2014 Q4 Form 10-K Financial Statement
#000082113015000010 Filed on February 25, 2015
Income Statement
Concept | 2014 Q4 | 2014 | 2013 Q4 |
---|---|---|---|
Revenue | $1.009B | $3.893B | $902.7M |
YoY Change | 11.74% | -0.67% | -19.05% |
Cost Of Revenue | $544.8M | $1.963B | $524.3M |
YoY Change | 3.91% | 11.36% | -1.15% |
Gross Profit | $464.0M | $1.930B | $378.4M |
YoY Change | 22.62% | -10.49% | -35.31% |
Gross Profit Margin | 46.0% | 49.59% | 41.92% |
Selling, General & Admin | $394.6M | $1.592B | $442.7M |
YoY Change | -10.87% | -5.1% | -1.43% |
% of Gross Profit | 85.04% | 82.47% | 116.99% |
Research & Development | |||
YoY Change | |||
% of Gross Profit | |||
Depreciation & Amortization | $141.0M | $593.2M | $210.4M |
YoY Change | -32.98% | -25.02% | 24.35% |
% of Gross Profit | 30.39% | 30.73% | 55.6% |
Operating Expenses | $535.5M | $2.198B | $653.1M |
YoY Change | -18.01% | -11.42% | 5.63% |
Operating Profit | -$71.50M | -$267.7M | -$274.7M |
YoY Change | -73.97% | -17.58% | 722.46% |
Interest Expense | $15.00M | $84.50M | $21.60M |
YoY Change | -30.56% | -23.53% | 72.8% |
% of Operating Profit | |||
Other Income/Expense, Net | -$100.0K | $200.0K | $100.0K |
YoY Change | -200.0% | -33.33% | -66.67% |
Pretax Income | -$34.60M | -$58.70M | -$8.700M |
YoY Change | 297.7% | -122.78% | -81.88% |
Income Tax | -$12.50M | -$11.80M | -$8.500M |
% Of Pretax Income | |||
Net Earnings | -$21.30M | -$42.80M | $1.600M |
YoY Change | -1431.25% | -130.57% | -104.04% |
Net Earnings / Revenue | -2.11% | -1.1% | 0.18% |
Basic Earnings Per Share | |||
Diluted Earnings Per Share | -$253.3K | -$508.3K | $18.82K |
COMMON SHARES | |||
Basic Shares Outstanding | |||
Diluted Shares Outstanding |
Balance Sheet
Concept | 2014 Q4 | 2014 | 2013 Q4 |
---|---|---|---|
SHORT-TERM ASSETS | |||
Cash & Short-Term Investments | $212.0M | $211.5M | $392.0M |
YoY Change | -45.92% | -46.07% | -18.16% |
Cash & Equivalents | $211.5M | $211.5M | $342.1M |
Short-Term Investments | $0.00 | $0.00 | $50.00M |
Other Short-Term Assets | $90.83M | $243.6M | $19.54M |
YoY Change | 364.91% | 32.25% | 16.68% |
Inventory | $267.1M | $267.1M | $238.2M |
Prepaid Expenses | $59.74M | $65.60M | |
Receivables | $466.0M | $490.9M | $467.3M |
Other Receivables | $66.00M | $66.10M | $89.00M |
Total Short-Term Assets | $1.279B | $1.279B | $1.401B |
YoY Change | -8.71% | -8.71% | 17.11% |
LONG-TERM ASSETS | |||
Property, Plant & Equipment | $2.728B | $2.728B | $2.857B |
YoY Change | -4.49% | -4.49% | -5.49% |
Goodwill | $370.2M | $387.5M | |
YoY Change | -4.48% | -8.11% | |
Intangibles | |||
YoY Change | |||
Long-Term Investments | $281.4M | $283.0M | $264.0M |
YoY Change | 6.6% | 6.55% | 84.7% |
Other Assets | $276.2M | $383.3M | $117.7M |
YoY Change | 134.61% | 186.47% | 50.46% |
Total Long-Term Assets | $5.208B | $5.208B | $5.045B |
YoY Change | 3.24% | 3.24% | -6.43% |
TOTAL ASSETS | |||
Total Short-Term Assets | $1.279B | $1.279B | $1.401B |
Total Long-Term Assets | $5.208B | $5.208B | $5.045B |
Total Assets | $6.487B | $6.487B | $6.446B |
YoY Change | 0.64% | 0.65% | -2.15% |
SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES | |||
YoY Change | |||
Accounts Payable | $317.0M | $316.6M | $417.0M |
YoY Change | -23.98% | -24.04% | 29.5% |
Accrued Expenses | $103.0M | $102.8M | $140.0M |
YoY Change | -26.43% | -26.78% | 11.11% |
Deferred Revenue | |||
YoY Change | |||
Short-Term Debt | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
YoY Change | |||
Long-Term Debt Due | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
YoY Change | -100.0% | ||
Total Short-Term Liabilities | $856.9M | $856.9M | $1.006B |
YoY Change | -14.84% | -14.84% | 33.27% |
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | |||
Long-Term Debt | $1.152B | $1.152B | $878.0M |
YoY Change | 31.21% | 31.18% | -0.11% |
Other Long-Term Liabilities | $284.0M | $304.9M | $315.1M |
YoY Change | -9.86% | -3.24% | 9.23% |
Total Long-Term Liabilities | $284.0M | $1.457B | $315.1M |
YoY Change | -9.86% | 22.09% | 9.23% |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | |||
Total Short-Term Liabilities | $856.9M | $856.9M | $1.006B |
Total Long-Term Liabilities | $284.0M | $1.457B | $315.1M |
Total Liabilities | $1.141B | $3.185B | $1.321B |
YoY Change | -13.65% | 4.28% | 26.62% |
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | |||
Retained Earnings | $1.910B | $2.043B | |
YoY Change | -6.49% | -14.84% | |
Common Stock | $88.07M | $88.07M | |
YoY Change | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
Preferred Stock | |||
YoY Change | |||
Treasury Stock (at cost) | $169.1M | $164.7M | |
YoY Change | 2.7% | -0.62% | |
Treasury Stock Shares | 3.869M shares | ||
Shareholders Equity | $3.302B | $3.302B | $3.391B |
YoY Change | |||
Total Liabilities & Shareholders Equity | $6.487B | $6.487B | $6.446B |
YoY Change | 0.64% | 0.65% | -2.15% |
Cashflow Statement
Concept | 2014 Q4 | 2014 | 2013 Q4 |
---|---|---|---|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||
Net Income | -$21.30M | -$42.80M | $1.600M |
YoY Change | -1431.25% | -130.57% | -104.04% |
Depreciation, Depletion And Amortization | $141.0M | $593.2M | $210.4M |
YoY Change | -32.98% | -25.02% | 24.35% |
Cash From Operating Activities | -$158.3M | $172.3M | -$5.300M |
YoY Change | 2886.79% | -40.77% | -101.82% |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||
Capital Expenditures | -$180.3M | -$605.1M | -$195.7M |
YoY Change | -7.87% | -15.71% | -8.98% |
Acquisitions | |||
YoY Change | |||
Other Investing Activities | $17.70M | -$2.619M | $357.3M |
YoY Change | -95.05% | -165.99% | -675.36% |
Cash From Investing Activities | -$162.7M | -$470.8M | $161.5M |
YoY Change | -200.74% | -372.61% | -158.28% |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
Cash Dividend Paid | |||
YoY Change | |||
Common Stock Issuance & Retirement, Net | |||
YoY Change | |||
Debt Paid & Issued, Net | |||
YoY Change | |||
Cash From Financing Activities | 258.7M | 167.9M | 2.800M |
YoY Change | 9139.29% | -133.59% | -106.26% |
NET CHANGE | |||
Cash From Operating Activities | -158.3M | 172.3M | -5.300M |
Cash From Investing Activities | -162.7M | -470.8M | 161.5M |
Cash From Financing Activities | 258.7M | 167.9M | 2.800M |
Net Change In Cash | -62.30M | -130.6M | 159.0M |
YoY Change | -139.18% | 259.78% | -607.99% |
FREE CASH FLOW | |||
Cash From Operating Activities | -$158.3M | $172.3M | -$5.300M |
Capital Expenditures | -$180.3M | -$605.1M | -$195.7M |
Free Cash Flow | $22.00M | $777.4M | $190.4M |
YoY Change | -88.45% | -22.94% | -62.33% |
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Taxes Payable Current
TaxesPayableCurrent
|
73820000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Employee Related Liabilities Current
EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent
|
66566000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Other Liabilities Current
OtherLiabilitiesCurrent
|
192055000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Liabilities Current
LiabilitiesCurrent
|
1006173000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Assets Liabilities Net Noncurrent
DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNetNoncurrent
|
-836297000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Other Liabilities Noncurrent
OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent
|
315073000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Common Stock Value
CommonStockValue
|
88074000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Additional Paid In Capital
AdditionalPaidInCapital
|
1424729000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Treasury Stock Value
TreasuryStockValue
|
164692000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit
RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit
|
2043095000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Stockholders Equity
StockholdersEquity
|
3391206000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Minority Interest
MinorityInterest
|
18391000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
3409597000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity
LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
|
6445708000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Commitments And Contingencies
CommitmentsAndContingencies
|
||
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Commitments And Contingencies
CommitmentsAndContingencies
|
||
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Common Stock Shares Authorized
CommonStockSharesAuthorized
|
190000000 | shares |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Common Stock Shares Issued
CommonStockSharesIssued
|
88074000 | shares |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Common Stock Shares Outstanding
CommonStockSharesOutstanding
|
84080000 | shares |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Treasury Stock Shares
TreasuryStockShares
|
3869000 | shares |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Equity Other Carrying Amount
RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityOtherCarryingAmount
|
1150000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Equity Other Carrying Amount
RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityOtherCarryingAmount
|
536000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations
LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations
|
878032000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations
LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations
|
1151819000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Current
LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent
|
20934000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value
AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue
|
21078000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital Income Tax Effect From Share Based Compensation Net
AdjustmentToAdditionalPaidInCapitalIncomeTaxEffectFromShareBasedCompensationNet
|
-1161000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Minority Interest Decrease From Redemptions
MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions
|
1229000 | |
CY2014 | usm |
Equity Impacts Of Common Control Transaction
EquityImpactsOfCommonControlTransaction
|
47126000 | |
CY2013 | usm |
Minority Interest In Net Income Loss Equity Minority Interests
MinorityInterestInNetIncomeLossEquityMinorityInterests
|
4251000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method
TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod
|
18544000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Stock Issued During Period Value Share Based Compensation
StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation
|
6073000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Minority Interest Decrease From Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest Holders
MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders
|
3576000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital Income Tax Effect From Share Based Compensation Net
AdjustmentToAdditionalPaidInCapitalIncomeTaxEffectFromShareBasedCompensationNet
|
-3267000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value
AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue
|
15467000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Minority Interest Decrease From Redemptions
MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions
|
52000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Dividends Common Stock
DividendsCommonStock
|
482270000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Noncontrolling Interest Decrease From Deconsolidation
NoncontrollingInterestDecreaseFromDeconsolidation
|
43770000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Minority Interest Decrease From Redemptions
MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions
|
-3658000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Stockholders Equity Other
StockholdersEquityOther
|
-27000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Reclassifications
Reclassifications
|
<p style='margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt'><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;margin-left:0px;">Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">2014</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> financial statement presentation. These reclassifications did not affect consolidated net income</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> attributable to U.S. Cellular</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> shareholders</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">, </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">cash flows, </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">assets, liabilities or equity for the years presented.</font></p><p style='margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt'> </p> | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Nature Of Operations
NatureOfOperations
|
<p style='margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt'><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;margin-left:0px;">U.S. Cellular owns, operates and invests in wireless systems throughout the United States. As of </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">December 31,</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> 2014</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">,</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> U.S. Cellular served </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">4.8</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> million customers</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">.</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> U.S. Cellular </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">has one</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> reportable segment.</font></p> | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Use Of Estimates
UseOfEstimates
|
<p style='margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt'><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;margin-left:0px;">The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (a) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and (b) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates are involved in accounting for </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">g</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">oodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">income taxes, </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">the </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">loyalty reward</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> program</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> and</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> equipment installment plans.</font></p><p style='margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt'> </p> | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Description Of New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
DescriptionOfNewAccountingPronouncementsNotYetAdopted
|
<p style='margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt'><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;margin-left:0px;">On April 10, 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-08, </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">(“ASU 2014-08”). ASU 2014-08 changes the requirements and disclosures for reporting discontinued operations. U.S. Cellular </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">was</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> required to adopt the provisions of ASU 2014-08 effective January 1, 2015, but early adoption </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">was</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> permitted. U.S. Cellular adopted the provisions of ASU 2014-08 upon its issuance. The adoption of ASU 2014-08 did not have a significant impact on U.S. Cellular's financial position or results of operations.</font></p><p style='margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt'> </p><p style='margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt'><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;margin-left:0px;">On May 28, 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Revenue from Contracts with Customers </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">(“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 outlines a single comprehensive model to use in accounting </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">for revenue arising from contracts with customers. U.S. Cellular is required to adopt the provisions of ASU 2014-09 effective January 1, 2017. Early adoption is prohibited. U.S. Cellular is evaluating what effects the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on U.S. Cellular's financial position and results of operations. </font></p><p style='margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt'> </p><p style='margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt'><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;margin-left:0px;">On August 27, 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-15, </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> (“ASU 2014-15”). ASU 2014-15 requires management to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date financial statements are issued and provides guidance on determining when and how to disclose going concern uncertainties in financial statements. U.S. Cellular is required to adopt the provisions of ASU 2014-15 effective January 1, 201</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">6</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">, but early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2014-15 is not expected to impact U.S. Cellular's financial position or results of operations.</font></p><p style='margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt'> </p><p style='margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt'><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;margin-left:0px;">On January 9, 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-01, </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">(“ASU 2015-01”). ASU 2015-01 eliminates from GAAP the requirement </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">to</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> separately classify, present and disclos</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">e</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> extraordinary events and transactions. U.S. Cellular is required to adopt the provisions of ASU 2015-01 effective January 1, 2016, but early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2015-01 is not expected to impact U.S. Cellular's financial position or results of operations.</font></p><p style='margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt'> </p><p style='margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt'><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;margin-left:0px;">On February 18, 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-02, </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Consolidation: Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> (“ASU 2015-02”). </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">ASU 2015-02 simplifies consolidation accounting by reducing the number of consolidation models and changing various aspects of current GAAP, including certain consolidation criteria </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">for variable interest entities. </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">U.S. Cellular</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> is required to adopt the provisions of ASU 2015-02 effective </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">January 1, 2016</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">. </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">Early adoption is permitted. </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">U.S. Cellular is still assessing the impact, if </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">any,</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> the </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">adoption of ASU 201</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">5</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">-</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">02</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">will have on </font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">U.S. Cellular's</font><font style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"> financial position or results of operations.</font></p> | |
CY2014Q4 | usm |
Number Of Customers
NumberOfCustomers
|
4800000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Accumulated Amortization Deferred Finance Costs
AccumulatedAmortizationDeferredFinanceCosts
|
34200000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Accumulated Amortization Deferred Finance Costs
AccumulatedAmortizationDeferredFinanceCosts
|
26000000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Guaranty Liabilities
GuarantyLiabilities
|
57500000 | |
CY2014 | usm |
Equipment Installment Plan Payment Term
EquipmentInstallmentPlanPaymentTerm
|
24 months | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Current State And Local Tax Expense Benefit
CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit
|
8545000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense Benefit
DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
|
44881000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Deferred State And Local Income Tax Expense Benefit
DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
|
6276000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Current Federal Tax Expense Benefit
CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit
|
-77931000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Current Federal Tax Expense Benefit
CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit
|
180056000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Current State And Local Tax Expense Benefit
CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit
|
8426000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense Benefit
DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
|
-69917000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Deferred State And Local Income Tax Expense Benefit
DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
|
-5431000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Current Federal Tax Expense Benefit
CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit
|
10547000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Current State And Local Tax Expense Benefit
CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit
|
4186000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense Benefit
DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
|
54490000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Deferred State And Local Income Tax Expense Benefit
DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
|
-5246000 | |
CY2014 | usm |
State Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Asset Change In Amount
StateValuationAllowanceDeferredTaxAssetChangeInAmount
|
-6447000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Minority Interest Income Expense
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationMinorityInterestIncomeExpense
|
0.098 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate
|
0.35 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate
|
0.35 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation State And Local Income Taxes
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes
|
0.02 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Minority Interest Income Expense
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationMinorityInterestIncomeExpense
|
-0.009 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Other Adjustments
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationOtherAdjustments
|
-0.002 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate
|
0.35 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation State And Local Income Taxes
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes
|
0.018 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Minority Interest Income Expense
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationMinorityInterestIncomeExpense
|
-0.031 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Other Adjustments
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationOtherAdjustments
|
0.001 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Income Tax Reconciliation Income Tax Expense Benefit At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
IncomeTaxReconciliationIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate
|
-20500000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Income Tax Reconciliation Income Tax Expense Benefit At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
IncomeTaxReconciliationIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate
|
90200000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Income Tax Reconciliation Income Tax Expense Benefit At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
IncomeTaxReconciliationIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate
|
71800000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Income Tax Reconciliation State And Local Income Taxes
IncomeTaxReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes
|
12200000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Income Tax Reconciliation State And Local Income Taxes
IncomeTaxReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes
|
5200000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Income Tax Reconciliation State And Local Income Taxes
IncomeTaxReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes
|
3700000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Income Tax Reconciliation Minority Interest Income Expense
IncomeTaxReconciliationMinorityInterestIncomeExpense
|
5800000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Income Tax Reconciliation Minority Interest Income Expense
IncomeTaxReconciliationMinorityInterestIncomeExpense
|
2200000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Income Tax Reconciliation Minority Interest Income Expense
IncomeTaxReconciliationMinorityInterestIncomeExpense
|
6300000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Income Tax Reconciliation Other Adjustments
IncomeTaxReconciliationOtherAdjustments
|
2300000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Income Tax Reconciliation Other Adjustments
IncomeTaxReconciliationOtherAdjustments
|
-600000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Income Tax Reconciliation Other Adjustments
IncomeTaxReconciliationOtherAdjustments
|
100000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperations
|
0.201 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperations
|
0.439 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperations
|
0.312 | |
CY2012 | usm |
Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Deferred Taxes Correction
IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredTaxesCorrection
|
-5300000 | |
CY2012 | usm |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Change In Deferred Taxes Correction
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationChangeInDeferredTaxesCorrection
|
-0.026 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Income Tax Reconciliation Disposition Of Assets
IncomeTaxReconciliationDispositionOfAssets
|
20500000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Disposition Of Assets
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationDispositionOfAssets
|
0.08 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance
|
43375000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Assets Net
DeferredTaxAssetsNet
|
186847000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Assets Net
DeferredTaxAssetsNet
|
184932000 | |
CY2014Q4 | usm |
Deferred Tax Liabilities Investment In Affiliates
DeferredTaxLiabilitiesInvestmentInAffiliates
|
149371000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Liabilities Other
DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOther
|
4135000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards
DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwards
|
61294000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensation And Benefits Share Based Compensation Cost
DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseCompensationAndBenefitsShareBasedCompensationCost
|
19028000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Assets Other
DeferredTaxAssetsOther
|
24604000 | |
CY2013Q4 | usm |
Deferred Tax Liabilities Investment In Affiliates
DeferredTaxLiabilitiesInvestmentInAffiliates
|
133931000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Liabilities Other
DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOther
|
3853000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Assets Gross Current
DeferredTaxAssetsGrossCurrent
|
96886000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Assets Gross Current
DeferredTaxAssetsGrossCurrent
|
102088000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Assets Gross
DeferredTaxAssetsGross
|
238051000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Assets Gross
DeferredTaxAssetsGross
|
230222000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance
|
53119000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities
DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities
|
949685000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities
DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities
|
924039000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Liabilities
DeferredTaxLiabilities
|
737192000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Liabilities
DeferredTaxLiabilities
|
764753000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance Current
DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowanceCurrent
|
3800000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance Noncurrent
DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowanceNoncurrent
|
49200000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromCurrentPeriodTaxPositions
|
7766000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions
|
154000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Decreases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions
|
554000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reductions Resulting From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromLapseOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations
|
104000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
UnrecognizedTaxBenefits
|
36075000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromCurrentPeriodTaxPositions
|
5925000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions
|
1501000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Decreases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions
|
45000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reductions Resulting From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromLapseOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations
|
4452000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
UnrecognizedTaxBenefits
|
28813000 | |
CY2011Q4 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
UnrecognizedTaxBenefits
|
28745000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromCurrentPeriodTaxPositions
|
6656000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions
|
854000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Decreases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions
|
115000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reductions Resulting From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromLapseOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations
|
9680000 | |
CY2012Q4 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
UnrecognizedTaxBenefits
|
26460000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Indefinitelived Intangible Assets Acquired
IndefinitelivedIntangibleAssetsAcquired
|
16540000 | |
CY2013 | usm |
Assets Held For Sale Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Transferred
AssetsHeldForSaleIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTransferred
|
16027000 | |
CY2013 | usm |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Other Changes
IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsOtherChanges
|
3238000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Indefinitelived Intangible Assets Acquired
IndefinitelivedIntangibleAssetsAcquired
|
41707000 | |
CY2014 | usm |
Assets Held For Sale Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Transferred
AssetsHeldForSaleIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTransferred
|
56809000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Decreases Resulting From Settlements With Taxing Authorities
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromSettlementsWithTaxingAuthorities
|
576000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits That Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsThatWouldImpactEffectiveTaxRate
|
23400000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits That Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsThatWouldImpactEffectiveTaxRate
|
18700000 | |
CY2012Q4 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits That Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsThatWouldImpactEffectiveTaxRate
|
17200000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Expense
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestExpense
|
3500000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Expense
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestExpense
|
600000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Expense
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestExpense
|
-2200000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestAccrued
|
16200000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued
UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestAccrued
|
12300000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Significant Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible Estimated Range Of Change Upper Bound
SignificantChangeInUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIsReasonablyPossibleEstimatedRangeOfChangeUpperBound
|
10000000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Call Options And Warrants
IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToCallOptionsAndWarrants
|
211000 | shares |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Call Options And Warrants
IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToCallOptionsAndWarrants
|
184000 | shares |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Contingently Issuable Shares
IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToContingentlyIssuableShares
|
551000 | shares |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Contingently Issuable Shares
IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToContingentlyIssuableShares
|
401000 | shares |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Dividend Payable Date To Be Paid Day Month And Year
DividendPayableDateToBePaidDayMonthAndYear
|
2013-06-25 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Dividends Payable Date Of Record Day Month And Year
DividendsPayableDateOfRecordDayMonthAndYear
|
2013-06-11 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Common Stock Dividends Per Share Cash Paid
CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid
|
5.75 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Prepaid And Other Assets Current
DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationPrepaidAndOtherAssetsCurrent
|
1466000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Current Assets
DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationOtherCurrentAssets
|
773000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Intangible Assets Current
DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationIntangibleAssetsCurrent
|
56809000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Goodwill Current
DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationGoodwillCurrent
|
16281000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Property Plant And Equipment Current
DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationPropertyPlantAndEquipmentCurrent
|
31726000 | |
CY2014 | usm |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Other Changes
IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsOtherChanges
|
1634000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill
IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill
|
1443438000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill
IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill
|
1401126000 | |
CY2012Q4 | us-gaap |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill
IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill
|
1456794000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Written Off Related To Sale Of Business Unit
IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsWrittenOffRelatedToSaleOfBusinessUnit
|
-59419000 | |
CY2014 | usm |
Increase Decrease Licenses Exchange
IncreaseDecreaseLicensesExchange
|
55780000 | |
CY2012Q4 | us-gaap |
Goodwill
Goodwill
|
421743000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Goodwill Written Off Related To Sale Of Business Unit
GoodwillWrittenOffRelatedToSaleOfBusinessUnit
|
-505000 | |
CY2013 | usm |
Goodwill Deconsolidated
GoodwillDeconsolidated
|
33714000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Goodwill Written Off Related To Sale Of Business Unit
GoodwillWrittenOffRelatedToSaleOfBusinessUnit
|
-1092000 | |
CY2014 | usm |
Assets Held For Sale Goodwill Transferred
AssetsHeldForSaleGoodwillTransferred
|
16281000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Equity Method Investment Aggregate Cost
EquityMethodInvestmentAggregateCost
|
121571000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Equity Method Investments
EquityMethodInvestments
|
263974000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Cost Method Investments
CostMethodInvestments
|
1611000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Cost Method Investments
CostMethodInvestments
|
1611000 | |
CY2013Q4 | usm |
Equity Method Investments Cumulative Share Of Income
EquityMethodInvestmentsCumulativeShareOfIncome
|
1152916000 | |
CY2013Q4 | usm |
Equity Method Investments Cumulative Share Of Distributions
EquityMethodInvestmentsCumulativeShareOfDistributions
|
1010513000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Equity Method Investment Aggregate Cost
EquityMethodInvestmentAggregateCost
|
116881000 | |
CY2014Q4 | usm |
Equity Method Investments Cumulative Share Of Income
EquityMethodInvestmentsCumulativeShareOfIncome
|
1287371000 | |
CY2014Q4 | usm |
Equity Method Investments Cumulative Share Of Distributions
EquityMethodInvestmentsCumulativeShareOfDistributions
|
1122849000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Equity Method Investments
EquityMethodInvestments
|
281403000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Land
Land
|
35031000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Land
Land
|
36266000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Buildings And Improvements Gross
BuildingsAndImprovementsGross
|
296502000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Buildings And Improvements Gross
BuildingsAndImprovementsGross
|
304272000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Leasehold Improvements Gross
LeaseholdImprovementsGross
|
1197520000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Leasehold Improvements Gross
LeaseholdImprovementsGross
|
1086718000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Machinery And Equipment Gross
MachineryAndEquipmentGross
|
3269609000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Machinery And Equipment Gross
MachineryAndEquipmentGross
|
3306575000 | |
CY2013Q4 | usm |
Switching Equipment
SwitchingEquipment
|
1161976000 | |
CY2014Q4 | usm |
Switching Equipment
SwitchingEquipment
|
960377000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Furniture And Fixtures Gross
FurnitureAndFixturesGross
|
553630000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Furniture And Fixtures Gross
FurnitureAndFixturesGross
|
539248000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Property Plant And Equipment Other
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOther
|
92456000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Property Plant And Equipment Other
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOther
|
89663000 | |
CY2014Q4 | usm |
System Development Equipment
SystemDevelopmentEquipment
|
1042195000 | |
CY2013Q4 | usm |
System Development Equipment
SystemDevelopmentEquipment
|
962698000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Construction In Progress Gross
ConstructionInProgressGross
|
116501000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Construction In Progress Gross
ConstructionInProgressGross
|
125015000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Depreciation Depletion And Amortization
DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
|
593200000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Depreciation Depletion And Amortization
DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
|
791100000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Depreciation Depletion And Amortization
DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
|
597700000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Asset Retirement Obligation
AssetRetirementObligation
|
195568000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Asset Retirement Obligation Liabilities Incurred
AssetRetirementObligationLiabilitiesIncurred
|
2507000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Asset Retirement Obligation Liabilities Incurred
AssetRetirementObligationLiabilitiesIncurred
|
635000 | |
CY2012Q4 | us-gaap |
Asset Retirement Obligation
AssetRetirementObligation
|
179607000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Asset Retirement Obligation Revision Of Estimate
AssetRetirementObligationRevisionOfEstimate
|
-2792000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Asset Retirement Obligation Revision Of Estimate
AssetRetirementObligationRevisionOfEstimate
|
6268000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Asset Retirement Obligation Liabilities Settled
AssetRetirementObligationLiabilitiesSettled
|
44403000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Asset Retirement Obligation Liabilities Settled
AssetRetirementObligationLiabilitiesSettled
|
3534000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Asset Retirement Obligation Accretion Expense
AssetRetirementObligationAccretionExpense
|
12534000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Asset Retirement Obligation Accretion Expense
AssetRetirementObligationAccretionExpense
|
12592000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Asset Retirement Obligation
AssetRetirementObligation
|
152512000 | |
CY2014 | usm |
Liabilities Held For Sale Aro Transferred
LiabilitiesHeldForSaleAroTransferred
|
-10902000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations
DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations
|
1151865000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations
DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations
|
878198000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Deferred Finance Costs Gross
DeferredFinanceCostsGross
|
25900000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Present Value Of Net Minimum Payments
CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsPresentValueOfNetMinimumPayments
|
2143000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Present Value Of Net Minimum Payments
CapitalLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsPresentValueOfNetMinimumPayments
|
3749000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Description Of Lessee Leasing Arrangements Operating Leases
DescriptionOfLesseeLeasingArrangementsOperatingLeases
|
U.S. Cellular is a party to various lease agreements, both as lessee and lessor, for office space, retail store sites, cell sites and equipment which are accounted for as operating leases. Certain leases have renewal options and/or fixed rental increases. Renewal options that are reasonably assured of exercise are included in determining the lease term. Any rent abatements or lease incentives, in addition to fixed rental increases, are included in the calculation of rent expense and calculated on a straight-line basis over the defined lease term. | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Current
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent
|
139286000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Two Years
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears
|
125458000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Three Years
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears
|
107987000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Four Years
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears
|
90687000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Five Years
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears
|
74640000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter
|
740501000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue
|
1278559000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable Current
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableCurrent
|
54715000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable In Two Years
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInTwoYears
|
44110000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable In Three Years
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInThreeYears
|
34780000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable In Four Years
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFourYears
|
24174000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable In Five Years
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFiveYears
|
12082000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable Thereafter
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableThereafter
|
8567000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivable
|
178428000 | |
CY2013Q4 | us-gaap |
Loss Contingency Accrual At Carrying Value
LossContingencyAccrualAtCarryingValue
|
300000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Lease And Rental Expense
LeaseAndRentalExpense
|
162100000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Lease And Rental Expense
LeaseAndRentalExpense
|
183900000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Loss Contingency Accrual At Carrying Value
LossContingencyAccrualAtCarryingValue
|
400000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Lease And Rental Expense
LeaseAndRentalExpense
|
152400000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Variable Interest Entity Financial Or Other Support Amount
VariableInterestEntityFinancialOrOtherSupportAmount
|
60900000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Equity Fair Value
RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityFairValue
|
9900000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Equity Carrying Amount
RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount
|
7800000 | |
CY2014 | usm |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Equity Settlement Date Begin
RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquitySettlementDateBegin
|
2085 | |
CY2014 | usm |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Equity Settlement Date End
RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquitySettlementDateEnd
|
2113 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense
AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense
|
22383000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense
AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense
|
15844000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense
AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense
|
21466000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit From Compensation Expense
EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationTaxBenefitFromCompensationExpense
|
8454000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit From Compensation Expense
EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationTaxBenefitFromCompensationExpense
|
5984000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit From Compensation Expense
EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationTaxBenefitFromCompensationExpense
|
8121000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Net Of Tax
AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpenseNetOfTax
|
13929000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Net Of Tax
AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpenseNetOfTax
|
9860000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Net Of Tax
AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpenseNetOfTax
|
13345000 | |
CY2014Q4 | us-gaap |
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized
EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognized
|
24100000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition1
EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedPeriodForRecognition1
|
P2Y | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit Realized From Exercise Of Stock Options
EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationTaxBenefitRealizedFromExerciseOfStockOptions
|
5300000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Interest Paid
InterestPaid
|
54955000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Interest Paid
InterestPaid
|
44048000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Income Taxes Paid Net
IncomeTaxesPaidNet
|
-58609000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Income Taxes Paid Net
IncomeTaxesPaidNet
|
33276000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Interest Paid
InterestPaid
|
42904000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Income Taxes Paid Net
IncomeTaxesPaidNet
|
157778000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised
ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised
|
5166000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised
ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised
|
10468000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised
ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised
|
900000 | |
CY2014 | us-gaap |
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation
PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation
|
4336000 | |
CY2013 | us-gaap |
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation
PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation
|
4684000 | |
CY2012 | us-gaap |
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation
PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation
|
3105000 |