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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2026

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity and measurement alternative method investments

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.


	March 31, 2026		December 31, 2025
(Dollars in thousands)
Equity method investments	$	457,457	$	433,636
Measurement alternative method investments	21,514		20,834
Investments recorded using the net asset value practical expedient	7,161		7,452
Total investments in unconsolidated entities	$	486,132	$	461,922

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 March 31,
	2026		2025
(Dollars in thousands)
Revenues	$	1,871,809	$	1,916,032
Operating expenses	1,522,558		1,523,526
Operating income	349,251		392,506
Other income (expense), net	(7,491)		(12,013)
Net income	$	341,760	$	380,493