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Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Basis of Presentation
TDS ownership of U.S. Cellular	84.00%		84.00%
Agent liability	$ 66.7		$ 66.7		$ 88.2
Amounts recorded gross in revenues that are billed to customers and remitted to governmental authorities	$ 28.1	$ 34.7	$ 60.2	$ 69.9

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The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage.

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for sales commissions due to agents.Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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The total Universal Service Funds and other surcharges recorded gross in revenues taht are billed to customers and remitted to governmental authorities.

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