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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Earnings per share        
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 143,391 $ 52,685 $ 148,305 $ 115,177
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share        
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share 83,845 84,707 83,842 84,638
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Stock options 226 163 201 202
Restricted stock units 590 366 612 408
Weighted average number of shares used in diluted earnings per share 84,661 85,236 84,655 85,248
Basic earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 1.71 $ 0.62 $ 1.77 $ 1.36
Diluted earnings per share attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders $ 1.69 $ 0.62 $ 1.75 $ 1.35
Common Shares | Stock Options
       
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Antidilutive securities 2,437 2,498 2,041 2,005
Common Shares | Restricted Stock
       
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Antidilutive securities 208 223 221 242