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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Earnings per share      
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 111,006 $ 175,041 $ 136,074
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share      
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share 84,645 84,877 86,128
Effect of dilutive securities:      
Stock options 58 114 89
Restricted stock units 364 344 301
Weighted average number of shares used in diluted earnings per share 85,067 85,335 86,518
Basic earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 1.31 $ 2.06 $ 1.58
Diluted earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 1.30 $ 2.05 $ 1.57
Stock Options Member
     
Effect of dilutive securities:      
Antidilutive securities 2,452 1,399 1,771
Restricted Stock Member
     
Effect of dilutive securities:      
Antidilutive securities 318 215 224