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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Earnings per share      
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 175,041 $ 136,074 $ 209,547
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share      
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share 84,877 86,128 86,946
Effect of dilutive securities:      
Stock options 114 89 21
Restricted stock units 344 301 201
Weighted average number of shares used in diluted earnings per share 85,335 86,518 87,168
Basic earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 2.06 $ 1.58 $ 2.41
Diluted earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 2.05 $ 1.57 $ 2.40
Stock Options Member
     
Effect of dilutive securities:      
Antidilutive securities 1,399 1,771 2,045
Restricted Stock Member
     
Effect of dilutive securities:      
Antidilutive securities 215 224 193