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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands
Total
Series A Common and Common Shares
Additional Paid-In Capital
Treasury Shares
Retained Earnings
Total U.S. Cellular Shareholders' Equity
Noncontrolling Interests
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2009$ 3,442,233$ 88,074$ 1,356,322$ (69,616)$ 2,015,752$ 3,390,532$ 51,701
Add (deduct)       
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders128,292   128,292128,292 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests classified as equity16,829     16,829
Repurchase of Common Shares(40,520)  (40,520) (40,520) 
Incentive and compensation plans1,344 60513,027(12,288)1,344 
Adjust investment in subsidiaries for noncontrolling interest purchases(5,827) (4,247)  (4,247)(1,580)
Stock-based compensation awards13,539 13,539  13,539 
Tax windfall (shortfall) from stock awards(1,953) (1,953)  (1,953) 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(5,828)     (5,828)
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 20103,548,10988,0741,364,266(97,109)2,131,7563,486,98761,122
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 20103,539,97088,0741,368,487(105,616)2,135,5073,486,45253,518
Add (deduct)       
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders172,240   172,240172,240 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests classified as equity18,561     18,561
Repurchase of Common Shares(62,294)  (62,294) (62,294) 
Incentive and compensation plans1,786 7214,899(13,185)1,786 
Stock-based compensation awards15,475 15,475  15,475 
Tax windfall (shortfall) from stock awards(1,208) (1,208)  (1,208) 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(1,176)     (1,176)
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2011$ 3,683,354$ 88,074$ 1,382,826$ (153,011)$ 2,294,562$ 3,612,451$ 70,903