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Investments In Unconsolidated Entities
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
Note 7 Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
Investments in unconsolidated entities consist of amounts invested in entities in which TDS holds a noncontrolling interest. TDS’ Investments in unconsolidated entities are accounted for using the equity method, measurement alternative method or net asset value practical expedient method as shown in the table below. The carrying value of measurement alternative method investments represents cost minus any impairments plus or minus any observable price changes.
March 31, 2025December 31, 2024
(Dollars in millions)  
Equity method investments$498 $472 
Measurement alternative method investments21 19 
Investments recorded using the net asset value practical expedient8 
Total investments in unconsolidated entities$527 $500 
The following table, which is based on unaudited information provided in part by third parties, summarizes the combined results of operations of TDS’ equity method investments.
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20252024
(Dollars in millions)  
Revenues$1,916 $1,849 
Operating expenses1,523 1,421 
Operating income393 428 
Other income (expense), net(12)(9)
Net income$381 $419