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Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract] |
Equity and cost method investments | 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
Equity method investments, summarized financial position | 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
Equity method investments, summarized results of operations |
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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- Definition The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 323 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=66011266&loc=d3e33918-111571 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 323 -SubTopic 10 -Section 35 -Paragraph 35 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=64825282&loc=d3e32847-111569 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.12) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 323 -SubTopic 10 -Section 35 -Paragraph 32 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=64825282&loc=d3e32787-111569 + Details
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- Definition Tabular disclosure of investments in and advances to affiliates. Does not include the tabular disclosure of the disaggregation of investments in and advances to affiliates across legal entities. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 946 -SubTopic 320 -Section S99 -Paragraph 6 -Subparagraph (SX 210.12-14) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=50485924&loc=d3e611322-123010 + Details
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