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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Total
Series A Common and Common shares
Additional paid-in capital
Treasury shares
Retained earnings
Total U.S. Cellular shareholders' equity
Noncontrolling interests
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2015 $ 3,571 $ 88 $ 1,497 $ (157) $ 2,133 $ 3,561 $ 10
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders 36       36 36  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests classified as equity 1           1
Repurchase of Common shares (2)     (2)   (2)  
Incentive and compensation plans 3     22 (19) 3  
Stock-based compensation awards 13   13     13  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (1)           (1)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2016 3,621 88 1,510 (137) 2,150 3,611 10
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2016 3,645 88 1,522 (136) 2,160 3,634 11
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders 38       38 38  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests classified as equity 2           2
Incentive and compensation plans       15 (15)    
Stock-based compensation awards 14   14     14  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (2)           (2)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2017 $ 3,697 $ 88 $ 1,536 $ (121) $ 2,183 $ 3,686 $ 11