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Business Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Business Segment Information |  |  |
Service | $ 4,328,654 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet | $ 4,443,491 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet | $ 4,952,603 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet
Equipment and product sales | 680,784 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet | 457,745 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet | 392,674 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet
Total operating revenues | 5,009,438 us-gaap_Revenues | 4,901,236 us-gaap_Revenues | 5,345,277 us-gaap_Revenues
Cost of services (excluding Depreciation, amortization and accretion reported below) | 1,164,658 us-gaap_CostOfServices | 1,118,183 us-gaap_CostOfServices | 1,274,625 us-gaap_CostOfServices
Cost of equipment and products | 1,346,811 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold | 1,107,133 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold | 997,945 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold
Selling, general and administrative | 1,865,807 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 1,947,778 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 2,033,901 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 836,532 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet | 1,018,077 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet | 813,626 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet
Loss on impairment of assets | 87,802 us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment |  | 515 us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment
(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net | 26,531 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment | 30,841 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment | 19,741 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment
(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net | (15,846)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness | (300,656)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness | 21,061 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness
(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges | (112,993)tds_GainLossOnLicenseSalesAndExchanges | (255,479)tds_GainLossOnLicenseSalesAndExchanges |
Operating income (loss) | (189,864)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 235,359 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 183,863 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities | 131,965 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | 132,714 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | 92,867 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
Interest and dividend income | 16,957 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend | 9,092 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend | 9,248 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend
Gain (loss) on investments |  | 14,547 us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments | (3,718)us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments
Interest expense | (111,397)us-gaap_InterestExpense | (98,811)us-gaap_InterestExpense | (86,745)us-gaap_InterestExpense
Other, net | 115 us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense | (37)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense | 720 us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense
Income (loss) before income taxes | (152,224)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest | 292,864 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest | 196,235 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 836,532 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet | 1,018,077 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet | 813,626 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet
Loss on impairment of assets | 87,802 us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment |  | 515 us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment
(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net | (15,846)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness | (300,656)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness | 21,061 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness
(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges | (112,993)tds_GainLossOnLicenseSalesAndExchanges | (255,479)tds_GainLossOnLicenseSalesAndExchanges |
Gain (loss) on investments |  | (14,547)us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments | 3,718 us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments
Interest expense | 111,397 us-gaap_InterestExpense | 98,811 us-gaap_InterestExpense | 86,745 us-gaap_InterestExpense
Adjusted income (loss) before income taxes | 754,668 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes | 839,070 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes | 1,121,900 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes
Investments in unconsolidated entities | 321,729 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures | 301,772 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures | 179,921 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures
Total assets | 8,906,939 us-gaap_Assets | 8,904,147 us-gaap_Assets | 8,623,900 us-gaap_Assets
Capital expenditures | 770,577 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions | 909,660 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions | 1,004,621 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions
U.S. Cellular |  |  |
Business Segment Information |  |  |
Service | 3,397,937 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 3,594,773 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 4,098,856 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Equipment and product sales | 494,810 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 324,063 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 353,228 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Total operating revenues | 3,892,747 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 3,918,836 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 4,452,084 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Cost of services (excluding Depreciation, amortization and accretion reported below) | 769,911 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 763,435 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 946,805 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Cost of equipment and products | 1,192,669 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 999,000 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 935,947 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Selling, general and administrative | 1,591,914 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 1,677,395 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 1,764,933 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 605,997 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 803,781 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 608,633 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net | 21,469 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 30,606 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 18,088 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net | (32,830)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | (246,767)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 21,022 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges | (112,993)tds_GainLossOnLicenseSalesAndExchanges / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | (255,479)tds_GainLossOnLicenseSalesAndExchanges / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember |
Operating income (loss) | (143,390)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 146,865 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 156,656 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities | 129,764 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 131,949 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 90,364 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Interest and dividend income | 12,148 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 3,961 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 3,644 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Gain (loss) on investments |  | 18,556 us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | (3,718)us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Interest expense | (57,386)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | (43,963)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | (42,393)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Other, net | 160 us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 288 us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 500 us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Income (loss) before income taxes | (58,704)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 257,656 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 205,053 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 605,997 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 803,781 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 608,633 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net | (32,830)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | (246,767)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 21,022 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
(Gain) loss on license sales and exchanges | (112,993)tds_GainLossOnLicenseSalesAndExchanges / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | (255,479)tds_GainLossOnLicenseSalesAndExchanges / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember |
Gain (loss) on investments |  | (18,556)us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 3,718 us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Interest expense | 57,386 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 43,963 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 42,393 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Adjusted income (loss) before income taxes | 458,856 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 584,598 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 880,819 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Investments in unconsolidated entities | 283,014 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 265,585 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 144,531 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Total assets | 6,487,268 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 6,445,708 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 6,587,450 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
Capital expenditures | 557,615 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 737,501 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember | 836,748 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_USCellularSegmentMember
TDS Telecom Wireline |  |  |
Business Segment Information |  |  |
Service | 714,586 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 723,372 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 738,216 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Equipment and product sales | 1,836 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 3,195 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 3,532 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Total operating revenues | 716,422 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 726,567 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 741,748 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Cost of services (excluding Depreciation, amortization and accretion reported below) | 256,878 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 266,635 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 270,333 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Cost of equipment and products | 2,336 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 3,831 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 3,732 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Selling, general and administrative | 189,956 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 220,097 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 235,716 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 169,044 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 170,868 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 172,526 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net | 2,091 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 130 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 1,020 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net | (2,357)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember |  | 39 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Operating income (loss) | 98,474 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 65,006 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 58,382 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities | 8 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 19 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 10 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Interest and dividend income | 2,396 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 1,759 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 3,085 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Gain (loss) on investments |  | 830 us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember |
Interest expense | 2,695 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 3,265 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 2,674 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Other, net | (32)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | (214)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | (353)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Income (loss) before income taxes | 103,541 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 70,665 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 63,798 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 169,044 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 170,868 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 172,526 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net | (2,357)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember |  | 39 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Gain (loss) on investments |  | (830)us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember |
Interest expense | (2,695)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | (3,265)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | (2,674)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Adjusted income (loss) before income taxes | 267,533 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 237,438 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 233,689 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Investments in unconsolidated entities | 3,803 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 3,809 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 3,809 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Total assets | 1,419,478 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 1,452,502 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 1,519,698 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
Capital expenditures | 135,805 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 140,009 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember | 158,580 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomWirelineSegmentMember
TDS Telecom Cable |  |  |
Business Segment Information |  |  |
Service | 116,855 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | 35,883 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
Total operating revenues | 116,855 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | 35,883 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
Cost of services (excluding Depreciation, amortization and accretion reported below) | 54,265 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | 17,274 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
Selling, general and administrative | 36,175 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | 11,054 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 23,643 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | 7,571 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net | 2,482 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | 28 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
Operating income (loss) | 290 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | (44)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
Interest and dividend income | 8 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | 2 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
Interest expense | 95 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | (74)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
Other, net | (1)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |  |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 392 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | (116)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 23,643 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | 7,571 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
Interest expense | (95)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | 74 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
Adjusted income (loss) before income taxes | 23,940 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | 7,529 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
Total assets | 563,585 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | 278,969 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
Capital expenditures | 35,640 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember | 8,375 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomCableSegmentMember |
TDS Telecom HMS |  |  |
Business Segment Information |  |  |
Service | 109,766 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 94,875 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 77,096 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Equipment and product sales | 148,966 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 90,741 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 35,914 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Total operating revenues | 258,732 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 185,616 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 113,010 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Cost of services (excluding Depreciation, amortization and accretion reported below) | 77,392 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 60,423 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 46,836 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Cost of equipment and products | 126,362 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 75,991 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 28,945 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Selling, general and administrative | 53,020 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 44,945 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 34,193 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 26,912 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 24,262 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 20,568 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Loss on impairment of assets | 84,000 us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember |  |
(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net | 181 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 125 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 108 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Operating income (loss) | (109,135)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | (20,130)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | (17,640)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Interest and dividend income | 26 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 63 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 25 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Interest expense | (1,602)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | (1,626)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | (1,160)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Other, net | 12 us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 29 us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | (1)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Income (loss) before income taxes | (110,699)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | (21,664)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | (18,776)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 26,912 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 24,262 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 20,568 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Loss on impairment of assets | 84,000 us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember |  |
Interest expense | 1,602 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 1,626 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 1,160 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Adjusted income (loss) before income taxes | 1,815 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 4,224 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 2,952 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Total assets | 268,972 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 328,397 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 267,798 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
Capital expenditures | 36,618 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 16,474 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember | 15,344 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomHostedAndManagedServicesMember
TDS Telecom Eliminations |  |  |
Business Segment Information |  |  |
Service | (3,697)us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomEliminationsMember | (1,063)us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomEliminationsMember | (252)us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomEliminationsMember
Total operating revenues | (3,697)us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomEliminationsMember | (1,063)us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomEliminationsMember | (252)us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomEliminationsMember
Cost of services (excluding Depreciation, amortization and accretion reported below) | (3,504)us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomEliminationsMember | (1,000)us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomEliminationsMember | (252)us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomEliminationsMember
Selling, general and administrative | (193)us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomEliminationsMember | (63)us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomEliminationsMember |
TDS Telecom |  |  |
Business Segment Information |  |  |
Service | 937,510 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 853,067 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 815,060 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Equipment and product sales | 150,802 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 93,936 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 39,446 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Total operating revenues | 1,088,312 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 947,003 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 854,506 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Cost of services (excluding Depreciation, amortization and accretion reported below) | 385,031 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 343,332 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 316,917 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Cost of equipment and products | 128,698 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 79,822 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 32,677 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Selling, general and administrative | 278,958 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 276,033 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 269,909 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 219,599 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 202,701 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 193,094 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Loss on impairment of assets | 84,000 us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember |  |
(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net | 4,754 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 283 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 1,128 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net | (2,357)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember |  | 39 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Operating income (loss) | (10,371)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 44,832 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 40,742 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities | 8 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 19 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 10 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Interest and dividend income | 2,430 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 1,824 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 3,110 us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Gain (loss) on investments |  | 830 us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember |
Interest expense | 1,188 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 1,565 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 1,514 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Other, net | (21)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | (185)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | (354)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Income (loss) before income taxes | (6,766)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 48,885 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 45,022 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 219,599 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 202,701 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 193,094 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Loss on impairment of assets | 84,000 us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember |  |
(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net | (2,357)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember |  | 39 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Gain (loss) on investments |  | (830)us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember |
Interest expense | (1,188)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | (1,565)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | (1,514)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Adjusted income (loss) before income taxes | 293,288 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 249,191 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 236,641 tds_AdjustedIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Investments in unconsolidated entities | 3,803 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 3,809 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 3,809 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Total assets | 2,252,035 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 2,059,868 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 1,787,496 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Capital expenditures | 208,063 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 164,858 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember | 173,924 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_TDSTelecomSegmentMember
Corporate, Eliminations and Other |  |  |
Business Segment Information |  |  |
Service | (6,793)us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | (4,349)us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | 38,687 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember
Equipment and product sales | 35,172 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | 39,746 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember |
Total operating revenues | 28,379 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | 35,397 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | 38,687 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember
Cost of services (excluding Depreciation, amortization and accretion reported below) | 9,716 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | 11,416 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | 10,903 us-gaap_CostOfServices / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember
Cost of equipment and products | 25,444 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | 28,311 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | 29,321 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember
Selling, general and administrative | (5,065)us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | (5,650)us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | (941)us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 10,936 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | 11,595 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | 11,899 us-gaap_DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember
Loss on impairment of assets | 3,802 us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember |  | 515 us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember
(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net | 308 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | (48)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | 525 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember
(Gain) loss on sale of business and other exit costs, net | 19,341 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | (53,889)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember |
Operating income (loss) | (36,103)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | 43,662 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | (13,535)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember
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Gain (loss) on investments |  | 4,839 us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember |
Interest expense | 55,199 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | 56,413 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember | 45,866 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = tds_OtherSegmentMember
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