$ (249)	$ 27,835	$ 119,111	$ 297,431	$ 12,012	$ 2,671

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Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, net receivables, inventories, accounts payable, accrued payroll and payroll related obligations, accrued interest, accrued liabilities, and subscriber deposits approximate their carrying value due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts and approximate fair values of our financial instruments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 follow (amounts in thousands):

	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value	Carrying Amount	Fair Value
Current and long-term debt	$	1,047,706	1,081,547	1,047,980	1,058,431

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate fair values:

Current and long-term debt:  The fair values of the 6.75% Senior Notes due 2021 issued by GCI, Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary and the 8.63% Senior Notes due 2019 issued by GCI, Inc. are based upon quoted market prices for the same or similar issues (Level 2). The fair value of our Rural Utilities Service debt is based on the current rates offered to us for the same remaining maturities (Level 3).  The fair value of our Senior Credit Facility is estimated to approximate the carrying value because this instrument is subject to variable interest rates (Level 2).

Fair Value Measurements

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
March 31, 2014 Assets	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Deferred compensation plan assets   (mutual funds)	$	1,871	—	—
Total assets at fair value	$	1,871	—	—
December 31, 2013 Assets
Deferred compensation plan assets   (mutual funds)	$	2,183	—	—
Total assets at fair value	$	2,183	—	—

The valuation of our mutual funds is determined using quoted market prices in active markets utilizing market observable inputs.

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Pro-Forma Information) (Details) (ACS [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
ACS [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma consolidated revenue	$ 218,098

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Financial Instruments (Carrying amounts and fair value of the financial instruments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Carrying Amount
Current and long-term debt	$ 1,047,706	$ 1,047,980
Fair Value
Current and long-term debt	$ 1,081,547	$ 1,058,431
Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Fair Value
Debt percentage	6.75%
Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Fair Value
Debt percentage	8.63%

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Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Amortization Expense

Amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets was as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2014		2013
Amortization expense	$	2,411	1,456

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense

Amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is estimated to be (amounts in thousands):

Years Ending December 31,
2014	$	9,047
2015	7,158
2016	5,470
2017	4,263
2018	3,416