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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract] |
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities | Note 8 Investments in Unconsolidated Entities Investments in unconsolidated entities consist of amounts invested in wireless entities in which U.S. Cellular holds a noncontrolling interest. These investments are accounted for using either the equity or cost method as shown in the following table:
December 31, |  | 2016 |  | 2015
(Dollars in millions) |  |  |  |  |  |
Equity method investments: |  |  |  |  |  |
Capital contributions, loans, advances and adjustments |  | $ | 108 |  | $ | 112
Cumulative share of income |  |  | 1,577 |  |  | 1,432
Cumulative share of distributions |  |  | (1,276) |  |  | (1,183)
Total equity method investments |  |  | 409 |  |  | 361
Cost method investments |  |  | 4 |  |  | 2
Total investments in unconsolidated entities |  | $ | 413 |  | $ | 363
The following tables, which are based on information provided in part by third parties, summarize the combined assets, liabilities and equity, and results of operations of U.S. Cellular’s equity method investments:
December 31, |  | 2016 |  | 2015
(Dollars in millions) |  |  |  |  |  |
Assets |  |  |  |  |  |
Current | $ | 739 |  | $ | 632
Due from affiliates |  | 387 |  |  | 89
Property and other |  | 4,615 |  |  | 4,555
Total assets |  | $ | 5,741 |  | $ | 5,276
Liabilities and Equity |  |  |  |  |  |
Current liabilities | $ | 466 |  | $ | 808
Deferred credits |  | 184 |  |  | 237
Long-term liabilities |  | 187 |  |  | 147
Long-term capital lease obligations |  | 6 |  |  | 2
Partners' capital and shareholders' equity |  | 4,898 |  |  | 4,082
Total liabilities and equity |  | $ | 5,741 |  | $ | 5,276
Year Ended December 31, | 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
(Dollars in millions) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Results of Operations |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenues | $ | 6,747 |  | $ | 6,958 |  | $ | 6,669
Operating expenses |  | 5,047 |  |  | 5,226 |  |  | 5,036
Operating income |  | 1,700 |  |  | 1,732 |  |  | 1,633
Other income (expense), net |  | (11) |  |  | (7) |  |  | 1
Net income | $ | 1,689 |  | $ | 1,725 |  | $ | 1,634

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