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Consolidated Balance Sheet Parenthetical (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Current assets    
Customers and agents, less allowances of $21,337 and $24,455, respectively $ 21,337 $ 24,455
Other, less allowances of $2,200 and $1,361, respectively 2,200 1,361
Investments    
Customer lists, net of accumulated amortization of $96,597 and $96,153, respectively 96,597 96,153
U.S. Cellular shareholders' equity    
Shares authorized 190,000 190,000
Shares issued 88,074 88,074
Shares outstanding 84,557 85,547
Par value 88,074 88,074
Treasury shares 3,517 2,527
Common Shares
    
U.S. Cellular shareholders' equity    
Shares authorized 140,000 140,000
Shares issued 55,068 55,068
Shares outstanding 51,551 52,541
Par value per share $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Par value 55,068 55,068
Treasury shares 3,517 2,527
Series A Common Shares
    
U.S. Cellular shareholders' equity    
Shares authorized 50,000 50,000
Shares issued 33,006 33,006
Shares outstanding 33,006 33,006
Par value per share $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Par value $ 33,006 $ 33,006