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Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Noncontrolling interests  
Noncontrolling interests
Year Ended December 31,2014 2013 2012
            
(Dollars in thousands)        
Net income (loss) attributable to TDS shareholders$ (136,355) $ 141,927 $ 81,861
 Transfer (to) from the noncontrolling interests        
  Change in TDS’ Capital in excess of par value from U.S. Cellular's issuance of U.S. Cellular shares  (12,420)   (14,135)   (8,854)
  Change in TDS’ Capital in excess of par value from U.S. Cellular’s repurchase of U.S. Cellular shares  1,296   3,370   4,789
  Change in TDS’ Capital in excess of par value from common control transaction  7,484   -   -
  Purchase of ownership in subsidiaries from noncontrolling interests  (1,034)   (123)   4,397
  Net transfers (to) from noncontrolling interests  (4,674)   (10,888)   332
 Change from net income (loss) attributable to TDS shareholders and transfers (to) from noncontrolling interests$ (141,029) $ 131,039 $ 82,193