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Investments In Unconsolidated Entities
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
Note 9 Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
Investments in unconsolidated entities consist of amounts invested in entities in which TDS holds a noncontrolling interest. TDS’ Investments in unconsolidated entities are accounted for using the equity method, measurement alternative method or net asset value practical expedient method as shown in the table below. The carrying value of measurement alternative method investments represents cost minus any impairments plus or minus any observable price changes.
September 30, 2025December 31, 2024
(Dollars in thousands)  
Equity method investments$470,634 $471,840 
Measurement alternative method investments20,843 19,896 
Investments recorded using the net asset value practical expedient9,520 8,735 
Total investments in unconsolidated entities$500,997 $500,471 
The following table, which is based on unaudited information provided in part by third parties, summarizes the combined results of operations of TDS’ equity method investments.
 Three Months Ended
September 30,		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2025202420252024
(Dollars in thousands)  
Revenues$1,884,784 $1,884,368 $5,739,938 $5,560,964 
Operating expenses1,362,757 1,470,653 4,402,728 4,310,328 
Operating income522,027 413,715 1,337,210 1,250,636 
Other income (expense), net(17,185)772 (31,912)(379)
Net income$504,842 $414,487 $1,305,298 $1,250,257