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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data
3 Months Ended9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Earnings per share    
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders$ 62,140$ 38,296$ 172,240$ 128,292
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share84,54785,99284,98486,329
Effect of dilutive securities:    
Stock options8610412480
Restricted stock units307332340297
Weighted average number of shares used in diluted earnings per share84,94086,42885,44886,706
Basic earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders$ 0.73$ 0.45$ 2.03$ 1.49
Diluted earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders$ 0.73$ 0.44$ 2.02$ 1.48
Common Shares | Stock Options
    
Effect of dilutive securities:    
Antidilutive securities1,6051,8361,3571,768
Common Shares | Restricted Stock
    
Effect of dilutive securities:    
Antidilutive securities1 193195