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Non-controlling Interests (Tables)

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Non-controlling Interests (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Non-controlling Interest [Abstract]  
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
    September 30, 2012
    Assets   Equity
    Carrying Value   Classification   Carrying Value   Classification
  $ 10,445   Restricted cash $ 15,777   Non-controlling interest
    6,101   Construction in progress   769   Retained earnings attributable to General Communication, Inc. common stockholders
  $ 16,546     $ 16,546    
                 
                 
    December 31, 2011
    Assets   Equity
    Carrying Value   Classification   Carrying Value   Classification
  $ 15,910   Restricted cash $ 16,308   Non-controlling interest
    711   Construction in progress   313   Retained earnings attributable to General Communication, Inc. common stockholders
  $ 16,621     $ 16,621