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Non-controlling Interests (Tables)

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Non-controlling Interests (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Non-controlling Interest [Abstract]  
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
    Assets   Equity
    Carrying Value   Classification   Carrying Value   Classification
  $ 14,804   Restricted cash $ 15,954   Non-controlling interest
    1,742   Construction in progress   592   Retained earnings attributable to General Communication, Inc. common stockholders
  $ 16,546     $ 16,546