Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information

Equity method investments, summarized results of operations

	The following table, which is based on information provided in part by third parties, summarizes the combined results of operations of U.S. Cellular’s equity method investments.

		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
(Dollars in thousands)
Revenues		$	1,629,724	$	1,544,564	$	3,250,114	$	3,015,756
Operating expenses			1,204,588		1,095,809		2,334,226		2,130,433
Operating income			425,136		448,755		915,888		885,323
Other income, net			640		1,113		2,403		1,711
Net income		$	425,776	$	449,868	$	918,291	$	887,034

- Definition

The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group.

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