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Investments In Unconsolidated Entities | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract] |
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities | Note 8 Investments in Unconsolidated Entities Investments in unconsolidated entities consist of amounts invested in wireless and wireline entities in which TDS holds a noncontrolling interest. These investments are accounted for using either the equity or cost method as shown in the following table:
December 31, | 2016 |  | 2015
(Dollars in millions) |  |  |  |  |
Equity method investments: |  |  |  |  |
Capital contributions, loans, advances and adjustments | $ | 118 |  | $ | 123
Cumulative share of income |  | 1,613 |  |  | 1,468
Cumulative share of distributions |  | (1,298) |  |  | (1,205)
Total equity method investments |  | 433 |  |  | 386
Cost method investments |  | 18 |  |  | 16
Total investments in unconsolidated entities | $ | 451 |  | $ | 402
The following tables, which are based on information provided in part by third parties, summarize the combined assets, liabilities and equity, and results of operations of TDS’ equity method investments:
December 31, | 2016 |  | 2015
(Dollars in millions) |  |  |  |  |
Assets |  |  |  |  |
Current | $ | 776 |  | $ | 671
Due from affiliates |  | 386 |  |  | 89
Property and other |  | 4,666 |  |  | 4,604
Total assets | $ | 5,828 |  | $ | 5,364
Liabilities and Equity |  |  |  |  |
Current liabilities | $ | 468 |  | $ | 810
Deferred credits |  | 189 |  |  | 242
Long-term liabilities |  | 197 |  |  | 158
Long-term capital lease obligations |  | 6 |  |  | 2
Partners’ capital and shareholders’ equity |  | 4,968 |  |  | 4,152
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 5,828 |  | $ | 5,364
Year Ended December 31, |  | 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
(Dollars in millions) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Results of Operations |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenues |  | $ | 6,769 |  | $ | 6,979 |  | $ | 6,700
Operating expenses |  |  | 5,068 |  |  | 5,245 |  |  | 5,064
Operating income |  |  | 1,701 |  |  | 1,734 |  |  | 1,636
Other income (expense), net |  |  | (13) |  |  | (9) |  |  | 7
Net income |  | $ | 1,688 |  | $ | 1,725 |  | $ | 1,643

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