Windstream 10-K 27 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 24, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Entity Registrant Name	'Windstream Holdings, Inc.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001282266	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	596,003,559	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$4,570,347,878
Windstream Corporation [Member]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Windstream Corporation	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001585644	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	1,000	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'

WINDSTREAM_HOLDINGS_INC_CONSOL

WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Revenues and sales:

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Total service revenues

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$5,775,500,000

$5,908,300,000

$4,153,000,000

Product sales

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212,600,000

231,200,000

126,600,000

Total revenues and sales

1,491,300,000

1,498,600,000

1,501,700,000

1,496,500,000

1,534,100,000

1,541,000,000

1,530,300,000

1,534,100,000

5,988,100,000

6,139,500,000

4,279,600,000

Costs and expenses:

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'

'

'

'

'

Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included below)

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2,492,100,000

2,692,200,000

1,691,100,000

Cost of products sold

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'

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183,900,000

206,600,000

105,100,000

Selling, general, and administrative

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'

'

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'

'

923,400,000

967,300,000

601,900,000

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,340,900,000

1,296,900,000

847,500,000

Merger and integration costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29,200,000

65,400,000

69,800,000

Restructuring charges

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,600,000

27,200,000

1,300,000

Total costs and expenses

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4,979,100,000

5,255,600,000

3,316,700,000

Operating income

326,500,000

219,600,000

227,000,000

235,900,000

171,200,000

235,800,000

232,500,000

244,400,000

1,009,000,000

883,900,000

962,900,000

Other (expense) income, net

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-12,500,000

4,600,000

-100,000

(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt

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'

'

'

'

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'

-28,500,000

1,900,000

-136,100,000

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-627,700,000

-625,100,000

-558,300,000

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

340,300,000

265,300,000

268,400,000

Income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

105,300,000

98,200,000

99,400,000

Income from continuing operations

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

235,000,000

167,100,000

169,000,000

Discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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6,000,000

900,000

500,000

Net income

118,400,000

30,600,000

39,700,000

52,300,000

10,100,000

46,600,000

50,900,000

60,400,000

241,000,000

168,000,000

169,500,000

Basic and diluted earnings per share: (a)

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From continuing operations

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$0.39

$0.28

$0.32

From discontinued operations

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$0.01

$0

$0

Net income

$0.20

[1]

$0.05

[1]

$0.06

[1]

$0.09

[1]

$0.02

[1]

$0.08

[1]

$0.09

[1]

$0.10

[1]

$0.40

[1]

$0.28

[1]

$0.32

Business

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'

Revenues and sales:

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'

Total service revenues

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'

'

'

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3,663,400,000

3,611,400,000

2,098,000,000

Consumer

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues and sales:

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'

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'

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'

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'

Total service revenues

'

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1,296,400,000

1,339,500,000

1,378,300,000

Wholesale

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

Revenues and sales:

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total service revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

593,500,000

708,000,000

547,300,000

Other

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues and sales:

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'

'

Total service revenues

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$222,200,000

$249,400,000

$129,400,000

[1]

Quarterly earnings per share amounts may not add to full-year earnings per share amounts due to the difference in weighted-average common shares for the quarters compared to the weighted-average common shares for the year.

WINDSTREAM_HOLDINGS_INC_CONSOL1

WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income	$118.40	$30.60	$39.70	$52.30	$10.10	$46.60	$50.90	$60.40	$241	$168	$169.50
Interest rate swaps:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Changes in designated interest rate swaps	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28.2	-20.5	-32.5
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	35.9	45.4	49
Income tax expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-24.5	-9.5	-6.3
Unrealized holding gains on interest rate swaps	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	39.6	15.4	10.2
Postretirement and pension plans:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Prior service credit arising during the period	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.9	1.4	37.6
Change in net actuarial gain (loss) for employee benefit plans	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9.9	0.1	-2.1
Plan curtailment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-31.8	-9.6	0
Amounts included in net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of net actuarial loss	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.7	2.3	1
Amortization of prior service credits	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-8.7	-11.9	-10.8
Income tax benefit (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	10.5	6.8	-9.9
Change in postretirement and pension plans	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-17.5	-10.9	15.8
Other comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	22.1	4.5	26
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$263.10	$172.50	$195.50

WINDSTREAM_HOLDINGS_INC_CONSOL2

WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$48.20	$132	$227	$42.30
Restricted cash	9.7	26.5	'	'
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	635.3	609	'	'
Inventories	67.7	75	'	'
Deferred income taxes	241.5	249.4	'	'
Prepaid income taxes	29.7	23.3	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	152.7	179.6	'	'
Total current assets	1,184.80	1,310.50	'	'
Goodwill	4,331.40	4,331.40	'	'
Other intangibles, net	2,020.10	2,311.30	'	'
Net property, plant and equipment	5,702.60	5,861.80	'	'
Other assets	205.7	167	'	'
Total Assets	13,444.60	13,982	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	85	866	'	'
Current portion of interest rate swaps	30	29	'	'
Accounts payable	385.9	363.7	'	'
Advance payments and customer deposits	223.5	219.6	'	'
Accrued dividends	151.1	148.9	'	'
Accrued taxes	104.2	104.3	'	'
Accrued interest	103.5	113.6	'	'
Other current liabilities	362.4	322.8	'	'
Total current liabilities	1,445.60	2,167.90	'	'
Long-term debt	8,622.20	8,099.80	'	'
Deferred income taxes	2,038.30	1,896.80	'	'
Other liabilities	498.3	712.7	'	'
Total liabilities	12,604.40	12,877.20	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000.0 shares authorized, 596.2 and 588.2 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	0.1	0.1	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	811.6	1,098.30	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5	6.4	1.9	'
Retained earnings	0	0	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	840.2	1,104.80	1,495.30	831
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	13,444.60	13,982	'	'
Software Business | PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'
Assets held for sale	$0	$15.70	'	'

WINDSTREAM_HOLDINGS_INC_CONSOL3

WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$40	$42.60
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	596,200,000	588,200,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	596,200,000	588,200,000

WINDSTREAM_HOLDINGS_INC_CONSOL4

WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income	$241	$168	$169.50
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,341.50	1,297.60	847.5
Provision for doubtful accounts	63.5	59.4	48.5
Share-based compensation expense	44.9	43.2	24.1
Pension (income) expense	-115.3	67.4	166.8
Deferred income taxes	134.8	79	173.8
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	-38.1	-16.2	21.2
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	35.9	45.4	49
Gain from sale of software business	-14.4	0	0
Plan curtailment and other, net	-15.8	-25.7	-3.1
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-46.4	-75.8	-64.3
Income tax receivable	0.6	123.3	-124.1
Prepaid income taxes	-7	-7.1	57.1
Prepaid expenses and other	-13	-22.2	-5.6
Accounts payable	-21	63.6	23.5
Accrued interest	-10.2	-40.8	-99.1
Accrued taxes	-0.1	-10.9	0.7
Other current liabilities	-49	36.5	-30.3
Other liabilities	-9.2	-5.8	-3.5
Other, net	-3.3	-1.3	-22.9
Net cash provided from operations	1,519.40	1,777.60	1,228.80
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-841	-1,101.20	-702
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	-36.1	-105.4	-21.7
Changes in restricted cash	16.8	-4.8	-11.9
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	68	45.7	4
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	60.7	0	0
Dispositions of software and energy business	30	6.1	0
Disposition of wireless assets	0	57	0
Other, net	-6	0.9	8
Net cash used in investing activities	-707.6	-1,101.70	-652.2
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	-593.6	-588	-509.6
Repayment of debt and swaps	-5,161	-2,054.50	-4,780.30
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,919.60	1,910	4,922
Debt issuance costs	-30	-19.1	-30.6
Payment under capital lease obligations	-23.9	-20	-0.8
Other, net	-6.7	0.7	7.4
Net cash used in financing activities	-895.6	-770.9	-391.9
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-83.8	-95	184.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	132	227	42.3
End of period	48.2	132	227
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:	'	'	'
Interest paid	609.4	671.5	601.9
Income taxes paid (refunded), net	5.7	-100.7	-11.1
PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Cash acquired from PAETEC	$0	$0	$71.40

WINDSTREAM_HOLDINGS_INC_CONSOL5

WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	Retained Earnings	PAETEC Holding Corp.	PAETEC Holding Corp.	PAETEC Holding Corp.	PAETEC Holding Corp.
In Millions, unless otherwise specified						Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	Retained Earnings
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$831	$855.10	($24.10)	$0	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	169.5	0	0	169.5	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Change in postretirement and pension plans	15.8	0	15.8	0	'	'	'	'
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	30.3	0	30.3	0	'	'	'	'
Changes in designated interest rate swaps	-20.1	0	-20.1	0	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income	195.5	0	26	169.5	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	24.1	24.1	0	0	'	'	'	'
Stock options exercised	2.3	2.3	0	0	'	'	'	'
Stock issued to PAETEC shareholders (See Note 3)	'	'	'	'	842	842	0	0
Stock issued to qualified pension plan (See Note 8)	135.8	135.8	0	0	'	'	'	'
Taxes withheld on vested restricted stock and other	-4.4	-4.4	0	0	'	'	'	'
Dividends of $1.00 per share declared to stockholders	-531	-361.5	0	-169.5	'	'	'	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011	1,495.30	1,493.40	1.9	0	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	168	0	0	168	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Change in postretirement and pension plans	-10.9	0	-10.9	0	'	'	'	'
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	28	0	28	0	'	'	'	'
Changes in designated interest rate swaps	-12.6	0	-12.6	0	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income	172.5	0	4.5	168	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	25.4	25.4	0	0	'	'	'	'
Stock options exercised	6	6	0	0	'	'	'	'
Taxes withheld on vested restricted stock and other	-5.6	-5.6	0	0	'	'	'	'
Dividends of $1.00 per share declared to stockholders	-588.8	-420.8	0	-168	'	'	'	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012	1,104.80	1,098.40	6.4	0	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	241	0	0	241	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Change in postretirement and pension plans	-17.5	0	-17.5	0	'	'	'	'
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	22.2	0	22.2	0	'	'	'	'
Changes in designated interest rate swaps	17.4	0	17.4	0	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income	263.1	0	22.1	241	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	26.8	26.8	0	0	'	'	'	'
Stock options exercised	0.8	0.8	0	0	'	'	'	'
Stock issued to 401(k) plan (See Note 8)	20.4	20.4	0	0	'	'	'	'
Stock issued to qualified pension plan (See Note 8)	27.8	27.8	0	0	'	'	'	'
Taxes withheld on vested restricted stock and other	-8	-8	0	0	'	'	'	'
Dividends of $1.00 per share declared to stockholders	-595.5	-354.5	0	-241	'	'	'	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$840.20	$811.70	$28.50	$0	'	'	'	'

WINDSTREAM_HOLDINGS_INC_CONSOL6

WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 12, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Dividends, per share declared to stockholders	$0.25	$1	$1	$1

WINDSTREAM_CORPORATION_CONSOLI

WINDSTREAM CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'
Total service revenues	$5,775,500,000	$5,908,300,000	$4,153,000,000
Product sales	212,600,000	231,200,000	126,600,000
Total revenues and sales	5,988,100,000	6,139,500,000	4,279,600,000
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'
Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included below)	2,492,100,000	2,692,200,000	1,691,100,000
Cost of products sold	183,900,000	206,600,000	105,100,000
Selling, general, and administrative	923,400,000	967,300,000	601,900,000
Depreciation and amortization	1,340,900,000	1,296,900,000	847,500,000
Merger and integration costs	29,200,000	65,400,000	69,800,000
Restructuring charges	9,600,000	27,200,000	1,300,000
Total costs and expenses	4,979,100,000	5,255,600,000	3,316,700,000
Operating income	1,009,000,000	883,900,000	962,900,000
Other (expense) income, net	-12,500,000	4,600,000	-100,000
(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	-28,500,000	1,900,000	-136,100,000
Interest expense	-627,700,000	-625,100,000	-558,300,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	340,300,000	265,300,000	268,400,000
Income taxes	105,300,000	98,200,000	99,400,000
Income from continuing operations	235,000,000	167,100,000	169,000,000
Discontinued operations	6,000,000	900,000	500,000
Net income	241,000,000	168,000,000	169,500,000
Business	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'
Total service revenues	3,663,400,000	3,611,400,000	2,098,000,000
Consumer	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'
Total service revenues	1,296,400,000	1,339,500,000	1,378,300,000
Wholesale	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'
Total service revenues	593,500,000	708,000,000	547,300,000
Other	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'
Total service revenues	222,200,000	249,400,000	129,400,000
Windstream Corporation [Member]	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'
Total service revenues	5,775,500,000	5,908,300,000	4,153,000,000
Product sales	212,600,000	231,200,000	126,600,000
Total revenues and sales	5,988,100,000	6,139,500,000	4,279,600,000
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'
Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included below)	2,492,100,000	2,692,200,000	1,691,100,000
Cost of products sold	183,900,000	206,600,000	105,100,000
Selling, general, and administrative	922,900,000	967,300,000	601,900,000
Depreciation and amortization	1,340,900,000	1,296,900,000	847,500,000
Merger and integration costs	29,200,000	65,400,000	69,800,000
Restructuring charges	9,600,000	27,200,000	1,300,000
Total costs and expenses	4,978,600,000	5,255,600,000	3,316,700,000
Operating income	1,009,500,000	883,900,000	962,900,000
Other (expense) income, net	-12,500,000	4,600,000	-100,000
(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	-28,500,000	1,900,000	-136,100,000
Interest expense	-627,700,000	-625,100,000	-558,300,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	340,800,000	265,300,000	268,400,000
Income taxes	105,500,000	98,200,000	99,400,000
Income from continuing operations	235,300,000	167,100,000	169,000,000
Discontinued operations	6,000,000	900,000	500,000
Net income	241,300,000	168,000,000	169,500,000
Windstream Corporation [Member] | Business	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'
Total service revenues	3,663,400,000	3,611,400,000	2,098,000,000
Windstream Corporation [Member] | Consumer	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'
Total service revenues	1,296,400,000	1,339,500,000	1,378,300,000
Windstream Corporation [Member] | Wholesale	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'
Total service revenues	593,500,000	708,000,000	547,300,000
Windstream Corporation [Member] | Other	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'
Total service revenues	$222,200,000	$249,400,000	$129,400,000

WINDSTREAM_CORPORATION_CONSOLI1

WINDSTREAM CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income	$241	$168	$169.50
Interest rate swaps:	'	'	'
Changes in designated interest rate swaps	28.2	-20.5	-32.5
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	35.9	45.4	49
Income tax expense	-24.5	-9.5	-6.3
Unrealized holding gains on interest rate swaps	39.6	15.4	10.2
Postretirement and pension plans:	'	'	'
Prior service credit arising during the period	0.9	1.4	37.6
Change in net actuarial gain (loss) for employee benefit plans	9.9	0.1	-2.1
Plan curtailment	-31.8	-9.6	0
Amounts included in net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1.7	2.3	1
Amortization of prior service credits	-8.7	-11.9	-10.8
Income tax benefit (expense)	10.5	6.8	-9.9
Change in postretirement and pension plans	-17.5	-10.9	15.8
Other comprehensive income	22.1	4.5	26
Comprehensive income	263.1	172.5	195.5
Windstream Corporation [Member]	'	'	'
Net income	241.3	168	169.5
Interest rate swaps:	'	'	'
Changes in designated interest rate swaps	28.2	-20.5	-32.5
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	35.9	45.4	49
Income tax expense	-24.5	-9.5	-6.3
Unrealized holding gains on interest rate swaps	39.6	15.4	10.2
Postretirement and pension plans:	'	'	'
Prior service credit arising during the period	0.9	1.4	37.6
Change in net actuarial gain (loss) for employee benefit plans	9.9	0.1	-2.1
Plan curtailment	-31.8	-9.6	0
Amounts included in net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1.7	2.3	1
Amortization of prior service credits	-8.7	-11.9	-10.8
Income tax benefit (expense)	10.5	6.8	-9.9
Change in postretirement and pension plans	-17.5	-10.9	15.8
Other comprehensive income	22.1	4.5	26
Comprehensive income	$263.40	$172.50	$195.50

WINDSTREAM_CORPORATION_CONSOLI2

WINDSTREAM CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) Statement (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$48.20	$132
Restricted cash	9.7	26.5
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	635.3	609
Inventories	67.7	75
Deferred income taxes	241.5	249.4
Prepaid income taxes	29.7	23.3
Prepaid expenses and other	152.7	179.6
Total current assets	1,184.80	1,310.50
Goodwill	4,331.40	4,331.40
Other intangibles, net	2,020.10	2,311.30
Net property, plant and equipment	5,702.60	5,861.80
Other assets	205.7	167
Total Assets	13,444.60	13,982
Current Liabilities:	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	85	866
Current portion of interest rate swaps	30	29
Accounts payable	385.9	363.7
Advance payments and customer deposits	223.5	219.6
Accrued dividends	151.1	148.9
Accrued taxes	104.2	104.3
Accrued interest	103.5	113.6
Other current liabilities	362.4	322.8
Total current liabilities	1,445.60	2,167.90
Long-term debt	8,622.20	8,099.80
Deferred income taxes	2,038.30	1,896.80
Other liabilities	498.3	712.7
Total liabilities	12,604.40	12,877.20
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1.0 billion shares authorized, 588.2 million shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012	0.1	0.1
Additional paid-in capital	811.6	1,098.30
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5	6.4
Retained earnings	0	0
Total shareholders’ equity	840.2	1,104.80
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	13,444.60	13,982
Windstream Corporation [Member]	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	48.2	132
Restricted cash	9.7	26.5
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	635.3	609
Inventories	67.7	75
Deferred income taxes	241.5	249.4
Prepaid income taxes	29.7	23.3
Prepaid expenses and other	152.7	179.6
Assets held for sale	'	15.7
Total current assets	1,184.80	1,310.50
Goodwill	4,331.40	4,331.40
Other intangibles, net	2,020.10	2,311.30
Net property, plant and equipment	5,702.60	5,861.80
Other assets	205.7	167
Total Assets	13,444.60	13,982
Current Liabilities:	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	85	866
Current portion of interest rate swaps	30	29
Accounts payable	385.9	363.7
Payable to Windstream Holdings, Inc.	150.7	0
Advance payments and customer deposits	223.5	219.6
Accrued dividends	0	148.9
Accrued taxes	104.3	104.3
Accrued interest	103.5	113.6
Other current liabilities	362.4	322.8
Total current liabilities	1,445.30	2,167.90
Long-term debt	8,622.20	8,099.80
Deferred income taxes	2,038.30	1,896.80
Other liabilities	498.3	712.7
Total liabilities	12,604.10	12,877.20
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock, 1,000 shares issued and outstanding (See Note 1)	0	0
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1.0 billion shares authorized, 588.2 million shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012	0	0.1
Additional paid-in capital	812	1,098.30
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5	6.4
Retained earnings	0	0
Total shareholders’ equity	840.5	1,104.80
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	13,444.60	13,982
PAETEC Holding Corp. | Windstream Corporation [Member]	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	48.2	132
Restricted cash	9.7	26.5
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	635.3	609
Inventories	67.7	75
Deferred income taxes	241.5	249.4
Prepaid income taxes	29.7	23.3
Prepaid expenses and other	152.7	179.6
Assets held for sale	'	15.7
Total current assets	1,184.80	1,310.50
Goodwill	4,331.40	4,331.40
Other intangibles, net	2,020.10	2,311.30
Net property, plant and equipment	5,702.60	5,861.80
Other assets	205.7	167
Total Assets	13,444.60	13,982
Current Liabilities:	'	'
Current portion of interest rate swaps	30	29
Accounts payable	385.9	363.7
Payable to Windstream Holdings, Inc.	150.7	0
Advance payments and customer deposits	223.5	219.6
Accrued dividends	'	148.9
Accrued taxes	104.3	104.3
Accrued interest	103.5	113.6
Other current liabilities	362.4	322.8
Total current liabilities	1,445.30	2,167.90
Deferred income taxes	2,038.30	1,896.80
Other liabilities	498.3	712.7
Total liabilities	12,604.10	12,877.20
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1.0 billion shares authorized, 588.2 million shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012	0	0.1
Additional paid-in capital	812	1,098.30
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5	6.4
Retained earnings	0	0
Total shareholders’ equity	840.5	1,104.80
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	13,444.60	13,982
PAETEC Holding Corp. | Software Business	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'
Assets held for sale	0	15.7
Current Liabilities:	'	'
Current liabilities	'	4.5
PAETEC Holding Corp. | Software Business | Windstream Corporation [Member]	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'
Assets held for sale	$0	$15.70

WINDSTREAM_CORPORATION_CONSOLI3

WINDSTREAM CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (PARENTHETICALS) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$40	$42.60
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	596,200,000	588,200,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	596,200,000	588,200,000
Windstream Corporation [Member]	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$40	$42.60
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,000	588,200,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,000	588,200,000

WINDSTREAM_CORPORATION_CONSOLI4

WINDSTREAM CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income	$241	$168	$169.50
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,341.50	1,297.60	847.5
Provision for doubtful accounts	63.5	59.4	48.5
Share-based compensation expense	44.9	43.2	24.1
Pension (income) expense	-115.3	67.4	166.8
Deferred income taxes	134.8	79	173.8
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	-38.1	-16.2	21.2
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	35.9	45.4	49
Gain from sale of software business	-14.4	0	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-46.4	-75.8	-64.3
Income tax receivable	0.6	123.3	-124.1
Prepaid income taxes	-7	-7.1	57.1
Prepaid expenses and other	-13	-22.2	-5.6
Accounts payable	-21	63.6	23.5
Accrued interest	-10.2	-40.8	-99.1
Accrued taxes	-0.1	-10.9	0.7
Other current liabilities	-49	36.5	-30.3
Other liabilities	-9.2	-5.8	-3.5
Other, net	-3.3	-1.3	-22.9
Net cash provided from operations	1,519.40	1,777.60	1,228.80
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-841	-1,101.20	-702
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	-36.1	-105.4	-21.7
Changes in restricted cash	16.8	-4.8	-11.9
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	68	45.7	4
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	60.7	0	0
Dispositions of software and energy business	30	6.1	0
Disposition of wireless assets	0	57	0
Other, net	-6	0.9	8
Net cash used in investing activities	-707.6	-1,101.70	-652.2
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	-593.6	-588	-509.6
Repayment of debt and swaps	-5,161	-2,054.50	-4,780.30
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,919.60	1,910	4,922
Debt issuance costs	-30	-19.1	-30.6
Payment under capital lease obligations	-23.9	-20	-0.8
Other, net	-6.7	0.7	7.4
Net cash used in financing activities	-895.6	-770.9	-391.9
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-83.8	-95	184.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	132	227	42.3
End of period	48.2	132	227
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:	'	'	'
Interest paid	609.4	671.5	601.9
Income taxes paid (refunded), net	5.7	-100.7	-11.1
Windstream Corporation [Member]	'	'	'
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income	241.3	168	169.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,341.50	1,297.60	847.5
Provision for doubtful accounts	63.5	59.4	48.5
Share-based compensation expense	44.9	43.2	24.1
Pension (income) expense	-115.3	67.4	166.8
Deferred income taxes	134.8	79	173.8
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	-38.1	-16.2	21.2
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	35.9	45.4	49
Gain from sale of software business	-14.4	0	0
Plan curtailment and other, net	-15.8	-25.7	-3.1
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-46.4	-75.8	-64.3
Income tax receivable	0.6	123.3	-124.1
Prepaid income taxes	-7	-7.1	57.1
Prepaid expenses and other	-13	-22.2	-5.6
Accounts payable	-21	63.6	23.5
Accrued interest	-10.2	-40.8	-99.1
Accrued taxes	0	-10.9	0.7
Other current liabilities	-49	36.5	-30.3
Other liabilities	-9.2	-5.8	-3.5
Other, net	-3.3	-1.3	-22.9
Net cash provided from operations	1,519.80	1,777.60	1,228.80
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-841	-1,101.20	-702
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	-36.1	-105.4	-21.7
Changes in restricted cash	16.8	-4.8	-11.9
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	68	45.7	4
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	60.7	0	0
Dispositions of software and energy business	30	6.1	0
Disposition of wireless assets	0	57	0
Other, net	-6	0.9	8
Net cash used in investing activities	-707.6	-1,101.70	-652.2
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	-444.6	-588	-509.6
Distributions to Windstream Holdings, Inc.	-149.4	0	0
Repayment of debt and swaps	-5,161	-2,054.50	-4,780.30
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,919.60	1,910	4,922
Debt issuance costs	-30	-19.1	-30.6
Payment under capital lease obligations	-23.9	-20	-0.8
Other, net	-6.7	0.7	7.4
Net cash used in financing activities	-896	-770.9	-391.9
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-83.8	-95	184.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	132	227	42.3
End of period	48.2	132	227
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:	'	'	'
Interest paid	609.4	671.5	601.9
Income taxes paid (refunded), net	5.7	-100.7	-11.1
PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Cash acquired from PAETEC	0	0	71.4
PAETEC Holding Corp. | Windstream Corporation [Member]	'	'	'
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income	241.3	168	169.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,341.50	1,297.60	847.5
Provision for doubtful accounts	63.5	59.4	48.5
Share-based compensation expense	44.9	43.2	24.1
Pension (income) expense	-115.3	67.4	166.8
Deferred income taxes	134.8	79	173.8
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	-38.1	-16.2	21.2
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	35.9	45.4	49
Gain from sale of software business	-14.4	'	'
Plan curtailment and other, net	-15.8	-25.7	-3.1
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	'	'	'
Net cash provided from operations	1,519.80	1,777.60	1,228.80
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-841	-1,101.20	-702
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	-36.1	-105.4	-21.7
Cash acquired from PAETEC	0	0	71.4
Changes in restricted cash	16.8	'	-11.9
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	68	45.7	4
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	60.7	'	'
Dispositions of software and energy business	30	6.1	'
Disposition of wireless assets	'	57	'
Other, net	-6	0.9	8
Net cash used in investing activities	-707.6	-1,101.70	-652.2
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	-444.6	-588	-509.6
Distributions to Windstream Holdings, Inc.	-149.4	'	'
Repayment of debt and swaps	-5,161	-2,054.50	-4,780.30
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,919.60	1,910	4,922
Debt issuance costs	-30	-19.1	-30.6
Payment under capital lease obligations	-23.9	-20	-0.8
Other, net	-6.7	0.7	7.4
Net cash used in financing activities	-896	-770.9	-391.9
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-83.8	-95	184.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	132	227	42.3
End of period	$48.20	$132	$227

WINDSTREAM_CORPORATION_CONSOLI5

WINDSTREAM CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) Statement (USD $)

Total

Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Retained Earnings

Windstream Corporation [Member]

Windstream Corporation [Member]

Windstream Corporation [Member]

Windstream Corporation [Member]

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Retained Earnings

Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Retained Earnings

Windstream Corporation [Member]

Windstream Corporation [Member]

Windstream Corporation [Member]

Windstream Corporation [Member]

Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Retained Earnings

Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010

$831

$855.10

($24.10)

$0

$831

$855.10

($24.10)

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

169.5

0

0

169.5

169.5

0

0

169.5

'

'

'

'

169.5

'

'

'

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Change in postretirement and pension plans

15.8

0

15.8

0

15.8

0

15.8

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps

30.3

0

30.3

0

30.3

0

30.3

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Changes in designated interest rate swaps

-20.1

0

-20.1

0

-20.1

0

-20.1

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Comprehensive income

195.5

0

26

169.5

195.5

0

26

169.5

'

'

'

'

195.5

'

'

'

Share-based compensation expense

24.1

24.1

0

0

24.1

24.1

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock options exercised

2.3

2.3

0

0

2.3

2.3

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock issued to PAETEC shareholders (See Note 3)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

842

842

0

0

842

842

0

0

Stock issued to qualified pension plan (See Note 8)

135.8

135.8

0

0

135.8

135.8

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Taxes withheld on vested restricted stock and other

-4.4

-4.4

0

0

-4.4

-4.4

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends per share declared to stockholders

-531

-361.5

0

-169.5

-531

-361.5

0

-169.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011

1,495.30

1,493.40

1.9

0

1,495.30

1,493.40

1.9

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

168

0

0

168

168

0

0

168

'

'

'

'

168

'

'

'

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Change in postretirement and pension plans

-10.9

0

-10.9

0

-10.9

0

-10.9

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps

28

0

28

0

28

0

28

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Changes in designated interest rate swaps

-12.6

0

-12.6

0

-12.6

0

-12.6

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Comprehensive income

172.5

0

4.5

168

172.5

0

4.5

168

'

'

'

'

172.5

'

'

'

Share-based compensation expense

25.4

25.4

0

0

25.4

25.4

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock options exercised

6

6

0

0

6

6

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Taxes withheld on vested restricted stock and other

-5.6

-5.6

0

0

-5.6

-5.6

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends per share declared to stockholders

-588.8

-420.8

0

-168

-588.8

-420.8

0

-168

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012

1,104.80

1,098.40

6.4

0

1,104.80

1,098.40

6.4

0

'

'

'

'

1,104.80

'

'

'

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

241

0

0

241

241.3

0

0

241.3

'

'

'

'

241.3

'

'

'

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Change in postretirement and pension plans

-17.5

0

-17.5

0

-17.5

0

-17.5

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps

22.2

0

22.2

0

22.2

0

22.2

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Changes in designated interest rate swaps

17.4

0

17.4

0

17.4

0

17.4

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Comprehensive income

263.1

0

22.1

241

263.4

0

22.1

241.3

'

'

'

'

263.4

'

'

'

Share-based compensation expense

26.8

26.8

0

0

26.8

26.8

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock options exercised

0.8

0.8

0

0

0.8

0.8

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock issued to 401(k) plan (See Note 8)

20.4

20.4

0

0

20.4

20.4

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock issued to qualified pension plan (See Note 8)

27.8

27.8

0

0

27.8

27.8

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Taxes withheld on vested restricted stock and other

-8

-8

0

0

-8

-8

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Distributions payable to Windstream Holdings, Inc.

'

'

'

'

-298.8

-149.5

0

-149.3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends per share declared to stockholders

-595.5

-354.5

0

-241

-296.7

-204.7

0

-92

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013

$840.20

$811.70

$28.50

$0

$840.50

$812

$28.50

$0

'

'

'

'

$840.50

'

'

'

WINDSTREAM_CORPORATION_CONSOLI6

WINDSTREAM CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY PARENTHETICAL (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Dividends, per share declared to stockholders	$1	$1	$1
Windstream Corporation [Member]	'	'	'
Dividends, per share declared to stockholders	$0.50	$1	$1

Schedule_1_Condensed_Financial

Schedule 1 - Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant (Parent Company)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure	'
	STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	For the period of August 30, 2013 (date of formation) to December 31, 2013
	(Millions)
	Costs and expenses:
	Selling, general, and administrative	$	0.5
	Total costs and expenses	0.5
	Operating loss	(0.5		)
	Loss before income taxes and equity in subsidiaries	(0.5		)
	Income tax benefit	(0.2		)
	Loss before equity in subsidiaries	(0.3		)
	Equity earnings from subsidiaries	137.6
	Net income	$	137.3
	Comprehensive income	$	134.4
	See Notes to Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company) and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Windstream Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries included in the Financial Supplement
	BALANCE SHEET
	31-Dec-13
	(Millions, except par value)
	Assets
	Current Assets:
	Distributions receivable from Windstream Corp.	$	150.7
	Other current assets	0.1
	Total current assets	150.8
	Investment in affiliate	840.5
	Total Assets	$	991.3
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Accrued dividends	$	151.1
	Total current liabilities	151.1
	Shareholders’ Equity:
	Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000.0 shares authorized,
	588.2 shares issued and outstanding	0.1
	Additional paid-in capital	811.6
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5
	Retained earnings	—
	Total shareholders’ equity	840.2
	Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	991.3
	See Notes to Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company) and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Windstream Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries included in the Financial Supplement
	STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	For the period of August 30, 2013 (date of formation) to December 31, 2013
	(Millions)
	Cash Provided from Operations:
	Net Income	$	137.3
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:
	Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	(137.6		)
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
	Other current assets	(0.1		)
	Net cash used in operating activities	(0.4		)
	Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
	Dividends paid to shareholders	(149.0		)
	Distributions from Windstream Corp	149.4
	Net cash provided by financing activities	0.4
	Change in cash and cash equivalents	—
	Cash and Cash Equivalents:
	Beginning of period	—
	End of period	$	—
	See Notes to Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company) and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Windstream Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries included in the Financial Supplement
Other Parent Company Disclosures	'Background and Basis of Presentation: Following its formation on August 30, 2013, Windstream Holdings, Inc. ("Windstream Holdings") has no material assets or operations other than its ownership in Windstream Corporation ("Windstream Corp.") and its subsidiaries. Certain covenants within Windstream Corp.'s senior secured credit facilities may restrict its ability to distribute funds to Windstream Holdings in the form of dividends, loans or advances. Accordingly, these condensed financial statements of Windstream Holdings have been presented on a "Parent Only" basis. Under this basis of presentation, Windstream Holdings' investment in its consolidated subsidiaries are presented under the equity method of accounting. The condensed parent company financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes of Windstream Holdings and subsidiaries included in the Financial Supplement to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	'
	WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC.
	WINDSTREAM CORPORATION
	SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	(Dollars in Millions)
	Column A		Column B		Column C						Column D			Column E
					Additions
	Description		Balance at		Charged to			Charged			Deductions			Balance at
			Beginning		Cost and			to Other						End of
			of Period		Expenses			Accounts						Period
	Allowance for doubtful accounts, customers and others:
	For the years ended:
	December 31, 2013		$	42.6	$	63.5		$	—		$	66.1	(a)	$	40
	December 31, 2012		$	29.9	$	59.4		$	—		$	46.7	(a)	$	42.6
	December 31, 2011		$	27.8	$	48.5		$	—		$	46.4	(a)	$	29.9
	Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets:
	For the years ended:
	December 31, 2013		$	85.9	$	7.1		$	—		$	8.1	(b)	$	84.9
	December 31, 2012		$	165.9	$	0.4		$	—		$	80.4	(c)	$	85.9
	December 31, 2011		$	28.8	$	1.4		$	135.7	(d)	$	—		$	165.9
	Accrued liabilities related to merger,
	integration and restructuring charges:
	For the years ended:
	December 31, 2013		$	20.1	$	38.8	(e)	$	—		$	44.9	(f)	$	14
	December 31, 2012		$	12.9	$	92.6	(g)	$	—		$	85.4	(f)	$	20.1
	December 31, 2011		$	10.5	$	71.1	(g)	$	—		$	68.7	(f)	$	12.9
	Notes:
	(a)	Accounts charged off net of recoveries of amounts previously written off.
	(b)	Reversal of valuation allowances on net operating loss carryforwards realized due to the sale of Pinnacle Software Company and on capital loss carryforwards realized as a result of capital gains recognized.
	(c)	Represents adjustment recorded through goodwill to valuation allowance for deferred taxes related to expected realization of net operating losses assumed from acquisition of PAETEC.
	(d)	Valuation allowance for deferred taxes was established through goodwill related to expected realization of net operating losses assumed from the acquisition of PAETEC.
	(e)	Costs primarily represent charges related to information technology conversions and network efficiency projects.
	(f)	Represents cash outlays for merger, integration and restructuring costs charged to expense.
	(g)	Costs primarily include charges for accounting, legal, broker fees and other miscellaneous costs associated with the acquisitions of NuVox, Iowa Telecom, Hosted Solutions, Q-Comm and PAETEC. In addition, we incurred employee transition costs, primarily severance related, in conjunction with the integration of NuVox, Iowa Telecom, Hosted Solutions, Q-Comm and PAETEC.
	See Note 10, "Merger, Integration and Restructuring Charges", to the consolidated financial statements on page F-73 in the Financial Supplement, which is incorporated herein by reference, for additional information regarding the merger, integration and restructuring charges recorded by us in 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Background_and_Basis_for_Prese

Background and Basis for Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Background and Basis of Presentation:	'
	Background and Basis for Presentation:
	In these consolidated financial statements, unless the context requires otherwise, the use of the terms "Windstream," "we," "us" or "our" shall refer to Windstream Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Windstream Corporation, and the term "Windstream Corp." shall refer to Windstream Corporation and its subsidiaries.
	Change in Organizational Structure – On August 30, 2013, through the creation of a new holding company structure (the "Holding Company Formation"), Windstream Corporation ("Windstream Corp.") became a wholly-owned subsidiary of a new publicly traded parent company, Windstream Holdings, Inc. ("Windstream Holdings"). As the reorganization occurred at the parent company level, the remainder of our subsidiaries, operations and customers were not affected. Therefore, the operations of Windstream Corp. are the same as the operations of Windstream Holdings as of December 31, 2013. Accordingly, the historical financial statements reflect the effect of the Holding Company Formation for all periods presented.
	The Holding Company Formation was effected through the merger of Windstream Corp. with and into WIN Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Windstream Holdings, with Windstream Corp. surviving the merger and becoming a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Windstream Holdings. At the effective time of the merger, each share of Windstream Corp. common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, issued and outstanding was automatically converted into and was deemed exchanged for one share of Windstream Holdings common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, having the same rights, powers, preferences, qualifications, limitations and restrictions as the Windstream Corp. common stock being converted and exchanged. As a result of the Holding Company Formation, Windstream Holdings common stock replaced the Windstream Corp. common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market and on September 3, 2013, began trading under the ticker symbol "WIN." Windstream Corp. common stock, consisting of 1,000 shares outstanding, all of which are held by Windstream Holdings, no longer trades on any stock market.
	At the effective time of the merger, all unvested time-based and performance-based restricted stock and restricted stock units and all unexercised and unexpired options and warrants to purchase Windstream Corp. common stock then outstanding under Windstream Corp.'s equity compensation plans and any other equity incentive plans of Windstream Corp. then in existence which allows for the purchase, grant or issuance of Windstream Corp. common stock, whether or not then exercisable, were assumed by Windstream Holdings. Each restricted share, restricted stock unit, option or warrant assumed by Windstream Holdings under the Holding Company Formation will continue to have, and be subject to, the same terms and conditions as set forth in the applicable equity compensation plan and the applicable agreements thereunder immediately prior to the effective time of the merger.
	Following the Holding Company Formation, Windstream Corp. and its guarantor subsidiaries remained the sole obligors on its outstanding debt obligations and, as a result will continue to file periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Windstream Holdings is not a guarantor of nor subject to the restrictive covenants included in any of Windstream Corp.'s debt agreements. The existing Windstream Corp. board of directors and officers oversee both companies.
	Description of Business – We are a leading provider of advanced communications and technology solutions, including managed services and cloud computing, to businesses nationwide. In addition to business services, we offer broadband, voice and video services to consumers in primarily rural markets. We have operations in 48 states and the District of Columbia, a local and long-haul fiber network spanning approximately 118,000 miles, a robust business sales division and 26 data centers offering managed services and cloud computing.
	Business service revenues include revenues from integrated voice and data services, advanced data, traditional voice and long-distance services to enterprise and small-business customers, and revenues from other carriers for special access circuits and fiber connections. Consumer service revenues are generated from the provision of high-speed Internet, voice and video services to consumers. Wholesale service revenues include switched access revenues, Universal Service Fund ("USF") revenues and voice and data services sold on a wholesale basis. Other service revenues include USF surcharge revenues, revenues from software, other miscellaneous services and consumer revenues generated in markets where we lease the connection to the customer premise. We no longer offer new consumer service in those areas.
	Basis of Presentation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Windstream Holdings, Windstream Corp. and the accounts of its subsidiaries. All affiliated transactions have been eliminated.
	1. Background and Basis for Presentation, Continued:
	There are no significant differences between the consolidated results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows of Windstream Holdings and those of Windstream Corp. other than for certain expenses incurred directly by Windstream Holdings principally consisting of audit, legal and board of director fees, Nasdaq listing fees, other shareholder-related costs, income taxes, common stock activity, and payables from Windstream Corp. to Windstream Holdings. Earnings per share data has not been presented for Windstream Corp., because following the Holding Company Formation, that entity has not issued publicly held common stock as defined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"). Unless otherwise indicated, the note disclosures included herein pertain to both Windstream Holdings and Windstream Corp.
	Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year financial statement presentation. These changes and reclassifications did not impact net income or comprehensive income.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies and New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:	'
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Changes:
	Significant Accounting Policies
	Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are based upon management’s evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements, and such differences could be material.
	Business Segments – We are organized based on the services and products that we offer. Our chief operating decision maker assesses performance and allocates resources based on our consolidated results of operations. Under this organizational and reporting structure, our operations consist of one reportable segment. See the accompanying consolidated statements of income for additional information regarding the types of revenue our business generates.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
	Restricted Cash – Restricted cash consists of cash restricted for uses other than current operations. We have placed cash into pledged deposit accounts for our share of committed spend on construction contracts currently under review by the Rural Utilities Service ("RUS"), part of the United States Department of Agriculture, for broadband stimulus grants. Changes in the restricted cash balances are reflected as cash inflows or outflows in the investing activities section of the statement of cash flows. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of PAETEC Holding Corp. ("PAETEC"), we assumed responsibility for letter of credit agreements between PAETEC and their financial institution. These letter of credit agreements, which require cash collateral, relate to contracts entered into by PAETEC in the normal course of business. There was no restricted cash remaining at December 31, 2013 associated with these letters of credit compared to approximately $1.5 million of restricted cash at December 31, 2012.
	Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable consist principally of trade receivables from customers and are generally unsecured and due within 30 days. Expected credit losses related to trade accounts receivable are recorded as an allowance for doubtful accounts in the consolidated balance sheets. In establishing the allowance for doubtful accounts, we consider a number of factors, including historical collection experience, aging of the accounts receivable balances, current economic conditions and a specific customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations. When internal collection efforts on accounts have been exhausted, the accounts are written off by reducing the allowance for doubtful accounts. Concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is limited because a large number of geographically diverse customers make up our customer base. Due to varying customer billing cycle cut-off, we must estimate service revenues earned but not yet billed at the end of each reporting period. Included in accounts receivable are unbilled receivables related to communications services and product sales of $46.3 million and $48.5 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Inventories – Inventories consist of finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using either an average original cost or specific identification method of valuation.
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Changes, Continued:
	Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets – Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of prepaid services, rent, insurance, maintenance contracts and refundable deposits. Prepayments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the corresponding life of the underlying agreements.
	Broadband Stimulus Grants – Capital expenditures related to the broadband stimulus grants are initially recorded to construction in progress. A receivable totaling 75 percent of the gross spend, representing the expected reimbursement from the RUS is recorded during the same period, offsetting the amounts recorded in construction in progress. The resulting balance sheet presentation reflects our 25 percent investment in these assets in property, plant and equipment. Once an asset is placed into service, depreciation is calculated and recorded based on our 25 percent investment in the equipment. Initial outflows to purchase stimulus-related assets are reflected in the investing activities section of the accompanying consolidated cash flows statement. Grant funds received from the RUS are shown as inflows in the investing activities section of the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows.
	Connect America Fund Support – In conjunction with reforming USF, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") established the Connect America Fund ("CAF") which provides incremental support to broadband service providers. We have been authorized to receive $75.2 million in CAF support for upgrades and new deployments of broadband service to unserved and underserved locations. Pursuant to commitments we made with the FCC, we will match, on at least a dollar-for-dollar basis, the total amount of CAF support we receive. As of December 31, 2013, we have received $60.7 million of our current authorized allotment of CAF support of which $20.7 million and $40.0 million has been recorded in other current liabilities and other liabilities, respectively in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. As construction projects which will utilize CAF support are initiated, a portion of the CAF support, received will be reclassified from other liabilities as an offset to construction in progress to effectively reduce the capitalized cost of the constructed asset. For each construction dollar we spend, an equal amount will be transferred from other liabilities to construction in progress to reflect our dollar-for-dollar matching requirement. CAF support received has been presented as cash inflows in the investing activities section of the consolidated statement of cash flows.
	Assets Held For Sale – On December 5, 2013, we completed the sale of Pinnacle Software Company ("Pinnacle"), a software company acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of PAETEC. As a result, $15.7 million of assets and $4.5 million of liabilities of the software business were reclassified to assets held for sale and liabilities related to assets held for sale, respectively, and are presented in assets held for sale and other current liabilities, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012. The results of our software business are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. See Note 15 for further discussion of discontinued operations.
	On February 22, 2012 and March 30, 2012, we completed the sales of wireless assets acquired from D&E Communications, Inc. ("D&E") and Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. ("Iowa Telecom"), respectively. In connection with these sales, we received gross proceeds of approximately $57.0 million and recognized a gain of $5.2 million, net of transaction fees.
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets – Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired through various business combinations. The cost of acquired entities at the date of the acquisition is allocated to identifiable assets, and the excess of the total purchase price over the amounts assigned to identifiable assets has been recorded as goodwill.
	In accordance with authoritative guidance, goodwill is to be assigned to a company’s reporting units and tested for impairment at least annually using a consistent measurement date, which for us is January 1st of each year. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, referred to as a component. A component of an operating segment is a reporting unit for which discrete financial information is available and our executive management team regularly reviews the operating results of that component. Additionally, components of an operating segment can be combined as a single reporting unit if the components have similar economic characteristics. As of January 1, 2013, we determined that we had one reporting unit to test for impairment, which included all of our operations. We assessed impairment of our goodwill based upon step one of the authoritative guidance by evaluating the carrying value of our shareholders’ equity against the current fair market value of our outstanding equity, which was estimated to be equal to our current market capitalization plus a control premium of 20.0 percent. This premium was estimated through a review of recent market observable transactions involving telecommunications companies. As of January 1, 2013, the fair market value of our equity, both including and excluding the control premium, exceed its carrying value, and accordingly, goodwill was considered not impaired and step two of the impairment test was unnecessary.
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Changes, Continued:
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, in connection with the disposal of our software business and changes in certain management responsibilities, we reassessed our reporting unit structure and determined that, as of the date of reassessment of November 30, 2013, we had five reporting units, including the software business sold on December 5, 2013. The reporting units are not separate legal entities with discrete financial statements. Certain assets and liabilities utilized in or relating to multiple reporting units have been allocated to the reporting units using reasonable and consistent allocation methodologies. Certain corporate-level assets and liabilities were not allocated and are included in a separate corporate reporting unit. Goodwill has been assigned to the non-corporate reporting units using a relative fair value allocation approach. Immediately prior to this change in our reporting unit structure and assignment of goodwill to the reporting units, we determined that no impairment of goodwill existed as of November 30, 2013. For purposes of our annual goodwill impairment test, we will continue to use January 1st of each year as the measurement date.
	We estimated the fair value of our reporting units using an income approach or discounted cash flow model supplemented with a market approach. The income approach is based on the present value of projected cash flows and a terminal value, which represents the expected normalized cash flows of the reporting unit beyond the cash flows from the discrete projection period of five years. We discounted the estimated cash flows for each of the reporting units using a rate that represents a market participant’s weighted average cost of capital commensurate with the reporting unit’s underlying business operations. Results of the income approach were corroborated with estimated fair values derived from a market approach, which primarily included the use of comparable multiples of publicly traded companies operating in businesses similar to ours. We also reconciled the estimated fair value of our reporting units to our total market capitalization.
	Other intangible assets arising from business combinations such as franchise rights, customer lists, and cable franchise rights are initially recorded at estimated fair value. We amortize customer lists using the sum-of-the-digits method over an estimated life or 9 to 15 years. All other intangible assets are amortized using a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives.
	Net Property, Plant and Equipment – Property, plant and equipment are stated at original cost, less accumulated depreciation. Property, plant and equipment consists of central office equipment, office and warehouse facilities, outside communications plant, customer premise equipment, furniture, fixtures, vehicles, machinery, other equipment and software to support the business units in the distribution of telecommunications products. The costs of additions, replacements, substantial improvements and extension of the network to the customer premise, including related labor costs, are capitalized, while the costs of maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation expense amounted to $1,049.7 million, $955.6 million, and $626.9 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Net property, plant and equipment consisted of the following as of December 31:
	(Millions)	Depreciable Lives		2013				2012
	Land			$	44.7			$	46.3
	Building and improvements	3-40 years		644.5				649.4
	Central office equipment	3-40 years		5,563.70				5,276.00
	Outside communications plant	7-47 years		6,630.70				6,256.20
	Furniture, vehicles and other equipment	3-23 years		1,431.20				1,269.70
	Construction in progress			312.6				329.2
				14,627.40				13,826.80
	Less accumulated depreciation			(8,924.8		)		(7,965.0		)
	Net property, plant and equipment			$	5,702.60			$	5,861.80
	Our regulated operations use a group composite depreciation method. Under this method, when plant is retired, the original cost, net of salvage value, is charged against accumulated depreciation and no immediate gain or loss is recognized on the disposition of the plant. For our non-regulated operations, when depreciable plant is retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are deducted from the plant accounts, with the corresponding gain or loss reflected in operating results.
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Changes, Continued:
	The RUS will have a retained security interest in the assets funded by the broadband stimulus grants over their economic life, which varies by grant for periods up to 23 years. In the event of default of terms of the agreement, the RUS could exercise the rights under its retained security interest to gain control and ownership of these assets. In addition, in the event of a proposed change in control of Windstream, the acquiring party would need to receive approval from the RUS prior to consummating the proposed transaction, for which pre-approval will not be reasonably withheld.
	We capitalize interest in connection with the acquisition or construction of plant assets. Capitalized interest is included in the cost of the asset with a corresponding reduction in interest expense. Capitalized interest amounted to $7.9 million, $10.9 million and $6.8 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Asset Retirement Obligations – We recognize asset retirement obligations in accordance with authoritative guidance on accounting for asset retirement obligations and conditional asset retirement obligations, which requires recognition of a liability for the fair value of an asset retirement obligation if the amount can be reasonably estimated. Our asset retirement obligations include legal obligations to remediate the asbestos in certain buildings if we exit them, to properly dispose of our chemically-treated telephone poles at the time they are removed from service and to restore certain leased properties to their previous condition upon exit from the lease. These asset retirement obligations totaled $52.3 million and $51.4 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
	Derivative Instruments – Windstream Corp. enters into interest rate swap agreements to mitigate the interest rate risk inherent in its variable rate senior secured credit facility. Derivative instruments are accounted for in accordance with authoritative guidance for recognition, measurement and disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities, including when a derivative or other financial instrument can be designated as a hedge. This guidance requires recognition of all derivative instruments at fair value, and accounting for the changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative has been designated as, qualifies as and is effective as a hedge. Changes in fair value of the effective portions of cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income in the current period. Any ineffective portion of the hedges is recognized in earnings in the current period. Cash flows from hedging activities are included in the same category as the items being hedged, which is primarily financing activities.
	Revenue Recognition – Service revenues are primarily derived from providing access to or usage of our networks and facilities. Service revenues are recognized over the period that the corresponding services are rendered to customers. Revenues derived from other telecommunications services, including interconnection, long distance and enhanced service revenues are recognized monthly as services are provided. Revenue from sales of indefeasible rights to use fiber optic network facilities ("IRUs") and the related telecommunications network maintenance arrangements is generally recognized over the term of the related lease or contract. Sales of communications products including customer premise equipment and modems are recognized when products are delivered to and accepted by customers. Fees assessed to customers for service activation are deferred upon service activation and recognized as service revenue on a straight-line basis over the expected life of the customer relationship in accordance with authoritative guidance on multiple element arrangements. Certain costs associated with activating such services are deferred and recognized as an operating expense over the same period.
	Advertising – Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense totaled $79.3 million, $99.5 million, and $67.8 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	Share-Based Compensation – In accordance with authoritative guidance on share-based compensation, we value all time-based awards to employees at fair value on the date of the grant, and recognize that value as compensation expense over the period that each award vests. Performance-based awards are valued at fair value at the end of each reporting period until final performance targets are set. Share-based compensation expense for performance-based awards is recognized when it is probable and estimable as measured against performance metrics. Share-based compensation expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
	Pension Benefits – We recognize changes in the fair value of plan assets and actuarial gains and losses due to actual experience differing from actuarial assumptions, as a component of net periodic benefit (income) expense in the fourth quarter in the year in which the gains and losses occur, and if applicable in any quarter in which an interim remeasurement is required. The remaining components of pension expense, primarily service and interest costs and assumed return on plan assets, are recognized ratably on a quarterly basis.
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Changes, Continued:
	Operating Leases – Certain of our operating lease agreements include scheduled rent escalations during the initial lease term and/or during succeeding optional renewal periods. We account for these operating leases in accordance with authoritative guidance for operating leases with non-level rent payments. Accordingly, the scheduled increases in rent expense are recognized on a straight-line basis over the initial lease term and those renewal periods that are reasonably assured. The difference between rent expense and rent paid is recorded as deferred rent and is included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term, including renewal option periods that are reasonably assured.
	Income Taxes – We account for income taxes in accordance with guidance on accounting for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax balances are adjusted to reflect tax rates based on currently enacted tax laws, which will be in effect in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period of the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not that such assets will be realized. In addition, we adopted authoritative guidance which addresses uncertainty in tax positions and clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold that the income tax positions must achieve before being recognized in the financial statements.
	Earnings Per Share – We compute basic earnings per share by dividing net income applicable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Our non-vested restricted shares containing a non-forfeitable right to receive dividends on a one-to-one per share ratio to common shares are considered participating securities, and the impact is included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. Calculations of earnings per share under the two-class method exclude from the numerator any dividends paid or owed on participating securities and any undistributed earnings considered to be attributable to participating securities. The related participating securities are similarly excluded from the denominator.
	Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income applicable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares adjusted to include the effect of potentially dilutive securities. Potentially dilutive securities include incremental shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants. Options and warrants granted in conjunction with the acquisition of PAETEC are included in the computation of dilutive earnings per share using the treasury stock method. Diluted earnings per share exclude all potentially dilutive securities if their effect is anti-dilutive.
	We also issue performance-based restricted stock units as part of our share-based compensation plan. These restricted stock units contain a forfeitable right to receive dividends. Because dividends attributable to these shares are forfeited if the vesting provisions are not met, they are considered non-participating restricted shares and are not dilutive under the two class method until the performance conditions have been satisfied. The 2013 performance conditions for the outstanding restricted stock units have been satisfied.
	Options to purchase shares of stock issuable under stock-based compensation plans that were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of our common stock and, therefore, the effect would be anti-dilutive, totaled approximately 1.0 million shares for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Changes, Continued:
	A reconciliation of net income and number of shares used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share was as follows for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions, except per share amounts)	2013				2012				2011
	Basic and diluted earnings per share:
	Numerator:
	Income from continuing operations	$	235			$	167.1			$	169
	Income from continuing operations allocable to participating securities	(4.1		)		(3.6		)		(3.4		)
	Adjusted income from continuing operations attributable to	230.9				163.5				165.6
	common shares
	Income from discontinued operations	6				0.9				0.5
	Income from discontinued operations allocable to participating	—				—				—
	securities
	Adjusted income from discontinued operations attributable to	6				0.9				0.5
	common shares
Net income attributable to common shares	$	236.9			$	164.4			$	166.1
Denominator:
Basic shares outstanding
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	593.2				588				516.4
Weighted average participating securities	(3.9		)		(3.5		)		(3.7		)
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share	589.3				584.5				512.7
Diluted shares outstanding
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share	589.3				584.5				512.7
Effect of dilutive stock options	0.4				1.8				0.3
Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per	589.7				586.3				513
share
Basic and diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations		$0.39				$0.28				$0.32
From discontinued operations	0.01				—				—
Net income		$0.40				$0.28				$0.32
Change in Accounting Estimate
The calculation of depreciation and amortization expense is based on the estimated economic useful lives of the underlying property, plant and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets. We periodically obtain updated depreciation studies to evaluate whether certain useful lives remain appropriate in accordance with authoritative guidance. With the assistance of outside expertise, we completed analyses of the depreciable lives of assets held for certain subsidiaries during the year 2012. Based on those results, we implemented new depreciation rates resulting in a net increase to depreciation of $59.1 million and a net decrease in net income of $36.5 million or $0.06 per share for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Balance Sheet Offsetting – Effective January 1, 2013, we adopted authoritative guidance related to balance sheet offsetting. This guidance requires enhanced disclosures for financial instruments and derivative instruments that are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement. Other than the additional disclosure requirements, the adoption of these changes had no impact on our consolidated financial statements. See Note 6 for the required disclosures.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Changes, Continued:
Comprehensive Income – Effective January 1, 2013, we adopted authoritative guidance requiring additional disclosure of the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income in the respective line items in our consolidated statements of income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. Other than the additional disclosure requirements, the adoption of these changes had no impact on our consolidated financial statements. See Note 11 for the required disclosures.
Recently Issued Authoritative Guidance
There were no accounting pronouncements recently issued that had or are expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions_and_Dispositions

Acquisitions and Dispositions:	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions and Dispositions:	'
	Acquisitions:
	On November 30, 2011, we completed the acquisition of PAETEC in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $2.4 billion. PAETEC shareholders received 0.460 shares of our stock for each PAETEC share owned at closing. We issued 70.0 million shares and assumed equity awards shares for a total transaction value of $842.0 million, based on our closing stock price on November 30, 2011, and the fair value of the equity awards assumed. We also assumed PAETEC's debt, net of cash acquired, of approximately $1,591.3 million, which includes a net premium of $113.9 million based on the fair value of the debt on November 30, 2011 and bank debt of $99.5 million that was repaid on December 1, 2011. The PAETEC transaction enhances our capabilities in strategic growth areas, including Internet protocol ("IP") based services, cloud computing and managed services. This transaction significantly advances our strategy to drive top-line revenue growth by expanding our focus on business and fiber transport services.
	The following table summarizes the final fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for PAETEC.
	(Millions)		Final
			Allocation
	Fair value of assets acquired:
	Cash and other current assets		$	240.8
	Accounts receivable		227.5
	Property, plant and equipment		875.7
	Goodwill		653.3
	Customer lists (a)		830
	Trade names and other (b)		15
	Deferred income taxes on acquired assets		162.8
	Other assets		8.4
	Total assets acquired		3,013.50
	Fair value of liabilities assumed:
	Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		(19.0		)
	Other current liabilities		(453.5		)
	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations		(1,643.7		)
	Other liabilities		(55.3		)
	Total liabilities assumed		(2,171.5		)
	Common stock issued to PAETEC shareholders		$	842
	(a)	Customer lists are amortized using the sum-of-years digit methodology over an estimated useful life of ten years.
	(b)	Trade names were amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of one year. Other intangibles, which includes internally developed software, are amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of three years.
	3. Acquisitions, Continued:
	Supplemental Pro Forma Information (Unaudited) – PAETEC Acquisition - The amounts of PAETEC's revenue and net loss included in our consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2011, and the proforma revenue and net income from continuing operations of the combined entity for the year ended December 31, 2011 had the acquisition occurred January 1, 2010, were as follows:
	(Millions)			Revenue		Net (Loss) Income from Continuing
						Operations
	Actual from November 30, 2011 through December 31, 2011			$	181.2	$	(4.2	)
	Supplemental pro forma for the year ended December 31, 2011			$	6,170.10	$	115
	The pro forma information presents our historical results adjusted to include PAETEC, with the results prior to the merger closing date adjusted to include the pro forma effect of the elimination of transactions between us and PAETEC, the adjustment to revenue to align revenue policies, the adjustment to amortization expense associated with the estimated acquired fair value of intangible assets, the impact of merger and integration expenses related to the acquisition and the impact of tax benefits from PAETEC's loss from operations.
	The pro forma results are presented for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect either the realization of potential cost savings or any related integration costs. These pro forma results do not purport to be indicative of the results that would have actually been obtained if the merger had occurred as of the date indicated, nor do the pro forma results intend to be a projection of results that may be obtained in the future.
	We conducted appraisals necessary to assess the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the amount of goodwill recognized as of the acquisition date for PAETEC. The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect our combined operations with PAETEC for the periods following the acquisition date. Employee severance and transaction costs incurred in conjunction with the acquisition were expensed to merger and integration expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income (see Note 10).
	The cost of the acquisition was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with amounts exceeding fair value recognized as goodwill. Goodwill associated with this acquisition was attributable to the PAETEC workforce and expected synergies. Approximately $38.7 million of goodwill associated with the acquisition of PAETEC is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
	The fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were determined using income, cost, and market approaches. Identified intangible assets, consisting primarily of customer lists, were valued primarily on the basis of the present value of future cash flows, which is an income approach. Significant assumptions utilized in the income approach were based on our specific information and projections, which are not observable in the market and are thus considered Level 3 measurements as defined by authoritative guidance. The cost approach, which estimates value by determining the current cost of replacing an asset with another of equivalent economic utility, was used as appropriate for property, plant and equipment. The cost to replace a given asset reflects the estimated reproduction or replacement cost for the asset, less an allowance for loss in value due to depreciation. The fair value of the long-term debt and related interest rate swap agreements assumed were determined based on quoted prices for the repayment of these instruments.
	The PAETEC credit facility was valued based on the expected redemption cost, while the remaining bonds were valued based on market value. Equity consideration was based on the closing price of our common stock on November 30, 2011. Consideration related to assumed restricted stock units was calculated based on the closing price of our common stock on November 30, 2011, net of the portion of the fair value attributable to future vesting requirements. Consideration related to assumed stock options was calculated based on the fair value of the new Windstream stock options issued as of November 30, 2011, net of the portion of the fair value attributable to future vesting requirements. The fair value of these stock option awards was calculated using the Hull-White II Lattice model based on assumptions determined as of November 30, 2011. The amount allocated to unearned compensation cost for awards subject to future service requirements was calculated based on the fair value of such awards at the acquisition date and will be recognized as compensation cost over the remaining future service period.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:
	Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired through various business combinations. The cost of acquired entities at the date of the acquisition is allocated to identifiable assets, and the excess of the total purchase price over the amounts assigned to identifiable assets has been recorded as goodwill.
	As of January 1, 2013, we determined we had one reporting unit to test for impairment and completed our annual impairment review of goodwill in accordance with authoritative guidance and determined that no write-down in the carrying value was required as of that date. As previously discussed in Note 2, we reassessed our reporting unit structure as of November 30, 2013. Following the disposition of the software business on December 5, 2013, for purposes of performing our annual goodwill impairment test beginning January 1, 2014, we will have four reporting units, including a corporate reporting unit. In conjunction with the reassessment of our reporting unit structure, we assigned goodwill to the reporting units using a relative fair value method.
	Intangible assets were as follows at December 31:
			2013								2012
	(Millions)		Gross			Accumulated			Net Carrying		Gross		Accumulated			Net Carrying
			Cost			Amortization			Value		Cost		Amortization			Value
	Franchise rights		$	1,285.10		$	(200.4	)	$	1,084.70	$	1,285.10	$	(157.6	)	$	1,127.50
	Customer lists		1,914.00			(991.9		)	922.1		1,914.00		(747.6		)	1,166.40
	Cable franchise rights		39.8			(27.0		)	12.8		39.8		(25.9		)	13.9
	Other		37.9			(37.4		)	0.5		37.9		(34.4		)	3.5
	Balance		$	3,276.80		$	(1,256.7	)	$	2,020.10	$	3,276.80	$	(965.5	)	$	2,311.30
	Intangible asset amortization methodology and useful lives were as follows as of December 31, 2013:
	Intangible Assets		Amortization Methodology		Estimated Useful Life
	Franchise rights		straight-line		30 years
	Customer lists		sum of years digits		9 - 15 years
	Cable franchise rights		straight-line		15 years
	Other		straight-line		1 - 3 years
	Amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization was $291.2 million, $342.0 million and $220.6 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization estimated as of December 31, 2013 was as follows for the years ended December 31:
	Year	(Millions)
	2014	$	256.2
	2015	223
	2016	185
	2017	157.1
	2018	130.2
	Thereafter	1,068.60
	Total	$	2,020.10

Debt

Debt:	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]	'
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations:	'
	Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations:
	Windstream Holdings has no direct debt obligations. All debt, including the facilities described below, have been incurred by Windstream Corp. and its subsidiaries. Windstream Holdings is neither a guarantor of nor subject to the restrictive covenants imposed by such debt.
	Long-term debt was as follows at December 31:
	(Millions)		2013				2012
	Issued by Windstream Corp.:
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A2 – variable rates, due July 17, 2013		$	—			$	19.5
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A3 – variable rates, due December 30, 2016		387.3				408.8
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A4 – variable rates, due August 8, 2017		277.5				292.5
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B – variable rates, due July 17, 2013		—				280.9
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B2 – variable rates, due December 17, 2015		—				1,042.90
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B3 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019		—				597
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B4 – variable rates, due January 23, 2020		1,331.60				—
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B5 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019		590				—
	Senior secured credit facility, Revolving line of credit – variable rates, due		590				—
	December 17, 2015
	Debentures and notes, without collateral:
	2013 Notes – 8.125%, due August 1, 2013		—				800
	2017 Notes – 7.875%, due November 1, 2017		1,100.00				1,100.00
	2018 Notes – 8.125%, due September 1, 2018		400				400
	2019 Notes – 7.000%, due March 15, 2019		—				500
	2020 Notes – 7.750%, due October 15, 2020		700				700
	2021 Notes – 7.750%, due October 1, 2021		950				450
	2022 Notes – 7.500%, due June 1, 2022		500				500
	2023 Notes – 7.500%, due April 1, 2023		600				600
	2023 Notes – 6.375%, due August 1, 2023		700				—
	Issued by subsidiaries of the Company:
	Windstream Holdings of the Midwest, Inc. – 6.75%, due April 1, 2028		100				100
	Cinergy Communications Company – 6.58%, due January 1, 2022		2				2.1
	PAETEC 2017 Notes – 8.875%, due June 30, 2017		—				650
	Debentures and notes, without collateral:
	Windstream Georgia Communications LLC – 6.50%, due November 15, 2013		—				10
	PAETEC 2018 Notes – 9.875%, due December 1, 2018		450				450
	Premium on long-term debt, net		28.8				62.1
			8,707.20				8,965.80
	Less current maturities		(85.0		)		(866.0		)
	Total long-term debt		$	8,622.20			$	8,099.80
	Weighted average interest rate		7		%		7		%
	Weighted maturity		6.1 years				5.4 years
	5. Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Continued:
	Senior Secured Credit Facilities
	On December 6, 2013, Windstream Corp. incurred new borrowings of $590.0 million under Tranche B5 of the senior secured credit facility due August 8, 2019. The proceeds along with available cash on hand were used to repay $592.5 million of borrowings, plus accrued interest, that were outstanding under Tranche B3 of the senior secured credit facility, which were also due on August 8, 2019. Debt issuance costs associated with the new borrowings were $4.6 million which were charged to interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2013 in accordance with debt modification accounting.
	On January 23, 2013, Windstream Corp. incurred new borrowings of $1,345.0 million under Tranche B4 of the senior secured credit facility due January 23, 2020; the proceeds of which were used to repay $19.5 million of Tranche A2 and $280.9 million of Tranche B due in July 2013 and $1,042.9 million of Tranche B2 of the senior secured credit facility due in December 2015, plus accrued interest. Debt issuance costs associated with the new borrowings were $11.9 million. Of this amount, $5.7 million was recorded in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet and will be amortized into interest expense over the life of the borrowings. The remaining $6.2 million of debt issuance costs were charged to interest expense in the first quarter of 2013 in accordance with debt modification accounting.
	Effective August 8, 2012, Windstream Corp. incurred new borrowings of $300.0 million of Tranche A4 senior secured credit facilities due August 8, 2017 and $600.0 million of Tranche B3 senior secured credit facilities due August 8, 2019. The additional term loan proceeds were used to repay Windstream Corp.'s revolver borrowings and for general corporate purposes, thereby creating sufficient liquidity to repay the 2013 debt maturities. Debt issuance costs associated with the new borrowings were $16.6 million, which were recorded in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and will be amortized into interest expense over the life of the borrowings.
	Effective February 23, 2012, Windstream Corp. amended and restated $150.4 million of the Tranche A2 senior secured credit facilities outstanding to Tranche A3 and extended the maturity to December 30, 2016. In addition, Windstream Corp. incurred new borrowings of $280.0 million of Tranche A3 senior secured credit facilities, which will also be due December 30, 2016. Debt issuance costs associated with the new borrowings were $1.8 million and were recorded in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and will be amortized into interest expense over the life of the borrowings.
	Revolving line of credit - Windstream Corp. borrowed $1,770.0 million under the revolving line of credit in Windstream Corp.'s senior secured credit facility and later repaid $1,180.0 million during 2013. Letters of credit are deducted in determining the total amount available for borrowing under the revolving line of credit. Accordingly, the total amount outstanding under the letters of credit and the indebtedness incurred under the revolving line of credit may not exceed $1,250.0 million. Considering letters of credit of $16.8 million, the amount available for borrowing under the revolving line of credit was $643.2 million at December 31, 2013.
	The variable interest rate on the revolving line of credit ranged from 2.42 percent to 4.50 percent, and the weighted average rate on amounts outstanding was 2.60 percent during 2013, as compared to variable interest rates during 2012 which ranged from 2.47 percent to 4.50 percent with a weighted average rate on amounts outstanding of 2.53 percent. The revolving line of credit will expire December 17, 2015.
	Debentures and Notes Issued in 2013
	2021 Notes - On August 26, 2013, Windstream Corp. completed the private placement of $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.750 percent senior unsecured notes due October 1, 2021, at an issue price of 103.500 percent to yield 7.171 percent ("the 2021 Notes"). Interest is paid semi-annually. The notes had terms substantially identical to the terms of the existing 7.750 percent senior notes due 2021, but were issued under a separate indenture. During the fourth quarter of 2013 pursuant to a registration rights agreement, the notes were exchanged for additional 7.750 percent senior notes due 2021 issued under the indenture governing the existing notes. For financial reporting purposes, both the newly issued and existing 7.750 percent senior notes due 2021 are collectively referred to as the "2021 Notes". Debt issuance costs associated with the new borrowings were $10.1 million, which were recorded in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and will be amortized into interest expense over the life of the borrowings.
	5. Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Continued:
	2023 Notes - On January 23, 2013, Windstream Corp. completed the private placement of $700.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.375 percent senior unsecured notes due August 1, 2023, at an issue price at par to yield 6.375 percent ("the 2023 Notes"). Interest is paid semi-annually. Debt issuance costs associated with the new borrowings were $13.9 million, which were recorded in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and will be amortized into interest expense over the life of the borrowings.
	Debentures and Notes Repaid in 2013 and 2012
	2013 Notes - On August 1, 2013, Windstream Corp. repaid at maturity all of the outstanding $800.0 million aggregate principal amount of these senior unsecured notes utilizing available borrowings under the revolving line of credit.
	2019 Notes - On August 12, 2013, Windstream Corp. announced a tender offer to purchase for cash all of the outstanding $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.000 percent senior unsecured notes due March 15, 2019 ("2019 Notes"). Prior to the expiration of the tender offer, approximately $431.2 million of the 2019 Notes had been tendered. On September 25, 2013, the redemption of the remaining $68.8 million outstanding principal amount was settled. Proceeds from the issuance of the 2021 Notes, together with available cash, were used to pay the consideration for the tender offer and to redeem the outstanding 2019 Notes, along with related fees and expenses.
	PAETEC 2017 Notes - In connection with our acquisition of PAETEC on November 30, 2011, Windstream Corp. assumed $650.0 million of 8.875 percent notes due June 30, 2017 ("PAETEC 2017 Notes") Interest was payable semi-annually. On January 8, 2013, Windstream Corp. announced a tender offer to purchase for cash any and all of the outstanding $650.0 million aggregate principal amount of PAETEC 2017 Notes. Prior to the expiration of the tender offer, approximately $588.5 million of the PAETEC 2017 Notes had been tendered. On February 25, 2013, the redemption of the remaining $61.5 million outstanding principal amount was settled. Proceeds from the issuance of the 2023 Notes, together with available cash, were used to pay the consideration for the tender offer and to redeem all of the outstanding PAETEC 2017 Notes, along with related fees and expenses.
	PAETEC 2015 Notes - In connection with our acquisition of PAETEC on November 30, 2011, Windstream Corp. also assumed the 9.500 percent notes due July 15, 2015 ("PAETEC 2015 Notes") with an aggregate principal amount of $300.0 million with interest payable semi-annually. During the first quarter of 2012, Windstream Corp. retired all $300.0 million of the outstanding PAETEC 2015 Notes. The redemption was funded using borrowings from Windstream Corp.'s revolving line of credit.
	Windstream Corp. may call certain debentures and notes at various premiums on early redemption. These debentures and notes are the 2018 Notes, 2020 Notes, 2021 Notes, 2022 Notes, both series of 2023 Notes and the PAETEC 2018 Notes. In addition, Windstream Corp. may call debt issued by Windstream Holdings of the Midwest, Inc. at various premiums on early redemption.
	Premium on Long-term Debt, Net of Discounts
	The premium on long-term debt, net of discounts is primarily due to the debt issuance premium recorded on the debt acquired in the PAETEC acquisition and the August 26, 2013 private placement of the additional 2021 Notes partially offset by the net discount recorded on certain debt obligations listed in the table above. The premium and discount balances are amortized using the interest method over the life of the related debt instrument.
	Debt Compliance
	The terms of Windstream Corp.'s credit facility and indentures include customary covenants that, among other things, require maintenance of certain financial ratios and restrict Windstream Corp.'s ability to incur additional indebtedness. These financial ratios include a maximum leverage ratio of 4.5 to 1.0 and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.75 to 1.0. In addition, the covenants include restrictions on dividend and certain other types of payments. The terms of the indentures assumed in connection with the acquisition of PAETEC include restrictions on the ability of the subsidiary to incur additional indebtedness, including a maximum leverage ratio, with the most restrictive being 4.75 to 1.0. As of December 31, 2013, Windstream Corp. was in compliance with all of these covenants.
	5. Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Continued:
	In addition, certain of Windstream Corp.'s debt agreements contain various covenants and restrictions specific to the subsidiary that is the legal counterparty to the agreement. Under Windstream Corp.'s long-term debt agreements, acceleration of principal payments would occur upon payment default, violation of debt covenants not cured within 30 days, a change in control including a person or group obtaining 50 percent or more of Windstream Corp.'s outstanding voting stock, or breach of certain other conditions set forth in the borrowing agreements. Windstream Corp. and its subsidiaries were in compliance with these covenants as of December 31, 2013.
	Maturities for long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, 2013, excluding unamortized net premium, were as follows for the years ended December 31:
Year	(Millions)
2014	$	85
2015	682.5
2016	350.7
2017	1,314.50
2018	869.5
Thereafter	5,376.20
Total	$	8,678.40
(Loss) Gain on Extinguishment of Debt
During the third quarter of 2013, Windstream Corp. retired all $500.0 million of the outstanding 2019 Notes using proceeds from the private placement of the 2021 Notes. During the first quarter of 2013, Windstream Corp. also retired all $650.0 million of the outstanding PAETEC 2017 Notes. The PAETEC 2017 Notes were repurchased using proceeds from the issuance of the 2023 Notes. Windstream Corp. also amended its senior secured credit facility including issuance of Tranche B4, the proceeds of which were used to repay Tranche A2, Tranche B and Tranche B2 during the first quarter of 2013. The retirements and a portion of the credit facility amendment were accounted for under the extinguishment method of accounting, and as a result, Windstream Corp. recognized losses on extinguishment of debt of $28.5 million during 2013.
During the first quarter of 2012, Windstream Corp. retired all $300.0 million of the outstanding PAETEC 2015 Notes. The PAETEC 2015 Notes were purchased using borrowings under Windstream Corp.'s revolving line of credit. The retirement was accounted for under the extinguishment method, and as a result Windstream Corp. recognized a gain on extinguishment of debt of $1.9 million during the twelve months ended December 31, 2012.
During 2011, Windstream Corp. purchased all $1,746.0 million of the 2016 Notes and all $400.0 million of the Valor Notes. These transactions were financed with proceeds from the issuance of the 2020 Notes, the 2021 Notes, the 2023 Notes and borrowings from Windstream Corp.'s revolving line of credit. As a result of these transactions, Windstream Corp. was able to extend the existing debt maturities and lower interest rates. The retirements were accounted for under the extinguishment method, and as a result Windstream Corp. recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $136.1 million during 2011.
5. Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Continued:
The (loss) gain on extinguishment of debt was as follows for the years ended December 31:
(Millions)		2013				2012			2011
2019 Notes:
Premium on early redemption		$	(13.6	)		$	—		$	—
Third-party fees for early redemption		(0.5		)		—			—
Unamortized debt issuance costs on original issuance		(0.6		)		—			—
Loss on early extinguishment for 2019 Notes		(14.7		)		—			—
Senior secured credit facility:
Unamortized debt issuance costs on original issuance		(2.5		)		—			—
Loss on early extinguishment for senior secured credit		(2.5		)		—			—
facility
PAETEC 2017 Notes:
Premium on early redemption		(51.5		)		—			—
Third-party fees for early redemption		(1.0		)		—			—
Unamortized premium on original issuance		41.2				—			—
Loss on early extinguishment for PAETEC 2017 Notes		(11.3		)		—			—
PAETEC 2015 Notes:
Premium on early redemption		—				(14.3		)	—
Unamortized premium on original issuance		—				16.2			—
Gain on early extinguishment for PAETEC 2015 Notes		—				1.9			—
2016 Notes:
Premium on early redemption		—				—			(101.2		)
Unamortized discount on original issuance		—				—			(26.6		)
Third-party fees for early redemption		—				—			(3.0		)
Unamortized debt issuance costs on original issuance		—				—			(1.1		)
Loss on early extinguishment for 2016 Notes		—				—			(131.9		)
Valor Notes:
Premium on early redemption		—				—			(10.3		)
Third-party fees for early redemption		—				—			(0.4		)
Unamortized premium on original issuance		—				—			6.5
Loss on early extinguishment for Valor Notes		—				—			(4.2		)
Total (loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt		$	(28.5	)		$	1.9		$	(136.1	)
Capital Lease Obligations
We lease facilities and equipment for use in our operations. These facilities and equipment are included in outside communications plant in property, plant and equipment in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Lease agreements that include a bargain purchase option, transfer of ownership, contractual lease term equal to or greater than 75 percent of the remaining estimated economic life of the leased facilities or equipment or minimum lease payments equal to or greater than 90 percent of the fair value of the leased facilities or equipment are accounted for as capital leases in accordance with authoritative guidance for capital leases. These capital lease obligations are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets within other liabilities and other current liabilities. During 2013, we acquired equipment under capital leases of $72.4 million. We did not acquire any equipment under capital leases during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.
5. Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Continued:
Future minimum lease payments under capital lease obligations were as follows for the years ended December 31:
Year				(Millions)
2014				$	29.7
2015				28.7
2016				19.7
2017				4.9
2018				0.5
Thereafter				2.4
Total future payments				85.9
Less: Amounts representing interest				6.7
Present value of minimum lease payments				$	79.2
Interest Expense
Interest expense was as follows for the years ended December 31:
(Millions)		2013				2012			2011
Interest expense related to long-term debt		$	584.7			$	576.4		$	500
Impacts of interest rate swaps		48				56.4			64.8
Interest on capital leases and other		2.9				3.2			0.3
Less capitalized interest expense		(7.9		)		(10.9		)	(6.8		)
Total interest expense		$	627.7			$	625.1		$	558.3

Derivatives

Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivatives [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Derivatives:
	Windstream Corp. enters into interest rate swap agreements to mitigate the interest rate risk inherent in its variable rate senior secured credit facility. Derivative instruments are accounted for in accordance with authoritative guidance for recognition, measurement and disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities, including when a derivative or other financial instrument can be designated as a hedge. This guidance requires recognition of all derivative instruments at fair value, and accounting for the changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative has been designated as, qualifies as and is effective as a hedge. Changes in fair value of the effective portions of cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income in the current period. Any ineffective portion of the hedges is recognized in earnings in the current period.
	In 2006, Windstream Corp. entered into four pay fixed, receive variable interest rate swap agreements to serve as cash flow hedges of the interest rate risk inherent in our senior secured credit facilities. Windstream Corp. renegotiated the four interest rate swap agreements on December 3, 2010, and again on August 21, 2012, each time lowering the fixed interest rate paid and extending the maturity.
	As a result of the August 21, 2012 transaction, Windstream Corp. reduced its fixed rate paid from 4.553 percent to 3.391 percent effective October 17, 2012. The fixed interest rate paid includes a component which serves to settle the liability existing on Windstream Corp. swaps at the time of the transaction. The variable rate received resets on the seventeenth day of each month to the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"). The swaps had a notional value of $900.0 million as of December 31, 2013, where it will remain until maturity on October 17, 2019.
	On May 31, 2013, Windstream Corp. entered into six new pay fixed, receive variable interest rate swap agreements, designated as cash flow hedges of the previously unhedged interest rate risk inherent in its senior secured credit facilities. These swaps have a fixed notional value of $750.0 million and mature on June 17, 2016. The fixed rate paid ranges from 1.026 to 1.040 percent plus a fixed spread of 2.750 percent. The variable rate received resets on the seventeenth day of each month to the one-month LIBOR subject to a minimum rate of 0.750 percent.
	6. Derivatives, Continued:
	The current swaps are designated as cash flow hedges of the benchmark LIBOR interest rate risk created by the variable rate cash flows paid on Windstream Corp.'s senior secured credit facilities, which have varying maturity dates from December 30, 2016 to January 23, 2020. The swaps are hedging probable variable cash flows which extend up to four years beyond the maturity of certain components of the variable rate debt. Consistent with past practice, Windstream Corp. expects to extend or otherwise replace these components of its debt with variable rate debt.
	All derivative instruments are recognized at fair value in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as either assets or liabilities, depending on the rights or obligations under the related contracts.
	Set forth below is information related to our interest rate swap agreements:
	(Millions, except for percentages)		2013				2012				2011
	Designated portion, measured at fair value
	Other current liabilities		$	30			$	29			$	30.5
	Other non-current liabilities		$	41.8			$	91.2			$	88.7
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		$	28.2			$	(14.7	)		$	(26.9	)
	De-designated portion, unamortized value
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(24.7	)		$	(45.9	)		$	(58.6	)
	Weighted average fixed rate paid		3.57		%		4.26		%		4.6		%
	Variable rate received		0.16		%		0.21		%		0.4		%
	Derivatives are assessed for effectiveness each quarter and any ineffectiveness is recognized in other (expense) income, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Ineffectiveness of Windstream Corp.'s cash flow hedges amounted to $1.6 million, $(7.5) million and $(5.2) million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Windstream Corp.'s original four swaps are off-market swaps, meaning they contain an embedded financing element, which the swap counterparties recover through an incremental charge in the fixed rate over what would be charged for an on-market swap. As such, a portion of the cash payment on the swaps represents the rate that Windstream Corp. would pay on a hypothetical on-market interest rate swap and is recognized in interest expense. The remaining portion represents the repayment of the embedded financing element and reduces the swap liability.
	All or a portion of the change in fair value of Windstream Corp.'s interest rate swap agreements recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income may be recognized in earnings in certain situations. If Windstream Corp. extinguishes all of its variable rate debt, or a portion of its variable rate debt such that the variable rate interest received on Windstream Corp.'s swaps exceeds the variable rate interest paid on its debt, all or a portion of the change in fair value of the swaps would be recognized in earnings. In addition, the change in fair value of the swaps may be recognized in earnings if Windstream Corp. determines it is no longer probable that it will have future variable rate cash flows to hedge against or if a swap agreement is terminated prior to maturity. Windstream Corp. has assessed the counterparty risk and determined that no substantial risk of default exists as of December 31, 2013. Each counterparty is a bank with a current credit rating at or above A.
	Windstream Corp. expects to recognize losses of $9.8 million, net of taxes, in interest expense in the next twelve months related to the unamortized value of the de-designated portion of interest rate swap agreements at December 31, 2013. Payments on the swaps are presented in the financing activities section of the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.
	6. Derivatives, Continued:
	Changes in the value of these derivative instruments were as follows for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions)		2013				2012				2011
	Changes in fair value of effective portion, net of tax (a)		$	17.4			$	(12.6	)		$	(20.1	)
	Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated		$	22.2			$	28			$	30.3
	interest rate swaps, net of tax (a)
	(a)	Included as a component of other comprehensive income and will be reclassified into earnings as the hedged transaction affects earnings.
	The agreements with each of the derivative counterparties contain cross-default provisions, whereby if Windstream Corp. were to default on certain indebtedness, it could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations and may be required to net settle any outstanding derivative liability positions with its counterparties. In addition, certain of the agreements with the counterparties contain provisions where if a specified event or condition, such as a merger, occurs that materially changes Windstream Corp.'s creditworthiness in an adverse manner, Windstream Corp. may be required to fully collateralize its derivative obligations. At December 31, 2013, Windstream Corp. had not posted any collateral related to its interest rate swap agreements.
	Balance Sheet Offsetting
	Windstream Corp. is party to master netting arrangements, which are designed to reduce credit risk by permitting net settlement of transactions, with counterparties. For financial statement presentation purposes, Windstream Corp. does not offset assets and liabilities under these arrangements.
	The following table presents the liabilities subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, all swap agreements with counterparties were in a liability position and, accordingly, there were no assets to be recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.
	Information pertaining to derivative liabilities was as follows:
										Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated
										Balance Sheets
	(Millions)	Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities				Net Amount of Liabilities presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Financial Instruments				Cash Collateral Received		Net Amount
	December 31, 2013:
	Derivatives	$	71.8			$	71.8			$	—			$	—	$	71.8
	December 31, 2012:
	Derivatives	$	120.2			$	120.2			$	—			$	—	$	120.2

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements:	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements:	'
	Fair Value Measurements:
	Fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Authoritative guidance defines the following three tier hierarchy for assessing the inputs used in fair value measurements:
	Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
	Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs
	The highest priority is given to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority is given to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurement). Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.
	Our non-financial assets and liabilities, including property, plant and equipment, goodwill, intangible assets and asset retirement obligations, are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. No event occurred during the year ended December 31, 2013 requiring these non-financial assets and liabilities to be subsequently recognized at fair value.
	Our financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, income tax receivable, accounts payable, long-term debt, and interest rate swaps. The carrying amount of cash, restricted cash, accounts receivable, income tax receivable and accounts payable was estimated by management to approximate fair value due to the relatively short period of time to maturity for those instruments. Cash equivalents, long-term debt and interest rate swaps are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Cash equivalents were not significant as of December 31, 2013 or 2012.
	The fair values of interest rate swaps and long-term debt were determined using the following inputs at December 31:
	(Millions)		2013			2012
	Recorded at Fair Value in the Financial Statements:
	Derivatives:
	Interest rate swap liabilities - Level 2		$	(71.8	)	$	(120.2	)
	Not Recorded at Fair Value in the Financial Statements: (a)
	Long-term debt, including current maturities - Level 1		$	3,738.20		$	3,273.50
	Long-term debt, including current maturities - Level 2		5,270.00			6,140.50
			$	9,008.20		$	9,414.00
	(a)	Recognized at carrying value of $8,707.2 million and $8,965.8 million in long-term debt, including current maturities, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows using observable, quoted LIBOR swap rates for the full term of the swaps and also incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both Windstream Corp.'s own non-performance risk and non-performance risk of the respective counterparties. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the fair values of the interest rate swaps were reduced by $2.6 million and $16.1 million, respectively, to reflect non-performance risk.
	The fair value of the corporate bonds was calculated based on quoted market prices of the specific issuances in an active market when available. The fair value of the other debt obligations were estimated based on appropriate market interest rates applied to the debt instruments. In calculating the fair value of the Windstream Holdings of the Midwest, Inc. notes, an appropriate market price of similar instruments in an active market considering credit quality, non-performance risk and maturity of the instrument was used.
	We do not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). We recognize transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy as of the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers within the fair value hierarchy during the year ended December 31, 2013.

Employee_Benefit_Plans_and_Pos

Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits:	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits:	'
	Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits:
	We maintain a non-contributory qualified defined benefit pension plan. Future benefit accruals for all eligible nonbargaining employees covered by the pension plan have ceased. We also maintain supplemental executive retirement plans that provide unfunded, non-qualified supplemental retirement benefits to a select group of management employees. Additionally, we provide postretirement healthcare and life insurance benefits for eligible employees. Employees share in, and we fund, the costs of these plans as benefits are paid.
	The components of pension benefit (income) expense (including provision for executive retirement agreements) and postretirement benefits income were as follows for the years ended December 31:
			Pension Benefits												Postretirement Benefits
	(Millions)		2013				2012				2011				2013				2012			2011
	Benefits earned during the year		$	10.5			$	10			$	9.3			$	—			$	0.1		$	0.2
	Interest cost on benefit obligation		52.5				58				60.7				1.4				1.8			3.4
	Net actuarial (gain) loss		(110.4		)		72.5				167.9				—				—			—
	Amortization of net actuarial loss		—				—				—				1.7				2.3			1
	Amortization of prior service credit		(0.1		)		(0.1		)		(0.1		)		(8.6		)		(11.8		)	(10.7		)
	Plan curtailments		—				—				—				(32.2		)		(9.6		)	(14.7		)
	Expected return on plan assets		(67.8		)		(73.0		)		(71.0		)		—				—			—
	Net periodic benefit (income) expense		$	(115.3	)		$	67.4			$	166.8			$	(37.7	)		$	(17.2	)	$	(20.8	)
	During 2013, we made changes to our postretirement medical plan, eliminating medical and prescription drug subsidies for certain active and retired participants effective August 1, 2013, October 1, 2013 or January 1, 2014. As a result, we remeasured the plan and recognized curtailment gains totaling $32.2 million, of which $24.1 million was recognized in cost of services expenses and $8.1 million was recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses, with offsetting effects recorded as reductions in accumulated other comprehensive income of $31.8 million and other liabilities of $0.4 million.
	During 2012, we also made changes to our postretirement medical plan, eliminating medical and prescription drug subsidies for certain active and retired participants effective January 1, 2014. As a result, we remeasured the plan and recognized a curtailment gain of $9.6 million, of which $7.4 million was recognized in cost of services expenses and $2.2 million was recognized in selling, general, and administrative expenses, with an offsetting reduction in accumulated other comprehensive income.
	During 2011, we communicated the elimination of retiree basic life insurance benefits for certain participants of our plans effective January 1, 2012. As a result of this change, we remeasured the plan and recorded a curtailment gain of $14.7 million, of which $11.2 million was recorded in cost of services and $3.5 million in selling, general and administrative expenses.
	We recognize actuarial gains and losses for pension benefits as a component of net periodic benefit expense (income) in the year in which the gains and losses occur. In determining our annual postretirement benefits cost, we amortize unrecognized actuarial gains and losses exceeding 10.0 percent of the projected benefit obligation over the lesser of 10 years or the average remaining service life of active employees. We do not amortize unrecognized actuarial gains and losses below the 10.0 percent corridor.
	8. Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits, Continued:
	A summary of plan assets, projected benefit obligation and funded status of the plans (including executive retirement agreements) were as follows at December 31:
			Pension Benefits								Postretirement Benefits
	(Millions)		2013				2012				2013				2012
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year		$	999			$	948.9			$	0.2			$	0.2
	Actual return on plan assets		10.8				120.7				0.1				—
	Employer contributions		28.5				0.7				1.9				3.7
	Participant contributions		—				—				1.5				1.8
	Benefits paid (a)		(78.6		)		(71.3		)		(3.4		)		(5.5		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year		$	959.7			$	999			$	0.3			$	0.2
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year		$	1,400.10			$	1,282.90			$	42.4			$	45.9
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligations		52.5				58				1.4				1.8
	Service costs		10.5				10				—				0.1
	Participant contributions		—				—				1.5				1.8
	Plan amendments (b) (c)		—				—				(0.8		)		(1.4		)
	Actuarial (gain) loss		(173.9		)		120.5				(9.7		)		(0.3		)
	Benefits paid (a)		(78.6		)		(71.3		)		(3.4		)		(5.5		)
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year		$	1,210.60			$	1,400.10			$	31.4			$	42.4
	Plan assets less than projected benefit obligation recognized
	in the consolidated balance sheet:
	Current liabilities		$	(83.8	)		$	(20.7	)		$	(2.6	)		$	(3.1	)
	Noncurrent liabilities		(167.1		)		(380.4		)		(28.5		)		(39.1		)
	Funded status recognized in the consolidated balance sheets		$	(250.9	)		$	(401.1	)		$	(31.1	)		$	(42.2	)
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive
	income:
	Net actuarial loss		$	—			$	—			$	(2.6	)		$	(14.1	)
	Prior service credits		0.6				0.7				44.9				84.9
	Net amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive		$	0.6			$	0.7			$	42.3			$	70.8
	income
	(a)	During 2013 and 2012, pension benefits paid from Windstream's assets totaled $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively. All postretirement benefits in both years were paid from Windstream's assets.
	(b)	During 2013, we made changes to our postretirement medical plan, eliminating medical and prescription drug subsidies for certain active and retired participants effective January 1, 2014, August 1, 2013 or October 1, 2013. In remeasuring the postretirement obligations to reflect these changes, updated assumptions as of March 28, 2013, June 1, 2013 and September 30, 2013 were used. Key assumptions updated included the discount rate, which was 3.75 percent, 4.01 percent and 4.46 percent for the three remeasurement dates, respectively. The discount rates were selected based on a hypothetical yield curve incorporating high-quality corporate bonds with various maturities adjusted to reflect the timing of our expected benefit payments.
	(c)	During 2012, we also made changes to our postretirement medical plan, eliminating medical and prescription drug subsidies for certain active and retired participants effective January 1, 2014. In remeasuring the postretirement obligations to reflect this amendment, updated assumptions as of June 29, 2012 were used. During the remeasurement, we updated key assumptions, including the discount rate, which decreased from 3.97 percent to 3.80 percent. The discount rate was selected based on a hypothetical yield curve incorporating high-quality corporate bonds with various maturities adjusted to reflect the timing of our expected benefit payments.
	8. Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits, Continued:
	Estimated amounts to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit (income) expense in 2014, including executive retirement agreements, are as follows:
	(Millions)		Pension				Postretirement
			Benefits				Benefits
	Net actuarial loss		$	—			$	0.1
	Prior service credits		$	(0.1	)		$	(6.9	)
	The accumulated benefit obligation of our pension plan and executive retirement agreements, was $1,193.0 million, $1,375.8 million and $1,243.6 million at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Assumptions – Actuarial assumptions used to calculate pension and postretirement benefits (income) expense were as follows for the years ended December 31:
			Pension Benefits									Postretirement Benefits
	(Millions)		2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
	Discount rate		3.85	%		4.64	%		5.31	%		3.87	%		4.58	%		5.11	%
	Expected return on plan assets		7	%		8	%		8	%		7	%		8	%		8	%
	Rate of compensation increase		2	%		4.17	%		3.44	%		—	%		—	%		—	%
	Actuarial assumptions used to calculate the projected benefit obligations were as follows at December 31:
		Pension Benefits						Postretirement Benefits
		2013			2012			2013			2012
Discount rate		5.01	%		3.85	%		4.99	%		3.87	%
Expected return on plan assets		7	%		7	%		7	%		7	%
Rate of compensation increase		2	%		2	%		—			—	%
In developing the expected long-term rate of return assumption, we considered the plan's historical rate of return, as well as input from our investment advisors. Projected returns on qualified pension plan assets were based on broad equity and bond indices and include a targeted asset allocation of 24.0 percent to equities, 59.0 percent to fixed income securities, and 17.0 percent to alternative investments, with an aggregate expected long-term rate of return of approximately 7.0 percent.
Information regarding the healthcare cost trend rate was as follows for the years ended December 31:
		2013			2012
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year		8	%		9	%
Rate that the cost trend ultimately declines to		5	%		5	%
Year that the rate reaches the terminal rate		2020			2019
For the year ended December 31, 2013, a one percent increase in the assumed healthcare cost trend rate would increase the postretirement benefit cost by approximately $0.1 million, while a one percent decrease in the rate would reduce the postretirement benefit cost by approximately $0.1 million. As of December 31, 2013, a one percent increase in the assumed healthcare cost trend rate would increase the postretirement benefit obligation by approximately $3.0 million, while a one percent decrease in the rate would reduce the postretirement benefit obligation by approximately $2.4 million.
8. Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits, Continued:
Plan Assets – Our pension plan assets are allocated to asset categories based on the specific strategy employed by the asset’s investment manager. The asset allocation for our pension plan by asset category was as follows for the years ended December 31:
		Target Allocation		Percentage of Plan Assets
Asset Category		2014		2013			2012
Equity securities		17.7%    -    29.7%		27.7	%		44.2	%
Fixed income securities		22.0%    -    44.0%		52.4	%		33.8	%
Alternative investments		10.5%    -    20.5%		15	%		4.4	%
Money market and other short-term interest bearing securities		0.0%    -      4.0%		4.9	%		17.6	%
				100	%		100	%
We utilize a third party to assist in evaluating the allocation of the total assets in the pension trust, taking into consideration the pension liabilities and funded status of the pension plan. Assets are managed utilizing a Liability Driven Investment ("LDI") approach, meaning that assets are managed within a risk management framework which addresses the need to generate incremental returns in the context of an appropriate level of risk, based on plan liability profiles and changes in funded status. The return objectives are to satisfy funding obligations when and as prescribed by law and to keep pace with the growth of the pension plan liabilities. Given the long time horizon for paying out benefits and our strong financial condition, the pension plan can accept an average level of risk relative to other similar plans. The liquidity needs of the pension plan are manageable given that lump sum payments are not available to most participants.
Equity securities include stocks of both large and small capitalization domestic and international companies. Equity securities are expected to provide both diversification and long-term real asset growth. Domestic equities may include modest holdings of non-U.S. equities, purchased by domestic equity managers as long as they are traded in the U.S and denominated in U.S. dollars and both active and passive (index) investment strategies. International equities provide a broad exposure to return opportunities and investment characteristics associated with the world equity markets outside the U.S. The pension plan’s equity holdings are diversified by investment style, market capitalization, market or region, and economic sector.
Fixed income securities include securities issued by the U.S. Government and other governmental agencies, asset-backed securities and debt securities issued by domestic and international entities. These securities are expected to provide diversification benefits, and are expected to reduce asset volatility and pension funding volatility, and a stable source of income.
Alternative investments may include hedge funds and hedge fund of funds, commodities, both private and public real estate and private equity investments. In addition to attractive diversification benefits, the alternative investments are expected to provide both income and capital appreciation.
Investments in money market and other short-term interest bearing securities are maintained to provide liquidity for benefit payments with protection of principal being the primary objective.
The pension plan is permitted to make investments in our common stock. On September 13, 2013, we contributed 3.3 million shares of our common stock to the pension plan to fund our remaining 2013 funding obligation and a portion of our expected 2014 funding obligation. At the time of this contribution, the shares had an appraised value of approximately $27.8 million, as determined by a third party valuation firm. We made no contribution to the pension plan in 2012. During 2011, we contributed 10.8 million shares of our common stock to the pension plan to meet our 2011 and 2012 expected obligations. The shares had an appraised value of approximately $135.8 million, and were subsequently sold by the pension plan for approximately $133.5 million.
8. Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits, Continued:
The fair values of our pension plan assets were determined using the following inputs as of December 31, 2013:
						Quoted Price in				Significant				Significant
						Active				Other				Unobservable
						Markets for				Observable				Inputs
						Identical Assets				Inputs
(Millions)		Fair				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
		Value
Money market funds (a)		$	37			$	—			$	37			$	—
Guaranteed annuity contract (b)		1.9				—				—				1.9
Common collective trust funds (c)		383.1				—				383.1				—
Government and agency securities (d)		234.4				—				234.4				—
Corporate bonds and asset backed securities (d)		94.5				—				94.5				—
Domestic equities (d)		69.4				69.3				—				0.1
Windstream common stock (d)		26.3				26.3				—				—
International equities (d)		24.1				24.1				—				—
Derivative financial instruments (e)		(25.1		)		0.1				(25.2		)		—
Hedge fund of funds (f)		60.2				—				—				60.2
Real estate and private equity funds (g)		52.8				—				—				52.8
Other (h)		1.1				1.1				—				—
Total investments		$	959.7			$	120.9			$	723.8			$	115
Dividends and interest receivable		3.9
Pending trades		(3.9		)
Total plan assets		$	959.7
The fair values of our pension plan assets were determined using the following inputs as of December 31, 2012:
						Quoted Price in				Significant				Significant
						Active				Other				Unobservable
						Markets for				Observable				Inputs
						Identical Assets				Inputs
(Millions)		Fair				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
		Value
Money market funds (a)		$	280.2			$	—			$	280.2			$	—
Guaranteed annuity contract (b)		2.3				—				—				2.3
Common collective trust funds (c)		81.7				—				81.7				—
Government and agency securities (d)		141.6				—				141.6				—
Corporate bonds and asset backed securities (d)		92.5				—				92.5				—
Domestic equities (d)		273.4				272.7				0.6				0.1
International equities (d)		84				84				—				—
Derivative financial instruments (e)		(0.1		)		—				(0.1		)		—
Real estate and private equity funds (g)		44.4				—				—				44.4
Other (h)		2.1				2.1				—				—
Total investments		$	1,002.10			$	358.8			$	596.5			$	46.8
Dividends and interest receivable		3.4
Pending trades		(6.5		)
Total plan assets		$	999
(a)	Valued based on the fair value of the underlying assets of the fund as determined by the fund manager on the last business day of the year. The underlying assets are mostly comprised of certificates of deposit, time deposits and commercial paper valued at amortized cost.
8. Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits, Continued:
(b)	Based on the value of the underlying contracts adjusted to market value, which recognizes that either long-term assets would have to be sold before contract maturity or new contributions by other contract holders would have to be exchanged for funds being transferred, precluding these contributions from being invested at their current rate of return.
(c)	Valued based on the net asset value of the fund as reported by the fund manager on the last business day of the Plan year. The underlying assets are mostly comprised of publicly traded equity securities and fixed income securities. These securities are valued at the official closing price of, or the last reported sale prices as of the close of business or, in the absence of any sales, at the latest available bid price.
(d)	Valued based on quoted market prices on the last day of the Plan year. Securities traded in markets that are not considered active are valued based on quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotes or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. Securities that trade infrequently and therefore have little or no price transparency are valued using best estimates, including unobservable input.
(e)	Derivative financial instruments consist primarily of swaps and are valued at fair value based on models that reflect the contractual terms of the instruments. Inputs include primarily observable market information, such as swap curves, benchmark yields, rating updates and interdealer broker quotes at the end of the Plan year.
(f)	Hedge funds of funds hold a portfolio of other investment funds instead of directly investing in specific securities, commodities or other financial instruments. The funds are valued based on the net asset value of the fund as determined by the fund manager on the last business day of the Plan year. The net asset value is derived from the fair value of each underlying fund comprising the hedge fund of funds.
(g)	The real estate fund is valued based on the net asset value of the fund on the last business day of the Plan year. The net asset value is derived from the fair value of the underlying net assets of the fund. Private equity funds consist of investments in limited partnerships and are valued based on the Plan's capital account balance at year end as reported in the audited financial statements of the partnership.
(h)	Other investments include warrants, interest bearing cash and investments in foreign currency. These investments are valued at their quoted market price on the last day of the Plan year.
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of pension plan assets that are measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs:
(Millions)		Domestic equities				Hedge fund of funds				Real estate and private equity funds				Guaranteed annuity contract				Total
Balance at December 31, 2011		$	0.1			$	—			$	35.1		(a)	$	2.8			$	38
Actual gain on plan assets still held at reporting date		—				—				2.7				0.1				2.8
Purchases and sales		—				—				6.6				(0.6		)		6
Transfers in and/or out of level 3		—				—				—				—				—
Balance at December 31, 2012		0.1				—				44.4				2.3				46.8
Actual gain on plan assets still held at reporting date		—				2.7				4.3				0.2				7.2
Purchases and sales		—				57.5				4.1				(0.6		)		61
Transfers in and/or out of level 3		—				—				—				—				—
Balance at December 31, 2013		$	0.1			$	60.2			$	52.8			$	1.9			$	115
(a)	Amount reflects the correction of an immaterial error for an investment previously reported as level 2 that should have been reported as level 3.
Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers in or out of levels 1, 2, or 3 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
8. Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits, Continued:
There have been no significant changes in the methodology used to value investments from prior year. The valuation methods used may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, although the valuation methods are consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
Estimated Future Employer Contributions and Benefit Payments – Estimated future employer contributions, benefit payments, including executive retirement agreements, are as follows as of December 31, 2013:
(Millions)		Pension				Postretirement
		Benefits				Benefits
Expected employer contributions in 2014		$	83.8			$	2.6
Expected benefit payments:
2014		$	78.1			$	2.6
2015		77.4				2.6
2016		78.3				2.5
2017		80.9				2.4
2018		81.7				2.3
2019-2023		421.6				8.9
The 2014 expected employer contribution for pension benefits consists of 0.8 million necessary to fund the expected benefit payments related to the unfunded supplemental executive retirement pension plans and approximately $83.0 million in contributions to the pension plan to meet our remaining 2014 funding obligations and to avoid certain benefit restrictions. We intend to fund this contribution using cash, Windstream common stock or other assets, or a combination thereof.
Employee Savings Plan – We also sponsor an employee savings plan under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, which covers substantially all salaried employees and certain bargaining unit employees. Employees may elect to contribute to the plan a portion of their eligible pretax compensation up to certain limits as specified by the plans and by the Internal Revenue Service. Windstream matches up to a maximum of 4.0 percent of employee pretax contributions for employees contributing at least 5.0 percent. Our matching contribution is funded annually. We expect to make the 2013 contribution in Windstream stock during the first half of 2014. We contributed $20.4 million of our common stock to the plan for the 2012 annual matching contribution during the first quarter of 2013. We recorded expense of $18.1 million, $17.8 million and $13.7 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to the employee savings plan, which was included in cost of services and selling, general and administrative in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Expense related to our matching contribution made or expected to be made in Windstream stock is included in share-based compensation in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.

ShareBased_Compensation_Plans

Share-Based Compensation Plans:	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation Plans:	'
	Share-Based Compensation Plans:
	Under the Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Incentive Plan"), we may issue a maximum of 20.0 million equity stock awards in the form of restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights or stock options. Restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights were limited to 18.5 million of the total awards issuable under the Incentive Plan. As of December 31, 2013, the Incentive Plan had remaining capacity of 4.8 million awards, of which 3.3 million were issuable in the form of restricted stock, restricted stock units or stock appreciation rights. As of December 31, 2013, we had additional remaining capacity of 2.6 million awards from a similar equity incentive plan acquired in the PAETEC acquisition.
	9. Share-Based Compensation Plans, Continued:
	Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Activity - During 2013, 2012 and 2011, our Board of Directors approved grants of restricted stock and restricted stock units to officers, executives, non-employee directors and certain management employees. These grants include the standard annual grants to this employee and director group as a key component of their annual incentive compensation plan and one-time grants. On April 12, 2013, a one-time grant, totaling 125,125 shares, was provided as a retention incentive for select members of management. On February 8, 2011, a one-time grant, totaling 237,989 shares of restricted stock, was approved to provide a retention incentive to the CEO and select members of management. In 2011, we began issuing performance-based restricted stock units to executive officers rather than performance-based restricted shares.
	Each recipient of the performance-based restricted stock units may vest in a number of shares from zero to 150.0 percent of their award based on attainment of certain operating targets, some of which are indexed to the performance of Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index, over a three-year period.
	The vesting periods and grant date fair value for restricted stock and restricted stock units issued was as follows for the years ended December 31:
			2013				2012				2011
	(Thousands)		Common				Common				Common
			Shares				Shares				Shares
	Vest ratably over remaining service period, up to four years (a)		—				—				886.3
	Vest ratably over a three-year service period		2,254.00				1,543.70				1,024.00
	Vest ratably over a two-year service period		68.4				—				—
	Vest variably over a three-year service period		186.1				54.7				—
	Vest contingently over a three-year performance period		786.7				723.5				522.9
	Vest three years from date of grant, service based		—				4				388.5
	Vest one year from date of grant, service based (b)		81.5				51.4				48.6
	Total granted		3,376.70				2,377.30				2,870.30
	Grant date fair value (Millions)		$	32.6			$	29.4			$	36.3
	(a)	In conjunction with the acquisition of PAETEC, we granted 886,300 restricted stock units to former PAETEC employees to replace outstanding, unvested PAETEC restricted stock units held by these same employees as of acquisition date. The vesting provisions of the original grants were retained. Each recipient is entitled to one restricted share per restricted stock unit.
	(b)	Represents restricted stock granted to non-employee directors.
	For performance based restricted stock units granted in 2013 the operating targets for the first vesting period were approved by the Board of Directors in February 2013. For the performance based restricted stock granted in 2012, the operating targets for the first and second vesting period were approved by the Board of Directors in February 2012 and 2013, respectively. For performance based restricted stock granted in 2011, the operating targets for the first, second and third vesting period were approved by the Board of Directors in February 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively. For 2013 and measurement periods prior, each of the operating targets were met by the end of their respective measurement periods.
	Restricted stock and restricted stock unit activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:
			(Thousands)			Weighted
			Underlying Number of			Average Fair
			Shares			Value
	Non-vested at December 31, 2012		4,274.40			$	12.24
	Granted		3,376.70			$	9.66
	Vested		(2,031.6	)		$	11.92
	Forfeited		(360.0	)		$	11.56
	Non-vested at December 31, 2013		5,259.50			$	10.75
	9. Share-Based Compensation Plans, Continued:
	At December 31, 2013, unrecognized compensation expense totaled $35.8 million and is expected to be recognized over the weighted average vesting period of 1.3 years. Unrecognized compensation expense is included in additional paid-in capital in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and statements of shareholders’ equity. The total fair value of shares vested during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $24.2 million, $22.7 million and $15.5 million, respectively. Share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted stock and restricted stock units was $26.7 million, $25.2 million and $24.0 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Stock Option Activity - In conjunction with the acquisition of PAETEC, we issued 3,933,230 stock options to former PAETEC employees to replace outstanding PAETEC stock options held by these same employees as of the acquisition date. The exercise price of the options granted was 0.460 shares of the exercise price on the original issuances. All other terms of the original options, including the vesting provisions, were retained. The contractual term of the options granted is ten years from the original issuance date. Awards generally vest ratably over a three- or four-year service period. No other stock options have been granted by us during the three year period ended December 31, 2013.
	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2013:
		(Thousands)			Weighted			(Years)		(Millions)Aggregate Intrinsic
		Number of			Average			Weighted		Value
		Shares Underlying Options			Exercise			Average
					Price			Remaining Contractual Life
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	1,829.20			$	11.93
	Granted	—			$	—
	Exercised	(124.1	)		$	5.66
	Canceled	(208.4	)		$	13.63
	Forfeited	(32.3	)		$	8.68
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,464.40			$	12.29		3.9		$	1.1
	Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2013	1,409.60			$	12.43		3.8		$	1.1
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013	1,373.10			$	12.53		3.7		$	1.1
	The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value (the difference between the closing sale price of Windstream's common stock as reported on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on December 31, 2013 and the option exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders if all option holders had exercised their options on December 31, 2013. This amount changes based on the fair market value of Windstream's common stock. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the year ended December 31, 2013 was approximately $0.3 million.
	Total compensation expense related to stock options granted was approximately $0.1 million, $0.2 million, and $0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The following table summarizes stock option information as of December 31, 2013:
		Options Outstanding							Options Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Prices	(Thousands)			Weighted				(Thousands)			Weighted
		Number of			Average				Number of			Average
		Options			Exercise				Options			Exercise
					Price							Price
	$1.96-$4.70	227.4			$	4.11			227.4			$	4.11
	$4.71-$8.30	334.1			$	7.3			278.9			$	7.12
	$8.31-$14.00	392.3			$	10.62			356.2			$	10.72
	$14.01-$29.27	510.6			$	20.49			510.6			$	20.49
		1,464.40			$	12.29			1,373.10			$	12.53
	As of December 31, 2013, there was less than $0.1 million of unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options granted which will be recognized in 2014.

Merger_Integration_and_Restruc

Merger, Integration and Restructuring Charges:	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Merger Integration and Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Merger, Integration and Restructuring Charges:	'
	Merger, Integration and Restructuring Charges:
	We incur a significant amount of costs to complete a merger or acquisition and integrate its operations into our business, which are presented as merger and integration expense in our consolidated results of operations. These costs include transaction costs, such as accounting, legal and broker fees; severance and related costs; IT and network conversion; rebranding; and consulting fees. The 2011 acquisition of PAETEC and 2010 acquisitions of NuVox Inc. ("NuVox"), Iowa Telecom, Q-Comm Corporation ("Q-Comm") and Hosted Solutions Acquisitions, LLC ("Hosted Solutions"), (collectively known as the "Acquired Companies"), account for the merger and integration costs incurred for the periods presented.
	Restructuring charges are primarily incurred as a result of evaluations of our operating structure. Among other things, these evaluations explore opportunities to provide greater flexibility in managing and financing existing and future strategic operations, for task automation, network efficiency and the balancing of our workforce based on the current needs of our customers. Severance, lease exit costs and other related charges are included in restructuring charges.
	On May 31, 2012, we announced that we were undertaking a review of our existing management structure with the intent of improving the efficiency of our decision-making processes, ensuring our management structure is as simple and as responsive to customers as possible and positioning ourselves for continued success. We eliminated approximately 350 management positions as part of the restructuring. The restructuring was completed in the third quarter of 2012 resulting in severance related costs of $22.4 million.
	The following is a summary of the merger, integration and restructuring charges recorded for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Merger and integration costs
	Transaction costs associated with acquisitions	$	—		$	7.1		$	40.7
	Employee related transition costs	7.8			20.3			22.3
	Information technology conversion costs	9.5			6.1			5.7
	Rebranding, consulting and other costs	11.9			31.9			1.1
	Total merger and integration costs	29.2			65.4			69.8
	Restructuring charges	9.6			27.2			1.3
	Total merger, integration and restructuring charges	$	38.8		$	92.6		$	71.1
	Merger, integration and restructuring charges decreased net income $24.3 million, $58.2 million and $44.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, after giving consideration to tax benefits on deductible items.
	The following is a summary of the activity related to the liabilities associated with our merger, integration and restructuring charges at December 31:
	(Millions)	2013			2012
	Balance, beginning of period	$	20.1		$	12.9
	Merger, integration and restructuring charges	38.8			92.6
	Cash outlays during the period	(44.9		)	(85.4		)
	Balance, end of period	$	14		$	20.1
	As of December 31, 2013, unpaid merger, integration and restructuring liabilities consisted of $0.6 million primarily associated with the restructuring initiatives and $13.4 million related to merger and integration activities. Payments of these liabilities will be funded through operating cash flows.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
	Accumulated other comprehensive income balances, net of tax, were as follows for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions)		2013				2012			2011
	Pension and postretirement plans		$	26.4			$	43.9		$	54.7
	Unrealized holding gains (losses) on interest rate swaps
	Designated portion		17.4				(9.1		)	(16.6		)
	De-designated portion		(15.3		)		(28.4		)	(36.2		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income		$	28.5			$	6.4		$	1.9
	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income balances, net of tax, were as follows:
	(Millions)		Gains (Losses)				Pension and			Total
			on Interest				Postretirement
			Rate Swaps				Plans
	Balance at December 31, 2012		$	(37.5	)		$	43.9		$	6.4
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		17.4				6.6			24
	Amounts reclassified from other accumulated comprehensive income (a)		22.2				(24.1		)	(1.9		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013		$	2.1			$	26.4		$	28.5
	(a)	See separate table below for details about these reclassifications.
	Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows for the year ended December 31, 2013:
	Details about Accumulated Other			(Millions)				Affected Line Item in the
	Comprehensive Income Components			Amount Reclassified from				Consolidated Statements
				Accumulated Other				of Income
				Comprehensive Income
	Losses on interest rate swaps:
	Amortization of unrealized losses on			$	35.9			Interest expense
	de-designated interest rate swaps
				35.9				Income from continuing
								operations before income taxes
				(13.7		)		Income taxes
				22.2				Net income
	Pension and postretirement plans:
	Plan curtailments			(31.8		)	(a)
	Amortization of net actuarial loss			1.7			(a)
	Amortization of prior service credits			(8.7		)	(a)
				(38.8		)		Income from continuing
								operations before income taxes
				14.7				Income taxes
				(24.1		)		Net income
	Total reclassifications for the period,			$	(1.9	)		Net income
	net of tax
	(a)	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit (income) expense. See Note 8 for additional details.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes:	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes:	'
	Income Taxes:
	Income tax expense was as follows for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions)	2013				2012				2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	(27.0	)		$	6.2			$	(97.8	)
	State	(2.5		)		13				23.4
		(29.5		)		19.2				(74.4		)
	Deferred:
	Federal	104				84				180.2
	State	30.8				(5.0		)		(6.4		)
		134.8				79				173.8
	Income tax expense	$	105.3			$	98.2			$	99.4
	Deferred income tax expense for all three years primarily resulted from temporary differences between depreciation and amortization expense for income tax purposes and depreciation and amortization expense recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Goodwill is not amortized for financial statement purposes in accordance with authoritative guidance on goodwill and other intangible assets.
	Differences between the federal income tax statutory rates and effective income tax rates, which include both federal and state income taxes, were as follows for the years ended December 31:
		2013			2012			2011
	Statutory federal income tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Increase (decrease)
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit	3.3			2			2
	Adjust deferred taxes for state net operating loss carryforward	(0.1	)		—			1.9
	Acquisition costs	—			—			(0.5	)
	Tax refund interest	—			—			(0.5	)
	Valuation allowance	(0.3	)		—			—
	Income tax reserves	(5.4	)		—			—
	Research and development credit	(2.2	)		—			—
	Other items, net	0.6			0.1			(0.9	)
	Effective income tax rate	30.9	%		37.1	%		37	%
	12. Income Taxes, Continued:
	The significant components of the net deferred income tax liability (asset) were as follows at December 31:
	(Millions)	2013				2012
	Property, plant and equipment	$	1,278.40			$	1,292.70
	Goodwill and other intangible assets	1,322.50				1,345.80
	Operating loss and credit carryforward	(677.8		)		(711.6		)
	Postretirement and other employee benefits	(108.6		)		(168.8		)
	Unrealized holding loss and interest swaps	(1.4		)		(27.6		)
	Deferred compensation	(5.2		)		(6.3		)
	Bad debt	(30.3		)		(40.9		)
	Deferred debt costs	(17.7		)		(46.8		)
	Restricted stock	(12.1		)		(11.1		)
	Other, net	(35.9		)		(63.9		)
		1,711.90				1,561.50
	Valuation allowance	84.9				85.9
	Deferred income taxes, net	$	1,796.80			$	1,647.40
	Deferred tax assets	$	(930.8	)		$	(1,193.7	)
	Deferred tax liabilities	2,727.60				2,841.10
	Deferred income taxes, net	$	1,796.80			$	1,647.40
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $1,545.6 million and $1,660.0 million, respectively, which expire in varying amounts from 2021 through 2031. The loss carryforwards at December 31, 2013 were primarily losses acquired in conjunction with our mergers with Valor Communications Group, Inc. ("Valor"), NuVox, Iowa Telecom and PAETEC. The 2013 decrease is primarily associated with the amount utilized for the year. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $2,001.2 million and $2,116.4 million, respectively, which expire annually in varying amounts from 2014 through 2032. The loss carryforwards at December 31, 2013 were primarily losses acquired in conjunction with our mergers with Valor, CTC, D&E, Lexcom Inc. ("Lexcom"), NuVox, Iowa Telecom, Q-Comm and PAETEC. The 2013 decrease is primarily associated with the amount utilized for the year. Federal and state tax rules limit the deductibility of loss carryforwards in years following an ownership change. As a result of these limitations or the expected lack of sufficient future taxable income, we believe that it is more likely than not that the benefit from certain federal and state loss carryforwards will not be realized prior to their expiration. We establish valuation allowances when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts expected to be realized. Therefore, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, we recorded valuation allowances of $84.9 million and $85.9 million, respectively, related to federal and state loss carryforwards which are expected to expire before they are utilized. The amount of state tax credit carryforward at December 31, 2013 and 2012, was approximately $22.2 million and $20.4 million, respectively, which expire in varying amounts from 2014 through 2027.
	We account for uncertainty in taxes in accordance with authoritative guidance. A reconciliation of the unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
	(Millions)	2013				2012				2011
	Beginning balance	$	18.3			$	18.8			$	18.6
	Additions based on PAETEC acquisition	—				—				0.5
	Additions based on Q-Comm acquisition	—				—				0.6
	Additions based on tax positions related to current year	2.7				—				—
	Additions based on tax positions of prior years	0.7				—				—
	Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(0.2		)		(0.5		)		—
	Reduction as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of	(16.9		)		—				(0.9		)
	limitations
	Ending balance	$	4.6			$	18.3			$	18.8
	12. Income Taxes, Continued:
	We do not expect or anticipate a significant increase or decrease over the next twelve months in the unrecognized tax benefits reported above. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate are $3.4 million, $16.1 million and $16.5 million (net of indirect benefits) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Included in the balance at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, are $0.6 million, $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of gross tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. Because of the impact of the deferred tax accounting, other than interest and penalties, the disallowance of the shorter deductibility period would not affect the annual effective tax rate but would accelerate the payment of cash to the taxing authority to an earlier period. These unrecognized tax benefits are included in other long-term liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2010. However, due to acquired net operating losses, tax authorities have the ability to adjust those net operating losses related to closed years. We have identified Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia as “major” state taxing jurisdictions.
	We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized approximately $0.1 million, $0.6 million and $0.8 million in interest and penalties, respectively. Furthermore, we had approximately $0.1 million, $3.1 million and $2.6 million of interest and penalties accrued as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies:	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies:	'
	Commitments and Contingencies:
	Lease Commitments
	Minimum rental commitments for all non-cancellable operating leases, consisting principally of leases for network facilities, real estate, office space and office equipment were as follows as of December 31, 2013:
	Year	(Millions)
	2014	$	101
	2015	91.8
	2016	81.1
	2017	66.8
	2018	56.3
	Thereafter	232.5
	Total	$	629.5
	Rental expense totaled $120.2 million, $108.2 million and $38.9 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Litigation
	We are party to various legal proceedings, including certain lawsuits claiming infringement of patents relating to various aspects of our business. In certain of the patent matters, other industry participants are also parties, and we may have claims of indemnification against vendors/suppliers. The ultimate resolution of these legal proceedings cannot be determined at this time. However, based on current circumstances, Management does not believe such proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the future consolidated results of our income, cash flows or financial condition.
	In addition, management is currently not aware of any environmental matters that, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or our results of operations.

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa

Supplemental Guarantor Information:	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Guarantor Information:	'
	Supplemental Guarantor Information:
	Debentures and notes, without collateral, issued by Windstream Corporation
	In connection with the issuance of the 7.875 percent senior notes due November 1, 2017, the 8.125 percent senior notes due September 1, 2018, the 7.750 percent senior notes due October 15, 2020, the 7.750 percent senior notes due October 1, 2021, the 7.500 percent senior notes due June 1, 2022, the 7.500 percent senior notes due April 1, 2023 and the 6.375 percent senior notes due August 1, 2023 ("the guaranteed notes"), certain of Windstream Corp.'s wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Guarantors"), provide guarantees of those debentures. These guarantees are full and unconditional, subject to certain customary release provisions, as well as joint and several. All personal property assets and related operations of the Guarantors are pledged as collateral on the senior secured credit facilities of Windstream Corp. Certain Guarantors may be subject to restrictions on their ability to distribute earnings to Windstream Corp. The remaining subsidiaries of Windstream Corp. (the "Non-Guarantors") are not guarantors of the guaranteed notes. Following the acquisitions of acquired businesses, the guaranteed notes were amended to include certain subsidiaries of the acquired businesses as guarantors. Windstream Holdings is not a guarantor of any Windstream Corp. debt instruments.
	The following information presents condensed consolidated and combined statements of comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and condensed consolidated and combined statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 of the Windstream Corp., the Guarantors and the Non-Guarantors. Investments consist of investments in net assets of subsidiaries held by Windstream Corp. and other subsidiaries, and have been presented using the equity method of accounting.
		Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors
	Revenues and sales:
	Service revenues	$	—		$	1,050.70		$	4,755.20		$	(30.4	)	$	5,775.50
	Product sales	—			54.4			158.2			—			212.6
	Total revenues and sales	—			1,105.10			4,913.40			(30.4		)	5,988.10
	Costs and expenses:
	Cost of services	—			337.6			2,180.10			(25.6		)	2,492.10
	Cost of products sold	—			53.7			130.2			—			183.9
	Selling, general and administrative	—			59.2			868.5			(4.8		)	922.9
	Depreciation and amortization	—			317.3			1,023.60			—			1,340.90
	Merger and integration costs	—			—			29.2			—			29.2
	Restructuring charges	—			1.6			8			—			9.6
	Total costs and expenses	—			769.4			4,239.60			(30.4		)	4,978.60
	Operating income	—			335.7			673.8			—			1,009.50
	Earnings from consolidated subsidiaries	500			44			5			(549.0		)	—
	Other income (expense), net	2			167.1			(181.6		)	—			(12.5		)
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(17.2		)	—			(11.3		)	—			(28.5		)
	Intercompany interest income (expense)	154.1			(95.4		)	(58.7		)	—			—
	Interest expense	(584.6		)	(5.8		)	(37.3		)	—			(627.7		)
	Income from continuing operations before	54.3			445.6			389.9			(549.0		)	340.8
	income taxes
	Income tax (benefit) expense	(187.0		)	145.5			147			—			105.5
	Income from continuing operations	241.3			300.1			242.9			(549.0		)	235.3
	Discontinued operations	—			—			6			—			6
	Net income	$	241.3		$	300.1		$	248.9		$	(549.0	)	$	241.3
	Comprehensive income	$	263.4		$	300.1		$	248.9		$	(549.0	)	$	263.4
	14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
		Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors
	Revenues and sales:
	Service revenues	$	—		$	1,080.60		$	4,853.10		$	(25.4	)	$	5,908.30
	Product sales	—			73			158.2			—			231.2
	Total revenues and sales	—			1,153.60			5,011.30			(25.4		)	6,139.50
	Costs and expenses:
	Cost of services	—			374.3			2,335.00			(17.1		)	2,692.20
	Cost of products sold	—			71.9			134.7			—			206.6
	Selling, general and administrative	—			84.7			890.9			(8.3		)	967.3
	Depreciation and amortization	—			315.2			981.7			—			1,296.90
	Merger and integration costs	—			—			65.4			—			65.4
	Restructuring charges	—			4.3			22.9			—			27.2
	Total costs and expenses	—			850.4			4,430.60			(25.4		)	5,255.60
	Operating income	—			303.2			580.7			—			883.9
	Earnings from consolidated subsidiaries	404.9			38.9			4.4			(448.2		)	—
	Other (expense) income, net	(6.8		)	185.8			(174.4		)	—			4.6
	Gain on early extinguishment of debt	—			—			1.9			—			1.9
	Intercompany interest income (expense)	152.8			(98.9		)	(53.9		)	—			—
	Interest expense	(540.9		)	(5.4		)	(78.8		)	—			(625.1		)
	Income from continuing operations before	10			423.6			279.9			(448.2		)	265.3
	income taxes
	Income tax (benefit) expense	(158.0		)	143.4			112.8			—			98.2
	Income from continuing operations	168			280.2			167.1			(448.2		)	167.1
	Discontinued operations	—			—			0.9			—			0.9
	Net income	$	168		$	280.2		$	168		$	(448.2	)	$	168
	Comprehensive income	$	172.5		$	280.2		$	168		$	(448.2	)	$	172.5
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Revenues and sales:
Service revenues	$	—		$	1,084.50		$	3,090.40		$	(21.9	)	$	4,153.00
Product sales	—			61.2			65.4			—			126.6
Total revenues and sales	—			1,145.70			3,155.80			(21.9		)	4,279.60
Costs and expenses:
Cost of services	—			375.2			1,328.20			(12.3		)	1,691.10
Cost of products sold	—			55.8			49.3			—			105.1
Selling, general and administrative	—			102.7			508.8			(9.6		)	601.9
Depreciation and amortization	—			320.3			527.2			—			847.5
Merger and integration costs	—			—			69.8			—			69.8
Restructuring charges	—			0.3			1			—			1.3
Total costs and expenses	—			854.3			2,484.30			(21.9		)	3,316.70
Operating income	—			291.4			671.5			—			962.9
Earnings (losses) from consolidated subsidiaries	477.7			(1.2		)	4.7			(481.2		)	—
Other (expense) income, net	(3.8		)	179.7			(176.0		)	—			(0.1		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(136.1		)	—			—			—			(136.1		)
Intercompany interest income (expense)	167.2			(104.8		)	(62.4		)	—			—
Interest expense	(547.3		)	(5.2		)	(5.8		)	—			(558.3		)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before	(42.3		)	359.9			432			(481.2		)	268.4
income taxes
Income tax (benefit) expense	(211.8		)	113.9			197.3			—			99.4
Income from continuing operations	169.5			246			234.7			(481.2		)	169
Discontinued operations	—			—			0.5			—			0.5
Net income	$	169.5		$	246		$	235.2		$	(481.2	)	$	169.5
Comprehensive income	$	195.5		$	246		$	235.2		$	(481.2	)	$	195.5
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2013
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13.7		$	4.1		$	30.4		$	—		$	48.2
Restricted cash	9.7			—			—			—			9.7
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful	—			117.6			517.7			—			635.3
accounts of $40.0)
Notes receivable - affiliate	—			4.8			—			(4.8		)	—
Affiliates receivable, net	—			719.9			2,114.30			(2,834.2		)	—
Inventories	—			49.8			17.9			—			67.7
Deferred income taxes	201.9			22.9			16.7			—			241.5
Prepaid income taxes	29.7			—			—			—			29.7
Prepaid expenses and other	5.6			20.8			126.3			—			152.7
Total current assets	260.6			939.9			2,823.30			(2,839.0		)	1,184.80
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	12,064.60			1,319.30			296			(13,679.9		)	—
Notes receivable - affiliate	—			321.3			—			(321.3		)	—
Goodwill	—			2,475.10			1,856.30			—			4,331.40
Other intangibles, net	—			1,042.60			977.5			—			2,020.10
Net property, plant and equipment	7.6			1,398.20			4,296.80			—			5,702.60
Other assets	115.3			20			70.4			—			205.7
Total Assets	$	12,448.10		$	7,516.40		$	10,320.30		$	(16,840.2	)	$	13,444.60
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	84.9		$	—		$	0.1		$	—		$	85
Current portion of interest rate swaps	30			—			—			—			30
Accounts payable	1.3			56.4			328.2			—			385.9
Affiliates payable, net	2,984.90			—			—			(2,834.2		)	150.7
Notes payable - affiliate	—			—			4.8			(4.8		)	—
Advance payments and customer deposits	—			17.4			206.1			—			223.5
Accrued taxes	0.2			34			70.1			—			104.3
Accrued interest	95.4			1.8			6.3			—			103.5
Other current liabilities	38.1			18.6			305.7			—			362.4
Total current liabilities	3,234.80			128.2			921.3			(2,839.0		)	1,445.30
Long-term debt	8,044.90			99.6			477.7			—			8,622.20
Notes payable - affiliate	—			—			321.3			(321.3		)	—
Deferred income taxes	268.5			935			834.8			—			2,038.30
Other liabilities	59.4			32.2			406.7			—			498.3
Total liabilities	11,607.60			1,195.00			2,961.80			(3,160.3		)	12,604.10
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock	—			40.8			83.1			(123.9		)	—
Additional paid-in capital	812			5,083.40			4,004.00			(9,087.4		)	812
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5			7.6			19.2			(26.8		)	28.5
Retained earnings	—			1,189.60			3,252.20			(4,441.8		)	—
Total shareholders’ equity	840.5			6,321.40			7,358.50			(13,679.9		)	840.5
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	12,448.10		$	7,516.40		$	10,320.30		$	(16,840.2	)	$	13,444.60
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2012
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	57.5		$	19.8		$	54.7		$	—		$	132
Restricted cash	25			—			1.5			—			26.5
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful	—			111.6			497.4			—			609
accounts of $42.6)
Notes receivable - affiliate	—			4.8			—			(4.8		)	—
Affiliates receivable, net	—			299.4			2,507.20			(2,806.6		)	—
Inventories	—			56.9			18.1			—			75
Deferred income taxes	170.3			22.9			56.2			—			249.4
Prepaid income taxes	23.3			—			—			—			23.3
Prepaid expenses and other	4.4			29.5			145.7			—			179.6
Assets held for sale	—			—			15.7			—			15.7
Total current assets	280.5			544.9			3,296.50			(2,811.4		)	1,310.50
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	11,814.40			1,275.60			304.6			(13,394.6		)	—
Notes receivable - affiliate	—			324.9			—			(324.9		)	—
Goodwill	—			2,475.10			1,856.30			—			4,331.40
Other intangibles, net	—			1,156.80			1,154.50			—			2,311.30
Net property, plant and equipment	7.6			1,451.50			4,402.70			—			5,861.80
Other assets	103.1			17.5			46.4			—			167
Total Assets	$	12,205.60		$	7,246.30		$	11,061.00		$	(16,530.9	)	$	13,982.00
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	856		$	—		$	10		$	—		$	866
Current portion of interest rate swaps	29			—			—			—			29
Accounts payable	1			51.1			311.6			—			363.7
Affiliates payable, net	2,806.60			—			—			(2,806.6		)	—
Notes payable - affiliate	—			—			4.8			(4.8		)	—
Advance payments and customer deposits	—			15.7			203.9			—			219.6
Accrued dividends	148.9			—			—			—			148.9
Accrued taxes	0.2			35.2			68.9			—			104.3
Accrued interest	107.2			1.7			4.7			—			113.6
Other current liabilities	42.7			17.8			262.3			—			322.8
Total current liabilities	3,991.60			121.5			866.2			(2,811.4		)	2,167.90
Long-term debt	6,823.20			99.6			1,177.00			—			8,099.80
Notes payable - affiliate	—			—			324.9			(324.9		)	—
Deferred income taxes	175.1			922.7			799			—			1,896.80
Other liabilities	110.9			29.8			572			—			712.7
Total liabilities	11,100.80			1,173.60			3,739.10			(3,136.3		)	12,877.20
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock	0.1			40.8			83.1			(123.9		)	0.1
Additional paid-in capital	1,098.30			5,083.40			4,004.00			(9,087.4		)	1,098.30
Accumulated other comprehensive income	6.4			8			36.7			(44.7		)	6.4
Retained earnings	—			940.5			3,198.10			(4,138.6		)	—
Total shareholders’ equity	1,104.80			6,072.70			7,321.90			(13,394.6		)	1,104.80
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	12,205.60		$	7,246.30		$	11,061.00		$	(16,530.9	)	$	13,982.00
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Cash Provided from Operations:
Net income	$	241.3		$	300.1		$	248.9		$	(549.0	)	$	241.3
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided from operations:
Depreciation and amortization	—			317.3			1,024.20			—			1,341.50
Provision for doubtful accounts	—			11			52.5			—			63.5
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	(500.0		)	(44.0		)	(5.0		)	549			—
Share-based compensation expense	—			7.1			37.8			—			44.9
Pension income	—			(17.8		)	(97.5		)	—			(115.3		)
Deferred income taxes	36.2			12.2			86.4			—			134.8
Unamortized net discount (premium) on	3.1			—			(41.2		)	—			(38.1		)
retired debt
Amortization of unrealized losses on	35.9			—			—			—			35.9
de-designated interest rate swaps
Gain from sale of software business	—			—			(14.4		)	—			(14.4		)
Plan curtailment and other, net	27.5			(3.1		)	(40.2		)	—			(15.8		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	(24.1		)	14.9			(149.3		)	—			(158.5		)
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	(180.1		)	597.7			1,102.20			—			1,519.80
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			(153.5		)	(687.5		)	—			(841.0		)
Broadband network expansion funded by	—			(4.9		)	(31.2		)	—			(36.1		)
stimulus grants
Changes in restricted cash	15.3			—			1.5			—			16.8
Grant funds received for broadband	68			—			—			—			68
stimulus projects
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	—			21.9			38.8			—			60.7
Disposition of software business	—			—			30			—			30
Other, net	—			—			(6.0		)	—			(6.0		)
Net cash provided from (used in)	83.3			(136.5		)	(654.4		)	—			(707.6		)
investing activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(444.6		)	—			—			—			(444.6		)
Distributions to Windstream Holdings	(0.4		)	—			(149.0		)	—			(149.4		)
Repayment of debt and swaps	(4,500.9		)	—			(660.1		)	—			(5,161.0		)
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,919.60			—			—			—			4,919.60
Debt issuance costs	(30.0		)	—			—			—			(30.0		)
Intercompany transactions, net	116			(480.5		)	364.5			—			—
Payment under capital lease obligations	—			—			(23.9		)	—			(23.9		)
Other, net	(6.7		)	3.6			(3.6		)	—			(6.7		)
Net cash provided from (used in)	53			(476.9		)	(472.1		)	—			(896.0		)
financing activities
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(43.8		)	(15.7		)	(24.3		)	—			(83.8		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of period	57.5			19.8			54.7			—			132
End of period	$	13.7		$	4.1		$	30.4		$	—		$	48.2
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Cash Provided from Operations:
Net income	$	168		$	280.2		$	168		$	(448.2	)	$	168
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided from operations:
Depreciation and amortization	—			315.2			982.4			—			1,297.60
Provision for doubtful accounts	—			11.6			47.8			—			59.4
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	(404.9		)	(38.9		)	(4.4		)	448.2			—
Share-based compensation expense	—			7.9			35.3			—			43.2
Pension expense	—			10.2			57.2			—			67.4
Deferred income taxes	54.6			(18.4		)	42.8			—			79
Unamortized net premium on retired debt	—			—			(16.2		)	—			(16.2		)
Amortization of unrealized losses on	45.4			—			—			—			45.4
de-designated interest rate swaps
Plan curtailment and other, net	22.3			(12.0		)	(36.0		)	—			(25.7		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	275.3			(105.8		)	(110.0		)	—			59.5
Net cash provided from operations	160.7			450			1,166.90			—			1,777.60
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			(206.2		)	(895.0		)	—			(1,101.2		)
Broadband network expansion funded by	—			(23.4		)	(82.0		)	—			(105.4		)
stimulus grants
Changes in restricted cash	(13.2		)	—			8.4			—			(4.8		)
Grant funds received for broadband	45.7			—			—			—			45.7
stimulus projects
Disposition of wireless assets	—			57			—			—			57
Disposition of energy business	—			—			6.1			—			6.1
Other, net	—			2.8			(1.9		)	—			0.9
Net cash provided from (used in)	32.5			(169.8		)	(964.4		)	—			(1,101.7		)
investing activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(588.0		)	—			—			—			(588.0		)
Repayment of debt and swaps	(1,744.4		)	—			(310.1		)	—			(2,054.5		)
Proceeds of debt issuance	1,910.00			—			—			—			1,910.00
Debt issuance costs	(19.1		)	—			—			—			(19.1		)
Intercompany transactions, net	189.7			(270.3		)	80.6			—			—
Payment under capital lease obligations	—			(0.8		)	(19.2		)	—			(20.0		)
Other, net	0.7			3.6			(3.6		)	—			0.7
Net cash used in financing activities	(251.1		)	(267.5		)	(252.3		)	—			(770.9		)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(57.9		)	12.7			(49.8		)	—			(95.0		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of period	115.4			7.1			104.5			—			227
End of period	$	57.5		$	19.8		$	54.7		$	—		$	132
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Cash Provided from Operations:
Net income	$	169.5		$	246		$	235.2		$	(481.2	)	$	169.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided from operations:
Depreciation and amortization	—			320.3			527.2			—			847.5
Provision for doubtful accounts	—			11.3			37.2			—			48.5
Equity in (earnings) losses from subsidiaries	(477.7		)	1.2			(4.7		)	481.2			—
Share-based compensation expense	—			5.6			18.5			—			24.1
Pension expense	—			23.4			143.4			—			166.8
Deferred income taxes	10.3			19.8			143.7			—			173.8
Unamortized net discount on retired debt	21.2			—			—			—			21.2
Amortization of unrealized losses on	49			—			—			—			49
de-designated interest rate swaps
Plan curtailment and other, net	18.6			(3.0		)	(18.7		)	—			(3.1		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	(316.2		)	42.8			4.9			—			(268.5		)
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	(525.3		)	667.4			1,086.70			—			1,228.80
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			(206.4		)	(495.6		)	—			(702.0		)
Broadband network expansion funded by	—			(5.2		)	(16.5		)	—			(21.7		)
stimulus grants
Cash acquired from PAETEC	—			—			71.4			—			71.4
Changes in restricted cash	(11.9		)	—			—			—			(11.9		)
Grant funds received for broadband	4			—			—			—			4
stimulus projects
Other, net	1.8			5.7			0.5			—			8
Net cash used in investing activities	(6.1		)	(205.9		)	(440.2		)	—			(652.2		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(509.6		)	—			—			—			(509.6		)
Repayment of debt and swaps	(4,670.7		)	—			(109.6		)	—			(4,780.3		)
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,922.00			—			—			—			4,922.00
Debt issuance costs	(30.6		)	—			—			—			(30.6		)
Intercompany transactions, net	933.3			(474.8		)	(458.5		)	—			—
Payment under capital lease obligations	—			(0.7		)	(0.1		)	—			(0.8		)
Other, net	(1.7		)	12.7			(3.6		)	—			7.4
Net cash provided from (used in)	642.7			(462.8		)	(571.8		)	—			(391.9		)
financing activities
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	111.3			(1.3		)	74.7			—			184.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of period	4.1			8.4			29.8			—			42.3
End of period	$	115.4		$	7.1		$	104.5		$	—		$	227
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
Debentures and notes, issued by PAETEC Holding Corporation
In connection with the acquisition of PAETEC on November 30, 2011, Windstream Corp. (the "Parent") acquired the PAETEC 2018 Notes ("the guaranteed notes"). Windstream Corp. and all former wholly-owned subsidiaries of PAETEC (the "Guarantors") provide guarantees of those debentures. These guarantees are full and unconditional, subject to certain customary release provisions, as well as joint and several. Certain Guarantors may be subject to restrictions on their ability to distribute earnings to Windstream Corp.. The remaining subsidiaries (the "Non-Guarantors") of Windstream Corp. are not guarantors of these guaranteed notes.
The following information presents condensed consolidated and combined statements of comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and condensed consolidated and combined statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 of Windstream Corp., the Guarantors and the Non-Guarantors. Investments consist of investments in net assets of subsidiaries held by Windstream Corp. and other subsidiaries, and have been presented using the equity method of accounting.
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC Issuer			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
										Guarantors
Revenues and sales:
Service revenues	$	—		$	—		$	1,940.70		$	3,841.90		$	(7.1	)	$	5,775.50
Product sales	—			—			140.2			74.5			(2.1		)	212.6
Total revenues and sales	—			—			2,080.90			3,916.40			(9.2		)	5,988.10
Costs and expenses:
Cost of services	—			—			1,166.10			1,329.20			(3.2		)	2,492.10
Cost of products sold	—			—			111.1			75.3			(2.5		)	183.9
Selling, general and administrative	—			—			521.5			403.5			(2.1		)	922.9
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			396.7			944.2			—			1,340.90
Merger and integration costs	—			—			(0.4		)	29.6			—			29.2
Restructuring charges	—			—			3.4			6.2			—			9.6
Total costs and expenses	—			—			2,198.40			2,788.00			(7.8		)	4,978.60
Operating (loss) income	—			—			(117.5		)	1,128.40			(1.4		)	1,009.50
Earnings (losses) from consolidated	500			(66.4		)	(0.2		)	0.3			(433.7		)	—
subsidiaries
Other income (expense), net	2			—			0.9			(15.4		)	—			(12.5		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(17.2		)	(11.3		)	—			—			—			(28.5		)
Intercompany interest income (expense)	154.1			—			—			(154.1		)	—			—
Interest (expense) income	(584.6		)	(40.9		)	0.2			(2.4		)	—			(627.7		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	54.3			(118.6		)	(116.6		)	956.8			(435.1		)	340.8
before income taxes
Income tax (benefit) expense	(187.0		)	(19.3		)	(36.9		)	348.4			0.3			105.5
Income (loss) from continuing operations	241.3			(99.3		)	(79.7		)	608.4			(435.4		)	235.3
Discontinued operations	—			—			6			—			—			6
Net income (loss)	$	241.3		$	(99.3	)	$	(73.7	)	$	608.4		$	(435.4	)	$	241.3
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	263.4		$	(99.3	)	$	(73.7	)	$	608.4		$	(435.4	)	$	263.4
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC Issuer			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
										Guarantors
Revenues and sales:
Service revenues	$	—		$	—		$	1,977.70		$	3,938.60		$	(8.0	)	$	5,908.30
Product sales	—			—			120.2			111			—			231.2
Total revenues and sales	—			—			2,097.90			4,049.60			(8.0		)	6,139.50
Costs and expenses:
Cost of services	—			—			1,162.40			1,533.40			(3.6		)	2,692.20
Cost of products sold	—			—			99.9			106.7			—			206.6
Selling, general and administrative	—			—			473			495.3			(1.0		)	967.3
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			370.9			926			—			1,296.90
Merger and integration costs	—			—			0.5			64.9			—			65.4
Restructuring charges	—			—			9.4			17.8			—			27.2
Total costs and expenses	—			—			2,116.10			3,144.10			(4.6		)	5,255.60
Operating (loss) income	—			—			(18.2		)	905.5			(3.4		)	883.9
Earnings (losses) from consolidated	404.9			(6.7		)	6.3			(0.5		)	(404.0		)	—
subsidiaries
Other (expense) income, net	(6.8		)	—			0.3			11.1			—			4.6
Gain on early extinguishment of debt	—			1.9			—			—			—			1.9
Intercompany interest income (expense)	152.8			—			—			(152.8		)	—			—
Interest (expense) income	(540.9		)	(84.2		)	(1.2		)	1.2			—			(625.1		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	10			(89.0		)	(12.8		)	764.5			(407.4		)	265.3
before income taxes
Income tax (benefit) expense	(158.0		)	(30.8		)	(7.7		)	296			(1.3		)	98.2
Income (loss) from continuing operations	168			(58.2		)	(5.1		)	468.5			(406.1		)	167.1
Discontinued operations	—			—			0.9			—			—			0.9
Net income (loss)	$	168		$	(58.2	)	$	(4.2	)	$	468.5		$	(406.1	)	$	168
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	172.5		$	(58.2	)	$	(4.2	)	$	468.5		$	(406.1	)	$	172.5
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC Issuer			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
										Guarantors
Revenues and sales:
Service revenues	$	—		$	—		$	164.2		$	3,990.00		$	(1.2	)	$	4,153.00
Product sales	—			—			16.2			110.4			—			126.6
Total revenues and sales	—			—			180.4			4,100.40			(1.2		)	4,279.60
Costs and expenses:
Cost of services	—			—			93.2			1,599.10			(1.2		)	1,691.10
Cost of products sold	—			—			12.8			92.3			—			105.1
Selling, general and administrative	—			—			39.6			562.3			—			601.9
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			28.8			818.7			—			847.5
Merger and integration costs	—			—			3.9			65.9			—			69.8
Restructuring charges	—			—			—			1.3			—			1.3
Total costs and expenses	—			—			178.3			3,139.60			(1.2		)	3,316.70
Operating income	—			—			2.1			960.8			—			962.9
Earnings (losses) from consolidated	477.7			1.4			(5.9		)	1.9			(475.1		)	—
subsidiaries
Other (expense) income, net	(3.8		)	—			—			3.7			—			(0.1		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(136.1		)	—			—			—			—			(136.1		)
Intercompany interest income (expense)	167.2			(2.0		)	2			(167.2		)	—			—
Interest expense	(547.3		)	(8.6		)	(0.1		)	(2.3		)	—			(558.3		)
(Loss) income from continuing operations	(42.3		)	(9.2		)	(1.9		)	796.9			(475.1		)	268.4
before income taxes
Income tax (benefit) expense	(211.8		)	(4.5		)	1.9			313.8			—			99.4
Income (loss) from continuing operations	169.5			(4.7		)	(3.8		)	483.1			(475.1		)	169
Discontinued operations	—			—			0.5			—			—			0.5
Net income (loss)	$	169.5		$	(4.7	)	$	(3.3	)	$	483.1		$	(475.1	)	$	169.5
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	195.5		$	(4.7	)	$	(3.3	)	$	483.1		$	(475.1	)	$	195.5
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2013
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC Issuer			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
										Guarantors
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13.7		$	—		$	7.8		$	26.7		$	—		$	48.2
Restricted cash	9.7			—			—			—			—			9.7
Accounts receivable (less allowance for	—			—			251			384.5			(0.2		)	635.3
doubtful accounts of $40.0)
Affiliates receivable, net	—			374.3			—			3,896.40			(4,270.7		)	—
Inventories	—			—			10.6			57.1			—			67.7
Deferred income taxes	201.9			—			—			76.7			(37.1		)	241.5
Prepaid income taxes	29.7			0.1			—			—			(0.1		)	29.7
Prepaid expenses and other	5.6			—			29.9			116			1.2			152.7
Total current assets	260.6			374.4			299.3			4,557.40			(4,306.9		)	1,184.80
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	12,064.60			—			0.1			—			(12,064.7		)	—
Goodwill	—			643.8			—			3,687.60			—			4,331.40
Other intangibles, net	—			—			533.6			1,486.50			—			2,020.10
Net property, plant and equipment	7.6			—			799.3			4,895.70			—			5,702.60
Deferred income taxes	—			219			31			—			(250.0		)	—
Other assets	115.3			—			16.2			74.2			—			205.7
Total Assets	$	12,448.10		$	1,237.20		$	1,679.50		$	14,701.40		$	(16,621.6	)	$	13,444.60
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	84.9		$	—		$	—		$	0.1		$	—		$	85
Current portion of interest rate swaps	30			—			—			—			—			30
Accounts payable	1.3			—			85.9			298.7			—			385.9
Affiliates payable, net	2,984.90			—			1,431.70			—			(4,265.9		)	150.7
Advance payments and customer deposits	—			—			77.7			145.8			—			223.5
Accrued taxes	0.2			—			24.5			79.3			0.3			104.3
Accrued interest	95.4			3.7			2.3			2.1			—			103.5
Other current liabilities	38.1			4			87.1			270.5			(37.3		)	362.4
Total current liabilities	3,234.80			7.7			1,709.20			796.5			(4,302.9		)	1,445.30
Long-term debt	8,044.90			475.8			—			101.5			—			8,622.20
Deferred income taxes	268.5			—			—			2,019.80			(250.0		)	2,038.30
Accumulated losses in excess of	—			71.8			—			—			(71.8		)	—
investments in consolidated subsidiaries
Other liabilities	59.4			2.3			51.6			385			—			498.3
Total liabilities	11,607.60			557.6			1,760.80			3,302.80			(4,624.7		)	12,604.10
Commitments and Contingencies
(See Note 13)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock	—			—			—			70.3			(70.3		)	—
Additional paid-in capital	812			842			—			6,918.50			(7,760.5		)	812
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5			—			—			32.9			(32.9		)	28.5
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	—			(162.4		)	(81.3		)	4,376.90			(4,133.2		)	—
Total shareholders’ equity	840.5			679.6			(81.3		)	11,398.60			(11,996.9		)	840.5
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	12,448.10		$	1,237.20		$	1,679.50		$	14,701.40		$	(16,621.6	)	$	13,444.60
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2012
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Issuer						Guarantors
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	57.5		$	—		$	26.5		$	48		$	—		$	132
Restricted cash	25			—			1.5			—			—			26.5
Accounts receivable (less allowance for	—			—			243.6			365.4			—			609
doubtful accounts of $42.6)
Affiliates receivable, net	—			1,080.20			—			3,253.30			(4,333.5		)	—
Inventories	—			—			10			65			—			75
Deferred income taxes	170.3			—			6.2			76.7			(3.8		)	249.4
Prepaid income taxes	23.3			—			—			—			—			23.3
Prepaid expenses and other	4.4			—			24.2			151			—			179.6
Assets held for sale	—			—			15.7			—			—			15.7
Total current assets	280.5			1,080.20			327.7			3,959.40			(4,337.3		)	1,310.50
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	11,814.40			—			0.4			—			(11,814.8		)	—
Goodwill	—			643.8			—			3,687.60			—			4,331.40
Other intangibles, net	—			—			668.9			1,642.40			—			2,311.30
Net property, plant and equipment	7.6			—			877.3			4,976.90			—			5,861.80
Deferred income taxes	—			246.4			—			—			(246.4		)	—
Other assets	103.1			—			13.1			50.8			—			167
Total Assets	$	12,205.60		$	1,970.40		$	1,887.40		$	14,317.10		$	(16,398.5	)	$	13,982.00
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	856		$	—		$	—		$	10		$	—		$	866
Current portion of interest rate swaps	29			—			—			—			—			29
Accounts payable	1			—			83.4			279.3			—			363.7
Affiliates payable, net	2,806.60			—			1,525.00			—			(4,331.6		)	—
Advance payments and customer deposits	—			—			74			145.6			—			219.6
Accrued dividends	148.9			—			—			—			—			148.9
Accrued taxes	0.2			—			33.6			70.1			0.4			104.3
Accrued interest	107.2			3.9			0.8			1.7			—			113.6
Other current liabilities	42.7			3.8			81.9			198.2			(3.8		)	322.8
Total current liabilities	3,991.60			7.7			1,798.70			704.9			(4,335.0		)	2,167.90
Long-term debt	6,823.20			1,175.00			—			101.6			—			8,099.80
Deferred income taxes	175.1			—			33.1			1,935.00			(246.4		)	1,896.80
Accumulated losses in excess of	—			5.3			—			—			(5.3		)	—
investments in consolidated subsidiaries
Other liabilities	110.9			3.4			63.1			535.3			—			712.7
Total liabilities	11,100.80			1,191.40			1,894.90			3,276.80			(4,586.7		)	12,877.20
Commitments and Contingencies
(See Note 13)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock	0.1			—			—			70.3			(70.3		)	0.1
Additional paid-in capital	1,098.30			842			—			6,918.50			(7,760.5		)	1,098.30
Accumulated other comprehensive	6.4			—			—			50.8			(50.8		)	6.4
income
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	—			(63.0		)	(7.5		)	4,000.70			(3,930.2		)	—
Total shareholders’ equity	1,104.80			779			(7.5		)	11,040.30			(11,811.8		)	1,104.80
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’	$	12,205.60		$	1,970.40		$	1,887.40		$	14,317.10		$	(16,398.5	)	$	13,982.00
Equity
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Issuer						Guarantors
Cash Provided from Operations:
Net income (loss)	$	241.3		$	(99.3	)	$	(73.7	)	$	608.4		$	(435.4	)	$	241.3
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided from operations:
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			397.3			944.2			—			1,341.50
Provision for doubtful accounts	—			—			17.7			45.8			—			63.5
Equity in (earnings) losses from subsidiaries	(500.0		)	66.4			0.2			(0.3		)	433.7			—
Share-based compensation expense	—			—			16.6			28.3			—			44.9
Pension income	—			—			—			(115.3		)	—			(115.3		)
Deferred income taxes	36.2			27.4			(24.4		)	95.6			—			134.8
Unamortized net discount (premium) on	3.1			(41.2		)	—			—			—			(38.1		)
retired debt
Amortization of unrealized losses on	35.9			—			—			—			—			35.9
de-designated interest rate swaps
Gain from sale of software business	—			—			(14.4		)	—			—			(14.4		)
Plan curtailment and other, net	27.5			(8.0		)	(3.2		)	(32.1		)	—			(15.8		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	(24.1		)	(1.3		)	(62.6		)	(70.5		)	—			(158.5		)
Net cash (used in) provided	(180.1		)	(56.0		)	253.5			1,504.10			(1.7		)	1,519.80
from operations
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			—			(161.2		)	(679.8		)	—			(841.0		)
Broadband network expansion funded by	—			—			—			(36.1		)	—			(36.1		)
stimulus grants
Changes in restricted cash	15.3			—			1.5			—			—			16.8
Grant funds received for broadband	68			—			—			—			—			68
stimulus projects
Grant funds received from Connect America	—			—			—			60.7			—			60.7
Fund
Disposition of software business	—			—			30			—			—			30
Other, net	—			—			—			(6.0		)	—			(6.0		)
Net cash provided from (used in)	83.3			—			(129.7		)	(661.2		)	—			(707.6		)
investing activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(444.6		)	—			—			—			—			(444.6		)
Distributions to Windstream Holdings	(0.4		)	—			(149.0		)	—			—			(149.4		)
Repayment of debt and swaps	(4,500.9		)	(650.0		)	—			(10.1		)	—			(5,161.0		)
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,919.60			—			—			—			—			4,919.60
Debt issuance costs	(30.0		)	—			—			—			—			(30.0		)
Intercompany transactions, net	116			706			21.4			(845.1		)	1.7			—
Payment under capital lease obligations	—			—			(14.9		)	(9.0		)	—			(23.9		)
Other, net	(6.7		)	—			—			—			—			(6.7		)
Net cash provided from (used in)	53			56			(142.5		)	(864.2		)	1.7			(896.0		)
financing activities
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(43.8		)	—			(18.7		)	(21.3		)	—			(83.8		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of period	57.5			—			26.5			48			—			132
End of period	$	13.7		$	—		$	7.8		$	26.7		$	—		$	48.2
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Issuer						Guarantors
Cash Provided from Operations:
Net income (loss)	$	168		$	(58.2	)	$	(4.2	)	$	468.5		$	(406.1	)	$	168
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided from operations:
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			371.6			926			—			1,297.60
Provision for doubtful accounts	—			—			11.5			47.9			—			59.4
Equity in (earnings) losses from subsidiaries	(404.9		)	6.7			(6.3		)	0.5			404			—
Share-based compensation expense	—			—			10.9			32.3			—			43.2
Pension expense	—			—			—			67.4			—			67.4
Deferred income taxes	54.6			27.8			34.7			(38.1		)	—			79
Unamortized net premium on retired debt	—			(16.2		)	—			—			—			(16.2		)
Amortization of unrealized losses on	45.4			—			—			—			—			45.4
de-designated interest rate swaps
Plan curtailment and other, net	22.3			(20.5		)	0.3			(27.8		)	—			(25.7		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	275.3			(41.2		)	(143.1		)	(31.5		)	—			59.5
Net cash provided from (used in)	160.7			(101.6		)	275.4			1,445.20			(2.1		)	1,777.60
operations
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			—			(208.5		)	(892.7		)	—			(1,101.2		)
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	—			—			—			(105.4		)	—			(105.4		)
Changes in restricted cash	(13.2		)	—			8.4			—			—			(4.8		)
Grant funds received for broadband	45.7			—			—			—			—			45.7
stimulus projects
Disposition of wireless assets	—			—			—			57			—			57
Disposition of energy business	—			—			6.1			—			—			6.1
Other, net	—			—			(1.9		)	2.8			—			0.9
Net cash used in (provided from)	32.5			—			(195.9		)	(938.3		)	—			(1,101.7		)
investing activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(588.0		)	—			—			—			—			(588.0		)
Repayment of debt and swaps	(1,744.4		)	(300.0		)	—			(10.1		)	—			(2,054.5		)
Proceeds of debt issuance	1,910.00			—			—			—			—			1,910.00
Debt issuance costs	(19.1		)	—			—			—			—			(19.1		)
Intercompany transactions, net	189.7			401.6			(97.3		)	(496.1		)	2.1			—
Payment under capital lease obligations	—			—			(19.2		)	(0.8		)	—			(20.0		)
Other, net	0.7			—			—			—			—			0.7
Net cash (used in) provided from	(251.1		)	101.6			(116.5		)	(507.0		)	2.1			(770.9		)
financing activities
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(57.9		)	—			(37.0		)	(0.1		)	—			(95.0		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of period	115.4			—			63.5			48.1			—			227
End of period	$	57.5		$	—		$	26.5		$	48		$	—		$	132
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Issuer						Guarantors
Cash Provided from Operations:
Net income (loss)	$	169.5		$	(4.7	)	$	(3.3	)	$	483.1		$	(475.1	)	$	169.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided from operations:
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			28.8			818.7			—			847.5
Provision for doubtful accounts	—			—			1.4			47.1			—			48.5
Equity in (earnings) losses from subsidiaries	(477.7		)	(1.4		)	5.9			(1.9		)	475.1			—
Share-based compensation expense	—			—			0.2			23.9			—			24.1
Pension expense	—			—			—			166.8			—			166.8
Deferred income taxes	10.3			—			(8.3		)	171.8			—			173.8
Unamortized net discount on retired debt	21.2			—			—			—			—			21.2
Amortization of unrealized losses on	49			—			—			—			—			49
de-designated interest rate swaps
Plan curtailment and other, net	18.6			(2.2		)	—			(19.5		)	—			(3.1		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	(316.2		)	(13.6		)	(39.4		)	100.7			—			(268.5		)
Net cash (used in) provided from	(525.3		)	(21.9		)	(14.7		)	1,790.70			—			1,228.80
operations
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			—			(9.0		)	(693.0		)	—			(702.0		)
Broadband network expansion funded	—			—			—			(21.7		)	—			(21.7		)
by stimulus grants
Cash acquired from PAETEC	—			—			71.4			—			—			71.4
Changes in restricted cash	(11.9		)	—			—			—			—			(11.9		)
Grant funds received for broadband	4			—			—			—			—			4
stimulus projects
Other, net	1.8			0.6			(0.8		)	6.4			—			8
Net cash (used in) provided from	(6.1		)	0.6			61.6			(708.3		)	—			(652.2		)
investing activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(509.6		)	—			—			—			—			(509.6		)
Repayment of debt and swaps	(4,670.7		)	(99.5		)	—			(10.1		)	—			(4,780.3		)
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,922.00			—			—			—			—			4,922.00
Debt issuance costs	(30.6		)	—			—			—			—			(30.6		)
Intercompany transactions, net	933.3			120.8			16.6			(1,070.7		)	—			—
Payment under capital lease obligations	—			—			—			(0.8		)	—			(0.8		)
Other, net	(1.7		)	—			—			9.1			—			7.4
Net cash provided from (used in)	642.7			21.3			16.6			(1,072.5		)	—			(391.9		)
financing activities
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	111.3			—			63.5			9.9			—			184.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of period	4.1			—			—			38.2			—			42.3
End of period	$	115.4		$	—		$	63.5		$	48.1		$	—		$	227

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	Discontinued Operations:
	On December 5, 2013, we completed the sale of Pinnacle, a software business acquired as part of the PAETEC acquisition, for $30.0 million in cash. Pinnacle provided comprehensive solutions for supporting the full lifecycle of information technology and telecommunications services. On June 15, 2012, we completed for $6.1 million in cash the sale of the energy business also acquired as part of the PAETEC acquisition, which sold electricity to business and residential customers, primarily in certain geographic regions in New York state, as a competitive electricity supplier. There was no gain or loss realized on the sale of the energy business.
	The following table summarizes the results of the software and energy businesses which have been separately presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions)	2013		2012		2011
	Revenues and sales	$	16.9	$	29.7	$	4.2
	Operating income from discontinued operations	1.4		3.1		0.5
	Gain on sale of discontinued operations	14.4		—		—
	Income before tax from discontinued operations	15.8		3.1		0.5
	Income tax expense	9.8		2.2		—
	Net income from discontinued operations	$	6	$	0.9	$	0.5
	The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of the software business that are classified as held for sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012:
	(Millions)
	Current assets	$	5.3
	Goodwill	9.5
	Other assets	0.9
	Total assets held for sale	$	15.7
	Current liabilities	$	4.5
	Total liabilities related to assets held for sale	$	4.5

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio

Quarterly Financial Information - (Unaudited):	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information – (Unaudited) [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Information - (Unaudited):	'
	Quarterly Financial Information – (Unaudited):
			For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(Millions, except per share amounts)		Total		4th		3rd		2nd		1st
	Revenues and sales		$	5,988.10	$	1,491.30	$	1,498.60	$	1,501.70	$	1,496.50
	Operating income		$	1,009.00	$	326.5	$	219.6	$	227	$	235.9
	Net income		$	241	$	118.4	$	30.6	$	39.7	$	52.3
	Basic and diluted earnings per share: (a)
	Net income			$0.40		$0.20		$0.05		$0.06		$0.09
			For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(Millions, except per share amounts)		Total		4th		3rd		2nd		1st
	Revenues and sales		$	6,139.50	$	1,534.10	$	1,541.00	$	1,530.30	$	1,534.10
	Operating income		$	883.9	$	171.2	$	235.8	$	232.5	$	244.4
	Net income		$	168	$	10.1	$	46.6	$	50.9	$	60.4
	Basic and diluted earnings per share: (a)
	Net income			$0.28		$0.02		$0.08		$0.09		$0.10
	(a)	Quarterly earnings per share amounts may not add to full-year earnings per share amounts due to the difference in weighted-average common shares for the quarters compared to the weighted-average common shares for the year.
	Significant events affecting our historical operating trends in the quarterly periods were as follows:
	•	As discussed in Note 8, we recognize actuarial gains and losses for pension benefits as a component of net periodic benefit (income) expense in the fourth quarter of each year, unless an earlier measurement date is required. Results of operations for the fourth quarter of 2013 and 2012 include pretax actuarial (gains) and losses related to pension benefits of $(110.4) million and $72.5 million or an after-tax (benefit) charge of $(71.1) million and $42.4 million, respectively.

Subsequent_Event_Notes

Subsequent Event (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events:	'
	Subsequent Events:
	On February 12, 2014, we declared a dividend of 25 cents per share on our common stock, which is payable on April 15, 2014 to shareholders of record on March 31, 2014.
	On February 21, 2014, we announced that we are reducing our workforce to increase operational efficiency. As a result, we expect to eliminate approximately 400 positions by March 3, 2014, with about 175 of the eliminated positions resulting from a voluntary separation initiative. We anticipate incurring pre-tax restructuring charges of approximately $9.0 million to $10.0 million during the first quarter of 2014, primarily associated with severance and other related costs. The workforce reduction is expected to result in annualized savings of approximately $20.0 million.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies and New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]	'
Use of Estimates, Policy	'
	Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are based upon management’s evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements, and such differences could be material.
Segment Reporting, Policy	'
	Business Segments – We are organized based on the services and products that we offer. Our chief operating decision maker assesses performance and allocates resources based on our consolidated results of operations. Under this organizational and reporting structure, our operations consist of one reportable segment. See the accompanying consolidated statements of income for additional information regarding the types of revenue our business generates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
Restricted Cash	'
	Restricted Cash – Restricted cash consists of cash restricted for uses other than current operations. We have placed cash into pledged deposit accounts for our share of committed spend on construction contracts currently under review by the Rural Utilities Service ("RUS"), part of the United States Department of Agriculture, for broadband stimulus grants. Changes in the restricted cash balances are reflected as cash inflows or outflows in the investing activities section of the statement of cash flows. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of PAETEC Holding Corp. ("PAETEC"), we assumed responsibility for letter of credit agreements between PAETEC and their financial institution. These letter of credit agreements, which require cash collateral, relate to contracts entered into by PAETEC in the normal course of business. There was no restricted cash remaining at December 31, 2013 associated with these letters of credit compared to approximately $1.5 million of restricted cash at December 31, 2012.
Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable consist principally of trade receivables from customers and are generally unsecured and due within 30 days. Expected credit losses related to trade accounts receivable are recorded as an allowance for doubtful accounts in the consolidated balance sheets. In establishing the allowance for doubtful accounts, we consider a number of factors, including historical collection experience, aging of the accounts receivable balances, current economic conditions and a specific customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations. When internal collection efforts on accounts have been exhausted, the accounts are written off by reducing the allowance for doubtful accounts. Concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is limited because a large number of geographically diverse customers make up our customer base. Due to varying customer billing cycle cut-off, we must estimate service revenues earned but not yet billed at the end of each reporting period. Included in accounts receivable are unbilled receivables related to communications services and product sales of $46.3 million and $48.5 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Inventories	'
	Inventories – Inventories consist of finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using either an average original cost or specific identification method of valuation.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	'
	Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets – Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of prepaid services, rent, insurance, maintenance contracts and refundable deposits. Prepayments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the corresponding life of the underlying agreements.
Broadband Stimulus Spend	'
	Broadband Stimulus Grants – Capital expenditures related to the broadband stimulus grants are initially recorded to construction in progress. A receivable totaling 75 percent of the gross spend, representing the expected reimbursement from the RUS is recorded during the same period, offsetting the amounts recorded in construction in progress. The resulting balance sheet presentation reflects our 25 percent investment in these assets in property, plant and equipment. Once an asset is placed into service, depreciation is calculated and recorded based on our 25 percent investment in the equipment. Initial outflows to purchase stimulus-related assets are reflected in the investing activities section of the accompanying consolidated cash flows statement. Grant funds received from the RUS are shown as inflows in the investing activities section of the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows.
Connect America Fund Support [Policy Text Block]	'
	Connect America Fund Support – In conjunction with reforming USF, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") established the Connect America Fund ("CAF") which provides incremental support to broadband service providers. We have been authorized to receive $75.2 million in CAF support for upgrades and new deployments of broadband service to unserved and underserved locations. Pursuant to commitments we made with the FCC, we will match, on at least a dollar-for-dollar basis, the total amount of CAF support we receive. As of December 31, 2013, we have received $60.7 million of our current authorized allotment of CAF support of which $20.7 million and $40.0 million has been recorded in other current liabilities and other liabilities, respectively in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. As construction projects which will utilize CAF support are initiated, a portion of the CAF support, received will be reclassified from other liabilities as an offset to construction in progress to effectively reduce the capitalized cost of the constructed asset. For each construction dollar we spend, an equal amount will be transferred from other liabilities to construction in progress to reflect our dollar-for-dollar matching requirement. CAF support received has been presented as cash inflows in the investing activities section of the consolidated statement of cash flows.
Assets Held For Sale	'
	Assets Held For Sale – On December 5, 2013, we completed the sale of Pinnacle Software Company ("Pinnacle"), a software company acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of PAETEC. As a result, $15.7 million of assets and $4.5 million of liabilities of the software business were reclassified to assets held for sale and liabilities related to assets held for sale, respectively, and are presented in assets held for sale and other current liabilities, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012. The results of our software business are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. See Note 15 for further discussion of discontinued operations.
	On February 22, 2012 and March 30, 2012, we completed the sales of wireless assets acquired from D&E Communications, Inc. ("D&E") and Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. ("Iowa Telecom"), respectively. In connection with these sales, we received gross proceeds of approximately $57.0 million and recognized a gain of $5.2 million, net of transaction fees.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets – Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired through various business combinations. The cost of acquired entities at the date of the acquisition is allocated to identifiable assets, and the excess of the total purchase price over the amounts assigned to identifiable assets has been recorded as goodwill.
	In accordance with authoritative guidance, goodwill is to be assigned to a company’s reporting units and tested for impairment at least annually using a consistent measurement date, which for us is January 1st of each year. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, referred to as a component. A component of an operating segment is a reporting unit for which discrete financial information is available and our executive management team regularly reviews the operating results of that component. Additionally, components of an operating segment can be combined as a single reporting unit if the components have similar economic characteristics. As of January 1, 2013, we determined that we had one reporting unit to test for impairment, which included all of our operations. We assessed impairment of our goodwill based upon step one of the authoritative guidance by evaluating the carrying value of our shareholders’ equity against the current fair market value of our outstanding equity, which was estimated to be equal to our current market capitalization plus a control premium of 20.0 percent. This premium was estimated through a review of recent market observable transactions involving telecommunications companies. As of January 1, 2013, the fair market value of our equity, both including and excluding the control premium, exceed its carrying value, and accordingly, goodwill was considered not impaired and step two of the impairment test was unnecessary.
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Changes, Continued:
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, in connection with the disposal of our software business and changes in certain management responsibilities, we reassessed our reporting unit structure and determined that, as of the date of reassessment of November 30, 2013, we had five reporting units, including the software business sold on December 5, 2013. The reporting units are not separate legal entities with discrete financial statements. Certain assets and liabilities utilized in or relating to multiple reporting units have been allocated to the reporting units using reasonable and consistent allocation methodologies. Certain corporate-level assets and liabilities were not allocated and are included in a separate corporate reporting unit. Goodwill has been assigned to the non-corporate reporting units using a relative fair value allocation approach. Immediately prior to this change in our reporting unit structure and assignment of goodwill to the reporting units, we determined that no impairment of goodwill existed as of November 30, 2013. For purposes of our annual goodwill impairment test, we will continue to use January 1st of each year as the measurement date.
	We estimated the fair value of our reporting units using an income approach or discounted cash flow model supplemented with a market approach. The income approach is based on the present value of projected cash flows and a terminal value, which represents the expected normalized cash flows of the reporting unit beyond the cash flows from the discrete projection period of five years. We discounted the estimated cash flows for each of the reporting units using a rate that represents a market participant’s weighted average cost of capital commensurate with the reporting unit’s underlying business operations. Results of the income approach were corroborated with estimated fair values derived from a market approach, which primarily included the use of comparable multiples of publicly traded companies operating in businesses similar to ours. We also reconciled the estimated fair value of our reporting units to our total market capitalization.
	Other intangible assets arising from business combinations such as franchise rights, customer lists, and cable franchise rights are initially recorded at estimated fair value. We amortize customer lists using the sum-of-the-digits method over an estimated life or 9 to 15 years. All other intangible assets are amortized using a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives.
Net Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Net Property, Plant and Equipment – Property, plant and equipment are stated at original cost, less accumulated depreciation. Property, plant and equipment consists of central office equipment, office and warehouse facilities, outside communications plant, customer premise equipment, furniture, fixtures, vehicles, machinery, other equipment and software to support the business units in the distribution of telecommunications products. The costs of additions, replacements, substantial improvements and extension of the network to the customer premise, including related labor costs, are capitalized, while the costs of maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation expense amounted to $1,049.7 million, $955.6 million, and $626.9 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Net property, plant and equipment consisted of the following as of December 31:
	(Millions)	Depreciable Lives		2013				2012
	Land			$	44.7			$	46.3
	Building and improvements	3-40 years		644.5				649.4
	Central office equipment	3-40 years		5,563.70				5,276.00
	Outside communications plant	7-47 years		6,630.70				6,256.20
	Furniture, vehicles and other equipment	3-23 years		1,431.20				1,269.70
	Construction in progress			312.6				329.2
				14,627.40				13,826.80
	Less accumulated depreciation			(8,924.8		)		(7,965.0		)
	Net property, plant and equipment			$	5,702.60			$	5,861.80
	Our regulated operations use a group composite depreciation method. Under this method, when plant is retired, the original cost, net of salvage value, is charged against accumulated depreciation and no immediate gain or loss is recognized on the disposition of the plant. For our non-regulated operations, when depreciable plant is retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are deducted from the plant accounts, with the corresponding gain or loss reflected in operating results.
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Changes, Continued:
	The RUS will have a retained security interest in the assets funded by the broadband stimulus grants over their economic life, which varies by grant for periods up to 23 years. In the event of default of terms of the agreement, the RUS could exercise the rights under its retained security interest to gain control and ownership of these assets. In addition, in the event of a proposed change in control of Windstream, the acquiring party would need to receive approval from the RUS prior to consummating the proposed transaction, for which pre-approval will not be reasonably withheld.
	We capitalize interest in connection with the acquisition or construction of plant assets. Capitalized interest is included in the cost of the asset with a corresponding reduction in interest expense. Capitalized interest amounted to $7.9 million, $10.9 million and $6.8 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Asset Retirement Obligations	'
	Asset Retirement Obligations – We recognize asset retirement obligations in accordance with authoritative guidance on accounting for asset retirement obligations and conditional asset retirement obligations, which requires recognition of a liability for the fair value of an asset retirement obligation if the amount can be reasonably estimated. Our asset retirement obligations include legal obligations to remediate the asbestos in certain buildings if we exit them, to properly dispose of our chemically-treated telephone poles at the time they are removed from service and to restore certain leased properties to their previous condition upon exit from the lease. These asset retirement obligations totaled $52.3 million and $51.4 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Derivative Instruments	'
	Derivative Instruments – Windstream Corp. enters into interest rate swap agreements to mitigate the interest rate risk inherent in its variable rate senior secured credit facility. Derivative instruments are accounted for in accordance with authoritative guidance for recognition, measurement and disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities, including when a derivative or other financial instrument can be designated as a hedge. This guidance requires recognition of all derivative instruments at fair value, and accounting for the changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative has been designated as, qualifies as and is effective as a hedge. Changes in fair value of the effective portions of cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income in the current period. Any ineffective portion of the hedges is recognized in earnings in the current period. Cash flows from hedging activities are included in the same category as the items being hedged, which is primarily financing activities.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition – Service revenues are primarily derived from providing access to or usage of our networks and facilities. Service revenues are recognized over the period that the corresponding services are rendered to customers. Revenues derived from other telecommunications services, including interconnection, long distance and enhanced service revenues are recognized monthly as services are provided. Revenue from sales of indefeasible rights to use fiber optic network facilities ("IRUs") and the related telecommunications network maintenance arrangements is generally recognized over the term of the related lease or contract. Sales of communications products including customer premise equipment and modems are recognized when products are delivered to and accepted by customers. Fees assessed to customers for service activation are deferred upon service activation and recognized as service revenue on a straight-line basis over the expected life of the customer relationship in accordance with authoritative guidance on multiple element arrangements. Certain costs associated with activating such services are deferred and recognized as an operating expense over the same period.
Advertising	'
	Advertising – Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense totaled $79.3 million, $99.5 million, and $67.8 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011.
Share-Based Compensation	'
	Share-Based Compensation – In accordance with authoritative guidance on share-based compensation, we value all time-based awards to employees at fair value on the date of the grant, and recognize that value as compensation expense over the period that each award vests. Performance-based awards are valued at fair value at the end of each reporting period until final performance targets are set. Share-based compensation expense for performance-based awards is recognized when it is probable and estimable as measured against performance metrics. Share-based compensation expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
Pension Benefits, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Pension Benefits – We recognize changes in the fair value of plan assets and actuarial gains and losses due to actual experience differing from actuarial assumptions, as a component of net periodic benefit (income) expense in the fourth quarter in the year in which the gains and losses occur, and if applicable in any quarter in which an interim remeasurement is required. The remaining components of pension expense, primarily service and interest costs and assumed return on plan assets, are recognized ratably on a quarterly basis.
Leases	'
	Operating Leases – Certain of our operating lease agreements include scheduled rent escalations during the initial lease term and/or during succeeding optional renewal periods. We account for these operating leases in accordance with authoritative guidance for operating leases with non-level rent payments. Accordingly, the scheduled increases in rent expense are recognized on a straight-line basis over the initial lease term and those renewal periods that are reasonably assured. The difference between rent expense and rent paid is recorded as deferred rent and is included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term, including renewal option periods that are reasonably assured.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes – We account for income taxes in accordance with guidance on accounting for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax balances are adjusted to reflect tax rates based on currently enacted tax laws, which will be in effect in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period of the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not that such assets will be realized. In addition, we adopted authoritative guidance which addresses uncertainty in tax positions and clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold that the income tax positions must achieve before being recognized in the financial statements.
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share – We compute basic earnings per share by dividing net income applicable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Our non-vested restricted shares containing a non-forfeitable right to receive dividends on a one-to-one per share ratio to common shares are considered participating securities, and the impact is included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. Calculations of earnings per share under the two-class method exclude from the numerator any dividends paid or owed on participating securities and any undistributed earnings considered to be attributable to participating securities. The related participating securities are similarly excluded from the denominator.
	Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income applicable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares adjusted to include the effect of potentially dilutive securities. Potentially dilutive securities include incremental shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants. Options and warrants granted in conjunction with the acquisition of PAETEC are included in the computation of dilutive earnings per share using the treasury stock method. Diluted earnings per share exclude all potentially dilutive securities if their effect is anti-dilutive.
	We also issue performance-based restricted stock units as part of our share-based compensation plan. These restricted stock units contain a forfeitable right to receive dividends. Because dividends attributable to these shares are forfeited if the vesting provisions are not met, they are considered non-participating restricted shares and are not dilutive under the two class method until the performance conditions have been satisfied. The 2013 performance conditions for the outstanding restricted stock units have been satisfied.
	Options to purchase shares of stock issuable under stock-based compensation plans that were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of our common stock and, therefore, the effect would be anti-dilutive, totaled approximately 1.0 million shares for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Changes, Continued:
	A reconciliation of net income and number of shares used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share was as follows for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions, except per share amounts)	2013				2012				2011
	Basic and diluted earnings per share:
	Numerator:
	Income from continuing operations	$	235			$	167.1			$	169
	Income from continuing operations allocable to participating securities	(4.1		)		(3.6		)		(3.4		)
	Adjusted income from continuing operations attributable to	230.9				163.5				165.6
	common shares
	Income from discontinued operations	6				0.9				0.5
	Income from discontinued operations allocable to participating	—				—				—
	securities
	Adjusted income from discontinued operations attributable to	6				0.9				0.5
	common shares
	Net income attributable to common shares	$	236.9			$	164.4			$	166.1
	Denominator:
	Basic shares outstanding
	Weighted average basic shares outstanding	593.2				588				516.4
	Weighted average participating securities	(3.9		)		(3.5		)		(3.7		)
	Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share	589.3				584.5				512.7
	Diluted shares outstanding
	Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share	589.3				584.5				512.7
	Effect of dilutive stock options	0.4				1.8				0.3
	Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per	589.7				586.3				513
	share
	Basic and diluted earnings per share:
	From continuing operations		$0.39				$0.28				$0.32
	From discontinued operations	0.01				—				—
	Net income		$0.40				$0.28				$0.32
Change In Accounting Estimate	'
	Change in Accounting Estimate
	The calculation of depreciation and amortization expense is based on the estimated economic useful lives of the underlying property, plant and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets. We periodically obtain updated depreciation studies to evaluate whether certain useful lives remain appropriate in accordance with authoritative guidance. With the assistance of outside expertise, we completed analyses of the depreciable lives of assets held for certain subsidiaries during the year 2012. Based on those results, we implemented new depreciation rates resulting in a net increase to depreciation of $59.1 million and a net decrease in net income of $36.5 million or $0.06 per share for the year ended December 31, 2012.

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Schedule 1 - Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant (Parent Company) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed Income Statement	'
	STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	For the period of August 30, 2013 (date of formation) to December 31, 2013
	(Millions)
	Costs and expenses:
	Selling, general, and administrative	$	0.5
	Total costs and expenses	0.5
	Operating loss	(0.5		)
	Loss before income taxes and equity in subsidiaries	(0.5		)
	Income tax benefit	(0.2		)
	Loss before equity in subsidiaries	(0.3		)
	Equity earnings from subsidiaries	137.6
	Net income	$	137.3
	Comprehensive income	$	134.4
		Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors
	Revenues and sales:
	Service revenues	$	—		$	1,050.70		$	4,755.20		$	(30.4	)	$	5,775.50
	Product sales	—			54.4			158.2			—			212.6
	Total revenues and sales	—			1,105.10			4,913.40			(30.4		)	5,988.10
	Costs and expenses:
	Cost of services	—			337.6			2,180.10			(25.6		)	2,492.10
	Cost of products sold	—			53.7			130.2			—			183.9
	Selling, general and administrative	—			59.2			868.5			(4.8		)	922.9
	Depreciation and amortization	—			317.3			1,023.60			—			1,340.90
	Merger and integration costs	—			—			29.2			—			29.2
	Restructuring charges	—			1.6			8			—			9.6
	Total costs and expenses	—			769.4			4,239.60			(30.4		)	4,978.60
	Operating income	—			335.7			673.8			—			1,009.50
	Earnings from consolidated subsidiaries	500			44			5			(549.0		)	—
	Other income (expense), net	2			167.1			(181.6		)	—			(12.5		)
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(17.2		)	—			(11.3		)	—			(28.5		)
	Intercompany interest income (expense)	154.1			(95.4		)	(58.7		)	—			—
	Interest expense	(584.6		)	(5.8		)	(37.3		)	—			(627.7		)
	Income from continuing operations before	54.3			445.6			389.9			(549.0		)	340.8
	income taxes
	Income tax (benefit) expense	(187.0		)	145.5			147			—			105.5
	Income from continuing operations	241.3			300.1			242.9			(549.0		)	235.3
	Discontinued operations	—			—			6			—			6
	Net income	$	241.3		$	300.1		$	248.9		$	(549.0	)	$	241.3
	Comprehensive income	$	263.4		$	300.1		$	248.9		$	(549.0	)	$	263.4
	14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
		Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors
	Revenues and sales:
	Service revenues	$	—		$	1,080.60		$	4,853.10		$	(25.4	)	$	5,908.30
	Product sales	—			73			158.2			—			231.2
	Total revenues and sales	—			1,153.60			5,011.30			(25.4		)	6,139.50
	Costs and expenses:
	Cost of services	—			374.3			2,335.00			(17.1		)	2,692.20
	Cost of products sold	—			71.9			134.7			—			206.6
	Selling, general and administrative	—			84.7			890.9			(8.3		)	967.3
	Depreciation and amortization	—			315.2			981.7			—			1,296.90
	Merger and integration costs	—			—			65.4			—			65.4
	Restructuring charges	—			4.3			22.9			—			27.2
	Total costs and expenses	—			850.4			4,430.60			(25.4		)	5,255.60
	Operating income	—			303.2			580.7			—			883.9
	Earnings from consolidated subsidiaries	404.9			38.9			4.4			(448.2		)	—
	Other (expense) income, net	(6.8		)	185.8			(174.4		)	—			4.6
	Gain on early extinguishment of debt	—			—			1.9			—			1.9
Intercompany interest income (expense)	152.8			(98.9		)	(53.9		)	—			—
Interest expense	(540.9		)	(5.4		)	(78.8		)	—			(625.1		)
Income from continuing operations before	10			423.6			279.9			(448.2		)	265.3
income taxes
Income tax (benefit) expense	(158.0		)	143.4			112.8			—			98.2
Income from continuing operations	168			280.2			167.1			(448.2		)	167.1
Discontinued operations	—			—			0.9			—			0.9
Net income	$	168		$	280.2		$	168		$	(448.2	)	$	168
Comprehensive income	$	172.5		$	280.2		$	168		$	(448.2	)	$	172.5
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Revenues and sales:
Service revenues	$	—		$	1,084.50		$	3,090.40		$	(21.9	)	$	4,153.00
Product sales	—			61.2			65.4			—			126.6
Total revenues and sales	—			1,145.70			3,155.80			(21.9		)	4,279.60
Costs and expenses:
Cost of services	—			375.2			1,328.20			(12.3		)	1,691.10
Cost of products sold	—			55.8			49.3			—			105.1
Selling, general and administrative	—			102.7			508.8			(9.6		)	601.9
Depreciation and amortization	—			320.3			527.2			—			847.5
Merger and integration costs	—			—			69.8			—			69.8
Restructuring charges	—			0.3			1			—			1.3
Total costs and expenses	—			854.3			2,484.30			(21.9		)	3,316.70
Operating income	—			291.4			671.5			—			962.9
Earnings (losses) from consolidated subsidiaries	477.7			(1.2		)	4.7			(481.2		)	—
Other (expense) income, net	(3.8		)	179.7			(176.0		)	—			(0.1		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(136.1		)	—			—			—			(136.1		)
Intercompany interest income (expense)	167.2			(104.8		)	(62.4		)	—			—
Interest expense	(547.3		)	(5.2		)	(5.8		)	—			(558.3		)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before	(42.3		)	359.9			432			(481.2		)	268.4
income taxes
Income tax (benefit) expense	(211.8		)	113.9			197.3			—			99.4
Income from continuing operations	169.5			246			234.7			(481.2		)	169
Discontinued operations	—			—			0.5			—			0.5
Net income	$	169.5		$	246		$	235.2		$	(481.2	)	$	169.5
Comprehensive income	$	195.5		$	246		$	235.2		$	(481.2	)	$	195.5
Condensed Balance Sheet	'
	BALANCE SHEET
	31-Dec-13
	(Millions, except par value)
	Assets
	Current Assets:
	Distributions receivable from Windstream Corp.	$	150.7
	Other current assets	0.1
	Total current assets	150.8
	Investment in affiliate	840.5
	Total Assets	$	991.3
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Accrued dividends	$	151.1
	Total current liabilities	151.1
	Shareholders’ Equity:
	Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000.0 shares authorized,
	588.2 shares issued and outstanding	0.1
	Additional paid-in capital	811.6
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5
	Retained earnings	—
	Total shareholders’ equity	840.2
	Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	991.3
		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
		As of December 31, 2013
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors
	Assets
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	13.7		$	4.1		$	30.4		$	—		$	48.2
	Restricted cash	9.7			—			—			—			9.7
	Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful	—			117.6			517.7			—			635.3
	accounts of $40.0)
	Notes receivable - affiliate	—			4.8			—			(4.8		)	—
	Affiliates receivable, net	—			719.9			2,114.30			(2,834.2		)	—
	Inventories	—			49.8			17.9			—			67.7
	Deferred income taxes	201.9			22.9			16.7			—			241.5
	Prepaid income taxes	29.7			—			—			—			29.7
	Prepaid expenses and other	5.6			20.8			126.3			—			152.7
	Total current assets	260.6			939.9			2,823.30			(2,839.0		)	1,184.80
	Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	12,064.60			1,319.30			296			(13,679.9		)	—
	Notes receivable - affiliate	—			321.3			—			(321.3		)	—
	Goodwill	—			2,475.10			1,856.30			—			4,331.40
	Other intangibles, net	—			1,042.60			977.5			—			2,020.10
	Net property, plant and equipment	7.6			1,398.20			4,296.80			—			5,702.60
	Other assets	115.3			20			70.4			—			205.7
	Total Assets	$	12,448.10		$	7,516.40		$	10,320.30		$	(16,840.2	)	$	13,444.60
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
	Current Liabilities:
	Current maturities of long-term debt	$	84.9		$	—		$	0.1		$	—		$	85
	Current portion of interest rate swaps	30			—			—			—			30
	Accounts payable	1.3			56.4			328.2			—			385.9
	Affiliates payable, net	2,984.90			—			—			(2,834.2		)	150.7
	Notes payable - affiliate	—			—			4.8			(4.8		)	—
	Advance payments and customer deposits	—			17.4			206.1			—			223.5
	Accrued taxes	0.2			34			70.1			—			104.3
	Accrued interest	95.4			1.8			6.3			—			103.5
	Other current liabilities	38.1			18.6			305.7			—			362.4
	Total current liabilities	3,234.80			128.2			921.3			(2,839.0		)	1,445.30
	Long-term debt	8,044.90			99.6			477.7			—			8,622.20
	Notes payable - affiliate	—			—			321.3			(321.3		)	—
	Deferred income taxes	268.5			935			834.8			—			2,038.30
	Other liabilities	59.4			32.2			406.7			—			498.3
	Total liabilities	11,607.60			1,195.00			2,961.80			(3,160.3		)	12,604.10
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock	—			40.8			83.1			(123.9		)	—
Additional paid-in capital	812			5,083.40			4,004.00			(9,087.4		)	812
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5			7.6			19.2			(26.8		)	28.5
Retained earnings	—			1,189.60			3,252.20			(4,441.8		)	—
Total shareholders’ equity	840.5			6,321.40			7,358.50			(13,679.9		)	840.5
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	12,448.10		$	7,516.40		$	10,320.30		$	(16,840.2	)	$	13,444.60
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2012
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	57.5		$	19.8		$	54.7		$	—		$	132
Restricted cash	25			—			1.5			—			26.5
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful	—			111.6			497.4			—			609
accounts of $42.6)
Notes receivable - affiliate	—			4.8			—			(4.8		)	—
Affiliates receivable, net	—			299.4			2,507.20			(2,806.6		)	—
Inventories	—			56.9			18.1			—			75
Deferred income taxes	170.3			22.9			56.2			—			249.4
Prepaid income taxes	23.3			—			—			—			23.3
Prepaid expenses and other	4.4			29.5			145.7			—			179.6
Assets held for sale	—			—			15.7			—			15.7
Total current assets	280.5			544.9			3,296.50			(2,811.4		)	1,310.50
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	11,814.40			1,275.60			304.6			(13,394.6		)	—
Notes receivable - affiliate	—			324.9			—			(324.9		)	—
Goodwill	—			2,475.10			1,856.30			—			4,331.40
Other intangibles, net	—			1,156.80			1,154.50			—			2,311.30
Net property, plant and equipment	7.6			1,451.50			4,402.70			—			5,861.80
Other assets	103.1			17.5			46.4			—			167
Total Assets	$	12,205.60		$	7,246.30		$	11,061.00		$	(16,530.9	)	$	13,982.00
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	856		$	—		$	10		$	—		$	866
Current portion of interest rate swaps	29			—			—			—			29
Accounts payable	1			51.1			311.6			—			363.7
Affiliates payable, net	2,806.60			—			—			(2,806.6		)	—
Notes payable - affiliate	—			—			4.8			(4.8		)	—
Advance payments and customer deposits	—			15.7			203.9			—			219.6
Accrued dividends	148.9			—			—			—			148.9
Accrued taxes	0.2			35.2			68.9			—			104.3
Accrued interest	107.2			1.7			4.7			—			113.6
Other current liabilities	42.7			17.8			262.3			—			322.8
Total current liabilities	3,991.60			121.5			866.2			(2,811.4		)	2,167.90
Long-term debt	6,823.20			99.6			1,177.00			—			8,099.80
Notes payable - affiliate	—			—			324.9			(324.9		)	—
Deferred income taxes	175.1			922.7			799			—			1,896.80
Other liabilities	110.9			29.8			572			—			712.7
Total liabilities	11,100.80			1,173.60			3,739.10			(3,136.3		)	12,877.20
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock	0.1			40.8			83.1			(123.9		)	0.1
Additional paid-in capital	1,098.30			5,083.40			4,004.00			(9,087.4		)	1,098.30
Accumulated other comprehensive income	6.4			8			36.7			(44.7		)	6.4
Retained earnings	—			940.5			3,198.10			(4,138.6		)	—
Total shareholders’ equity	1,104.80			6,072.70			7,321.90			(13,394.6		)	1,104.80
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	12,205.60		$	7,246.30		$	11,061.00		$	(16,530.9	)	$	13,982.00
Condensed Cash Flow Statement	'
	STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	For the period of August 30, 2013 (date of formation) to December 31, 2013
	(Millions)
	Cash Provided from Operations:
	Net Income	$	137.3
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:
	Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	(137.6		)
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
	Other current assets	(0.1		)
	Net cash used in operating activities	(0.4		)
	Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
	Dividends paid to shareholders	(149.0		)
	Distributions from Windstream Corp	149.4
	Net cash provided by financing activities	0.4
	Change in cash and cash equivalents	—
	Cash and Cash Equivalents:
	Beginning of period	—
	End of period	$	—
		Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors
	Cash Provided from Operations:
	Net income	$	241.3		$	300.1		$	248.9		$	(549.0	)	$	241.3
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
	provided from operations:
	Depreciation and amortization	—			317.3			1,024.20			—			1,341.50
	Provision for doubtful accounts	—			11			52.5			—			63.5
	Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	(500.0		)	(44.0		)	(5.0		)	549			—
	Share-based compensation expense	—			7.1			37.8			—			44.9
	Pension income	—			(17.8		)	(97.5		)	—			(115.3		)
	Deferred income taxes	36.2			12.2			86.4			—			134.8
	Unamortized net discount (premium) on	3.1			—			(41.2		)	—			(38.1		)
	retired debt
	Amortization of unrealized losses on	35.9			—			—			—			35.9
	de-designated interest rate swaps
	Gain from sale of software business	—			—			(14.4		)	—			(14.4		)
	Plan curtailment and other, net	27.5			(3.1		)	(40.2		)	—			(15.8		)
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	(24.1		)	14.9			(149.3		)	—			(158.5		)
	Net cash (used in) provided from operations	(180.1		)	597.7			1,102.20			—			1,519.80
	Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			(153.5		)	(687.5		)	—			(841.0		)
	Broadband network expansion funded by	—			(4.9		)	(31.2		)	—			(36.1		)
	stimulus grants
	Changes in restricted cash	15.3			—			1.5			—			16.8
	Grant funds received for broadband	68			—			—			—			68
	stimulus projects
	Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	—			21.9			38.8			—			60.7
	Disposition of software business	—			—			30			—			30
	Other, net	—			—			(6.0		)	—			(6.0		)
	Net cash provided from (used in)	83.3			(136.5		)	(654.4		)	—			(707.6		)
	investing activities
	Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
	Dividends paid to shareholders	(444.6		)	—			—			—			(444.6		)
	Distributions to Windstream Holdings	(0.4		)	—			(149.0		)	—			(149.4		)
	Repayment of debt and swaps	(4,500.9		)	—			(660.1		)	—			(5,161.0		)
	Proceeds of debt issuance	4,919.60			—			—			—			4,919.60
	Debt issuance costs	(30.0		)	—			—			—			(30.0		)
	Intercompany transactions, net	116			(480.5		)	364.5			—			—
	Payment under capital lease obligations	—			—			(23.9		)	—			(23.9		)
	Other, net	(6.7		)	3.6			(3.6		)	—			(6.7		)
	Net cash provided from (used in)	53			(476.9		)	(472.1		)	—			(896.0		)
	financing activities
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(43.8		)	(15.7		)	(24.3		)	—			(83.8		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of period	57.5			19.8			54.7			—			132
End of period	$	13.7		$	4.1		$	30.4		$	—		$	48.2
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Cash Provided from Operations:
Net income	$	168		$	280.2		$	168		$	(448.2	)	$	168
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided from operations:
Depreciation and amortization	—			315.2			982.4			—			1,297.60
Provision for doubtful accounts	—			11.6			47.8			—			59.4
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	(404.9		)	(38.9		)	(4.4		)	448.2			—
Share-based compensation expense	—			7.9			35.3			—			43.2
Pension expense	—			10.2			57.2			—			67.4
Deferred income taxes	54.6			(18.4		)	42.8			—			79
Unamortized net premium on retired debt	—			—			(16.2		)	—			(16.2		)
Amortization of unrealized losses on	45.4			—			—			—			45.4
de-designated interest rate swaps
Plan curtailment and other, net	22.3			(12.0		)	(36.0		)	—			(25.7		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	275.3			(105.8		)	(110.0		)	—			59.5
Net cash provided from operations	160.7			450			1,166.90			—			1,777.60
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			(206.2		)	(895.0		)	—			(1,101.2		)
Broadband network expansion funded by	—			(23.4		)	(82.0		)	—			(105.4		)
stimulus grants
Changes in restricted cash	(13.2		)	—			8.4			—			(4.8		)
Grant funds received for broadband	45.7			—			—			—			45.7
stimulus projects
Disposition of wireless assets	—			57			—			—			57
Disposition of energy business	—			—			6.1			—			6.1
Other, net	—			2.8			(1.9		)	—			0.9
Net cash provided from (used in)	32.5			(169.8		)	(964.4		)	—			(1,101.7		)
investing activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(588.0		)	—			—			—			(588.0		)
Repayment of debt and swaps	(1,744.4		)	—			(310.1		)	—			(2,054.5		)
Proceeds of debt issuance	1,910.00			—			—			—			1,910.00
Debt issuance costs	(19.1		)	—			—			—			(19.1		)
Intercompany transactions, net	189.7			(270.3		)	80.6			—			—
Payment under capital lease obligations	—			(0.8		)	(19.2		)	—			(20.0		)
Other, net	0.7			3.6			(3.6		)	—			0.7
Net cash used in financing activities	(251.1		)	(267.5		)	(252.3		)	—			(770.9		)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(57.9		)	12.7			(49.8		)	—			(95.0		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of period	115.4			7.1			104.5			—			227
End of period	$	57.5		$	19.8		$	54.7		$	—		$	132
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Cash Provided from Operations:
Net income	$	169.5		$	246		$	235.2		$	(481.2	)	$	169.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided from operations:
Depreciation and amortization	—			320.3			527.2			—			847.5
Provision for doubtful accounts	—			11.3			37.2			—			48.5
Equity in (earnings) losses from subsidiaries	(477.7		)	1.2			(4.7		)	481.2			—
Share-based compensation expense	—			5.6			18.5			—			24.1
Pension expense	—			23.4			143.4			—			166.8
Deferred income taxes	10.3			19.8			143.7			—			173.8
Unamortized net discount on retired debt	21.2			—			—			—			21.2
Amortization of unrealized losses on	49			—			—			—			49
de-designated interest rate swaps
Plan curtailment and other, net	18.6			(3.0		)	(18.7		)	—			(3.1		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	(316.2		)	42.8			4.9			—			(268.5		)
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	(525.3		)	667.4			1,086.70			—			1,228.80
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			(206.4		)	(495.6		)	—			(702.0		)
Broadband network expansion funded by	—			(5.2		)	(16.5		)	—			(21.7		)
stimulus grants
Cash acquired from PAETEC	—			—			71.4			—			71.4
Changes in restricted cash	(11.9		)	—			—			—			(11.9		)
Grant funds received for broadband	4			—			—			—			4
stimulus projects
Other, net	1.8			5.7			0.5			—			8
Net cash used in investing activities	(6.1		)	(205.9		)	(440.2		)	—			(652.2		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(509.6		)	—			—			—			(509.6		)
Repayment of debt and swaps	(4,670.7		)	—			(109.6		)	—			(4,780.3		)
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,922.00			—			—			—			4,922.00
Debt issuance costs	(30.6		)	—			—			—			(30.6		)
Intercompany transactions, net	933.3			(474.8		)	(458.5		)	—			—
Payment under capital lease obligations	—			(0.7		)	(0.1		)	—			(0.8		)
Other, net	(1.7		)	12.7			(3.6		)	—			7.4
Net cash provided from (used in)	642.7			(462.8		)	(571.8		)	—			(391.9		)
financing activities
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	111.3			(1.3		)	74.7			—			184.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of period	4.1			8.4			29.8			—			42.3
End of period	$	115.4		$	7.1		$	104.5		$	—		$	227

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies and New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure	'
	Net property, plant and equipment consisted of the following as of December 31:
	(Millions)	Depreciable Lives		2013				2012
	Land			$	44.7			$	46.3
	Building and improvements	3-40 years		644.5				649.4
	Central office equipment	3-40 years		5,563.70				5,276.00
	Outside communications plant	7-47 years		6,630.70				6,256.20
	Furniture, vehicles and other equipment	3-23 years		1,431.20				1,269.70
	Construction in progress			312.6				329.2
				14,627.40				13,826.80
	Less accumulated depreciation			(8,924.8		)		(7,965.0		)
	Net property, plant and equipment			$	5,702.60			$	5,861.80
Reconciliation of Earnings Per Share	'
	A reconciliation of net income and number of shares used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share was as follows for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions, except per share amounts)	2013				2012				2011
	Basic and diluted earnings per share:
	Numerator:
	Income from continuing operations	$	235			$	167.1			$	169
	Income from continuing operations allocable to participating securities	(4.1		)		(3.6		)		(3.4		)
	Adjusted income from continuing operations attributable to	230.9				163.5				165.6
	common shares
	Income from discontinued operations	6				0.9				0.5
	Income from discontinued operations allocable to participating	—				—				—
	securities
	Adjusted income from discontinued operations attributable to	6				0.9				0.5
	common shares
	Net income attributable to common shares	$	236.9			$	164.4			$	166.1
	Denominator:
	Basic shares outstanding
	Weighted average basic shares outstanding	593.2				588				516.4
	Weighted average participating securities	(3.9		)		(3.5		)		(3.7		)
	Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share	589.3				584.5				512.7
	Diluted shares outstanding
	Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share	589.3				584.5				512.7
	Effect of dilutive stock options	0.4				1.8				0.3
	Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per	589.7				586.3				513
	share
	Basic and diluted earnings per share:
	From continuing operations		$0.39				$0.28				$0.32
	From discontinued operations	0.01				—				—
	Net income		$0.40				$0.28				$0.32

Acquisitions_and_Dispositions_

Acquisitions and Dispositions: (Tables) (PAETEC Holding Corp.)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
PAETEC Holding Corp.	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the final fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for PAETEC.
	(Millions)		Final
			Allocation
	Fair value of assets acquired:
	Cash and other current assets		$	240.8
	Accounts receivable		227.5
	Property, plant and equipment		875.7
	Goodwill		653.3
	Customer lists (a)		830
	Trade names and other (b)		15
	Deferred income taxes on acquired assets		162.8
	Other assets		8.4
	Total assets acquired		3,013.50
	Fair value of liabilities assumed:
	Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		(19.0		)
	Other current liabilities		(453.5		)
	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations		(1,643.7		)
	Other liabilities		(55.3		)
	Total liabilities assumed		(2,171.5		)
	Common stock issued to PAETEC shareholders		$	842
	(a)	Customer lists are amortized using the sum-of-years digit methodology over an estimated useful life of ten years.
	(b)	Trade names were amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of one year. Other intangibles, which includes internally developed software, are amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of three years.
Supplemental Pro Forma Information Related to Acquisition	'
	Supplemental Pro Forma Information (Unaudited) – PAETEC Acquisition - The amounts of PAETEC's revenue and net loss included in our consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2011, and the proforma revenue and net income from continuing operations of the combined entity for the year ended December 31, 2011 had the acquisition occurred January 1, 2010, were as follows:
	(Millions)			Revenue		Net (Loss) Income from Continuing
						Operations
	Actual from November 30, 2011 through December 31, 2011			$	181.2	$	(4.2	)
	Supplemental pro forma for the year ended December 31, 2011			$	6,170.10	$	115

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class	'
	Intangible assets were as follows at December 31:
			2013								2012
	(Millions)		Gross			Accumulated			Net Carrying		Gross		Accumulated			Net Carrying
			Cost			Amortization			Value		Cost		Amortization			Value
	Franchise rights		$	1,285.10		$	(200.4	)	$	1,084.70	$	1,285.10	$	(157.6	)	$	1,127.50
	Customer lists		1,914.00			(991.9		)	922.1		1,914.00		(747.6		)	1,166.40
	Cable franchise rights		39.8			(27.0		)	12.8		39.8		(25.9		)	13.9
	Other		37.9			(37.4		)	0.5		37.9		(34.4		)	3.5
	Balance		$	3,276.80		$	(1,256.7	)	$	2,020.10	$	3,276.80	$	(965.5	)	$	2,311.30
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Methodology and Estimated Useful Life	'
	Intangible asset amortization methodology and useful lives were as follows as of December 31, 2013:
	Intangible Assets		Amortization Methodology		Estimated Useful Life
	Franchise rights		straight-line		30 years
	Customer lists		sum of years digits		9 - 15 years
	Cable franchise rights		straight-line		15 years
	Other		straight-line		1 - 3 years
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	Amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization estimated as of December 31, 2013 was as follows for the years ended December 31:
	Year	(Millions)
	2014	$	256.2
	2015	223
	2016	185
	2017	157.1
	2018	130.2
	Thereafter	1,068.60
	Total	$	2,020.10

Longterm_Debt_and_Capital_Leas

Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations: (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt and Derivative Instruments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	'
	Long-term debt was as follows at December 31:
	(Millions)		2013				2012
	Issued by Windstream Corp.:
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A2 – variable rates, due July 17, 2013		$	—			$	19.5
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A3 – variable rates, due December 30, 2016		387.3				408.8
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A4 – variable rates, due August 8, 2017		277.5				292.5
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B – variable rates, due July 17, 2013		—				280.9
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B2 – variable rates, due December 17, 2015		—				1,042.90
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B3 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019		—				597
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B4 – variable rates, due January 23, 2020		1,331.60				—
	Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B5 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019		590				—
	Senior secured credit facility, Revolving line of credit – variable rates, due		590				—
	December 17, 2015
	Debentures and notes, without collateral:
	2013 Notes – 8.125%, due August 1, 2013		—				800
	2017 Notes – 7.875%, due November 1, 2017		1,100.00				1,100.00
	2018 Notes – 8.125%, due September 1, 2018		400				400
	2019 Notes – 7.000%, due March 15, 2019		—				500
	2020 Notes – 7.750%, due October 15, 2020		700				700
	2021 Notes – 7.750%, due October 1, 2021		950				450
	2022 Notes – 7.500%, due June 1, 2022		500				500
	2023 Notes – 7.500%, due April 1, 2023		600				600
	2023 Notes – 6.375%, due August 1, 2023		700				—
	Issued by subsidiaries of the Company:
	Windstream Holdings of the Midwest, Inc. – 6.75%, due April 1, 2028		100				100
	Cinergy Communications Company – 6.58%, due January 1, 2022		2				2.1
	PAETEC 2017 Notes – 8.875%, due June 30, 2017		—				650
	Debentures and notes, without collateral:
	Windstream Georgia Communications LLC – 6.50%, due November 15, 2013		—				10
	PAETEC 2018 Notes – 9.875%, due December 1, 2018		450				450
	Premium on long-term debt, net		28.8				62.1
			8,707.20				8,965.80
	Less current maturities		(85.0		)		(866.0		)
	Total long-term debt		$	8,622.20			$	8,099.80
	Weighted average interest rate		7		%		7		%
	Weighted maturity		6.1 years				5.4 years
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	Maturities for long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, 2013, excluding unamortized net premium, were as follows for the years ended December 31:
	Year	(Millions)
	2014	$	85
	2015	682.5
	2016	350.7
	2017	1,314.50
	2018	869.5
	Thereafter	5,376.20
	Total	$	8,678.40
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt	'
	The (loss) gain on extinguishment of debt was as follows for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions)		2013				2012			2011
	2019 Notes:
	Premium on early redemption		$	(13.6	)		$	—		$	—
	Third-party fees for early redemption		(0.5		)		—			—
	Unamortized debt issuance costs on original issuance		(0.6		)		—			—
	Loss on early extinguishment for 2019 Notes		(14.7		)		—			—
	Senior secured credit facility:
	Unamortized debt issuance costs on original issuance		(2.5		)		—			—
	Loss on early extinguishment for senior secured credit		(2.5		)		—			—
	facility
	PAETEC 2017 Notes:
	Premium on early redemption		(51.5		)		—			—
	Third-party fees for early redemption		(1.0		)		—			—
	Unamortized premium on original issuance		41.2				—			—
	Loss on early extinguishment for PAETEC 2017 Notes		(11.3		)		—			—
	PAETEC 2015 Notes:
	Premium on early redemption		—				(14.3		)	—
	Unamortized premium on original issuance		—				16.2			—
	Gain on early extinguishment for PAETEC 2015 Notes		—				1.9			—
	2016 Notes:
	Premium on early redemption		—				—			(101.2		)
	Unamortized discount on original issuance		—				—			(26.6		)
	Third-party fees for early redemption		—				—			(3.0		)
	Unamortized debt issuance costs on original issuance		—				—			(1.1		)
	Loss on early extinguishment for 2016 Notes		—				—			(131.9		)
	Valor Notes:
	Premium on early redemption		—				—			(10.3		)
	Third-party fees for early redemption		—				—			(0.4		)
	Unamortized premium on original issuance		—				—			6.5
	Loss on early extinguishment for Valor Notes		—				—			(4.2		)
	Total (loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt		$	(28.5	)		$	1.9		$	(136.1	)
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	'
	Future minimum lease payments under capital lease obligations were as follows for the years ended December 31:
	Year				(Millions)
	2014				$	29.7
	2015				28.7
	2016				19.7
	2017				4.9
	2018				0.5
	Thereafter				2.4
	Total future payments				85.9
	Less: Amounts representing interest				6.7
	Present value of minimum lease payments				$	79.2
Interest Expense, Net Disclosure	'
	Interest expense was as follows for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions)		2013				2012			2011
	Interest expense related to long-term debt		$	584.7			$	576.4		$	500
	Impacts of interest rate swaps		48				56.4			64.8
	Interest on capital leases and other		2.9				3.2			0.3
	Less capitalized interest expense		(7.9		)		(10.9		)	(6.8		)
	Total interest expense		$	627.7			$	625.1		$	558.3

Derivatives_Schedule_of_Deriva

Derivatives Schedule of Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Derivative Instruments	'
	Set forth below is information related to our interest rate swap agreements:
	(Millions, except for percentages)		2013				2012				2011
	Designated portion, measured at fair value
	Other current liabilities		$	30			$	29			$	30.5
	Other non-current liabilities		$	41.8			$	91.2			$	88.7
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		$	28.2			$	(14.7	)		$	(26.9	)
	De-designated portion, unamortized value
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(24.7	)		$	(45.9	)		$	(58.6	)
	Weighted average fixed rate paid		3.57		%		4.26		%		4.6		%
	Variable rate received		0.16		%		0.21		%		0.4		%
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance	'
	Changes in the value of these derivative instruments were as follows for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions)		2013				2012				2011
	Changes in fair value of effective portion, net of tax (a)		$	17.4			$	(12.6	)		$	(20.1	)
	Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated		$	22.2			$	28			$	30.3
	interest rate swaps, net of tax (a)
	(a)	Included as a component of other comprehensive income and will be reclassified into earnings as the hedged transaction affects earnings.
Offsetting Liabilities	'
	Information pertaining to derivative liabilities was as follows:
										Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated
										Balance Sheets
	(Millions)	Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities				Net Amount of Liabilities presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Financial Instruments				Cash Collateral Received		Net Amount
	December 31, 2013:
	Derivatives	$	71.8			$	71.8			$	—			$	—	$	71.8
	December 31, 2012:
	Derivatives	$	120.2			$	120.2			$	—			$	—	$	120.2

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements: (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair value of cash equivalents and interest rate swaps	'
	The fair values of interest rate swaps and long-term debt were determined using the following inputs at December 31:
	(Millions)		2013			2012
	Recorded at Fair Value in the Financial Statements:
	Derivatives:
	Interest rate swap liabilities - Level 2		$	(71.8	)	$	(120.2	)
	Not Recorded at Fair Value in the Financial Statements: (a)
	Long-term debt, including current maturities - Level 1		$	3,738.20		$	3,273.50
	Long-term debt, including current maturities - Level 2		5,270.00			6,140.50
			$	9,008.20		$	9,414.00
	(a)	Recognized at carrying value of $8,707.2 million and $8,965.8 million in long-term debt, including current maturities, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Employee_Benefit_Plans_and_Pos1

Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits: (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits, Net Periodic Benefit Costs, Disclosure	'
	The components of pension benefit (income) expense (including provision for executive retirement agreements) and postretirement benefits income were as follows for the years ended December 31:
			Pension Benefits												Postretirement Benefits
	(Millions)		2013				2012				2011				2013				2012			2011
	Benefits earned during the year		$	10.5			$	10			$	9.3			$	—			$	0.1		$	0.2
	Interest cost on benefit obligation		52.5				58				60.7				1.4				1.8			3.4
	Net actuarial (gain) loss		(110.4		)		72.5				167.9				—				—			—
	Amortization of net actuarial loss		—				—				—				1.7				2.3			1
	Amortization of prior service credit		(0.1		)		(0.1		)		(0.1		)		(8.6		)		(11.8		)	(10.7		)
	Plan curtailments		—				—				—				(32.2		)		(9.6		)	(14.7		)
	Expected return on plan assets		(67.8		)		(73.0		)		(71.0		)		—				—			—
	Net periodic benefit (income) expense		$	(115.3	)		$	67.4			$	166.8			$	(37.7	)		$	(17.2	)	$	(20.8	)
Summary of plan assets, projected benefit obligation and funded status of the plans	'
	A summary of plan assets, projected benefit obligation and funded status of the plans (including executive retirement agreements) were as follows at December 31:
			Pension Benefits								Postretirement Benefits
	(Millions)		2013				2012				2013				2012
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year		$	999			$	948.9			$	0.2			$	0.2
	Actual return on plan assets		10.8				120.7				0.1				—
	Employer contributions		28.5				0.7				1.9				3.7
	Participant contributions		—				—				1.5				1.8
	Benefits paid (a)		(78.6		)		(71.3		)		(3.4		)		(5.5		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year		$	959.7			$	999			$	0.3			$	0.2
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year		$	1,400.10			$	1,282.90			$	42.4			$	45.9
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligations		52.5				58				1.4				1.8
	Service costs		10.5				10				—				0.1
	Participant contributions		—				—				1.5				1.8
	Plan amendments (b) (c)		—				—				(0.8		)		(1.4		)
	Actuarial (gain) loss		(173.9		)		120.5				(9.7		)		(0.3		)
	Benefits paid (a)		(78.6		)		(71.3		)		(3.4		)		(5.5		)
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year		$	1,210.60			$	1,400.10			$	31.4			$	42.4
	Plan assets less than projected benefit obligation recognized
	in the consolidated balance sheet:
	Current liabilities		$	(83.8	)		$	(20.7	)		$	(2.6	)		$	(3.1	)
	Noncurrent liabilities		(167.1		)		(380.4		)		(28.5		)		(39.1		)
	Funded status recognized in the consolidated balance sheets		$	(250.9	)		$	(401.1	)		$	(31.1	)		$	(42.2	)
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive
	income:
	Net actuarial loss		$	—			$	—			$	(2.6	)		$	(14.1	)
	Prior service credits		0.6				0.7				44.9				84.9
	Net amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive		$	0.6			$	0.7			$	42.3			$	70.8
	income
	(a)	During 2013 and 2012, pension benefits paid from Windstream's assets totaled $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively. All postretirement benefits in both years were paid from Windstream's assets.
	(b)	During 2013, we made changes to our postretirement medical plan, eliminating medical and prescription drug subsidies for certain active and retired participants effective January 1, 2014, August 1, 2013 or October 1, 2013. In remeasuring the postretirement obligations to reflect these changes, updated assumptions as of March 28, 2013, June 1, 2013 and September 30, 2013 were used. Key assumptions updated included the discount rate, which was 3.75 percent, 4.01 percent and 4.46 percent for the three remeasurement dates, respectively. The discount rates were selected based on a hypothetical yield curve incorporating high-quality corporate bonds with various maturities adjusted to reflect the timing of our expected benefit payments.
	(c)	During 2012, we also made changes to our postretirement medical plan, eliminating medical and prescription drug subsidies for certain active and retired participants effective January 1, 2014. In remeasuring the postretirement obligations to reflect this amendment, updated assumptions as of June 29, 2012 were used. During the remeasurement, we updated key assumptions, including the discount rate, which decreased from 3.97 percent to 3.80 percent. The discount rate was selected based on a hypothetical yield curve incorporating high-quality corporate bonds with various maturities adjusted to reflect the timing of our expected benefit payments.
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits, Expected Amortization Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Disclosure	'
	Estimated amounts to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit (income) expense in 2014, including executive retirement agreements, are as follows:
	(Millions)		Pension				Postretirement
			Benefits				Benefits
	Net actuarial loss		$	—			$	0.1
	Prior service credits		$	(0.1	)		$	(6.9	)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Net Periodic Benefit Costs Weighted Average Assumptions Disclosure	'
	Actuarial assumptions used to calculate pension and postretirement benefits (income) expense were as follows for the years ended December 31:
			Pension Benefits									Postretirement Benefits
	(Millions)		2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
	Discount rate		3.85	%		4.64	%		5.31	%		3.87	%		4.58	%		5.11	%
	Expected return on plan assets		7	%		8	%		8	%		7	%		8	%		8	%
	Rate of compensation increase		2	%		4.17	%		3.44	%		—	%		—	%		—	%
Benefit Obligations Weighted Average Assumptions Disclosure	'
	Actuarial assumptions used to calculate the projected benefit obligations were as follows at December 31:
			Pension Benefits						Postretirement Benefits
			2013			2012			2013			2012
	Discount rate		5.01	%		3.85	%		4.99	%		3.87	%
	Expected return on plan assets		7	%		7	%		7	%		7	%
	Rate of compensation increase		2	%		2	%		—			—	%
Health Care Cost Trend Rates Assumptions Disclosure	'
	Information regarding the healthcare cost trend rate was as follows for the years ended December 31:
			2013			2012
	Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year		8	%		9	%
	Rate that the cost trend ultimately declines to		5	%		5	%
	Year that the rate reaches the terminal rate		2020			2019
Weighted-Average Allocation of Assets Related to Defined Benefit Plans Disclosure	'
	The asset allocation for our pension plan by asset category was as follows for the years ended December 31:
			Target Allocation		Percentage of Plan Assets
	Asset Category		2014		2013			2012
	Equity securities		17.7%    -    29.7%		27.7	%		44.2	%
	Fixed income securities		22.0%    -    44.0%		52.4	%		33.8	%
	Alternative investments		10.5%    -    20.5%		15	%		4.4	%
	Money market and other short-term interest bearing securities		0.0%    -      4.0%		4.9	%		17.6	%
					100	%		100	%
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures	'
	The fair values of our pension plan assets were determined using the following inputs as of December 31, 2013:
							Quoted Price in				Significant				Significant
							Active				Other				Unobservable
							Markets for				Observable				Inputs
							Identical Assets				Inputs
	(Millions)		Fair				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
			Value
	Money market funds (a)		$	37			$	—			$	37			$	—
	Guaranteed annuity contract (b)		1.9				—				—				1.9
	Common collective trust funds (c)		383.1				—				383.1				—
	Government and agency securities (d)		234.4				—				234.4				—
	Corporate bonds and asset backed securities (d)		94.5				—				94.5				—
	Domestic equities (d)		69.4				69.3				—				0.1
	Windstream common stock (d)		26.3				26.3				—				—
	International equities (d)		24.1				24.1				—				—
	Derivative financial instruments (e)		(25.1		)		0.1				(25.2		)		—
	Hedge fund of funds (f)		60.2				—				—				60.2
	Real estate and private equity funds (g)		52.8				—				—				52.8
	Other (h)		1.1				1.1				—				—
	Total investments		$	959.7			$	120.9			$	723.8			$	115
	Dividends and interest receivable		3.9
	Pending trades		(3.9		)
	Total plan assets		$	959.7
	The fair values of our pension plan assets were determined using the following inputs as of December 31, 2012:
							Quoted Price in				Significant				Significant
							Active				Other				Unobservable
							Markets for				Observable				Inputs
							Identical Assets				Inputs
	(Millions)		Fair				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
			Value
	Money market funds (a)		$	280.2			$	—			$	280.2			$	—
	Guaranteed annuity contract (b)		2.3				—				—				2.3
	Common collective trust funds (c)		81.7				—				81.7				—
	Government and agency securities (d)		141.6				—				141.6				—
	Corporate bonds and asset backed securities (d)		92.5				—				92.5				—
	Domestic equities (d)		273.4				272.7				0.6				0.1
	International equities (d)		84				84				—				—
	Derivative financial instruments (e)		(0.1		)		—				(0.1		)		—
	Real estate and private equity funds (g)		44.4				—				—				44.4
	Other (h)		2.1				2.1				—				—
	Total investments		$	1,002.10			$	358.8			$	596.5			$	46.8
	Dividends and interest receivable		3.4
	Pending trades		(6.5		)
	Total plan assets		$	999
	(a)	Valued based on the fair value of the underlying assets of the fund as determined by the fund manager on the last business day of the year. The underlying assets are mostly comprised of certificates of deposit, time deposits and commercial paper valued at amortized cost.
	8. Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits, Continued:
	(b)	Based on the value of the underlying contracts adjusted to market value, which recognizes that either long-term assets would have to be sold before contract maturity or new contributions by other contract holders would have to be exchanged for funds being transferred, precluding these contributions from being invested at their current rate of return.
	(c)	Valued based on the net asset value of the fund as reported by the fund manager on the last business day of the Plan year. The underlying assets are mostly comprised of publicly traded equity securities and fixed income securities. These securities are valued at the official closing price of, or the last reported sale prices as of the close of business or, in the absence of any sales, at the latest available bid price.
	(d)	Valued based on quoted market prices on the last day of the Plan year. Securities traded in markets that are not considered active are valued based on quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotes or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. Securities that trade infrequently and therefore have little or no price transparency are valued using best estimates, including unobservable input.
	(e)	Derivative financial instruments consist primarily of swaps and are valued at fair value based on models that reflect the contractual terms of the instruments. Inputs include primarily observable market information, such as swap curves, benchmark yields, rating updates and interdealer broker quotes at the end of the Plan year.
	(f)	Hedge funds of funds hold a portfolio of other investment funds instead of directly investing in specific securities, commodities or other financial instruments. The funds are valued based on the net asset value of the fund as determined by the fund manager on the last business day of the Plan year. The net asset value is derived from the fair value of each underlying fund comprising the hedge fund of funds.
	(g)	The real estate fund is valued based on the net asset value of the fund on the last business day of the Plan year. The net asset value is derived from the fair value of the underlying net assets of the fund. Private equity funds consist of investments in limited partnerships and are valued based on the Plan's capital account balance at year end as reported in the audited financial statements of the partnership.
	(h)	Other investments include warrants, interest bearing cash and investments in foreign currency. These investments are valued at their quoted market price on the last day of the Plan year.
Pension Plan Assets, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	'
	The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of pension plan assets that are measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs:
	(Millions)		Domestic equities				Hedge fund of funds				Real estate and private equity funds				Guaranteed annuity contract				Total
	Balance at December 31, 2011		$	0.1			$	—			$	35.1		(a)	$	2.8			$	38
	Actual gain on plan assets still held at reporting date		—				—				2.7				0.1				2.8
	Purchases and sales		—				—				6.6				(0.6		)		6
	Transfers in and/or out of level 3		—				—				—				—				—
	Balance at December 31, 2012		0.1				—				44.4				2.3				46.8
	Actual gain on plan assets still held at reporting date		—				2.7				4.3				0.2				7.2
	Purchases and sales		—				57.5				4.1				(0.6		)		61
	Transfers in and/or out of level 3		—				—				—				—				—
	Balance at December 31, 2013		$	0.1			$	60.2			$	52.8			$	1.9			$	115
	(a)	Amount reflects the correction of an immaterial error for an investment previously reported as level 2 that should have been reported as level 3.
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Expected Benefit Payments Disclosure	'
	Estimated future employer contributions, benefit payments, including executive retirement agreements, are as follows as of December 31, 2013:
	(Millions)		Pension				Postretirement
			Benefits				Benefits
	Expected employer contributions in 2014		$	83.8			$	2.6
	Expected benefit payments:
	2014		$	78.1			$	2.6
	2015		77.4				2.6
	2016		78.3				2.5
	2017		80.9				2.4
	2018		81.7				2.3
	2019-2023		421.6				8.9

ShareBased_Compensation_Plans_

Share-Based Compensation Plans: (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity	'
	The vesting periods and grant date fair value for restricted stock and restricted stock units issued was as follows for the years ended December 31:
			2013				2012				2011
	(Thousands)		Common				Common				Common
			Shares				Shares				Shares
	Vest ratably over remaining service period, up to four years (a)		—				—				886.3
	Vest ratably over a three-year service period		2,254.00				1,543.70				1,024.00
	Vest ratably over a two-year service period		68.4				—				—
	Vest variably over a three-year service period		186.1				54.7				—
	Vest contingently over a three-year performance period		786.7				723.5				522.9
	Vest three years from date of grant, service based		—				4				388.5
	Vest one year from date of grant, service based (b)		81.5				51.4				48.6
	Total granted		3,376.70				2,377.30				2,870.30
	Grant date fair value (Millions)		$	32.6			$	29.4			$	36.3
	(a)	In conjunction with the acquisition of PAETEC, we granted 886,300 restricted stock units to former PAETEC employees to replace outstanding, unvested PAETEC restricted stock units held by these same employees as of acquisition date. The vesting provisions of the original grants were retained. Each recipient is entitled to one restricted share per restricted stock unit.
	(b)	Represents restricted stock granted to non-employee directors.
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	'
	Restricted stock and restricted stock unit activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:
			(Thousands)			Weighted
			Underlying Number of			Average Fair
			Shares			Value
	Non-vested at December 31, 2012		4,274.40			$	12.24
	Granted		3,376.70			$	9.66
	Vested		(2,031.6	)		$	11.92
	Forfeited		(360.0	)		$	11.56
	Non-vested at December 31, 2013		5,259.50			$	10.75
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	'
	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2013:
		(Thousands)			Weighted			(Years)		(Millions)Aggregate Intrinsic
		Number of			Average			Weighted		Value
		Shares Underlying Options			Exercise			Average
					Price			Remaining Contractual Life
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	1,829.20			$	11.93
	Granted	—			$	—
	Exercised	(124.1	)		$	5.66
	Canceled	(208.4	)		$	13.63
	Forfeited	(32.3	)		$	8.68
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,464.40			$	12.29		3.9		$	1.1
	Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2013	1,409.60			$	12.43		3.8		$	1.1
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013	1,373.10			$	12.53		3.7		$	1.1
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range	'
	The following table summarizes stock option information as of December 31, 2013:
		Options Outstanding							Options Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Prices	(Thousands)			Weighted				(Thousands)			Weighted
		Number of			Average				Number of			Average
		Options			Exercise				Options			Exercise
					Price							Price
	$1.96-$4.70	227.4			$	4.11			227.4			$	4.11
	$4.71-$8.30	334.1			$	7.3			278.9			$	7.12
	$8.31-$14.00	392.3			$	10.62			356.2			$	10.72
	$14.01-$29.27	510.6			$	20.49			510.6			$	20.49
		1,464.40			$	12.29			1,373.10			$	12.53

Merger_Integration_and_Restruc1

Merger, Integration and Restructuring Charges: (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Merger Integration and Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Merger, Integration and Restructuring Activities	'
	The following is a summary of the merger, integration and restructuring charges recorded for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Merger and integration costs
	Transaction costs associated with acquisitions	$	—		$	7.1		$	40.7
	Employee related transition costs	7.8			20.3			22.3
	Information technology conversion costs	9.5			6.1			5.7
	Rebranding, consulting and other costs	11.9			31.9			1.1
	Total merger and integration costs	29.2			65.4			69.8
	Restructuring charges	9.6			27.2			1.3
	Total merger, integration and restructuring charges	$	38.8		$	92.6		$	71.1
Schedule of Restructuring and Reorganization Costs (Benefits), Net	'
	The following is a summary of the activity related to the liabilities associated with our merger, integration and restructuring charges at December 31:
	(Millions)	2013			2012
	Balance, beginning of period	$	20.1		$	12.9
	Merger, integration and restructuring charges	38.8			92.6
	Cash outlays during the period	(44.9		)	(85.4		)
	Balance, end of period	$	14		$	20.1

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Accumulated other comprehensive income balances, net of tax, were as follows for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions)		2013				2012			2011
	Pension and postretirement plans		$	26.4			$	43.9		$	54.7
	Unrealized holding gains (losses) on interest rate swaps
	Designated portion		17.4				(9.1		)	(16.6		)
	De-designated portion		(15.3		)		(28.4		)	(36.2		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income		$	28.5			$	6.4		$	1.9
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax [Table Text Block]	'
	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income balances, net of tax, were as follows:
	(Millions)		Gains (Losses)				Pension and			Total
			on Interest				Postretirement
			Rate Swaps				Plans
	Balance at December 31, 2012		$	(37.5	)		$	43.9		$	6.4
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		17.4				6.6			24
	Amounts reclassified from other accumulated comprehensive income (a)		22.2				(24.1		)	(1.9		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013		$	2.1			$	26.4		$	28.5
	(a)	See separate table below for details about these reclassifications.
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income [Table Text Block]	'
	Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows for the year ended December 31, 2013:
	Details about Accumulated Other			(Millions)				Affected Line Item in the
	Comprehensive Income Components			Amount Reclassified from				Consolidated Statements
				Accumulated Other				of Income
				Comprehensive Income
	Losses on interest rate swaps:
	Amortization of unrealized losses on			$	35.9			Interest expense
	de-designated interest rate swaps
				35.9				Income from continuing
								operations before income taxes
				(13.7		)		Income taxes
				22.2				Net income
	Pension and postretirement plans:
	Plan curtailments			(31.8		)	(a)
	Amortization of net actuarial loss			1.7			(a)
	Amortization of prior service credits			(8.7		)	(a)
				(38.8		)		Income from continuing
								operations before income taxes
				14.7				Income taxes
				(24.1		)		Net income
	Total reclassifications for the period,			$	(1.9	)		Net income
	net of tax
	(a)	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit (income) expense. See Note 8 for additional details.

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl

Income Taxes: Income Taxes: (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure Table	'
	Income tax expense was as follows for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions)	2013				2012				2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	(27.0	)		$	6.2			$	(97.8	)
	State	(2.5		)		13				23.4
		(29.5		)		19.2				(74.4		)
	Deferred:
	Federal	104				84				180.2
	State	30.8				(5.0		)		(6.4		)
		134.8				79				173.8
	Income tax expense	$	105.3			$	98.2			$	99.4
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
	Differences between the federal income tax statutory rates and effective income tax rates, which include both federal and state income taxes, were as follows for the years ended December 31:
		2013			2012			2011
	Statutory federal income tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Increase (decrease)
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit	3.3			2			2
	Adjust deferred taxes for state net operating loss carryforward	(0.1	)		—			1.9
	Acquisition costs	—			—			(0.5	)
	Tax refund interest	—			—			(0.5	)
	Valuation allowance	(0.3	)		—			—
	Income tax reserves	(5.4	)		—			—
	Research and development credit	(2.2	)		—			—
	Other items, net	0.6			0.1			(0.9	)
	Effective income tax rate	30.9	%		37.1	%		37	%
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	The significant components of the net deferred income tax liability (asset) were as follows at December 31:
	(Millions)	2013				2012
	Property, plant and equipment	$	1,278.40			$	1,292.70
	Goodwill and other intangible assets	1,322.50				1,345.80
	Operating loss and credit carryforward	(677.8		)		(711.6		)
	Postretirement and other employee benefits	(108.6		)		(168.8		)
	Unrealized holding loss and interest swaps	(1.4		)		(27.6		)
	Deferred compensation	(5.2		)		(6.3		)
	Bad debt	(30.3		)		(40.9		)
	Deferred debt costs	(17.7		)		(46.8		)
	Restricted stock	(12.1		)		(11.1		)
	Other, net	(35.9		)		(63.9		)
		1,711.90				1,561.50
	Valuation allowance	84.9				85.9
	Deferred income taxes, net	$	1,796.80			$	1,647.40
	Deferred tax assets	$	(930.8	)		$	(1,193.7	)
	Deferred tax liabilities	2,727.60				2,841.10
	Deferred income taxes, net	$	1,796.80			$	1,647.40
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reconciliation, Table	'
	We account for uncertainty in taxes in accordance with authoritative guidance. A reconciliation of the unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
	(Millions)	2013				2012				2011
	Beginning balance	$	18.3			$	18.8			$	18.6
	Additions based on PAETEC acquisition	—				—				0.5
	Additions based on Q-Comm acquisition	—				—				0.6
	Additions based on tax positions related to current year	2.7				—				—
	Additions based on tax positions of prior years	0.7				—				—
	Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(0.2		)		(0.5		)		—
	Reduction as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of	(16.9		)		—				(0.9		)
	limitations
	Ending balance	$	4.6			$	18.3			$	18.8

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure	'
	Minimum rental commitments for all non-cancellable operating leases, consisting principally of leases for network facilities, real estate, office space and office equipment were as follows as of December 31, 2013:
	Year	(Millions)
	2014	$	101
	2015	91.8
	2016	81.1
	2017	66.8
	2018	56.3
	Thereafter	232.5
	Total	$	629.5

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa1

Supplemental Guarantor Information: (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income	'
	STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	For the period of August 30, 2013 (date of formation) to December 31, 2013
	(Millions)
	Costs and expenses:
	Selling, general, and administrative	$	0.5
	Total costs and expenses	0.5
	Operating loss	(0.5		)
	Loss before income taxes and equity in subsidiaries	(0.5		)
	Income tax benefit	(0.2		)
	Loss before equity in subsidiaries	(0.3		)
	Equity earnings from subsidiaries	137.6
	Net income	$	137.3
	Comprehensive income	$	134.4
		Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors
	Revenues and sales:
	Service revenues	$	—		$	1,050.70		$	4,755.20		$	(30.4	)	$	5,775.50
	Product sales	—			54.4			158.2			—			212.6
	Total revenues and sales	—			1,105.10			4,913.40			(30.4		)	5,988.10
	Costs and expenses:
	Cost of services	—			337.6			2,180.10			(25.6		)	2,492.10
	Cost of products sold	—			53.7			130.2			—			183.9
	Selling, general and administrative	—			59.2			868.5			(4.8		)	922.9
	Depreciation and amortization	—			317.3			1,023.60			—			1,340.90
	Merger and integration costs	—			—			29.2			—			29.2
	Restructuring charges	—			1.6			8			—			9.6
	Total costs and expenses	—			769.4			4,239.60			(30.4		)	4,978.60
	Operating income	—			335.7			673.8			—			1,009.50
	Earnings from consolidated subsidiaries	500			44			5			(549.0		)	—
	Other income (expense), net	2			167.1			(181.6		)	—			(12.5		)
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(17.2		)	—			(11.3		)	—			(28.5		)
	Intercompany interest income (expense)	154.1			(95.4		)	(58.7		)	—			—
	Interest expense	(584.6		)	(5.8		)	(37.3		)	—			(627.7		)
	Income from continuing operations before	54.3			445.6			389.9			(549.0		)	340.8
	income taxes
	Income tax (benefit) expense	(187.0		)	145.5			147			—			105.5
	Income from continuing operations	241.3			300.1			242.9			(549.0		)	235.3
	Discontinued operations	—			—			6			—			6
	Net income	$	241.3		$	300.1		$	248.9		$	(549.0	)	$	241.3
	Comprehensive income	$	263.4		$	300.1		$	248.9		$	(549.0	)	$	263.4
	14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
		Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors
	Revenues and sales:
	Service revenues	$	—		$	1,080.60		$	4,853.10		$	(25.4	)	$	5,908.30
	Product sales	—			73			158.2			—			231.2
	Total revenues and sales	—			1,153.60			5,011.30			(25.4		)	6,139.50
	Costs and expenses:
	Cost of services	—			374.3			2,335.00			(17.1		)	2,692.20
	Cost of products sold	—			71.9			134.7			—			206.6
	Selling, general and administrative	—			84.7			890.9			(8.3		)	967.3
	Depreciation and amortization	—			315.2			981.7			—			1,296.90
	Merger and integration costs	—			—			65.4			—			65.4
	Restructuring charges	—			4.3			22.9			—			27.2
	Total costs and expenses	—			850.4			4,430.60			(25.4		)	5,255.60
	Operating income	—			303.2			580.7			—			883.9
	Earnings from consolidated subsidiaries	404.9			38.9			4.4			(448.2		)	—
	Other (expense) income, net	(6.8		)	185.8			(174.4		)	—			4.6
	Gain on early extinguishment of debt	—			—			1.9			—			1.9
Intercompany interest income (expense)	152.8			(98.9		)	(53.9		)	—			—
Interest expense	(540.9		)	(5.4		)	(78.8		)	—			(625.1		)
Income from continuing operations before	10			423.6			279.9			(448.2		)	265.3
income taxes
Income tax (benefit) expense	(158.0		)	143.4			112.8			—			98.2
Income from continuing operations	168			280.2			167.1			(448.2		)	167.1
Discontinued operations	—			—			0.9			—			0.9
Net income	$	168		$	280.2		$	168		$	(448.2	)	$	168
Comprehensive income	$	172.5		$	280.2		$	168		$	(448.2	)	$	172.5
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Revenues and sales:
Service revenues	$	—		$	1,084.50		$	3,090.40		$	(21.9	)	$	4,153.00
Product sales	—			61.2			65.4			—			126.6
Total revenues and sales	—			1,145.70			3,155.80			(21.9		)	4,279.60
Costs and expenses:
Cost of services	—			375.2			1,328.20			(12.3		)	1,691.10
Cost of products sold	—			55.8			49.3			—			105.1
Selling, general and administrative	—			102.7			508.8			(9.6		)	601.9
Depreciation and amortization	—			320.3			527.2			—			847.5
Merger and integration costs	—			—			69.8			—			69.8
Restructuring charges	—			0.3			1			—			1.3
Total costs and expenses	—			854.3			2,484.30			(21.9		)	3,316.70
Operating income	—			291.4			671.5			—			962.9
Earnings (losses) from consolidated subsidiaries	477.7			(1.2		)	4.7			(481.2		)	—
Other (expense) income, net	(3.8		)	179.7			(176.0		)	—			(0.1		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(136.1		)	—			—			—			(136.1		)
Intercompany interest income (expense)	167.2			(104.8		)	(62.4		)	—			—
Interest expense	(547.3		)	(5.2		)	(5.8		)	—			(558.3		)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before	(42.3		)	359.9			432			(481.2		)	268.4
income taxes
Income tax (benefit) expense	(211.8		)	113.9			197.3			—			99.4
Income from continuing operations	169.5			246			234.7			(481.2		)	169
Discontinued operations	—			—			0.5			—			0.5
Net income	$	169.5		$	246		$	235.2		$	(481.2	)	$	169.5
Comprehensive income	$	195.5		$	246		$	235.2		$	(481.2	)	$	195.5
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	'
	BALANCE SHEET
	31-Dec-13
	(Millions, except par value)
	Assets
	Current Assets:
	Distributions receivable from Windstream Corp.	$	150.7
	Other current assets	0.1
	Total current assets	150.8
	Investment in affiliate	840.5
	Total Assets	$	991.3
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Accrued dividends	$	151.1
	Total current liabilities	151.1
	Shareholders’ Equity:
	Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000.0 shares authorized,
	588.2 shares issued and outstanding	0.1
	Additional paid-in capital	811.6
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5
	Retained earnings	—
	Total shareholders’ equity	840.2
	Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	991.3
		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
		As of December 31, 2013
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors
	Assets
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	13.7		$	4.1		$	30.4		$	—		$	48.2
	Restricted cash	9.7			—			—			—			9.7
	Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful	—			117.6			517.7			—			635.3
	accounts of $40.0)
	Notes receivable - affiliate	—			4.8			—			(4.8		)	—
	Affiliates receivable, net	—			719.9			2,114.30			(2,834.2		)	—
	Inventories	—			49.8			17.9			—			67.7
	Deferred income taxes	201.9			22.9			16.7			—			241.5
	Prepaid income taxes	29.7			—			—			—			29.7
	Prepaid expenses and other	5.6			20.8			126.3			—			152.7
	Total current assets	260.6			939.9			2,823.30			(2,839.0		)	1,184.80
	Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	12,064.60			1,319.30			296			(13,679.9		)	—
	Notes receivable - affiliate	—			321.3			—			(321.3		)	—
	Goodwill	—			2,475.10			1,856.30			—			4,331.40
	Other intangibles, net	—			1,042.60			977.5			—			2,020.10
	Net property, plant and equipment	7.6			1,398.20			4,296.80			—			5,702.60
	Other assets	115.3			20			70.4			—			205.7
	Total Assets	$	12,448.10		$	7,516.40		$	10,320.30		$	(16,840.2	)	$	13,444.60
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
	Current Liabilities:
	Current maturities of long-term debt	$	84.9		$	—		$	0.1		$	—		$	85
	Current portion of interest rate swaps	30			—			—			—			30
	Accounts payable	1.3			56.4			328.2			—			385.9
	Affiliates payable, net	2,984.90			—			—			(2,834.2		)	150.7
	Notes payable - affiliate	—			—			4.8			(4.8		)	—
	Advance payments and customer deposits	—			17.4			206.1			—			223.5
	Accrued taxes	0.2			34			70.1			—			104.3
	Accrued interest	95.4			1.8			6.3			—			103.5
	Other current liabilities	38.1			18.6			305.7			—			362.4
	Total current liabilities	3,234.80			128.2			921.3			(2,839.0		)	1,445.30
	Long-term debt	8,044.90			99.6			477.7			—			8,622.20
	Notes payable - affiliate	—			—			321.3			(321.3		)	—
	Deferred income taxes	268.5			935			834.8			—			2,038.30
	Other liabilities	59.4			32.2			406.7			—			498.3
	Total liabilities	11,607.60			1,195.00			2,961.80			(3,160.3		)	12,604.10
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock	—			40.8			83.1			(123.9		)	—
Additional paid-in capital	812			5,083.40			4,004.00			(9,087.4		)	812
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5			7.6			19.2			(26.8		)	28.5
Retained earnings	—			1,189.60			3,252.20			(4,441.8		)	—
Total shareholders’ equity	840.5			6,321.40			7,358.50			(13,679.9		)	840.5
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	12,448.10		$	7,516.40		$	10,320.30		$	(16,840.2	)	$	13,444.60
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2012
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	57.5		$	19.8		$	54.7		$	—		$	132
Restricted cash	25			—			1.5			—			26.5
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful	—			111.6			497.4			—			609
accounts of $42.6)
Notes receivable - affiliate	—			4.8			—			(4.8		)	—
Affiliates receivable, net	—			299.4			2,507.20			(2,806.6		)	—
Inventories	—			56.9			18.1			—			75
Deferred income taxes	170.3			22.9			56.2			—			249.4
Prepaid income taxes	23.3			—			—			—			23.3
Prepaid expenses and other	4.4			29.5			145.7			—			179.6
Assets held for sale	—			—			15.7			—			15.7
Total current assets	280.5			544.9			3,296.50			(2,811.4		)	1,310.50
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	11,814.40			1,275.60			304.6			(13,394.6		)	—
Notes receivable - affiliate	—			324.9			—			(324.9		)	—
Goodwill	—			2,475.10			1,856.30			—			4,331.40
Other intangibles, net	—			1,156.80			1,154.50			—			2,311.30
Net property, plant and equipment	7.6			1,451.50			4,402.70			—			5,861.80
Other assets	103.1			17.5			46.4			—			167
Total Assets	$	12,205.60		$	7,246.30		$	11,061.00		$	(16,530.9	)	$	13,982.00
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	856		$	—		$	10		$	—		$	866
Current portion of interest rate swaps	29			—			—			—			29
Accounts payable	1			51.1			311.6			—			363.7
Affiliates payable, net	2,806.60			—			—			(2,806.6		)	—
Notes payable - affiliate	—			—			4.8			(4.8		)	—
Advance payments and customer deposits	—			15.7			203.9			—			219.6
Accrued dividends	148.9			—			—			—			148.9
Accrued taxes	0.2			35.2			68.9			—			104.3
Accrued interest	107.2			1.7			4.7			—			113.6
Other current liabilities	42.7			17.8			262.3			—			322.8
Total current liabilities	3,991.60			121.5			866.2			(2,811.4		)	2,167.90
Long-term debt	6,823.20			99.6			1,177.00			—			8,099.80
Notes payable - affiliate	—			—			324.9			(324.9		)	—
Deferred income taxes	175.1			922.7			799			—			1,896.80
Other liabilities	110.9			29.8			572			—			712.7
Total liabilities	11,100.80			1,173.60			3,739.10			(3,136.3		)	12,877.20
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock	0.1			40.8			83.1			(123.9		)	0.1
Additional paid-in capital	1,098.30			5,083.40			4,004.00			(9,087.4		)	1,098.30
Accumulated other comprehensive income	6.4			8			36.7			(44.7		)	6.4
Retained earnings	—			940.5			3,198.10			(4,138.6		)	—
Total shareholders’ equity	1,104.80			6,072.70			7,321.90			(13,394.6		)	1,104.80
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	12,205.60		$	7,246.30		$	11,061.00		$	(16,530.9	)	$	13,982.00
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows	'
	STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	For the period of August 30, 2013 (date of formation) to December 31, 2013
	(Millions)
	Cash Provided from Operations:
	Net Income	$	137.3
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:
	Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	(137.6		)
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
	Other current assets	(0.1		)
	Net cash used in operating activities	(0.4		)
	Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
	Dividends paid to shareholders	(149.0		)
	Distributions from Windstream Corp	149.4
	Net cash provided by financing activities	0.4
	Change in cash and cash equivalents	—
	Cash and Cash Equivalents:
	Beginning of period	—
	End of period	$	—
		Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors
	Cash Provided from Operations:
	Net income	$	241.3		$	300.1		$	248.9		$	(549.0	)	$	241.3
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
	provided from operations:
	Depreciation and amortization	—			317.3			1,024.20			—			1,341.50
	Provision for doubtful accounts	—			11			52.5			—			63.5
	Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	(500.0		)	(44.0		)	(5.0		)	549			—
	Share-based compensation expense	—			7.1			37.8			—			44.9
	Pension income	—			(17.8		)	(97.5		)	—			(115.3		)
	Deferred income taxes	36.2			12.2			86.4			—			134.8
	Unamortized net discount (premium) on	3.1			—			(41.2		)	—			(38.1		)
	retired debt
	Amortization of unrealized losses on	35.9			—			—			—			35.9
	de-designated interest rate swaps
	Gain from sale of software business	—			—			(14.4		)	—			(14.4		)
	Plan curtailment and other, net	27.5			(3.1		)	(40.2		)	—			(15.8		)
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	(24.1		)	14.9			(149.3		)	—			(158.5		)
	Net cash (used in) provided from operations	(180.1		)	597.7			1,102.20			—			1,519.80
	Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			(153.5		)	(687.5		)	—			(841.0		)
	Broadband network expansion funded by	—			(4.9		)	(31.2		)	—			(36.1		)
	stimulus grants
	Changes in restricted cash	15.3			—			1.5			—			16.8
	Grant funds received for broadband	68			—			—			—			68
	stimulus projects
	Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	—			21.9			38.8			—			60.7
	Disposition of software business	—			—			30			—			30
	Other, net	—			—			(6.0		)	—			(6.0		)
	Net cash provided from (used in)	83.3			(136.5		)	(654.4		)	—			(707.6		)
	investing activities
	Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
	Dividends paid to shareholders	(444.6		)	—			—			—			(444.6		)
	Distributions to Windstream Holdings	(0.4		)	—			(149.0		)	—			(149.4		)
	Repayment of debt and swaps	(4,500.9		)	—			(660.1		)	—			(5,161.0		)
	Proceeds of debt issuance	4,919.60			—			—			—			4,919.60
	Debt issuance costs	(30.0		)	—			—			—			(30.0		)
	Intercompany transactions, net	116			(480.5		)	364.5			—			—
	Payment under capital lease obligations	—			—			(23.9		)	—			(23.9		)
	Other, net	(6.7		)	3.6			(3.6		)	—			(6.7		)
	Net cash provided from (used in)	53			(476.9		)	(472.1		)	—			(896.0		)
	financing activities
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(43.8		)	(15.7		)	(24.3		)	—			(83.8		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of period	57.5			19.8			54.7			—			132
End of period	$	13.7		$	4.1		$	30.4		$	—		$	48.2
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Cash Provided from Operations:
Net income	$	168		$	280.2		$	168		$	(448.2	)	$	168
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided from operations:
Depreciation and amortization	—			315.2			982.4			—			1,297.60
Provision for doubtful accounts	—			11.6			47.8			—			59.4
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	(404.9		)	(38.9		)	(4.4		)	448.2			—
Share-based compensation expense	—			7.9			35.3			—			43.2
Pension expense	—			10.2			57.2			—			67.4
Deferred income taxes	54.6			(18.4		)	42.8			—			79
Unamortized net premium on retired debt	—			—			(16.2		)	—			(16.2		)
Amortization of unrealized losses on	45.4			—			—			—			45.4
de-designated interest rate swaps
Plan curtailment and other, net	22.3			(12.0		)	(36.0		)	—			(25.7		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	275.3			(105.8		)	(110.0		)	—			59.5
Net cash provided from operations	160.7			450			1,166.90			—			1,777.60
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			(206.2		)	(895.0		)	—			(1,101.2		)
Broadband network expansion funded by	—			(23.4		)	(82.0		)	—			(105.4		)
stimulus grants
Changes in restricted cash	(13.2		)	—			8.4			—			(4.8		)
Grant funds received for broadband	45.7			—			—			—			45.7
stimulus projects
Disposition of wireless assets	—			57			—			—			57
Disposition of energy business	—			—			6.1			—			6.1
Other, net	—			2.8			(1.9		)	—			0.9
Net cash provided from (used in)	32.5			(169.8		)	(964.4		)	—			(1,101.7		)
investing activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(588.0		)	—			—			—			(588.0		)
Repayment of debt and swaps	(1,744.4		)	—			(310.1		)	—			(2,054.5		)
Proceeds of debt issuance	1,910.00			—			—			—			1,910.00
Debt issuance costs	(19.1		)	—			—			—			(19.1		)
Intercompany transactions, net	189.7			(270.3		)	80.6			—			—
Payment under capital lease obligations	—			(0.8		)	(19.2		)	—			(20.0		)
Other, net	0.7			3.6			(3.6		)	—			0.7
Net cash used in financing activities	(251.1		)	(267.5		)	(252.3		)	—			(770.9		)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(57.9		)	12.7			(49.8		)	—			(95.0		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of period	115.4			7.1			104.5			—			227
End of period	$	57.5		$	19.8		$	54.7		$	—		$	132
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Cash Provided from Operations:
Net income	$	169.5		$	246		$	235.2		$	(481.2	)	$	169.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided from operations:
Depreciation and amortization	—			320.3			527.2			—			847.5
Provision for doubtful accounts	—			11.3			37.2			—			48.5
Equity in (earnings) losses from subsidiaries	(477.7		)	1.2			(4.7		)	481.2			—
Share-based compensation expense	—			5.6			18.5			—			24.1
Pension expense	—			23.4			143.4			—			166.8
Deferred income taxes	10.3			19.8			143.7			—			173.8
Unamortized net discount on retired debt	21.2			—			—			—			21.2
Amortization of unrealized losses on	49			—			—			—			49
de-designated interest rate swaps
Plan curtailment and other, net	18.6			(3.0		)	(18.7		)	—			(3.1		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	(316.2		)	42.8			4.9			—			(268.5		)
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	(525.3		)	667.4			1,086.70			—			1,228.80
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			(206.4		)	(495.6		)	—			(702.0		)
Broadband network expansion funded by	—			(5.2		)	(16.5		)	—			(21.7		)
stimulus grants
Cash acquired from PAETEC	—			—			71.4			—			71.4
Changes in restricted cash	(11.9		)	—			—			—			(11.9		)
Grant funds received for broadband	4			—			—			—			4
stimulus projects
Other, net	1.8			5.7			0.5			—			8
Net cash used in investing activities	(6.1		)	(205.9		)	(440.2		)	—			(652.2		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(509.6		)	—			—			—			(509.6		)
Repayment of debt and swaps	(4,670.7		)	—			(109.6		)	—			(4,780.3		)
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,922.00			—			—			—			4,922.00
Debt issuance costs	(30.6		)	—			—			—			(30.6		)
Intercompany transactions, net	933.3			(474.8		)	(458.5		)	—			—
Payment under capital lease obligations	—			(0.7		)	(0.1		)	—			(0.8		)
Other, net	(1.7		)	12.7			(3.6		)	—			7.4
Net cash provided from (used in)	642.7			(462.8		)	(571.8		)	—			(391.9		)
financing activities
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	111.3			(1.3		)	74.7			—			184.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of period	4.1			8.4			29.8			—			42.3
End of period	$	115.4		$	7.1		$	104.5		$	—		$	227
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income	'
		Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC Issuer			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
											Guarantors
	Revenues and sales:
	Service revenues	$	—		$	—		$	1,940.70		$	3,841.90		$	(7.1	)	$	5,775.50
	Product sales	—			—			140.2			74.5			(2.1		)	212.6
	Total revenues and sales	—			—			2,080.90			3,916.40			(9.2		)	5,988.10
	Costs and expenses:
	Cost of services	—			—			1,166.10			1,329.20			(3.2		)	2,492.10
	Cost of products sold	—			—			111.1			75.3			(2.5		)	183.9
	Selling, general and administrative	—			—			521.5			403.5			(2.1		)	922.9
	Depreciation and amortization	—			—			396.7			944.2			—			1,340.90
	Merger and integration costs	—			—			(0.4		)	29.6			—			29.2
	Restructuring charges	—			—			3.4			6.2			—			9.6
	Total costs and expenses	—			—			2,198.40			2,788.00			(7.8		)	4,978.60
	Operating (loss) income	—			—			(117.5		)	1,128.40			(1.4		)	1,009.50
	Earnings (losses) from consolidated	500			(66.4		)	(0.2		)	0.3			(433.7		)	—
	subsidiaries
	Other income (expense), net	2			—			0.9			(15.4		)	—			(12.5		)
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(17.2		)	(11.3		)	—			—			—			(28.5		)
	Intercompany interest income (expense)	154.1			—			—			(154.1		)	—			—
	Interest (expense) income	(584.6		)	(40.9		)	0.2			(2.4		)	—			(627.7		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	54.3			(118.6		)	(116.6		)	956.8			(435.1		)	340.8
	before income taxes
	Income tax (benefit) expense	(187.0		)	(19.3		)	(36.9		)	348.4			0.3			105.5
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	241.3			(99.3		)	(79.7		)	608.4			(435.4		)	235.3
	Discontinued operations	—			—			6			—			—			6
	Net income (loss)	$	241.3		$	(99.3	)	$	(73.7	)	$	608.4		$	(435.4	)	$	241.3
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	263.4		$	(99.3	)	$	(73.7	)	$	608.4		$	(435.4	)	$	263.4
	14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
		Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC Issuer			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
											Guarantors
	Revenues and sales:
	Service revenues	$	—		$	—		$	1,977.70		$	3,938.60		$	(8.0	)	$	5,908.30
	Product sales	—			—			120.2			111			—			231.2
	Total revenues and sales	—			—			2,097.90			4,049.60			(8.0		)	6,139.50
	Costs and expenses:
	Cost of services	—			—			1,162.40			1,533.40			(3.6		)	2,692.20
	Cost of products sold	—			—			99.9			106.7			—			206.6
	Selling, general and administrative	—			—			473			495.3			(1.0		)	967.3
	Depreciation and amortization	—			—			370.9			926			—			1,296.90
	Merger and integration costs	—			—			0.5			64.9			—			65.4
	Restructuring charges	—			—			9.4			17.8			—			27.2
	Total costs and expenses	—			—			2,116.10			3,144.10			(4.6		)	5,255.60
	Operating (loss) income	—			—			(18.2		)	905.5			(3.4		)	883.9
	Earnings (losses) from consolidated	404.9			(6.7		)	6.3			(0.5		)	(404.0		)	—
	subsidiaries
	Other (expense) income, net	(6.8		)	—			0.3			11.1			—			4.6
	Gain on early extinguishment of debt	—			1.9			—			—			—			1.9
	Intercompany interest income (expense)	152.8			—			—			(152.8		)	—			—
	Interest (expense) income	(540.9		)	(84.2		)	(1.2		)	1.2			—			(625.1		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	10			(89.0		)	(12.8		)	764.5			(407.4		)	265.3
	before income taxes
	Income tax (benefit) expense	(158.0		)	(30.8		)	(7.7		)	296			(1.3		)	98.2
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	168			(58.2		)	(5.1		)	468.5			(406.1		)	167.1
	Discontinued operations	—			—			0.9			—			—			0.9
	Net income (loss)	$	168		$	(58.2	)	$	(4.2	)	$	468.5		$	(406.1	)	$	168
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	172.5		$	(58.2	)	$	(4.2	)	$	468.5		$	(406.1	)	$	172.5
	14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
		Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC Issuer			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
										Guarantors
Revenues and sales:
Service revenues	$	—		$	—		$	164.2		$	3,990.00		$	(1.2	)	$	4,153.00
Product sales	—			—			16.2			110.4			—			126.6
Total revenues and sales	—			—			180.4			4,100.40			(1.2		)	4,279.60
Costs and expenses:
Cost of services	—			—			93.2			1,599.10			(1.2		)	1,691.10
Cost of products sold	—			—			12.8			92.3			—			105.1
Selling, general and administrative	—			—			39.6			562.3			—			601.9
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			28.8			818.7			—			847.5
Merger and integration costs	—			—			3.9			65.9			—			69.8
Restructuring charges	—			—			—			1.3			—			1.3
Total costs and expenses	—			—			178.3			3,139.60			(1.2		)	3,316.70
Operating income	—			—			2.1			960.8			—			962.9
Earnings (losses) from consolidated	477.7			1.4			(5.9		)	1.9			(475.1		)	—
subsidiaries
Other (expense) income, net	(3.8		)	—			—			3.7			—			(0.1		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(136.1		)	—			—			—			—			(136.1		)
Intercompany interest income (expense)	167.2			(2.0		)	2			(167.2		)	—			—
Interest expense	(547.3		)	(8.6		)	(0.1		)	(2.3		)	—			(558.3		)
(Loss) income from continuing operations	(42.3		)	(9.2		)	(1.9		)	796.9			(475.1		)	268.4
before income taxes
Income tax (benefit) expense	(211.8		)	(4.5		)	1.9			313.8			—			99.4
Income (loss) from continuing operations	169.5			(4.7		)	(3.8		)	483.1			(475.1		)	169
Discontinued operations	—			—			0.5			—			—			0.5
Net income (loss)	$	169.5		$	(4.7	)	$	(3.3	)	$	483.1		$	(475.1	)	$	169.5
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	195.5		$	(4.7	)	$	(3.3	)	$	483.1		$	(475.1	)	$	195.5
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	'
		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
		As of December 31, 2013
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC Issuer			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
											Guarantors
	Assets
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	13.7		$	—		$	7.8		$	26.7		$	—		$	48.2
	Restricted cash	9.7			—			—			—			—			9.7
	Accounts receivable (less allowance for	—			—			251			384.5			(0.2		)	635.3
	doubtful accounts of $40.0)
	Affiliates receivable, net	—			374.3			—			3,896.40			(4,270.7		)	—
	Inventories	—			—			10.6			57.1			—			67.7
	Deferred income taxes	201.9			—			—			76.7			(37.1		)	241.5
	Prepaid income taxes	29.7			0.1			—			—			(0.1		)	29.7
	Prepaid expenses and other	5.6			—			29.9			116			1.2			152.7
	Total current assets	260.6			374.4			299.3			4,557.40			(4,306.9		)	1,184.80
	Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	12,064.60			—			0.1			—			(12,064.7		)	—
	Goodwill	—			643.8			—			3,687.60			—			4,331.40
	Other intangibles, net	—			—			533.6			1,486.50			—			2,020.10
	Net property, plant and equipment	7.6			—			799.3			4,895.70			—			5,702.60
	Deferred income taxes	—			219			31			—			(250.0		)	—
	Other assets	115.3			—			16.2			74.2			—			205.7
	Total Assets	$	12,448.10		$	1,237.20		$	1,679.50		$	14,701.40		$	(16,621.6	)	$	13,444.60
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
	Current Liabilities:
	Current maturities of long-term debt	$	84.9		$	—		$	—		$	0.1		$	—		$	85
	Current portion of interest rate swaps	30			—			—			—			—			30
	Accounts payable	1.3			—			85.9			298.7			—			385.9
	Affiliates payable, net	2,984.90			—			1,431.70			—			(4,265.9		)	150.7
	Advance payments and customer deposits	—			—			77.7			145.8			—			223.5
	Accrued taxes	0.2			—			24.5			79.3			0.3			104.3
	Accrued interest	95.4			3.7			2.3			2.1			—			103.5
	Other current liabilities	38.1			4			87.1			270.5			(37.3		)	362.4
	Total current liabilities	3,234.80			7.7			1,709.20			796.5			(4,302.9		)	1,445.30
	Long-term debt	8,044.90			475.8			—			101.5			—			8,622.20
	Deferred income taxes	268.5			—			—			2,019.80			(250.0		)	2,038.30
	Accumulated losses in excess of	—			71.8			—			—			(71.8		)	—
	investments in consolidated subsidiaries
	Other liabilities	59.4			2.3			51.6			385			—			498.3
	Total liabilities	11,607.60			557.6			1,760.80			3,302.80			(4,624.7		)	12,604.10
	Commitments and Contingencies
	(See Note 13)
	Shareholders’ Equity:
	Common stock	—			—			—			70.3			(70.3		)	—
	Additional paid-in capital	812			842			—			6,918.50			(7,760.5		)	812
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5			—			—			32.9			(32.9		)	28.5
	Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	—			(162.4		)	(81.3		)	4,376.90			(4,133.2		)	—
	Total shareholders’ equity	840.5			679.6			(81.3		)	11,398.60			(11,996.9		)	840.5
	Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	12,448.10		$	1,237.20		$	1,679.50		$	14,701.40		$	(16,621.6	)	$	13,444.60
	14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
		As of December 31, 2012
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Issuer						Guarantors
	Assets
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	57.5		$	—		$	26.5		$	48		$	—		$	132
	Restricted cash	25			—			1.5			—			—			26.5
	Accounts receivable (less allowance for	—			—			243.6			365.4			—			609
	doubtful accounts of $42.6)
	Affiliates receivable, net	—			1,080.20			—			3,253.30			(4,333.5		)	—
	Inventories	—			—			10			65			—			75
	Deferred income taxes	170.3			—			6.2			76.7			(3.8		)	249.4
Prepaid income taxes	23.3			—			—			—			—			23.3
Prepaid expenses and other	4.4			—			24.2			151			—			179.6
Assets held for sale	—			—			15.7			—			—			15.7
Total current assets	280.5			1,080.20			327.7			3,959.40			(4,337.3		)	1,310.50
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	11,814.40			—			0.4			—			(11,814.8		)	—
Goodwill	—			643.8			—			3,687.60			—			4,331.40
Other intangibles, net	—			—			668.9			1,642.40			—			2,311.30
Net property, plant and equipment	7.6			—			877.3			4,976.90			—			5,861.80
Deferred income taxes	—			246.4			—			—			(246.4		)	—
Other assets	103.1			—			13.1			50.8			—			167
Total Assets	$	12,205.60		$	1,970.40		$	1,887.40		$	14,317.10		$	(16,398.5	)	$	13,982.00
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	856		$	—		$	—		$	10		$	—		$	866
Current portion of interest rate swaps	29			—			—			—			—			29
Accounts payable	1			—			83.4			279.3			—			363.7
Affiliates payable, net	2,806.60			—			1,525.00			—			(4,331.6		)	—
Advance payments and customer deposits	—			—			74			145.6			—			219.6
Accrued dividends	148.9			—			—			—			—			148.9
Accrued taxes	0.2			—			33.6			70.1			0.4			104.3
Accrued interest	107.2			3.9			0.8			1.7			—			113.6
Other current liabilities	42.7			3.8			81.9			198.2			(3.8		)	322.8
Total current liabilities	3,991.60			7.7			1,798.70			704.9			(4,335.0		)	2,167.90
Long-term debt	6,823.20			1,175.00			—			101.6			—			8,099.80
Deferred income taxes	175.1			—			33.1			1,935.00			(246.4		)	1,896.80
Accumulated losses in excess of	—			5.3			—			—			(5.3		)	—
investments in consolidated subsidiaries
Other liabilities	110.9			3.4			63.1			535.3			—			712.7
Total liabilities	11,100.80			1,191.40			1,894.90			3,276.80			(4,586.7		)	12,877.20
Commitments and Contingencies
(See Note 13)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock	0.1			—			—			70.3			(70.3		)	0.1
Additional paid-in capital	1,098.30			842			—			6,918.50			(7,760.5		)	1,098.30
Accumulated other comprehensive	6.4			—			—			50.8			(50.8		)	6.4
income
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	—			(63.0		)	(7.5		)	4,000.70			(3,930.2		)	—
Total shareholders’ equity	1,104.80			779			(7.5		)	11,040.30			(11,811.8		)	1,104.80
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’	$	12,205.60		$	1,970.40		$	1,887.40		$	14,317.10		$	(16,398.5	)	$	13,982.00
Equity
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows	'
		Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Issuer						Guarantors
	Cash Provided from Operations:
	Net income (loss)	$	241.3		$	(99.3	)	$	(73.7	)	$	608.4		$	(435.4	)	$	241.3
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
	cash provided from operations:
	Depreciation and amortization	—			—			397.3			944.2			—			1,341.50
	Provision for doubtful accounts	—			—			17.7			45.8			—			63.5
	Equity in (earnings) losses from subsidiaries	(500.0		)	66.4			0.2			(0.3		)	433.7			—
	Share-based compensation expense	—			—			16.6			28.3			—			44.9
	Pension income	—			—			—			(115.3		)	—			(115.3		)
	Deferred income taxes	36.2			27.4			(24.4		)	95.6			—			134.8
	Unamortized net discount (premium) on	3.1			(41.2		)	—			—			—			(38.1		)
	retired debt
	Amortization of unrealized losses on	35.9			—			—			—			—			35.9
	de-designated interest rate swaps
	Gain from sale of software business	—			—			(14.4		)	—			—			(14.4		)
	Plan curtailment and other, net	27.5			(8.0		)	(3.2		)	(32.1		)	—			(15.8		)
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	(24.1		)	(1.3		)	(62.6		)	(70.5		)	—			(158.5		)
	Net cash (used in) provided	(180.1		)	(56.0		)	253.5			1,504.10			(1.7		)	1,519.80
	from operations
	Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			—			(161.2		)	(679.8		)	—			(841.0		)
	Broadband network expansion funded by	—			—			—			(36.1		)	—			(36.1		)
	stimulus grants
	Changes in restricted cash	15.3			—			1.5			—			—			16.8
	Grant funds received for broadband	68			—			—			—			—			68
	stimulus projects
	Grant funds received from Connect America	—			—			—			60.7			—			60.7
	Fund
	Disposition of software business	—			—			30			—			—			30
	Other, net	—			—			—			(6.0		)	—			(6.0		)
	Net cash provided from (used in)	83.3			—			(129.7		)	(661.2		)	—			(707.6		)
	investing activities
	Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
	Dividends paid to shareholders	(444.6		)	—			—			—			—			(444.6		)
	Distributions to Windstream Holdings	(0.4		)	—			(149.0		)	—			—			(149.4		)
	Repayment of debt and swaps	(4,500.9		)	(650.0		)	—			(10.1		)	—			(5,161.0		)
	Proceeds of debt issuance	4,919.60			—			—			—			—			4,919.60
	Debt issuance costs	(30.0		)	—			—			—			—			(30.0		)
	Intercompany transactions, net	116			706			21.4			(845.1		)	1.7			—
	Payment under capital lease obligations	—			—			(14.9		)	(9.0		)	—			(23.9		)
	Other, net	(6.7		)	—			—			—			—			(6.7		)
	Net cash provided from (used in)	53			56			(142.5		)	(864.2		)	1.7			(896.0		)
	financing activities
	Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(43.8		)	—			(18.7		)	(21.3		)	—			(83.8		)
	Cash and Cash Equivalents:
	Beginning of period	57.5			—			26.5			48			—			132
	End of period	$	13.7		$	—		$	7.8		$	26.7		$	—		$	48.2
	14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
		Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Issuer						Guarantors
	Cash Provided from Operations:
	Net income (loss)	$	168		$	(58.2	)	$	(4.2	)	$	468.5		$	(406.1	)	$	168
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
	cash provided from operations:
	Depreciation and amortization	—			—			371.6			926			—			1,297.60
	Provision for doubtful accounts	—			—			11.5			47.9			—			59.4
	Equity in (earnings) losses from subsidiaries	(404.9		)	6.7			(6.3		)	0.5			404			—
Share-based compensation expense	—			—			10.9			32.3			—			43.2
Pension expense	—			—			—			67.4			—			67.4
Deferred income taxes	54.6			27.8			34.7			(38.1		)	—			79
Unamortized net premium on retired debt	—			(16.2		)	—			—			—			(16.2		)
Amortization of unrealized losses on	45.4			—			—			—			—			45.4
de-designated interest rate swaps
Plan curtailment and other, net	22.3			(20.5		)	0.3			(27.8		)	—			(25.7		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	275.3			(41.2		)	(143.1		)	(31.5		)	—			59.5
Net cash provided from (used in)	160.7			(101.6		)	275.4			1,445.20			(2.1		)	1,777.60
operations
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			—			(208.5		)	(892.7		)	—			(1,101.2		)
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	—			—			—			(105.4		)	—			(105.4		)
Changes in restricted cash	(13.2		)	—			8.4			—			—			(4.8		)
Grant funds received for broadband	45.7			—			—			—			—			45.7
stimulus projects
Disposition of wireless assets	—			—			—			57			—			57
Disposition of energy business	—			—			6.1			—			—			6.1
Other, net	—			—			(1.9		)	2.8			—			0.9
Net cash used in (provided from)	32.5			—			(195.9		)	(938.3		)	—			(1,101.7		)
investing activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(588.0		)	—			—			—			—			(588.0		)
Repayment of debt and swaps	(1,744.4		)	(300.0		)	—			(10.1		)	—			(2,054.5		)
Proceeds of debt issuance	1,910.00			—			—			—			—			1,910.00
Debt issuance costs	(19.1		)	—			—			—			—			(19.1		)
Intercompany transactions, net	189.7			401.6			(97.3		)	(496.1		)	2.1			—
Payment under capital lease obligations	—			—			(19.2		)	(0.8		)	—			(20.0		)
Other, net	0.7			—			—			—			—			0.7
Net cash (used in) provided from	(251.1		)	101.6			(116.5		)	(507.0		)	2.1			(770.9		)
financing activities
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(57.9		)	—			(37.0		)	(0.1		)	—			(95.0		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of period	115.4			—			63.5			48.1			—			227
End of period	$	57.5		$	—		$	26.5		$	48		$	—		$	132
14. Supplemental Guarantor Information, Continued:
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(Millions)	Windstream Corp.			PAETEC			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Issuer						Guarantors
Cash Provided from Operations:
Net income (loss)	$	169.5		$	(4.7	)	$	(3.3	)	$	483.1		$	(475.1	)	$	169.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided from operations:
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			28.8			818.7			—			847.5
Provision for doubtful accounts	—			—			1.4			47.1			—			48.5
Equity in (earnings) losses from subsidiaries	(477.7		)	(1.4		)	5.9			(1.9		)	475.1			—
Share-based compensation expense	—			—			0.2			23.9			—			24.1
Pension expense	—			—			—			166.8			—			166.8
Deferred income taxes	10.3			—			(8.3		)	171.8			—			173.8
Unamortized net discount on retired debt	21.2			—			—			—			—			21.2
Amortization of unrealized losses on	49			—			—			—			—			49
de-designated interest rate swaps
Plan curtailment and other, net	18.6			(2.2		)	—			(19.5		)	—			(3.1		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	(316.2		)	(13.6		)	(39.4		)	100.7			—			(268.5		)
Net cash (used in) provided from	(525.3		)	(21.9		)	(14.7		)	1,790.70			—			1,228.80
operations
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			—			(9.0		)	(693.0		)	—			(702.0		)
Broadband network expansion funded	—			—			—			(21.7		)	—			(21.7		)
by stimulus grants
Cash acquired from PAETEC	—			—			71.4			—			—			71.4
Changes in restricted cash	(11.9		)	—			—			—			—			(11.9		)
Grant funds received for broadband	4			—			—			—			—			4
stimulus projects
Other, net	1.8			0.6			(0.8		)	6.4			—			8
Net cash (used in) provided from	(6.1		)	0.6			61.6			(708.3		)	—			(652.2		)
investing activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(509.6		)	—			—			—			—			(509.6		)
Repayment of debt and swaps	(4,670.7		)	(99.5		)	—			(10.1		)	—			(4,780.3		)
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,922.00			—			—			—			—			4,922.00
Debt issuance costs	(30.6		)	—			—			—			—			(30.6		)
Intercompany transactions, net	933.3			120.8			16.6			(1,070.7		)	—			—
Payment under capital lease obligations	—			—			—			(0.8		)	—			(0.8		)
Other, net	(1.7		)	—			—			9.1			—			7.4
Net cash provided from (used in)	642.7			21.3			16.6			(1,072.5		)	—			(391.9		)
financing activities
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	111.3			—			63.5			9.9			—			184.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of period	4.1			—			—			38.2			—			42.3
End of period	$	115.4		$	—		$	63.5		$	48.1		$	—		$	227

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations: (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Discontinued Operations, Supplemental Disclosures	'
	The following table summarizes the results of the software and energy businesses which have been separately presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions)	2013		2012		2011
	Revenues and sales	$	16.9	$	29.7	$	4.2
	Operating income from discontinued operations	1.4		3.1		0.5
	Gain on sale of discontinued operations	14.4		—		—
	Income before tax from discontinued operations	15.8		3.1		0.5
	Income tax expense	9.8		2.2		—
	Net income from discontinued operations	$	6	$	0.9	$	0.5
	The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of the software business that are classified as held for sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012:
	(Millions)
	Current assets	$	5.3
	Goodwill	9.5
	Other assets	0.9
	Total assets held for sale	$	15.7
	Current liabilities	$	4.5
	Total liabilities related to assets held for sale	$	4.5

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio1

Quarterly Financial Information - (Unaudited): Quarterly Financial Information - (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	'
			For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(Millions, except per share amounts)		Total		4th		3rd		2nd		1st
	Revenues and sales		$	5,988.10	$	1,491.30	$	1,498.60	$	1,501.70	$	1,496.50
	Operating income		$	1,009.00	$	326.5	$	219.6	$	227	$	235.9
	Net income		$	241	$	118.4	$	30.6	$	39.7	$	52.3
	Basic and diluted earnings per share: (a)
	Net income			$0.40		$0.20		$0.05		$0.06		$0.09
			For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(Millions, except per share amounts)		Total		4th		3rd		2nd		1st
	Revenues and sales		$	6,139.50	$	1,534.10	$	1,541.00	$	1,530.30	$	1,534.10
	Operating income		$	883.9	$	171.2	$	235.8	$	232.5	$	244.4
	Net income		$	168	$	10.1	$	46.6	$	50.9	$	60.4
	Basic and diluted earnings per share: (a)
	Net income			$0.28		$0.02		$0.08		$0.09		$0.10
	(a)	Quarterly earnings per share amounts may not add to full-year earnings per share amounts due to the difference in weighted-average common shares for the quarters compared to the weighted-average common shares for the year.

Schedule_1_Condensed_Financial2

Schedule 1 - Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant (Parent Company) Statement of Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Selling, general, and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$923.40	$967.30	$601.90
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,979.10	5,255.60	3,316.70
Operating income (loss)	326.5	219.6	227	235.9	171.2	235.8	232.5	244.4	1,009	883.9	962.9
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	340.3	265.3	268.4
Income tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	105.3	98.2	99.4
Net income	118.4	30.6	39.7	52.3	10.1	46.6	50.9	60.4	241	168	169.5
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	263.1	172.5	195.5
Winstream Holdings, Inc. [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Selling, general, and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.5	'	'
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.5	'	'
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.5	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.5	'	'
Income tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.2	'	'
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.3	'	'
Equity earnings from subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	137.6	'	'
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	137.3	'	'
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$134.40	'	'

Schedule_1_Condensed_Financial3

Schedule 1 - Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant (Parent Company) Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Other assets	$205.70	$167	'	'
Total current assets	1,184.80	1,310.50	'	'
Total Assets	13,444.60	13,982	'	'
Accrued dividends	151.1	148.9	'	'
Total current liabilities	1,445.60	2,167.90	'	'
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000.0 shares authorized, 596.2 and 588.2 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	0.1	0.1	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	811.6	1,098.30	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5	6.4	1.9	'
Retained earnings	0	0	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	840.2	1,104.80	1,495.30	831
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	13,444.60	13,982	'	'
Winstream Holdings, Inc. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Distributions receivable from Windstream Corp.	150.7	'	'	'
Other assets	0.1	'	'	'
Total current assets	150.8	'	'	'
Investments in Affiliate	840.5	'	'	'
Total Assets	991.3	'	'	'
Accrued dividends	151.1	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	151.1	'	'	'
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000.0 shares authorized, 596.2 and 588.2 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	0.1	'	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	811.6	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5	'	'	'
Retained earnings	0	'	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	840.2	'	'	'
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$991.30	'	'	'

Schedule_1_Condensed_Financial4

Schedule 1 - Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant (Parent Company) Statement of Cash Flow (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net income	$241	$168	$169.50
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	1,519.40	1,777.60	1,228.80
Dividends paid to shareholders	-593.6	-588	-509.6
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	-895.6	-770.9	-391.9
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-83.8	-95	184.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	132	227	42.3
End of period	48.2	132	227
Winstream Holdings, Inc. [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net income	137.3	'	'
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	-137.6	'	'
Other current assets	-0.1	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	-0.4	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	-149	'	'
Distributions from Windstream Corp.	149.4	'	'
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	0.4	'	'
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	0	'	'
End of period	$0	'	'

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts, customers and others:	'		'		'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Balance at Beginning of Period	$42.60		$29.90		$27.80
Additions Charged to Cost and Expenses	63.5		59.4		48.5
Additions Charged to Other Accounts	0		0		0
Deductions	66.1	[1]	46.7	[1]	46.4	[1]
Balance at End of Period	40		42.6		29.9
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets:	'		'		'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Balance at Beginning of Period	85.9		165.9		28.8
Additions Charged to Cost and Expenses	7.1		0.4		1.4
Additions Charged to Other Accounts	0		0		135.7	[2]
Deductions	8.1	[3]	80.4	[4]	0
Balance at End of Period	84.9		85.9		165.9
Accrued liabilities related to merger, integration and restructuring charges:	'		'		'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Balance at Beginning of Period	20.1		12.9		10.5
Additions Charged to Cost and Expenses	38.8	[5]	92.6	[6]	71.1	[6]
Additions Charged to Other Accounts	0		0		0
Deductions	44.9	[7]	85.4	[7]	68.7	[7]
Balance at End of Period	$14		$20.10		$12.90
[1]	Accounts charged off net of recoveries of amounts previously written off.
[2]	Valuation allowance for deferred taxes was established through goodwill related to expected realization of net operating losses assumed from the acquisition of PAETEC.
[3]	Reversal of valuation allowances on net operating loss carryforwards realized due to the sale of Pinnacle Software Company and on capital loss carryforwards realized as a result of capital gains recognized.
[4]	Represents adjustment recorded through goodwill to valuation allowance for deferred taxes related to expected realization of net operating losses assumed from acquisition of PAETEC.
[5]	Costs primarily represent charges related to information technology conversions and network efficiency projects.
[6]	Costs primarily include charges for accounting, legal, broker fees and other miscellaneous costs associated with the acquisitions of NuVox, Iowa Telecom, Hosted Solutions, Q-Comm and PAETEC. In addition, we incurred employee transition costs, primarily severance related, in conjunction with the integration of NuVox, Iowa Telecom, Hosted Solutions, Q-Comm and PAETEC.
[7]	Represents cash outlays for merger, integration and restructuring costs charged to expense.

Background_and_Basis_for_Prese1

Background and Basis for Presentation: (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	states
	data_centers
	Mi
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares outstanding	596,200,000	588,200,000
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Number of states of operation	48	'
Local and long-haul fiber network	118,000	'
Number of data centers	26	'
Windstream Corporation [Member]	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,000	588,200,000
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jan. 01, 2014

Nov. 29, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Feb. 22, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

reporting_unit

reporting_unit

units

Software Business

Software Business

Letter of Credit

Letter of Credit

Iowa Telecommunication Services, Inc

Iowa Telecommunication Services, Inc

Other current liabilities

Other noncurrent liabilities

units

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

Energy Business

Energy Business

D And E Communications Inc

D And E Communications Inc

Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Reportable Segments

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restricted cash

$9.70

$26.50

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$1.50

'

'

'

'

Unbilled Contracts Receivable

46.3

48.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of Receivable Broadband Stimulus Recorded to Construction in Progress

75.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of Broadband Stimulus as Investment in Property, Plant and Equipment

25.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total authorized Connect America Fund Support

75.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Grant funds received from Connect America Fund

60.7

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of Connect America Fund Support Phase 1 - Received

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20.7

40

Total assets held for sale

'

'

'

'

'

0

15.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total liabilities related to assets held for sale

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

Disposition of wireless assets

0

57

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

57

'

'

Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Intangible Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.2

'

'

'

Number of Reporting Units to Test for Impairment

5

'

'

4

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Control premium

20.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Depreciation expense

1,049.70

955.6

626.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest Costs Capitalized

7.9

10.9

6.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Asset retirement obligation

52.3

51.4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Advertising expense

79.3

99.5

67.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount

1

1

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Change in Depreciation Expense Due to Change in Estimates

'

59.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Change in Net Income (Loss) due to Change in Estimates

'

$36.50

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Change in Accounting Estimate, Financial Effect, Net Income (Loss), Per Share

'

$0.06

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net_Property_Plant_and_Equipme

Net Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Land	$44.70	$46.30
Building and improvements	644.5	649.4
Central office equipment	5,563.70	5,276
Outside communications plant	6,630.70	6,256.20
Furniture, vehicles and other equipment	1,431.20	1,269.70
Construction in progress	312.6	329.2
Gross property, plant and equipment	14,627.40	13,826.80
Less accumulated depreciation	-8,924.80	-7,965
Net property, plant and equipment	$5,702.60	$5,861.80

Reconciliation_of_Net_Income_a

Reconciliation of Net Income and Number of Shares Used in Computing Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Numerator:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$235

$167.10

$169

Income from continuing operations allocable to participating securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4.1

-3.6

-3.4

Adjusted income from continuing operations attributable to common shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

230.9

163.5

165.6

Income from discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6

0.9

0.5

Income from discontinued operations allocable to participating securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Adjusted income from discontinued operations attributable to common shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6

0.9

0.5

Net income attributable to common shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$236.90

$164.40

$166.10

Basic shares outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

593.2

588

516.4

Weighted average participating securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3.9

-3.5

-3.7

Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

589.3

584.5

512.7

Diluted shares outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effect of dilutive stock options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.4

1.8

0.3

Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

589.7

586.3

513

From continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.39

$0.28

$0.32

From discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.01

$0

$0

Net income

$0.20

[1]

$0.05

[1]

$0.06

[1]

$0.09

[1]

$0.02

[1]

$0.08

[1]

$0.09

[1]

$0.10

[1]

$0.40

[1]

$0.28

[1]

$0.32

[1]

Quarterly earnings per share amounts may not add to full-year earnings per share amounts due to the difference in weighted-average common shares for the quarters compared to the weighted-average common shares for the year.

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Phantom) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	1	1	1
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$0	'	'
Economic Life - RUS Grants	'23 years	'	'
Minimum | Building and improvements	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'3 years	'	'
Minimum | Central office equipment	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'3 years	'	'
Minimum | Outside communications plant	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'7 years	'	'
Minimum | Furniture, vehicles and other equipment	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'3 years	'	'
Maximum | Building and improvements	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'40 years	'	'
Maximum | Central office equipment	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'40 years	'	'
Maximum | Outside communications plant	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'47 years	'	'
Maximum | Furniture, vehicles and other equipment	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'23 years	'	'
Customer lists	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization Methodology	'sum of years digits	'	'
Customer lists | Minimum	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'9 years	'	'
Customer lists | Maximum	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'15 years	'	'

Acquisitions_and_Dispositions_1

Acquisitions and Dispositions: (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2011	Nov. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
	PAETEC Holding Corp.	PAETEC Holding Corp.	PAETEC Holding Corp.	PAETEC Holding Corp.	Customer lists	Trade names	Other, Including Developed Technology [Member]
					PAETEC Holding Corp.
Business Acquisition [Line Item]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement	'	30-Nov-11	'	'	'	'	'
All-stock transaction value	'	$2,400,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of business, shares offered for each share of the acquired entity	'	0.46	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock issued to acquire business, shares	'	70,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued to PAETEC shareholders	'	842,000,000	842,000,000	'	'	'	'
Net debt assumed	'	-1,591,300,000	'	'	'	'	'
Net premium on debt assumed	'	113,900,000	'	'	'	'	'
Bank debt repaid	99,500,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'	'	'	'	'10 years	'1 year	'3 years
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount	'	'	'	$38,700,000	'	'	'

Summary_of_Preliminary_and_Adj

Summary of Preliminary and Adjusted Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified			PAETEC Holding Corp.	PAETEC Holding Corp.	PAETEC Holding Corp.	PAETEC Holding Corp.	PAETEC Holding Corp.		PAETEC Holding Corp.
						Final Allocation	Final Allocation		Final Allocation
							Customer lists		Trade names
Fair value of assets acquired:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'		'
Cash and other current assets	'	'	'	'	'	$240.80	'		'
Accounts receivable	'	'	'	'	'	227.5	'		'
Property, plant and equipment	'	'	'	'	'	875.7	'		'
Goodwill	4,331.40	4,331.40	'	'	'	653.3	'		'
Finite-Lived Intangibles	'	'	'	'	'	'	830	[1]	15	[2]
Deferred income taxes on acquired assets	'	'	'	'	'	162.8	'		'
Other assets	'	'	'	'	'	8.4	'		'
Total assets acquired	'	'	'	'	'	3,013.50	'		'
Fair value of liabilities assumed:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'		'
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	'	'	'	'	'	-19	'		'
Other current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	-453.5	'		'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	'	'	'	'	'	-1,643.70	'		'
Other liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	-55.3	'		'
Total liabilities assumed	'	'	'	'	'	-2,171.50	'		'
Common stock issued to PAETEC shareholders	'	'	842	'	842	842	'		'
Supplemental pro forma information:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'		'
Revenue	'	'	'	181.2	6,170.10	'	'		'
Net (Loss) Income from Continuing Operations	'	'	'	($4.20)	$115	'	'		'
[1]	Customer lists are amortized using the sum-of-years digit methodology over an estimated useful life of ten years.
[2]	Trade names were amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of one year. Other intangibles, which includes internally developed software, are amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of three years.

Intangible_Assets_Details

Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 01, 2014	Nov. 29, 2013
	units			reporting_unit	units
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization	$291.20	$342	$220.60	'	'
Number of Reporting Units to Test for Impairment	5	'	'	4	1
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Cost	3,276.80	3,276.80	'	'	'
Accumulated Amortization	-1,256.70	-965.5	'	'	'
Net Carrying Value	2,020.10	2,311.30	'	'	'
Franchise rights	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Cost	1,285.10	1,285.10	'	'	'
Accumulated Amortization	-200.4	-157.6	'	'	'
Net Carrying Value	1,084.70	1,127.50	'	'	'
Customer lists	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Cost	1,914	1,914	'	'	'
Accumulated Amortization	-991.9	-747.6	'	'	'
Net Carrying Value	922.1	1,166.40	'	'	'
Cable franchise rights	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Cost	39.8	39.8	'	'	'
Accumulated Amortization	-27	-25.9	'	'	'
Net Carrying Value	12.8	13.9	'	'	'
Other	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Cost	37.9	37.9	'	'	'
Accumulated Amortization	-37.4	-34.4	'	'	'
Net Carrying Value	$0.50	$3.50	'	'	'

Intangible_Asset_Amortization_

Intangible Asset Amortization Methodology and Useful Lives (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Franchise rights	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Amortization Methodology	'straight-line
Estimated useful life (in years)	'30 years
Customer lists	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Amortization Methodology	'sum of years digits
Customer lists | Minimum	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful life (in years)	'9 years
Customer lists | Maximum	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful life (in years)	'15 years
Cable franchise rights	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Amortization Methodology	'straight-line
Estimated useful life (in years)	'15 years
Other	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Amortization Methodology	'straight-line
Other | Minimum	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful life (in years)	'1 year
Other | Maximum	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful life (in years)	'3 years

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]	'	'
2014	$256.20	'
2015	223	'
2016	185	'
2017	157.1	'
2018	130.2	'
Thereafter	1,068.60	'
Total	$2,020.10	$2,311.30

LongTerm_Debt_Details

Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 25, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A2 – variable rates, due July 17, 2013

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A2 – variable rates, due July 17, 2013

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A3 – variable rates, due December 30, 2016

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A3 – variable rates, due December 30, 2016

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A4 – variable rates, due August 8, 2017

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A4 – variable rates, due August 8, 2017

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B – variable rates, due July 17, 2013

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B – variable rates, due July 17, 2013

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B2 – variable rates, due December 17, 2015

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B2 – variable rates, due December 17, 2015

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B3 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B3 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B4 – variable rates, due January 23, 2020

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B4 – variable rates, due January 23, 2020

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B5 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B5 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019

Senior secured credit facility, Revolving line of credit – variable rates, due December 17, 2015

Senior secured credit facility, Revolving line of credit – variable rates, due December 17, 2015

2013 Notes – 8.125%, due August 1, 2013

2013 Notes – 8.125%, due August 1, 2013

2017 Notes – 7.875%, due November 1, 2017

2017 Notes – 7.875%, due November 1, 2017

2018 Notes – 8.125%, due September 1, 2018

2018 Notes – 8.125%, due September 1, 2018

2019 Notes – 7.000%, due March 15, 2019

2019 Notes – 7.000%, due March 15, 2019

2019 Notes – 7.000%, due March 15, 2019

2020 Notes – 7.750%, due October 15, 2020

2020 Notes – 7.750%, due October 15, 2020

2021 Notes – 7.750%, due October 1, 2021

2021 Notes – 7.750%, due October 1, 2021

2022 Notes – 7.500%, due June 1, 2022

2022 Notes – 7.500%, due June 1, 2022

2023 Notes – 7.500%, due April 1, 2023

2023 Notes – 7.500%, due April 1, 2023

2023 Notes – 6.375%, due August 1, 2023

2023 Notes – 6.375%, due August 1, 2023

Windstream Holdings of the Midwest, Inc.

Windstream Holdings of the Midwest, Inc.

Cinergy Communications Company

Cinergy Communications Company

Windstream Georgia Communications LLC

Windstream Georgia Communications LLC

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Line of Credit

Line of Credit

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Windstream Holdings of the Midwest, Inc. – 6.75%, due April 1, 2028

Windstream Holdings of the Midwest, Inc. – 6.75%, due April 1, 2028

Cinergy Communications Company – 6.58%, due January 1, 2022

Cinergy Communications Company – 6.58%, due January 1, 2022

Windstream Georgia Communications LLC – 6.50%, due November 15, 2013

Windstream Georgia Communications LLC – 6.50%, due November 15, 2013

PAETEC 2017 Notes – 8.875%, due June 30, 2017

PAETEC 2017 Notes – 8.875%, due June 30, 2017

PAETEC 2017 Notes – 8.875%, due June 30, 2017

PAETEC 2018 Notes – 9.875%, due December 1, 2018

PAETEC 2018 Notes – 9.875%, due December 1, 2018

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

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'

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Senior Notes

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$0

$19.50

$387.30

$408.80

$277.50

$292.50

$0

$280.90

$0

$1,042.90

$0

$597

$1,331.60

$0

$590

$0

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Long-term Line of Credit

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'

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'

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'

590

0

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Debentures and notes, without collateral

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

800

1,100

1,100

400

400

0

68.8

500

700

700

950

450

500

500

600

600

700

0

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'

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Debentures and notes issued by subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

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100

100

2

2.1

0

10

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'

'

Net debt assumed

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'

'

650

0

650

450

450

Premium on long-term debt, net

28.8

62.1

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Carrying value

8,707.20

8,965.80

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Less current maturities

-85

-866

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Total long-term debt

$8,622.20

$8,099.80

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Weighted average interest rate

7.00%

7.00%

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2.60%

2.53%

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Weighted maturity

'6 years 0 months 30 days

'5 years 4 months 15 days

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LongTerm_Debt_Parenthetical_De

Long-Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Details)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 12, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 26, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 30, 2011

Nov. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Windstream Georgia Communications LLC

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

Windstream Holdings of the Midwest, Inc.

Cinergy Communications Company

2013 Notes – 8.125%, due August 1, 2013

2017 Notes – 7.875%, due November 1, 2017

2018 Notes – 8.125%, due September 1, 2018

2019 Notes – 7.000%, due March 15, 2019

2019 Notes – 7.000%, due March 15, 2019

2020 Notes – 7.750%, due October 15, 2020

2021 Notes – 7.750%, due October 1, 2021

2021 Notes – 7.750%, due October 1, 2021

2022 Notes – 7.500%, due June 1, 2022

2023 Notes – 7.500%, due April 1, 2023

2023 Notes – 6.375%, due August 1, 2023

Unsecured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Windstream Georgia Communications LLC – 6.50%, due November 15, 2013

PAETEC 2017 Notes – 8.875%, due June 30, 2017

PAETEC 2017 Notes – 8.875%, due June 30, 2017

2015 Notes - 9.500% due July 15, 2015

PAETEC 2018 Notes – 9.875%, due December 1, 2018

Windstream Holdings of the Midwest, Inc. – 6.75%, due April 1, 2028

Cinergy Communications Company – 6.58%, due January 1, 2022

Debt Disclosure [Line Items]

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Interest rate

'

8.13%

7.88%

8.13%

7.00%

7.00%

7.75%

7.75%

7.75%

7.50%

7.50%

6.38%

6.50%

8.88%

8.88%

9.50%

9.88%

6.75%

6.58%

Basis point interest rate increase

1.00%

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Debt_Additional_Information_De

Debt - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Nov. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 26, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jan. 23, 2013

Aug. 01, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 25, 2013

Sep. 09, 2013

Aug. 12, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Nov. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 06, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 06, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Aug. 08, 2012

Jan. 23, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jan. 23, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jan. 23, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jan. 23, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Aug. 08, 2012

Feb. 23, 2012

Feb. 23, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Nov. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Feb. 25, 2013

Jan. 08, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Aug. 08, 2012

Jan. 23, 2013

Jan. 23, 2013

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Line of Credit

Line of Credit

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A4 – variable rates, due August 8, 2017

Other Assets [Member]

Interest expense

Notes 2021 [Member]

Notes 2021 [Member]

Notes 2021 [Member]

Notes 2023 [Member] [Member]

Notes 2013 [Member]

Notes 2013 [Member]

Notes 2013 [Member]

Notes 2019 [Member]

Notes 2019 [Member]

Notes 2019 [Member]

Notes 2019 [Member]

Notes 2019 [Member]

Notes 2019 [Member]

Notes 2016 [Member]

Notes 2016 [Member]

Notes 2016 [Member]

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B5 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B5 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B5 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B3 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B3 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B3 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B3 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B4 – variable rates, due January 23, 2020

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B4 – variable rates, due January 23, 2020

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B4 – variable rates, due January 23, 2020

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A2 – variable rates, due July 17, 2013

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A2 – variable rates, due July 17, 2013

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A2 – variable rates, due July 17, 2013

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B – variable rates, due July 17, 2013

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B – variable rates, due July 17, 2013

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B – variable rates, due July 17, 2013

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B2 – variable rates, due December 17, 2015

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B2 – variable rates, due December 17, 2015

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B2 – variable rates, due December 17, 2015

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A4 – variable rates, due August 8, 2017

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A4 – variable rates, due August 8, 2017

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche A4 – variable rates, due August 8, 2017

Senior Secured Credit Facility Tranche A2 Amended and Restated To Tranche A3 [Domain]

Tranche A3, Notes 2016 [Member]

Tranche A3, Notes 2016 [Member]

Tranche A3, Notes 2016 [Member]

Valor Telecommunications Enterprises LLC And Valor Telecommunications Finance Corp.

Valor Telecommunications Enterprises LLC And Valor Telecommunications Finance Corp.

Valor Telecommunications Enterprises LLC And Valor Telecommunications Finance Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

Senior secured credit facility, Revolving line of credit – variable rates, due December 17, 2015

Senior secured credit facility, Revolving line of credit – variable rates, due December 17, 2015

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Notes, July 2015 [Member]

Notes, July 2015 [Member]

Notes 2015 [Member]

Notes 2015 [Member]

Notes 2015 [Member]

Notes, June 2017 [Member]

Notes, June 2017 [Member]

Notes, June 2017 [Member]

Notes, June 2017 [Member]

Notes, June 2017 [Member]

Notes, June 2017 [Member]

Notes, July 2015 [Member]

Notes, July 2015 [Member]

Notes, July 2015 [Member]

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B3 – variable rates, due August 8, 2019

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B4 – variable rates, due January 23, 2020

Senior secured credit facility, Tranche B4 – variable rates, due January 23, 2020

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

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Senior secured credit facilities, new borrowings

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$590

'

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$600

$1,345

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$300

'

$280

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Repayments of Debt

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'

'

800

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592.5

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19.5

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280.9

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1,042.90

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Debt Issuance Cost

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10.1

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13.9

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4.6

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11.9

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1.8

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16.6

5.7

6.2

Senior Notes

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

590

0

'

0

597

'

'

1,331.60

0

'

0

19.5

'

0

280.9

'

0

1,042.90

277.5

292.5

'

150.4

'

387.3

408.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Increase, Additional Borrowings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,770

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Repayments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

1,180

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

1,250

'

'

'

'

Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

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'

16.8

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

643.2

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

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'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.42%

2.47%

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.50%

4.50%

'

'

'

Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate

7.00%

7.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.60%

2.53%

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

'

'

'

'

'

500

'

'

700

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

7.75%

7.75%

'

'

'

8.13%

'

7.00%

'

'

'

'

7.00%

'

'

'

9.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.88%

8.88%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Tender Offer Aggregate Principal Amount Tendered

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

431.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

61.5

588.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Price

'

'

'

'

'

103.50%

'

'

6.38%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Yield of Securities, Debt Maturities

'

'

'

'

'

7.17%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debentures and notes, without collateral

'

'

'

'

'

'

950

450

'

'

0

800

0

500

'

68.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement

'

'

'

30-Nov-11

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net debt assumed

'

'

'

1,591.30

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

650

0

650

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayments of Long-term Debt

5,161

2,054.50

4,780.30

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,746

300

300

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

400

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Leverage ratio under covenant

4.5

'

'

'

4.75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest coverage ratio under covenant

2.75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt

-28.5

1.9

-136.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-14.7

0

0

'

'

'

0

0

-131.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

-4.2

'

-11.3

0

0

'

'

0

1.9

0

'

'

'

'

'

Fair Value of Assets Acquired

$72.40

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

Debt_Longterm_debt_Maturities_

Debt: Long-term debt, Maturities, Repayments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Long-term debt, Maturities, Repayments [Abstract]	'
2014	$85
2015	682.5
2016	350.7
2017	1,314.50
2018	869.5
Thereafter	5,376.20
Total	$8,678.40

Loss_on_Extinguishment_of_Debt

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total (loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	($28.50)	$1.90	($136.10)
Unsecured Debt | Notes 2019 [Member]	'	'	'
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Premium on early redemption	-13.6	0	0
Third-party fees for early redemption	-0.5	0	0
Unamortized debt issuance costs on original issuance	-0.6	0	0
Total (loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	-14.7	0	0
Unsecured Debt | Notes 2016 [Member]	'	'	'
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Premium on early redemption	0	0	-101.2
Third-party fees for early redemption	0	0	-3
Unamortized debt issuance costs on original issuance	0	0	-1.1
Unamortized premium (discount) on original issuance	0	0	-26.6
Total (loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	0	0	-131.9
Secured Debt | Senior Notes [Member]	'	'	'
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unamortized debt issuance costs on original issuance	-2.5	0	0
Total (loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	-2.5	0	0
Secured Debt | PAETEC Holding Corp. | Notes, June 2017 [Member]	'	'	'
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Premium on early redemption	-51.5	0	0
Third-party fees for early redemption	-1	0	0
Unamortized premium (discount) on original issuance	41.2	0	0
Total (loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	-11.3	0	0
Secured Debt | PAETEC Holding Corp. | Notes, July 2015 [Member]	'	'	'
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Premium on early redemption	0	-14.3	0
Unamortized premium (discount) on original issuance	0	16.2	0
Total (loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	0	1.9	0
Secured Debt | Valor Telecommunications Enterprises LLC And Valor Telecommunications Finance Corp. | Notes 2015 [Member]	'	'	'
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Premium on early redemption	0	0	-10.3
Third-party fees for early redemption	0	0	-0.4
Unamortized premium (discount) on original issuance	0	0	6.5
Total (loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	$0	$0	($4.20)

Debt_Capital_Lease_Present_Val

Debt: Capital Lease Present Value of Minimum Lease Payments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Capital Leases [Abstract]	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	$29.70
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years	28.7
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years	19.7
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years	4.9
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years	0.5
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter	2.4
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	85.9
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments	6.7
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments	$79.20

Interest_Expense_Details

Interest Expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Interest Expense [Abstract]	'	'	'
Interest expense related to long-term debt	$584.70	$576.40	$500
Impacts of interest rate swaps	48	56.4	64.8
Interest on capital leases and other	2.9	3.2	0.3
Less capitalized interest expense	-7.9	-10.9	-6.8
Total interest expense	$627.70	$625.10	$558.30

Derivatives_Additional_informa

Derivatives Additional information (Details) (USD $)

Oct. 17, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

31-May-13

Dec. 31, 2012

Oct. 17, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jan. 17, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

31-May-13

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

derivative

Other Expense

Other Expense

Other Expense

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

De-Designated Hedging Instrument [Member]

De-Designated Hedging Instrument [Member]

De-Designated Hedging Instrument [Member]

De-Designated Hedging Instrument [Member]

August 21, 2012 Transaction Date [Domain]

May 31, 2013 Transaction Date [Domain]

Other current liabilities

Other current liabilities

Other current liabilities

Other noncurrent liabilities

Other noncurrent liabilities

Other noncurrent liabilities

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

derivative

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

De-Designated Hedging Instrument [Member]

De-Designated Hedging Instrument [Member]

De-Designated Hedging Instrument [Member]

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Interest Rate Swap

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$30

$29

$30.50

$41.80

$91.20

$88.70

$28.20

($14.70)

($26.90)

'

'

'

Derivative, Number of Instruments Held

4

'

'

'

'

6

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average fixed rate paid

'

'

'

'

3.57%

'

4.26%

3.39%

4.60%

4.55%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest Rate Derivative Instruments De-Designated at Unamortized Value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-24.7

-45.9

-58.6

Variable rate received

'

'

'

'

0.16%

'

0.21%

'

0.40%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notional Amount of Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

900

750

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative, Lower Fixed Interest Rate Range

'

'

'

'

'

1.03%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative, Higher Fixed Interest Rate Range

'

'

'

'

'

1.04%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative, Basis Spread on Fixed Rate

'

'

'

'

'

2.75%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

'

'

'

'

'

0.75%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net

'

1.6

-7.5

-5.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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Derivatives_Offsetting_Liabilt

Derivatives Offsetting Liabilties (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral [Abstract]	'	'
Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities, Derivatives	$71.80	$120.20
Net Amount of Liabilities, Derivatives, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	71.8	120.2
Financial Instruments, Derivative Liabilities, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0	0
Cash Collateral Received, Derivative Liabilities	0	0
Net Amount, Derivative Liabilities	$71.80	$120.20

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements: (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Item]	'		'
Interest rate swap liabilities	$71.80		$120.20
Carrying Value	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Item]	'		'
Long-term debt, including current maturities	8,707.20		8,965.80
Other Liabilities | Interest Rate Swap	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Item]	'		'
Decrease in fair value of interest rate swaps to reflect non-performance risk	2.6		16.1
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Item]	'		'
Long-term debt, including current maturities	9,008.20	[1]	9,414	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 measurements:	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Item]	'		'
Long-term debt, including current maturities	3,738.20	[1]	3,273.50	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 measurements:	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Item]	'		'
Long-term debt, including current maturities	5,270	[1]	6,140.50	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 measurements: | Other Liabilities | Interest Rate Swap	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Item]	'		'
Interest rate swap liabilities	($71.80)		($120.20)
[1]	Recognized at carrying value of $8,707.2 million and $8,965.8 million in long-term debt, including current maturities, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Employee_Benefit_Plans_and_Pos2

Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits: (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 13, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments	'	$15.80	$25.70	$3.10
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	'	83	'	'
Matching contribution to employee savings accounts, maximum	'	4.00%	'	'
Matching contribution to employee savings accounts, employees contributions, minimum	'	5.00%	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer, Common Stock, Value	'	20.4	'	'
Recorded expenses related to the employee savings plan	'	18.1	17.8	13.7
Pension Benefits	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Plan curtailment	'	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	'	1,193	1,375.80	1,243.60
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Expected Long Term Return on Assets	'	7.00%	7.00%	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Shares of Equity Securities Issued by Employer and Related Parties Included in Plan Assets	3.3	'	0	10.8
Common stock sold by the Pension Plan, Proceeds	'	'	'	133.5
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	'	83.8	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer, Common Stock, Value	27.8	'	'	135.8
Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Plan curtailment	'	32.2	9.6	14.7
Minimum percentage of unrecognized actuarial gains or losses that are amortized over the lesser of 10 years or the average remaining service life of active employees	'	10.00%	'	'
Unrealized Actuarial Gains (Losses), Amortization Period, Maximum	'	'10 years	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Expected Long Term Return on Assets	'	7.00%	7.00%	'
One percent increase in the assumed healthcare cost trend rate, increase in postretirement benefit cost	'	0.1	'	'
One percent decrease in the assumed healthcare cost trend rate, decrease in postretirement benefit cost	'	0.1	'	'
One percent increase in the assumed healthcare cost trend rate, increase in postretirement benefit obligation	'	3	'	'
One percent decrease in the assumed healthcare cost trend rate, decrease in postretirement benefit obligation	'	2.4	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	'	2.6	'	'
Pension Plan and Other Pension Plans, Defined Benefit Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	'	0.8	'	'
Cost of Sales [Member] | Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments	'	24.1	7.4	11.2
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments	'	8.1	2.2	3.5
Equity Securities [Member] | Pension Benefits	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	'	24.00%	'	'
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Pension Benefits	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	'	59.00%	'	'
Alternative Investments [Member] | Pension Benefits	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	'	17.00%	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments	'	31.8	'	'
Other Liabilities | Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments	'	$0.40	'	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_and_Pos3

Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits: Components of Pension Expense and Postretirement Expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pension Benefits	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Benefits earned during the year	$10.50	$10	$9.30
Interest cost on benefit obligation	52.5	58	60.7
Net actuarial (gain) loss	-110.4	72.5	167.9
Amortization of net actuarial loss	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service credit	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1
Plan curtailment	0	0	0
Expected return on plan assets	-67.8	-73	-71
Net periodic benefit (income) expense	-115.3	67.4	166.8
Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Benefits earned during the year	0	0.1	0.2
Interest cost on benefit obligation	1.4	1.8	3.4
Net actuarial (gain) loss	0	0	0
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1.7	2.3	1
Amortization of prior service credit	-8.6	-11.8	-10.7
Plan curtailment	-32.2	-9.6	-14.7
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit (income) expense	($37.70)	($17.20)	($20.80)

Employee_Benefit_Plans_and_Pos4

Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits: Summary of Plan Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation and Funded Status of Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 01, 2013	Mar. 28, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 29, 2012
Pension Benefits	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$999		$948.90		'	'	'	'	'	'
Actual return on plan assets	10.8		120.7		'	'	'	'	'	'
Employer contributions	28.5		0.7		'	'	'	'	'	'
Participant contributions	0		0		'	'	'	'	'	'
Benefits paid	-78.6	[1]	-71.3	[1]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	959.7		999		948.9	'	'	'	'	'
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	1,400.10		1,282.90		'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	52.5		58		60.7	'	'	'	'	'
Service costs	10.5		10		9.3	'	'	'	'	'
Participant contributions	0		0		'	'	'	'	'	'
Plan amendments	0	[2],[3]	0	[2],[3]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss	-173.9		120.5		'	'	'	'	'	'
Benefits paid	-78.6	[1]	-71.3	[1]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	1,210.60		1,400.10		1,282.90	'	'	'	'	'
Plan assets less than projected benefit obligation recognized in the consolidated balance sheet:	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	-83.8		-20.7		'	'	'	'	'	'
Noncurrent liabilities	-167.1		-380.4		'	'	'	'	'	'
Funded status recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	-250.9		-401.1		'	'	'	'	'	'
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Net actuarial loss	0		0		'	'	'	'	'	'
Prior service credits	0.6		0.7		'	'	'	'	'	'
Net amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	0.6		0.7		'	'	'	'	'	'
Pension benefits paid from Company assets	0.8		0.7		'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Discount Rate	5.01%		3.85%		'	'	'	'	'	'
Postretirement Benefits	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	0.2		0.2		'	'	'	'	'	'
Actual return on plan assets	0.1		0		'	'	'	'	'	'
Employer contributions	1.9		3.7		'	'	'	'	'	'
Participant contributions	1.5		1.8		'	'	'	'	'	'
Benefits paid	-3.4	[1]	-5.5	[1]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0.3		0.2		0.2	'	'	'	'	'
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	42.4		45.9		'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	1.4		1.8		3.4	'	'	'	'	'
Service costs	0		0.1		0.2	'	'	'	'	'
Participant contributions	1.5		1.8		'	'	'	'	'	'
Plan amendments	-0.8	[2],[3]	-1.4	[2],[3]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss	-9.7		-0.3		'	'	'	'	'	'
Benefits paid	-3.4	[1]	-5.5	[1]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	31.4		42.4		45.9	'	'	'	'	'
Plan assets less than projected benefit obligation recognized in the consolidated balance sheet:	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	-2.6		-3.1		'	'	'	'	'	'
Noncurrent liabilities	-28.5		-39.1		'	'	'	'	'	'
Funded status recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	-31.1		-42.2		'	'	'	'	'	'
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Net actuarial loss	-2.6		-14.1		'	'	'	'	'	'
Prior service credits	44.9		84.9		'	'	'	'	'	'
Net amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	$42.30		$70.80		'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Discount Rate	4.99%		3.87%		'	4.46%	4.01%	3.75%	3.80%	3.97%
[1]	During 2013 and 2012, pension benefits paid from Windstream's assets totaled $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively. All postretirement benefits in both years were paid from Windstream's assets.
[2]	During 2012, we also made changes to our postretirement medical plan, eliminating medical and prescription drug subsidies for certain active and retired participants effective January 1, 2014. In remeasuring the postretirement obligations to reflect this amendment, updated assumptions as of June 29, 2012 were used. During the remeasurement, we updated key assumptions, including the discount rate, which decreased from 3.97 percent to 3.80 percent. The discount rate was selected based on a hypothetical yield curve incorporating high-quality corporate bonds with various maturities adjusted to reflect the timing of our expected benefit payments.
[3]	During 2013, we made changes to our postretirement medical plan, eliminating medical and prescription drug subsidies for certain active and retired participants effective January 1, 2014, August 1, 2013 or October 1, 2013. In remeasuring the postretirement obligations to reflect these changes, updated assumptions as of March 28, 2013, June 1, 2013 and September 30, 2013 were used. Key assumptions updated included the discount rate, which was 3.75 percent, 4.01 percent and 4.46 percent for the three remeasurement dates, respectively. The discount rates were selected based on a hypothetical yield curve incorporating high-quality corporate bonds with various maturities adjusted to reflect the timing of our expected benefit payments.

Employee_Benefit_Plans_and_Pos5

Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits: Estimated Amounts to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Net Periodic Benefit Expense (Income) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Benefits	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Net actuarial loss	$0
Prior service credits	-0.1
Postretirement Benefits	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Net actuarial loss	0.1
Prior service credits	($6.90)

Employee_Benefit_Plans_and_Pos6

Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits: Actuarial Assumptions Used to Calculate Pension and Postretirement Expense (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pension Benefits	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate	3.85%	4.64%	5.31%
Expected return on plan assets	7.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Rate of compensation increase	2.00%	4.17%	3.44%
Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate	3.87%	4.58%	5.11%
Expected return on plan assets	7.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Employee_Benefit_Plans_and_Pos7

Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits: Actuarial Assumptions Used to Calculate the Projected Benefit Obligations (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 01, 2013	Mar. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 29, 2012
Pension Benefits	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Discount rate	5.01%	'	'	'	3.85%	'	'
Expected return on plan assets	7.00%	'	'	'	7.00%	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	2.00%	'	'	'	2.00%	'	'
Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.99%	4.46%	4.01%	3.75%	3.87%	3.80%	3.97%
Expected return on plan assets	7.00%	'	'	'	7.00%	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	'	'	'	0.00%	'	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_and_Pos8

Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits: Information Regarding the Healthcare Cost Trend Rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year	8.00%	9.00%
Rate that the cost trend ultimately declines to	5.00%	5.00%
Year that the rate reaches the terminal rate	'2020	'2019

Employee_Benefit_Plans_and_Pos9

Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits: Asset Allocation for the Pension Plan, by Asset Category (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	100.00%	100.00%
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	27.70%	44.20%
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Target plan asset allocations, minimum	17.70%	'
Target plan asset allocations, maximum	29.70%	'
Fixed Income Securities [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	52.40%	33.80%
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Target plan asset allocations, minimum	22.00%	'
Target plan asset allocations, maximum	44.00%	'
Alternative Investments [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	15.00%	4.40%
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Target plan asset allocations, minimum	10.50%	'
Target plan asset allocations, maximum	20.50%	'
Money market funds (a)	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	4.90%	17.60%
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Target plan asset allocations, minimum	0.00%	'
Target plan asset allocations, maximum	4.00%	'

Recovered_Sheet1

Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits: Fair Values of Pension and Post Retirement Benefit Plan Assets (Details) (Pension Benefits, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	$959.70		$999		$948.90
Investments	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	959.7		1,002.10		'
Investments | Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	120.9		358.8		'
Investments | Significant Other Observable Inputs	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	723.8		596.5		'
Investments | Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	115		46.8		38
Investments | Money market funds (a)	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	37	[1]	280.2	[1]	'
Investments | Money market funds (a) | Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]	'
Investments | Money market funds (a) | Significant Other Observable Inputs	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	37	[1]	280.2	[1]	'
Investments | Money market funds (a) | Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]	'
Investments | Guaranteed annuity contract (b)	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	1.9	[2]	2.3	[2]	'
Investments | Guaranteed annuity contract (b) | Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[2]	0	[2]	'
Investments | Guaranteed annuity contract (b) | Significant Other Observable Inputs	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[2]	0	[2]	'
Investments | Guaranteed annuity contract (b) | Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	1.9	[2]	2.3	[2]	2.8
Investments | Common collective trust funds (c)	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	383.1	[3]	81.7	[3]	'
Investments | Common collective trust funds (c) | Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[3]	0	[3]	'
Investments | Common collective trust funds (c) | Significant Other Observable Inputs	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	383.1	[3]	81.7	[3]	'
Investments | Common collective trust funds (c) | Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[3]	0	[3]	'
Investments | Government and agency securities (d)	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	234.4	[4]	141.6	[4]	'
Investments | Government and agency securities (d) | Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[4]	0	[4]	'
Investments | Government and agency securities (d) | Significant Other Observable Inputs	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	234.4	[4]	141.6	[4]	'
Investments | Government and agency securities (d) | Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[4]	0	[4]	'
Investments | Corporate bonds and asset backed securities (d)	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	94.5	[4]	92.5	[4]	'
Investments | Corporate bonds and asset backed securities (d) | Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[4]	0	[4]	'
Investments | Corporate bonds and asset backed securities (d) | Significant Other Observable Inputs	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	94.5	[4]	92.5	[4]	'
Investments | Corporate bonds and asset backed securities (d) | Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[4]	0	[4]	'
Investments | Domestic equities (d)	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	69.4	[4]	273.4	[4]	'
Investments | Domestic equities (d) | Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	69.3	[4]	272.7	[4]	'
Investments | Domestic equities (d) | Significant Other Observable Inputs	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[4]	0.6	[4]	'
Investments | Domestic equities (d) | Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0.1	[4]	0.1	[4]	0.1
Investments | Windstream common stock [Domain]	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	26.3	[4]	'		'
Investments | Windstream common stock [Domain] | Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	26.3	[4]	'		'
Investments | Windstream common stock [Domain] | Significant Other Observable Inputs	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[4]	'		'
Investments | Windstream common stock [Domain] | Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[4]	'		'
Investments | International equities (d)	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	24.1	[4]	84	[4]	'
Investments | International equities (d) | Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	24.1	[4]	84	[4]	'
Investments | International equities (d) | Significant Other Observable Inputs	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[4]	0	[4]	'
Investments | International equities (d) | Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[4]	0	[4]	'
Investments | Derivative financial instruments (e)	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	-25.1	[5]	-0.1	[5]	'
Investments | Derivative financial instruments (e) | Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0.1	[5]	0	[5]	'
Investments | Derivative financial instruments (e) | Significant Other Observable Inputs	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	-25.2	[5]	-0.1	[5]	'
Investments | Derivative financial instruments (e) | Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[5]	0	[5]	'
Investments | Hedge fund of funds (f)	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	60.2	[6]	'		'
Investments | Hedge fund of funds (f) | Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[6]	'		'
Investments | Hedge fund of funds (f) | Significant Other Observable Inputs	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[6]	'		'
Investments | Hedge fund of funds (f) | Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	60.2	[6]	0		0
Investments | Real estate and private equity funds	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	52.8	[7]	44.4	[7]	'
Investments | Real estate and private equity funds | Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[7]	0	[7]	'
Investments | Real estate and private equity funds | Significant Other Observable Inputs	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[7]	0	[7]	'
Investments | Real estate and private equity funds | Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	52.8	[7]	44.4	[7]	35.1	[8]
Investments | Other (h)	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	1.1	[9]	2.1	[9]	'
Investments | Other (h) | Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	1.1	[9]	2.1	[9]	'
Investments | Other (h) | Significant Other Observable Inputs	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[9]	0	[9]	'
Investments | Other (h) | Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	0	[9]	0	[9]	'
Dividends and interest receivable	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	3.9		3.4		'
Pending trades	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'
Fair Value	($3.90)		($6.50)		'
[1]	Valued based on the fair value of the underlying assets of the fund as determined by the fund manager on the last business day of the year. The underlying assets are mostly comprised of certificates of deposit, time deposits and commercial paper valued at amortized cost.
[2]	Based on the value of the underlying contracts adjusted to market value, which recognizes that either long-term assets would have to be sold before contract maturity or new contributions by other contract holders would have to be exchanged for funds being transferred, precluding these contributions from being invested at their current rate of return.
[3]	Valued based on the net asset value of the fund as reported by the fund manager on the last business day of the Plan year. The underlying assets are mostly comprised of publicly traded equity securities and fixed income securities. These securities are valued at the official closing price of, or the last reported sale prices as of the close of business or, in the absence of any sales, at the latest available bid price.
[4]	Valued based on quoted market prices on the last day of the Plan year. Securities traded in markets that are not considered active are valued based on quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotes or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. Securities that trade infrequently and therefore have little or no price transparency are valued using best estimates, including unobservable input.
[5]	Derivative financial instruments consist primarily of swaps and are valued at fair value based on models that reflect the contractual terms of the instruments. Inputs include primarily observable market information, such as swap curves, benchmark yields, rating updates and interdealer broker quotes at the end of the Plan year.
[6]	Hedge funds of funds hold a portfolio of other investment funds instead of directly investing in specific securities, commodities or other financial instruments. The funds are valued based on the net asset value of the fund as determined by the fund manager on the last business day of the Plan year. The net asset value is derived from the fair value of each underlying fund comprising the hedge fund of funds.
[7]	The real estate fund is valued based on the net asset value of the fund on the last business day of the Plan year. The net asset value is derived from the fair value of the underlying net assets of the fund. Private equity funds consist of investments in limited partnerships and are valued based on the Plan's capital account balance at year end as reported in the audited financial statements of the partnership.
[8]	Amount reflects the correction of an immaterial error for an investment previously reported as level 2 that should have been reported as level 3.
[9]	Other investments include warrants, interest bearing cash and investments in foreign currency. These investments are valued at their quoted market price on the last day of the Plan year.

Recovered_Sheet2

Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits: Pension Plan Assets, Unobservable Input Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Investments

Investments

Investments

Investments

Investments

Investments

Investments

Investments

Investments

Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3

Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3

Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3

Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3

Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3

Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3

Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3

Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3

Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3

Significant Unobservable Inputs - Level 3

Domestic equities

Domestic equities

Hedge fund of funds

Real estate and private equity funds

Real estate and private equity funds

Guaranteed annuity contract

Guaranteed annuity contract

Investments

Investments

Investments

Investments

Investments

Investments

Investments

Investments

Investments

Investments

Domestic equities

Domestic equities

Hedge fund of funds

Hedge fund of funds

Real estate and private equity funds

Real estate and private equity funds

Guaranteed annuity contract

Guaranteed annuity contract

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]

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Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

'

$959,700,000

$999,000,000

$948,900,000

$959,700,000

$1,002,100,000

$69,400,000

[1]

$273,400,000

[1]

$60,200,000

[2]

$52,800,000

[3]

$44,400,000

[3]

$1,900,000

[4]

$2,300,000

[4]

$46,800,000

$38,000,000

$100,000

[1]

$100,000

$0

$0

$44,400,000

[3]

$35,100,000

[5]

$2,300,000

[4]

$2,800,000

Actual (loss) gain on plan assets

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7,200,000

2,800,000

0

0

2,700,000

0

4,300,000

2,700,000

200,000

100,000

Purchases and sales

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61,000,000

6,000,000

0

0

57,500,000

0

4,100,000

6,600,000

-600,000

-600,000

Transfers in and/or out of level 3

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0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

'

959,700,000

999,000,000

948,900,000

959,700,000

1,002,100,000

69,400,000

[1]

273,400,000

[1]

60,200,000

[2]

52,800,000

[3]

44,400,000

[3]

1,900,000

[4]

2,300,000

[4]

115,000,000

46,800,000

100,000

[1]

100,000

[1]

60,200,000

[2]

0

52,800,000

[3]

44,400,000

[3]

1,900,000

[4]

2,300,000

[4]

Transfers In or Out of Levels 1, 2, or 3

$0

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[1]

Valued based on quoted market prices on the last day of the Plan year. Securities traded in markets that are not considered active are valued based on quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotes or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. Securities that trade infrequently and therefore have little or no price transparency are valued using best estimates, including unobservable input.

[2]

Hedge funds of funds hold a portfolio of other investment funds instead of directly investing in specific securities, commodities or other financial instruments. The funds are valued based on the net asset value of the fund as determined by the fund manager on the last business day of the Plan year. The net asset value is derived from the fair value of each underlying fund comprising the hedge fund of funds.

[3]

The real estate fund is valued based on the net asset value of the fund on the last business day of the Plan year. The net asset value is derived from the fair value of the underlying net assets of the fund. Private equity funds consist of investments in limited partnerships and are valued based on the Plan's capital account balance at year end as reported in the audited financial statements of the partnership.

[4]

Based on the value of the underlying contracts adjusted to market value, which recognizes that either long-term assets would have to be sold before contract maturity or new contributions by other contract holders would have to be exchanged for funds being transferred, precluding these contributions from being invested at their current rate of return.

[5]

Amount reflects the correction of an immaterial error for an investment previously reported as level 2 that should have been reported as level 3.

Recovered_Sheet3

Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits: Estimated Future Employer Contributions, Benefit Payments, Including Executive Retirement Agreements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Expected employer contributions in 2014	$83
Pension Benefits	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Expected employer contributions in 2014	83.8
Expected benefit payments:	'
2014	78.1
2015	77.4
2016	78.3
2017	80.9
2018	81.7
2019-2023	421.6
Postretirement Benefits	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Expected employer contributions in 2014	2.6
Expected benefit payments:	'
2014	2.6
2015	2.6
2016	2.5
2017	2.4
2018	2.3
2019-2023	$8.90

Vesting_Periods_and_Grant_Date

Vesting Periods and Grant Date Fair Value for Shares Issued (Details) (Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'		'
Common Shares	5,259,500		4,274,400		'
Total granted	3,376,700		2,377,300		2,870,300
Grant date fair value (Millions)	$32.60		$29.40		$36.30
Vest ratably over remaining service period, up to four years (a)	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'		'
Common Shares	0	[1]	0	[1]	886,300	[1]
Vest ratably over a three-year service period	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'		'
Common Shares	2,254,000		1,543,700		1,024,000
Vest ratably over a two-year service period	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'		'
Common Shares	68,400		0		0
Vest variably over a three-year service period	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'		'
Common Shares	186,100		54,700		0
Vest contingently over a three-year performance period	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'		'
Common Shares	786,700		723,500		522,900
Vest three years from date of grant, service based	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'		'
Common Shares	0		4,000		388,500
Vest one year from date of grant, service based (b)	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'		'
Common Shares	81,500	[2]	51,400	[2]	48,600	[2]
[1]	In conjunction with the acquisition of PAETEC, we granted 886,300 restricted stock units to former PAETEC employees to replace outstanding, unvested PAETEC restricted stock units held by these same employees as of acquisition date. The vesting provisions of the original grants were retained. Each recipient is entitled to one restricted share per restricted stock unit.
[2]	Represents restricted stock granted to non-employee directors.

Restricted_Share_Activity_Deta

Restricted Share Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Weighted Average Fair Value	'	'	'
Beginning balance	12.24	'	'
Granted	9.66	'	'
Vested	11.92	'	'
Forfeited	11.56	'	'
Ending balance	10.75	'	'
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units	'	'	'
(Thousands) Underlying Number of Shares	'	'	'
Beginning balance	4,274,400	'	'
Granted	3,376,700	2,377,300	2,870,300
Vested	-2,031,600	'	'
Forfeited	-360,000	'	'
Ending balance	5,259,500	4,274,400	'

Option_Activity_Details

Option Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'
Beginning balance	1,829,200
Granted	0
Exercised	-124,100
Canceled	-208,400
Forfeited	-32,300
Ending balance	1,464,400
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]	'
Beginning	$11.93
Granted	$0
Exercised	$5.66
Canceled	$13.63
Forfeited	$8.68
Ending	$12.29
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2013	1,409,600
Exercisable at December 31, 2013	1,373,100
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2013	$12.43
Exercisable at December 31, 2013	$12.53
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	'3 years 11 months
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2013	'3 years 9 months
Exercisable at December 31, 2013	'3 years 8 months
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	$1.10
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2013	1.1
Excercisable at December 31, 2013	$1.10

Options_Outstanding_by_Exercis

Options Outstanding, by Exercise Price (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Number of Options Outstanding (Thousands)	1,464,400
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$12.29
Number of Options Exercisable (Thousands)	1,373,100
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$12.53
$1.96 - $4.70	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Number of Options Outstanding (Thousands)	227,400
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$4.11
Number of Options Exercisable (Thousands)	227,400
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$4.11
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$1.96
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$4.70
$4.71 - $8.30	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Number of Options Outstanding (Thousands)	334,100
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$7.30
Number of Options Exercisable (Thousands)	278,900
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$7.12
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$4.71
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$8.30
$8.31 - $14.00	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Number of Options Outstanding (Thousands)	392,300
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$10.62
Number of Options Exercisable (Thousands)	356,200
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$10.72
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$8.31
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$14
$14.01 - $29.27	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Number of Options Outstanding (Thousands)	510,600
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$20.49
Number of Options Exercisable (Thousands)	510,600
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$20.49
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$14.01
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$29.27

ShareBased_Compensation_Plans_1

Share-Based Compensation Plans - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 12, 2013

Feb. 28, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Nov. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital

Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital

Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital

Restricted Stock Awards

Restricted Stock Restricted Stock Units and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]

One Time Grant

One Time Grant

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

Employee Stock Option

Employee Stock Option

Employee Stock Option

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

PAETEC Holding Corp.

Maximum

Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital

Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital

Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital

Restricted Stock Awards

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Employee Stock Option

Employee Stock Option

Minimum

Maximum

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

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Total granted

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125,125

237,989

'

3,376,700

2,377,300

2,870,300

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886,300

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Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition

'1 year 3 months

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Maximum number of shares available for issuance under the Windstream 2006 Equity Incentive Plan

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20,000,000

18,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Available shares for grant

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,800,000

3,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,600,000

'

'

'

Performance-based restricted stock units, as a percentage of the award

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

150.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrecognized compensation expense

$35.80

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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Fair value of shares vested

24.2

22.7

15.5

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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Share-based compensation expense

26.8

25.4

24.1

26.8

25.4

24.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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26.7

25.2

24

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Options granted to former employees of acquiree

0

'

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'

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'

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'

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3,933,230

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisition of business, shares offered for each share of the acquired entity

'

'

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'

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'

'

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0.46

'

'

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Operating Target Consideration Period

'3 years

'

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'

'

'

'

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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Initial Contractual Term

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'10 years

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

'

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'3 years

'4 years

Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised

0.3

'

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Share-based compensation expense

44.9

43.2

24.1

'

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'

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'

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0.1

0.2

0.1

'

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Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

'

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$0.10

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'

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Merger_Integration_and_Restruc2

Merger, Integration and Restructuring Charges: (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	position
Restructuring Integration and Merger Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'
Transaction costs associated with acquisitions	$0	$7.10	$40.70
Employee related transition costs	7.8	20.3	22.3
Information technology conversion costs	9.5	6.1	5.7
Rebranding, consulting and other costs	11.9	31.9	1.1
Total merger and integration costs	29.2	65.4	69.8
Restructuring charges	9.6	27.2	1.3
Total merger, integration and restructuring charges	38.8	92.6	71.1
Restructuring Integration and Merger Cost [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	20.1	12.9	'
Merger, integration and restructuring charges	38.8	92.6	71.1
Cash outlays during the period	-44.9	-85.4	'
Balance, end of period	14	20.1	12.9
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated	350	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	22.4	'	'
Decrease in net income due to merger, integration and restructuring charges	24.3	58.2	44.1
Restructuring Announcement [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Integration and Merger Cost [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance, end of period	0.6	'	'
Other integration [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Integration and Merger Cost [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance, end of period	$13.40	'	'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pension and postretirement plans	$26.40	$43.90	$54.70
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on interest rate swaps	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5	6.4	1.9
Interest Rate Swap	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on interest rate swaps	'	'	'
Designated portion	17.4	-9.1	-16.6
De-designated portion	($15.30)	($28.40)	($36.20)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Roll-Forward) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]	'		'
Beginning balance	$6.40		$1.90
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	24		'
Amounts reclassified from other accumulated comprehensive income (a)	-1.9	[1]	'
Ending balance	28.5		1.9
Gains (Losses) on Interest Rate Swaps	'		'
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]	'		'
Beginning balance	-37.5		'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	17.4		'
Amounts reclassified from other accumulated comprehensive income (a)	22.2	[1]	'
Ending balance	2.1		'
Pension and Postretirement Plans	'		'
Accumulated other comprehensive income [Roll Forward]	'		'
Beginning balance	43.9		'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	6.6		'
Amounts reclassified from other accumulated comprehensive income (a)	-24.1	[1]	'
Ending balance	$26.40		'
[1]	See separate table below for details about these reclassifications.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv4

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Reclassifications) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	($1.90)	[1]
Plan curtailments	'
Pension and postretirement plans	-31.8	[2]
Amortization of net actuarial loss	'
Pension and postretirement plans	1.7	[2]
Amortization of prior service credits	'
Pension and postretirement plans	-8.7	[2]
Pension and Postretirement Plans	'
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	-24.1
Interest Rate Swap	'
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	22.2
Interest expense | Interest Rate Swap	'
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	35.9
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | Pension and Postretirement Plans	'
Pension and postretirement plans	-38.8
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | Interest Rate Swap	'
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	35.9
Income taxes | Pension and Postretirement Plans	'
Income taxes	14.7
Income taxes | Interest Rate Swap	'
Income taxes	($13.70)
[1]	See separate table below for details about these reclassifications.
[2]	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit (income) expense. See Note 8 for additional details.

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Inco

Income Taxes: Income Taxes (Income Tax Expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current:	'	'	'
Federal	($27)	$6.20	($97.80)
State	-2.5	13	23.4
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	-29.5	19.2	-74.4
Deferred:	'	'	'
Federal	104	84	180.2
State	30.8	-5	-6.4
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	134.8	79	173.8
Income tax expense	$105.30	$98.20	$99.40

Income_Taxes_Differences_Betwe

Income Taxes (Differences Between Federal Income Tax Statutory Rates and Effective Income Tax Rates, Which Include Both Federal and State Income Taxes) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Statutory federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Increase (decrease)	'	'	'
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	3.30%	2.00%	2.00%
Adjust deferred taxes for state net operating loss carryforward	-0.10%	0.00%	1.90%
Acquisition costs	0.00%	0.00%	-0.50%
Tax refund interest	0.00%	0.00%	-0.50%
Valuation allowance	-0.30%	0.00%	0.00%
Income tax reserves	-5.40%	0.00%	0.00%
Research and development credit	-2.20%	0.00%	0.00%
Other items, net	0.60%	0.10%	-0.90%
Effective income tax rate	30.90%	37.10%	37.00%

Income_Taxes_Significant_Compo

Income Taxes (Significant Components of the Net Deferred Income Tax Liability (Asset)) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	$1,278.40	$1,292.70
Goodwill and other intangible assets	1,322.50	1,345.80
Operating loss and credit carryforward	-677.8	-711.6
Postretirement and other employee benefits	-108.6	-168.8
Unrealized holding loss and interest swaps	-1.4	-27.6
Deferred compensation	-5.2	-6.3
Bad debt	-30.3	-40.9
Deferred debt costs	-17.7	-46.8
Restricted stock	-12.1	-11.1
Other, net	-35.9	-63.9
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Gross, Total	1,711.90	1,561.50
Valuation allowance	84.9	85.9
Deferred tax assets	-930.8	-1,193.70
Deferred tax liabilities	2,727.60	2,841.10
Deferred income taxes, net	$1,796.80	$1,647.40

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	$1,545.60	$1,660
State and Local Jurisdiction	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	2,001.20	2,116.40
Valuation allowance	84.9	85.9
State tax credit carryforwards	$22.20	$20.40

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of

Income Taxes: Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$18.30	$18.80	$18.60
Additions based on tax positions related to current year	2.7	0	0
Additions based on tax positions of prior years	0.7	0	0
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	-0.2	-0.5	0
Reduction as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations	-16.9	0	-0.9
Ending balance	4.6	18.3	18.8
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	3.4	16.1	16.5
Unrecognized Tax Benefits with Uncertain Timing for Deductibility	0.6	0.8	0.7
Interest and penalties recognized on unrecognized tax benefits	0.1	0.6	0.8
Interest and penalties accrued on unrecognized tax benefits	0.1	3.1	2.6
PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'
Additions based on acquisition	0	0	0.5
Q-Comm	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'
Additions based on acquisition	$0	$0	$0.60

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Minimum Rental Commitments for All Non-Cancelable Operating Leases) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
2014	$101	'	'
2015	91.8	'	'
2016	81.1	'	'
2017	66.8	'	'
2018	56.3	'	'
Thereafter	232.5	'	'
Total	629.5	'	'
Rental expense	$120.20	$108.20	$38.90

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa2

Supplemental Guarantor Information: Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$5,775,500,000	$5,908,300,000	$4,153,000,000
Product sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	212,600,000	231,200,000	126,600,000
Total revenues and sales	1,491,300,000	1,498,600,000	1,501,700,000	1,496,500,000	1,534,100,000	1,541,000,000	1,530,300,000	1,534,100,000	5,988,100,000	6,139,500,000	4,279,600,000
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,492,100,000	2,692,200,000	1,691,100,000
Cost of products sold	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	183,900,000	206,600,000	105,100,000
Selling, general, and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	923,400,000	967,300,000	601,900,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,340,900,000	1,296,900,000	847,500,000
Merger and integration costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	29,200,000	65,400,000	69,800,000
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,600,000	27,200,000	1,300,000
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,979,100,000	5,255,600,000	3,316,700,000
Operating income (loss)	326,500,000	219,600,000	227,000,000	235,900,000	171,200,000	235,800,000	232,500,000	244,400,000	1,009,000,000	883,900,000	962,900,000
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-12,500,000	4,600,000	-100,000
(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-28,500,000	1,900,000	-136,100,000
Interest (expense) income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-627,700,000	-625,100,000	-558,300,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	340,300,000	265,300,000	268,400,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	105,300,000	98,200,000	99,400,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	235,000,000	167,100,000	169,000,000
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,000,000	900,000	500,000
Net income (loss)	118,400,000	30,600,000	39,700,000	52,300,000	10,100,000	46,600,000	50,900,000	60,400,000	241,000,000	168,000,000	169,500,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	263,100,000	172,500,000	195,500,000
Windstream Corp.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Product sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total revenues and sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Cost of products sold	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Selling, general, and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Merger and integration costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Earnings (losses) from subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	500,000,000	404,900,000	477,700,000
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,000,000	-6,800,000	-3,800,000
(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-17,200,000	0	-136,100,000
Intercompany interest income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	154,100,000	152,800,000	167,200,000
Interest (expense) income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-584,600,000	-540,900,000	-547,300,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	54,300,000	10,000,000	-42,300,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-187,000,000	-158,000,000	-211,800,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	241,300,000	168,000,000	169,500,000
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	241,300,000	168,000,000	169,500,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	263,400,000	172,500,000	195,500,000
Windstream Corp. | PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Product sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total revenues and sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Cost of products sold	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Selling, general, and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Merger and integration costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Earnings (losses) from subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	500,000,000	404,900,000	477,700,000
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,000,000	-6,800,000	-3,800,000
(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-17,200,000	0	-136,100,000
Intercompany interest income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	154,100,000	152,800,000	167,200,000
Interest (expense) income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-584,600,000	-540,900,000	-547,300,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	54,300,000	10,000,000	-42,300,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-187,000,000	-158,000,000	-211,800,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	241,300,000	168,000,000	169,500,000
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	241,300,000	168,000,000	169,500,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	263,400,000	172,500,000	195,500,000
PAETEC Issuer | PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Product sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total revenues and sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Cost of products sold	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Selling, general, and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Merger and integration costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Earnings (losses) from subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-66,400,000	-6,700,000	1,400,000
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-11,300,000	1,900,000	0
Intercompany interest income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	-2,000,000
Interest (expense) income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-40,900,000	-84,200,000	-8,600,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-118,600,000	-89,000,000	-9,200,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-19,300,000	-30,800,000	-4,500,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-99,300,000	-58,200,000	-4,700,000
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-99,300,000	-58,200,000	-4,700,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-99,300,000	-58,200,000	-4,700,000
Guarantors	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,050,700,000	1,080,600,000	1,084,500,000
Product sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	54,400,000	73,000,000	61,200,000
Total revenues and sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,105,100,000	1,153,600,000	1,145,700,000
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	337,600,000	374,300,000	375,200,000
Cost of products sold	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	53,700,000	71,900,000	55,800,000
Selling, general, and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	59,200,000	84,700,000	102,700,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	317,300,000	315,200,000	320,300,000
Merger and integration costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,600,000	4,300,000	300,000
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	769,400,000	850,400,000	854,300,000
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	335,700,000	303,200,000	291,400,000
Earnings (losses) from subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	44,000,000	38,900,000	-1,200,000
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	167,100,000	185,800,000	179,700,000
(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Intercompany interest income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-95,400,000	-98,900,000	-104,800,000
Interest (expense) income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-5,800,000	-5,400,000	-5,200,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	445,600,000	423,600,000	359,900,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	145,500,000	143,400,000	113,900,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	300,100,000	280,200,000	246,000,000
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	300,100,000	280,200,000	246,000,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	300,100,000	280,200,000	246,000,000
Guarantors | PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,940,700,000	1,977,700,000	164,200,000
Product sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	140,200,000	120,200,000	16,200,000
Total revenues and sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,080,900,000	2,097,900,000	180,400,000
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,166,100,000	1,162,400,000	93,200,000
Cost of products sold	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	111,100,000	99,900,000	12,800,000
Selling, general, and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	521,500,000	473,000,000	39,600,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	396,700,000	370,900,000	28,800,000
Merger and integration costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-400,000	500,000	3,900,000
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,400,000	9,400,000	0
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,198,400,000	2,116,100,000	178,300,000
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-117,500,000	-18,200,000	2,100,000
Earnings (losses) from subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-200,000	6,300,000	-5,900,000
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	900,000	300,000	0
(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Intercompany interest income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	2,000,000
Interest (expense) income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	200,000	-1,200,000	-100,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-116,600,000	-12,800,000	-1,900,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-36,900,000	-7,700,000	1,900,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-79,700,000	-5,100,000	-3,800,000
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,000,000	900,000	500,000
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-73,700,000	-4,200,000	-3,300,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-73,700,000	-4,200,000	-3,300,000
Non-Guarantors	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,755,200,000	4,853,100,000	3,090,400,000
Product sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	158,200,000	158,200,000	65,400,000
Total revenues and sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,913,400,000	5,011,300,000	3,155,800,000
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,180,100,000	2,335,000,000	1,328,200,000
Cost of products sold	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	130,200,000	134,700,000	49,300,000
Selling, general, and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	868,500,000	890,900,000	508,800,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,023,600,000	981,700,000	527,200,000
Merger and integration costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	29,200,000	65,400,000	69,800,000
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8,000,000	22,900,000	1,000,000
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,239,600,000	4,430,600,000	2,484,300,000
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	673,800,000	580,700,000	671,500,000
Earnings (losses) from subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,000,000	4,400,000	4,700,000
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-181,600,000	-174,400,000	-176,000,000
(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-11,300,000	1,900,000	0
Intercompany interest income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-58,700,000	-53,900,000	-62,400,000
Interest (expense) income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-37,300,000	-78,800,000	-5,800,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	389,900,000	279,900,000	432,000,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	147,000,000	112,800,000	197,300,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	242,900,000	167,100,000	234,700,000
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,000,000	900,000	500,000
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	248,900,000	168,000,000	235,200,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	248,900,000	168,000,000	235,200,000
Non-Guarantors | PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,841,900,000	3,938,600,000	3,990,000,000
Product sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	74,500,000	111,000,000	110,400,000
Total revenues and sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,916,400,000	4,049,600,000	4,100,400,000
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,329,200,000	1,533,400,000	1,599,100,000
Cost of products sold	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	75,300,000	106,700,000	92,300,000
Selling, general, and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	403,500,000	495,300,000	562,300,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	944,200,000	926,000,000	818,700,000
Merger and integration costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	29,600,000	64,900,000	65,900,000
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,200,000	17,800,000	1,300,000
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,788,000,000	3,144,100,000	3,139,600,000
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,128,400,000	905,500,000	960,800,000
Earnings (losses) from subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	300,000	-500,000	1,900,000
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-15,400,000	11,100,000	3,700,000
(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Intercompany interest income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-154,100,000	-152,800,000	-167,200,000
Interest (expense) income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,400,000	1,200,000	-2,300,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	956,800,000	764,500,000	796,900,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	348,400,000	296,000,000	313,800,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	608,400,000	468,500,000	483,100,000
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	608,400,000	468,500,000	483,100,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	608,400,000	468,500,000	483,100,000
Eliminations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-30,400,000	-25,400,000	-21,900,000
Product sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total revenues and sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-30,400,000	-25,400,000	-21,900,000
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-25,600,000	-17,100,000	-12,300,000
Cost of products sold	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Selling, general, and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-4,800,000	-8,300,000	-9,600,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Merger and integration costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-30,400,000	-25,400,000	-21,900,000
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Earnings (losses) from subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-549,000,000	-448,200,000	-481,200,000
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Intercompany interest income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Interest (expense) income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-549,000,000	-448,200,000	-481,200,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-549,000,000	-448,200,000	-481,200,000
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-549,000,000	-448,200,000	-481,200,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-549,000,000	-448,200,000	-481,200,000
Eliminations | PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-7,100,000	-8,000,000	-1,200,000
Product sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,100,000	0	0
Total revenues and sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-9,200,000	-8,000,000	-1,200,000
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3,200,000	-3,600,000	-1,200,000
Cost of products sold	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,500,000	0	0
Selling, general, and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,100,000	-1,000,000	0
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Merger and integration costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-7,800,000	-4,600,000	-1,200,000
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,400,000	-3,400,000	0
Earnings (losses) from subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-433,700,000	-404,000,000	-475,100,000
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Intercompany interest income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Interest (expense) income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-435,100,000	-407,400,000	-475,100,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	300,000	-1,300,000	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-435,400,000	-406,100,000	-475,100,000
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-435,400,000	-406,100,000	-475,100,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-435,400,000	-406,100,000	-475,100,000
Consolidated	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,775,500,000	5,908,300,000	4,153,000,000
Product sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	212,600,000	231,200,000	126,600,000
Total revenues and sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,988,100,000	6,139,500,000	4,279,600,000
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,492,100,000	2,692,200,000	1,691,100,000
Cost of products sold	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	183,900,000	206,600,000	105,100,000
Selling, general, and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	922,900,000	967,300,000	601,900,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,340,900,000	1,296,900,000	847,500,000
Merger and integration costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	29,200,000	65,400,000	69,800,000
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,600,000	27,200,000	1,300,000
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,978,600,000	5,255,600,000	3,316,700,000
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,009,500,000	883,900,000	962,900,000
Earnings (losses) from subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-12,500,000	4,600,000	-100,000
(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-28,500,000	1,900,000	-136,100,000
Intercompany interest income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Interest (expense) income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-627,700,000	-625,100,000	-558,300,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	340,800,000	265,300,000	268,400,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	105,500,000	98,200,000	99,400,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	235,300,000	167,100,000	169,000,000
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,000,000	900,000	500,000
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	241,300,000	168,000,000	169,500,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	263,400,000	172,500,000	195,500,000
Consolidated | PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues and sales:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,775,500,000	5,908,300,000	4,153,000,000
Product sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	212,600,000	231,200,000	126,600,000
Total revenues and sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,988,100,000	6,139,500,000	4,279,600,000
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,492,100,000	2,692,200,000	1,691,100,000
Cost of products sold	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	183,900,000	206,600,000	105,100,000
Selling, general, and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	922,900,000	967,300,000	601,900,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,340,900,000	1,296,900,000	847,500,000
Merger and integration costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	29,200,000	65,400,000	69,800,000
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,600,000	27,200,000	1,300,000
Total costs and expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,978,600,000	5,255,600,000	3,316,700,000
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,009,500,000	883,900,000	962,900,000
Earnings (losses) from subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-12,500,000	4,600,000	-100,000
(Loss) gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-28,500,000	1,900,000	-136,100,000
Intercompany interest income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Interest (expense) income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-627,700,000	-625,100,000	-558,300,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	340,800,000	265,300,000	268,400,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	105,500,000	98,200,000	99,400,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	235,300,000	167,100,000	169,000,000
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,000,000	900,000	500,000
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	241,300,000	168,000,000	169,500,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$263,400,000	$172,500,000	$195,500,000

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa3

Supplemental Guarantor Information: Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$48.20	$132	$227	$42.30
Restricted cash	9.7	26.5	'	'
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	635.3	609	'	'
Inventories	67.7	75	'	'
Deferred income taxes	241.5	249.4	'	'
Prepaid income taxes	29.7	23.3	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	152.7	179.6	'	'
Total current assets	1,184.80	1,310.50	'	'
Goodwill	4,331.40	4,331.40	'	'
Other intangibles, net	2,020.10	2,311.30	'	'
Net property, plant and equipment	5,702.60	5,861.80	'	'
Other assets	205.7	167	'	'
Total Assets	13,444.60	13,982	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	85	866	'	'
Current portion of interest rate swaps	30	29	'	'
Accounts payable	385.9	363.7	'	'
Advance payments and customer deposits	223.5	219.6	'	'
Accrued dividends	151.1	148.9	'	'
Accrued taxes	104.2	104.3	'	'
Accrued interest	103.5	113.6	'	'
Other current liabilities	362.4	322.8	'	'
Total current liabilities	1,445.60	2,167.90	'	'
Long-term debt	8,622.20	8,099.80	'	'
Deferred income taxes	2,038.30	1,896.80	'	'
Other liabilities	498.3	712.7	'	'
Total liabilities	12,604.40	12,877.20	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	0.1	0.1	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	811.6	1,098.30	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5	6.4	1.9	'
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	0	0	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	840.2	1,104.80	1,495.30	831
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	13,444.60	13,982	'	'
Windstream Corp.	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	13.7	57.5	115.4	4.1
Restricted cash	9.7	25	'	'
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	0	0	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Affiliates receivable, net	0	0	'	'
Inventories	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	201.9	170.3	'	'
Prepaid income taxes	29.7	23.3	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	5.6	4.4	'	'
Assets held for sale	'	0	'	'
Total current assets	260.6	280.5	'	'
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	12,064.60	11,814.40	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Other intangibles, net	0	0	'	'
Net property, plant and equipment	7.6	7.6	'	'
Other assets	115.3	103.1	'	'
Total Assets	12,448.10	12,205.60	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	84.9	856	'	'
Current portion of interest rate swaps	30	29	'	'
Accounts payable	1.3	1	'	'
Affiliates payable, net	2,984.90	2,806.60	'	'
Notes payable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Advance payments and customer deposits	0	0	'	'
Accrued dividends	'	148.9	'	'
Accrued taxes	0.2	0.2	'	'
Accrued interest	95.4	107.2	'	'
Other current liabilities	38.1	42.7	'	'
Total current liabilities	3,234.80	3,991.60	'	'
Long-term debt	8,044.90	6,823.20	'	'
Notes payable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	268.5	175.1	'	'
Other liabilities	59.4	110.9	'	'
Total liabilities	11,607.60	11,100.80	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	0	0.1	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	812	1,098.30	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5	6.4	'	'
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	0	0	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	840.5	1,104.80	'	'
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	12,448.10	12,205.60	'	'
Windstream Corp. | PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	13.7	57.5	115.4	4.1
Restricted cash	9.7	25	'	'
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	0	0	'	'
Affiliates receivable, net	0	0	'	'
Inventories	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	201.9	170.3	'	'
Prepaid income taxes	29.7	23.3	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	5.6	4.4	'	'
Assets held for sale	'	0	'	'
Total current assets	260.6	280.5	'	'
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	12,064.60	11,814.40	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Other intangibles, net	0	0	'	'
Net property, plant and equipment	7.6	7.6	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Other assets	115.3	103.1	'	'
Total Assets	12,448.10	12,205.60	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	84.9	856	'	'
Current portion of interest rate swaps	30	29	'	'
Accounts payable	1.3	1	'	'
Affiliates payable, net	2,984.90	2,806.60	'	'
Advance payments and customer deposits	0	0	'	'
Accrued dividends	'	148.9	'	'
Accrued taxes	0.2	0.2	'	'
Accrued interest	95.4	107.2	'	'
Other current liabilities	38.1	42.7	'	'
Total current liabilities	3,234.80	3,991.60	'	'
Long-term debt	8,044.90	6,823.20	'	'
Deferred income taxes	268.5	175.1	'	'
Accumulated losses in excess of investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other liabilities	59.4	110.9	'	'
Total liabilities	11,607.60	11,100.80	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	0	0.1	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	812	1,098.30	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5	6.4	'	'
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	0	0	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	840.5	1,104.80	'	'
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	12,448.10	12,205.60	'	'
PAETEC Issuer | PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	0	0	'	'
Affiliates receivable, net	374.3	1,080.20	'	'
Inventories	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Prepaid income taxes	0.1	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	0	0	'	'
Assets held for sale	'	0	'	'
Total current assets	374.4	1,080.20	'	'
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	643.8	643.8	'	'
Other intangibles, net	0	0	'	'
Net property, plant and equipment	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	219	246.4	'	'
Other assets	0	0	'	'
Total Assets	1,237.20	1,970.40	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Current portion of interest rate swaps	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Affiliates payable, net	0	0	'	'
Advance payments and customer deposits	0	0	'	'
Accrued dividends	'	0	'	'
Accrued taxes	0	0	'	'
Accrued interest	3.7	3.9	'	'
Other current liabilities	4	3.8	'	'
Total current liabilities	7.7	7.7	'	'
Long-term debt	475.8	1,175	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Accumulated losses in excess of investments in consolidated subsidiaries	71.8	5.3	'	'
Other liabilities	2.3	3.4	'	'
Total liabilities	557.6	1,191.40	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	0	0	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	842	842	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0	'	'
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	-162.4	-63	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	679.6	779	'	'
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	1,237.20	1,970.40	'	'
Guarantors	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	4.1	19.8	7.1	8.4
Restricted cash	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	117.6	111.6	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	4.8	4.8	'	'
Affiliates receivable, net	719.9	299.4	'	'
Inventories	49.8	56.9	'	'
Deferred income taxes	22.9	22.9	'	'
Prepaid income taxes	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	20.8	29.5	'	'
Assets held for sale	'	0	'	'
Total current assets	939.9	544.9	'	'
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	1,319.30	1,275.60	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	321.3	324.9	'	'
Goodwill	2,475.10	2,475.10	'	'
Other intangibles, net	1,042.60	1,156.80	'	'
Net property, plant and equipment	1,398.20	1,451.50	'	'
Other assets	20	17.5	'	'
Total Assets	7,516.40	7,246.30	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Current portion of interest rate swaps	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	56.4	51.1	'	'
Affiliates payable, net	0	0	'	'
Notes payable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Advance payments and customer deposits	17.4	15.7	'	'
Accrued dividends	'	0	'	'
Accrued taxes	34	35.2	'	'
Accrued interest	1.8	1.7	'	'
Other current liabilities	18.6	17.8	'	'
Total current liabilities	128.2	121.5	'	'
Long-term debt	99.6	99.6	'	'
Notes payable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	935	922.7	'	'
Other liabilities	32.2	29.8	'	'
Total liabilities	1,195	1,173.60	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	40.8	40.8	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	5,083.40	5,083.40	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	7.6	8	'	'
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	1,189.60	940.5	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	6,321.40	6,072.70	'	'
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	7,516.40	7,246.30	'	'
Guarantors | PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	7.8	26.5	63.5	0
Restricted cash	0	1.5	'	'
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	251	243.6	'	'
Affiliates receivable, net	0	0	'	'
Inventories	10.6	10	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	6.2	'	'
Prepaid income taxes	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	29.9	24.2	'	'
Assets held for sale	'	15.7	'	'
Total current assets	299.3	327.7	'	'
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0.1	0.4	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Other intangibles, net	533.6	668.9	'	'
Net property, plant and equipment	799.3	877.3	'	'
Deferred income taxes	31	0	'	'
Other assets	16.2	13.1	'	'
Total Assets	1,679.50	1,887.40	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Current portion of interest rate swaps	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	85.9	83.4	'	'
Affiliates payable, net	1,431.70	1,525	'	'
Advance payments and customer deposits	77.7	74	'	'
Accrued dividends	'	0	'	'
Accrued taxes	24.5	33.6	'	'
Accrued interest	2.3	0.8	'	'
Other current liabilities	87.1	81.9	'	'
Total current liabilities	1,709.20	1,798.70	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	33.1	'	'
Accumulated losses in excess of investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other liabilities	51.6	63.1	'	'
Total liabilities	1,760.80	1,894.90	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	0	0	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	0	0	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0	'	'
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	-81.3	-7.5	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	-81.3	-7.5	'	'
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	1,679.50	1,887.40	'	'
Non-Guarantors	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	30.4	54.7	104.5	29.8
Restricted cash	0	1.5	'	'
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	517.7	497.4	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Affiliates receivable, net	2,114.30	2,507.20	'	'
Inventories	17.9	18.1	'	'
Deferred income taxes	16.7	56.2	'	'
Prepaid income taxes	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	126.3	145.7	'	'
Assets held for sale	'	15.7	'	'
Total current assets	2,823.30	3,296.50	'	'
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	296	304.6	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	1,856.30	1,856.30	'	'
Other intangibles, net	977.5	1,154.50	'	'
Net property, plant and equipment	4,296.80	4,402.70	'	'
Other assets	70.4	46.4	'	'
Total Assets	10,320.30	11,061	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0.1	10	'	'
Current portion of interest rate swaps	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	328.2	311.6	'	'
Affiliates payable, net	0	0	'	'
Notes payable - affiliate	4.8	4.8	'	'
Advance payments and customer deposits	206.1	203.9	'	'
Accrued dividends	'	0	'	'
Accrued taxes	70.1	68.9	'	'
Accrued interest	6.3	4.7	'	'
Other current liabilities	305.7	262.3	'	'
Total current liabilities	921.3	866.2	'	'
Long-term debt	477.7	1,177	'	'
Notes payable - affiliate	321.3	324.9	'	'
Deferred income taxes	834.8	799	'	'
Other liabilities	406.7	572	'	'
Total liabilities	2,961.80	3,739.10	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	83.1	83.1	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	4,004	4,004	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	19.2	36.7	'	'
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	3,252.20	3,198.10	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	7,358.50	7,321.90	'	'
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	10,320.30	11,061	'	'
Non-Guarantors | PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	26.7	48	48.1	38.2
Restricted cash	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	384.5	365.4	'	'
Affiliates receivable, net	3,896.40	3,253.30	'	'
Inventories	57.1	65	'	'
Deferred income taxes	76.7	76.7	'	'
Prepaid income taxes	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	116	151	'	'
Assets held for sale	'	0	'	'
Total current assets	4,557.40	3,959.40	'	'
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	3,687.60	3,687.60	'	'
Other intangibles, net	1,486.50	1,642.40	'	'
Net property, plant and equipment	4,895.70	4,976.90	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Other assets	74.2	50.8	'	'
Total Assets	14,701.40	14,317.10	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0.1	10	'	'
Current portion of interest rate swaps	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	298.7	279.3	'	'
Affiliates payable, net	0	0	'	'
Advance payments and customer deposits	145.8	145.6	'	'
Accrued dividends	'	0	'	'
Accrued taxes	79.3	70.1	'	'
Accrued interest	2.1	1.7	'	'
Other current liabilities	270.5	198.2	'	'
Total current liabilities	796.5	704.9	'	'
Long-term debt	101.5	101.6	'	'
Deferred income taxes	2,019.80	1,935	'	'
Accumulated losses in excess of investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other liabilities	385	535.3	'	'
Total liabilities	3,302.80	3,276.80	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	70.3	70.3	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	6,918.50	6,918.50	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	32.9	50.8	'	'
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	4,376.90	4,000.70	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	11,398.60	11,040.30	'	'
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	14,701.40	14,317.10	'	'
Eliminations	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	0	0	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	-4.8	-4.8	'	'
Affiliates receivable, net	-2,834.20	-2,806.60	'	'
Inventories	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Prepaid income taxes	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	0	0	'	'
Assets held for sale	'	0	'	'
Total current assets	-2,839	-2,811.40	'	'
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	-13,679.90	-13,394.60	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	-321.3	-324.9	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Other intangibles, net	0	0	'	'
Net property, plant and equipment	0	0	'	'
Other assets	0	0	'	'
Total Assets	-16,840.20	-16,530.90	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Current portion of interest rate swaps	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Affiliates payable, net	-2,834.20	-2,806.60	'	'
Notes payable - affiliate	-4.8	-4.8	'	'
Advance payments and customer deposits	0	0	'	'
Accrued dividends	'	0	'	'
Accrued taxes	0	0	'	'
Accrued interest	0	0	'	'
Other current liabilities	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	-2,839	-2,811.40	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Notes payable - affiliate	-321.3	-324.9	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Other liabilities	0	0	'	'
Total liabilities	-3,160.30	-3,136.30	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	-123.9	-123.9	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	-9,087.40	-9,087.40	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-26.8	-44.7	'	'
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	-4,441.80	-4,138.60	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	-13,679.90	-13,394.60	'	'
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	-16,840.20	-16,530.90	'	'
Eliminations | PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	-0.2	0	'	'
Affiliates receivable, net	-4,270.70	-4,333.50	'	'
Inventories	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-37.1	-3.8	'	'
Prepaid income taxes	-0.1	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	1.2	0	'	'
Assets held for sale	'	0	'	'
Total current assets	-4,306.90	-4,337.30	'	'
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	-12,064.70	-11,814.80	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Other intangibles, net	0	0	'	'
Net property, plant and equipment	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-250	-246.4	'	'
Other assets	0	0	'	'
Total Assets	-16,621.60	-16,398.50	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Current portion of interest rate swaps	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Affiliates payable, net	-4,265.90	-4,331.60	'	'
Advance payments and customer deposits	0	0	'	'
Accrued dividends	'	0	'	'
Accrued taxes	0.3	0.4	'	'
Accrued interest	0	0	'	'
Other current liabilities	-37.3	-3.8	'	'
Total current liabilities	-4,302.90	-4,335	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-250	-246.4	'	'
Accumulated losses in excess of investments in consolidated subsidiaries	-71.8	-5.3	'	'
Other liabilities	0	0	'	'
Total liabilities	-4,624.70	-4,586.70	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	-70.3	-70.3	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	-7,760.50	-7,760.50	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-32.9	-50.8	'	'
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	-4,133.20	-3,930.20	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	-11,996.90	-11,811.80	'	'
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	-16,621.60	-16,398.50	'	'
Consolidated	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	48.2	132	227	42.3
Restricted cash	9.7	26.5	'	'
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	635.3	609	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Affiliates receivable, net	0	0	'	'
Inventories	67.7	75	'	'
Deferred income taxes	241.5	249.4	'	'
Prepaid income taxes	29.7	23.3	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	152.7	179.6	'	'
Assets held for sale	'	15.7	'	'
Total current assets	1,184.80	1,310.50	'	'
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Notes receivable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	4,331.40	4,331.40	'	'
Other intangibles, net	2,020.10	2,311.30	'	'
Net property, plant and equipment	5,702.60	5,861.80	'	'
Other assets	205.7	167	'	'
Total Assets	13,444.60	13,982	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	85	866	'	'
Current portion of interest rate swaps	30	29	'	'
Accounts payable	385.9	363.7	'	'
Affiliates payable, net	150.7	0	'	'
Notes payable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Advance payments and customer deposits	223.5	219.6	'	'
Accrued dividends	0	148.9	'	'
Accrued taxes	104.3	104.3	'	'
Accrued interest	103.5	113.6	'	'
Other current liabilities	362.4	322.8	'	'
Total current liabilities	1,445.30	2,167.90	'	'
Long-term debt	8,622.20	8,099.80	'	'
Notes payable - affiliate	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	2,038.30	1,896.80	'	'
Other liabilities	498.3	712.7	'	'
Total liabilities	12,604.10	12,877.20	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	0	0.1	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	812	1,098.30	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5	6.4	'	'
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	0	0	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	840.5	1,104.80	1,495.30	831
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	13,444.60	13,982	'	'
Consolidated | PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	48.2	132	227	42.3
Restricted cash	9.7	26.5	'	'
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.0 and $42.6, respectively)	635.3	609	'	'
Affiliates receivable, net	0	0	'	'
Inventories	67.7	75	'	'
Deferred income taxes	241.5	249.4	'	'
Prepaid income taxes	29.7	23.3	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	152.7	179.6	'	'
Assets held for sale	'	15.7	'	'
Total current assets	1,184.80	1,310.50	'	'
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	4,331.40	4,331.40	'	'
Other intangibles, net	2,020.10	2,311.30	'	'
Net property, plant and equipment	5,702.60	5,861.80	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Other assets	205.7	167	'	'
Total Assets	13,444.60	13,982	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	85	866	'	'
Current portion of interest rate swaps	30	29	'	'
Accounts payable	385.9	363.7	'	'
Affiliates payable, net	150.7	0	'	'
Advance payments and customer deposits	223.5	219.6	'	'
Accrued dividends	'	148.9	'	'
Accrued taxes	104.3	104.3	'	'
Accrued interest	103.5	113.6	'	'
Other current liabilities	362.4	322.8	'	'
Total current liabilities	1,445.30	2,167.90	'	'
Long-term debt	8,622.20	8,099.80	'	'
Deferred income taxes	2,038.30	1,896.80	'	'
Accumulated losses in excess of investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other liabilities	498.3	712.7	'	'
Total liabilities	12,604.10	12,877.20	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 13)	'	'	'	'
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	0	0.1	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	812	1,098.30	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28.5	6.4	'	'
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings	0	0	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	840.5	1,104.80	'	'
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$13,444.60	$13,982	'	'

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa4

Supplemental Guarantor Information: Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	$241	$168	$169.50
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,341.50	1,297.60	847.5
Provision for doubtful accounts	63.5	59.4	48.5
Share-based compensation expense	44.9	43.2	24.1
Pension (income) expense	-115.3	67.4	166.8
Deferred income taxes	134.8	79	173.8
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	-38.1	-16.2	21.2
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	35.9	45.4	49
Gain from sale of software business	-14.4	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	1,519.40	1,777.60	1,228.80
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-841	-1,101.20	-702
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	-36.1	-105.4	-21.7
Changes in restricted cash	16.8	-4.8	-11.9
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	68	45.7	4
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	60.7	0	0
Disposition of wireless assets	0	57	0
Disposition of business	30	6.1	0
Other, net	-6	0.9	8
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	-707.6	-1,101.70	-652.2
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	-593.6	-588	-509.6
Repayment of debt and swaps	-5,161	-2,054.50	-4,780.30
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,919.60	1,910	4,922
Debt issuance costs	-30	-19.1	-30.6
Payment under capital lease obligations	-23.9	-20	-0.8
Other, net	-6.7	0.7	7.4
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	-895.6	-770.9	-391.9
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-83.8	-95	184.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	132	227	42.3
End of period	48.2	132	227
Windstream Corp.	'	'	'
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	241.3	168	169.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	0	0	0
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	-500	-404.9	-477.7
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Pension (income) expense	0	0	0
Deferred income taxes	36.2	54.6	10.3
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	3.1	0	21.2
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	35.9	45.4	49
Gain from sale of software business	0	'	'
Plan curtailment and other, net	27.5	22.3	18.6
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	-24.1	275.3	-316.2
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	-180.1	160.7	-525.3
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	0	0	0
Changes in restricted cash	15.3	-13.2	-11.9
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	68	45.7	4
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	0	'	'
Disposition of wireless assets	'	0	'
Disposition of business	0	0	'
Other, net	0	0	1.8
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	83.3	32.5	-6.1
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	-444.6	-588	-509.6
Distributions to Windstream Holdings	-0.4	'	'
Repayment of debt and swaps	-4,500.90	-1,744.40	-4,670.70
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,919.60	1,910	4,922
Debt issuance costs	-30	-19.1	-30.6
Intercompany transactions, net	116	189.7	933.3
Payment under capital lease obligations	0	0	0
Other, net	-6.7	0.7	-1.7
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	53	-251.1	642.7
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-43.8	-57.9	111.3
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	57.5	115.4	4.1
End of period	13.7	57.5	115.4
Guarantors	'	'	'
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	300.1	280.2	246
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	317.3	315.2	320.3
Provision for doubtful accounts	11	11.6	11.3
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	-44	-38.9	1.2
Share-based compensation expense	7.1	7.9	5.6
Pension (income) expense	-17.8	10.2	23.4
Deferred income taxes	12.2	-18.4	19.8
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	0	0	0
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	0	0	0
Gain from sale of software business	0	'	'
Plan curtailment and other, net	-3.1	-12	-3
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	14.9	-105.8	42.8
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	597.7	450	667.4
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-153.5	-206.2	-206.4
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	-4.9	-23.4	-5.2
Changes in restricted cash	0	0	0
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	0	0	0
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	21.9	'	'
Disposition of wireless assets	'	57	'
Disposition of business	0	0	'
Other, net	0	2.8	5.7
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	-136.5	-169.8	-205.9
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	0	0	0
Distributions to Windstream Holdings	0	'	'
Repayment of debt and swaps	0	0	0
Proceeds of debt issuance	0	0	0
Debt issuance costs	0	0	0
Intercompany transactions, net	-480.5	-270.3	-474.8
Payment under capital lease obligations	0	-0.8	-0.7
Other, net	3.6	3.6	12.7
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	-476.9	-267.5	-462.8
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-15.7	12.7	-1.3
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	19.8	7.1	8.4
End of period	4.1	19.8	7.1
Non-Guarantors	'	'	'
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	248.9	168	235.2
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,024.20	982.4	527.2
Provision for doubtful accounts	52.5	47.8	37.2
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	-5	-4.4	-4.7
Share-based compensation expense	37.8	35.3	18.5
Pension (income) expense	-97.5	57.2	143.4
Deferred income taxes	86.4	42.8	143.7
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	-41.2	-16.2	0
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	0	0	0
Gain from sale of software business	-14.4	'	'
Plan curtailment and other, net	-40.2	-36	-18.7
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	-149.3	-110	4.9
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	1,102.20	1,166.90	1,086.70
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-687.5	-895	-495.6
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	-31.2	-82	-16.5
Changes in restricted cash	1.5	8.4	0
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	0	0	0
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	38.8	'	'
Disposition of wireless assets	'	0	'
Disposition of business	30	6.1	'
Other, net	-6	-1.9	0.5
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	-654.4	-964.4	-440.2
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	0	0	0
Distributions to Windstream Holdings	-149	'	'
Repayment of debt and swaps	-660.1	-310.1	-109.6
Proceeds of debt issuance	0	0	0
Debt issuance costs	0	0	0
Intercompany transactions, net	364.5	80.6	-458.5
Payment under capital lease obligations	-23.9	-19.2	-0.1
Other, net	-3.6	-3.6	-3.6
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	-472.1	-252.3	-571.8
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-24.3	-49.8	74.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	54.7	104.5	29.8
End of period	30.4	54.7	104.5
Eliminations	'	'	'
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-549	-448.2	-481.2
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	0	0	0
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	549	448.2	481.2
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Pension (income) expense	0	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0	0
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	0	0	0
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	0	0	0
Gain from sale of software business	0	'	'
Plan curtailment and other, net	0	0	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	0	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	0	0	0
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	0	0	0
Changes in restricted cash	0	0	0
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	0	0	0
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	0	'	'
Disposition of wireless assets	'	0	'
Disposition of business	0	0	'
Other, net	0	0	0
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	0	0	0
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	0	0	0
Distributions to Windstream Holdings	0	'	'
Repayment of debt and swaps	0	0	0
Proceeds of debt issuance	0	0	0
Debt issuance costs	0	0	0
Intercompany transactions, net	0	0	0
Payment under capital lease obligations	0	0	0
Other, net	0	0	0
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	0	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	0	0	0
End of period	0	0	0
Consolidated	'	'	'
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	241.3	168	169.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,341.50	1,297.60	847.5
Provision for doubtful accounts	63.5	59.4	48.5
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	0	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	44.9	43.2	24.1
Pension (income) expense	-115.3	67.4	166.8
Deferred income taxes	134.8	79	173.8
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	-38.1	-16.2	21.2
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	35.9	45.4	49
Gain from sale of software business	-14.4	0	0
Plan curtailment and other, net	-15.8	-25.7	-3.1
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	-158.5	59.5	-268.5
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	1,519.80	1,777.60	1,228.80
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-841	-1,101.20	-702
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	-36.1	-105.4	-21.7
Changes in restricted cash	16.8	-4.8	-11.9
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	68	45.7	4
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	60.7	0	0
Disposition of wireless assets	0	57	0
Disposition of business	30	6.1	0
Other, net	-6	0.9	8
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	-707.6	-1,101.70	-652.2
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	-444.6	-588	-509.6
Distributions to Windstream Holdings	-149.4	0	0
Repayment of debt and swaps	-5,161	-2,054.50	-4,780.30
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,919.60	1,910	4,922
Debt issuance costs	-30	-19.1	-30.6
Intercompany transactions, net	0	0	0
Payment under capital lease obligations	-23.9	-20	-0.8
Other, net	-6.7	0.7	7.4
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	-896	-770.9	-391.9
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-83.8	-95	184.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	132	227	42.3
End of period	48.2	132	227
PAETEC Holding Corp.	'	'	'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Cash acquired from PAETEC	0	0	71.4
PAETEC Holding Corp. | Windstream Corp.	'	'	'
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	241.3	168	169.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	0	0	0
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	-500	-404.9	-477.7
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Pension (income) expense	0	0	0
Deferred income taxes	36.2	54.6	10.3
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	3.1	0	21.2
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	35.9	45.4	49
Gain from sale of software business	0	'	'
Plan curtailment and other, net	27.5	22.3	18.6
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	-24.1	275.3	-316.2
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	-180.1	160.7	-525.3
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	0	0	0
Cash acquired from PAETEC	'	'	0
Changes in restricted cash	15.3	'	-11.9
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	68	45.7	4
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	0	'	'
Disposition of wireless assets	'	0	'
Disposition of business	0	0	'
Other, net	0	0	1.8
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	83.3	32.5	-6.1
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	-444.6	-588	-509.6
Distributions to Windstream Holdings	-0.4	'	'
Repayment of debt and swaps	-4,500.90	-1,744.40	-4,670.70
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,919.60	1,910	4,922
Debt issuance costs	-30	-19.1	-30.6
Intercompany transactions, net	116	189.7	933.3
Payment under capital lease obligations	0	0	0
Other, net	-6.7	0.7	-1.7
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	53	-251.1	642.7
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-43.8	-57.9	111.3
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	57.5	115.4	4.1
End of period	13.7	57.5	115.4
PAETEC Holding Corp. | PAETEC Issuer	'	'	'
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-99.3	-58.2	-4.7
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	0	0	0
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	66.4	6.7	-1.4
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Pension (income) expense	0	0	0
Deferred income taxes	27.4	27.8	0
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	-41.2	-16.2	0
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	0	0	0
Gain from sale of software business	0	'	'
Plan curtailment and other, net	-8	-20.5	-2.2
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	-1.3	-41.2	-13.6
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	-56	-101.6	-21.9
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	0	0	0
Changes in restricted cash	0	'	0
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	0	0	0
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	0	'	'
Disposition of wireless assets	'	0	'
Disposition of business	0	0	'
Other, net	0	0	0.6
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	0	0	0.6
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	0	0	0
Distributions to Windstream Holdings	0	'	'
Repayment of debt and swaps	-650	-300	-99.5
Proceeds of debt issuance	0	0	0
Debt issuance costs	0	0	0
Intercompany transactions, net	706	401.6	120.8
Payment under capital lease obligations	0	0	0
Other, net	0	0	0
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	56	101.6	21.3
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	0	0	0
End of period	0	0	0
PAETEC Holding Corp. | Guarantors	'	'	'
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-73.7	-4.2	-3.3
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	397.3	371.6	28.8
Provision for doubtful accounts	17.7	11.5	1.4
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	0.2	-6.3	5.9
Share-based compensation expense	16.6	10.9	0.2
Pension (income) expense	0	0	0
Deferred income taxes	-24.4	34.7	-8.3
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	0	0	0
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	0	0	0
Gain from sale of software business	-14.4	'	'
Plan curtailment and other, net	-3.2	0.3	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	-62.6	-143.1	-39.4
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	253.5	275.4	-14.7
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-161.2	-208.5	-9
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	0	0	0
Cash acquired from PAETEC	'	'	0
Changes in restricted cash	1.5	'	0
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	0	0	0
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	0	'	'
Disposition of wireless assets	'	0	'
Disposition of business	30	6.1	'
Other, net	0	-1.9	-0.8
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	-129.7	-195.9	61.6
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	0	0	0
Distributions to Windstream Holdings	-149	'	'
Repayment of debt and swaps	0	0	0
Proceeds of debt issuance	0	0	0
Debt issuance costs	0	0	0
Intercompany transactions, net	21.4	-97.3	16.6
Payment under capital lease obligations	-14.9	-19.2	0
Other, net	0	0	0
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	-142.5	-116.5	16.6
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-18.7	-37	63.5
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	26.5	63.5	0
End of period	7.8	26.5	63.5
PAETEC Holding Corp. | Non-Guarantors	'	'	'
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	608.4	468.5	483.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	944.2	926	818.7
Provision for doubtful accounts	45.8	47.9	47.1
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	-0.3	0.5	-1.9
Share-based compensation expense	28.3	32.3	23.9
Pension (income) expense	-115.3	67.4	166.8
Deferred income taxes	95.6	-38.1	171.8
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	0	0	0
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	0	0	0
Gain from sale of software business	0	'	'
Plan curtailment and other, net	-32.1	-27.8	-19.5
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	-70.5	-31.5	100.7
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	1,504.10	1,445.20	1,790.70
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-679.8	-892.7	-693
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	-36.1	-105.4	-21.7
Cash acquired from PAETEC	'	'	71.4
Changes in restricted cash	0	'	0
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	0	0	0
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	60.7	'	'
Disposition of wireless assets	'	57	'
Disposition of business	0	0	'
Other, net	-6	2.8	6.4
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	-661.2	-938.3	-708.3
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	0	0	0
Distributions to Windstream Holdings	0	'	'
Repayment of debt and swaps	-10.1	-10.1	-10.1
Proceeds of debt issuance	0	0	0
Debt issuance costs	0	0	0
Intercompany transactions, net	-845.1	-496.1	-1,070.70
Payment under capital lease obligations	-9	-0.8	-0.8
Other, net	0	0	9.1
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	-864.2	-507	-1,072.50
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-21.3	-0.1	9.9
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	48	48.1	38.2
End of period	26.7	48	48.1
PAETEC Holding Corp. | Eliminations	'	'	'
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-435.4	-406.1	-475.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	0	0	0
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	433.7	404	475.1
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Pension (income) expense	0	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0	0
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	0	0	0
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	0	0	0
Gain from sale of software business	0	'	'
Plan curtailment and other, net	0	0	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	0	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	-1.7	-2.1	0
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	0	0	0
Cash acquired from PAETEC	'	'	0
Changes in restricted cash	0	'	0
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	0	0	0
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	0	'	'
Disposition of wireless assets	'	0	'
Disposition of business	0	0	'
Other, net	0	0	0
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	0	0	0
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	0	0	0
Distributions to Windstream Holdings	0	'	'
Repayment of debt and swaps	0	0	0
Proceeds of debt issuance	0	0	0
Debt issuance costs	0	0	0
Intercompany transactions, net	1.7	2.1	0
Payment under capital lease obligations	0	0	0
Other, net	0	0	0
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	1.7	2.1	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	0	0	0
End of period	0	0	0
PAETEC Holding Corp. | Consolidated	'	'	'
Cash Provided from Operations:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	241.3	168	169.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,341.50	1,297.60	847.5
Provision for doubtful accounts	63.5	59.4	48.5
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries	0	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	44.9	43.2	24.1
Pension (income) expense	-115.3	67.4	166.8
Deferred income taxes	134.8	79	173.8
Unamortized net (premium) discount on retired debt	-38.1	-16.2	21.2
Amortization of unrealized losses on de-designated interest rate swaps	35.9	45.4	49
Gain from sale of software business	-14.4	'	'
Plan curtailment and other, net	-15.8	-25.7	-3.1
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	-158.5	59.5	-268.5
Net cash (used in) provided from operations	1,519.80	1,777.60	1,228.80
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-841	-1,101.20	-702
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grants	-36.1	-105.4	-21.7
Cash acquired from PAETEC	0	0	71.4
Changes in restricted cash	16.8	'	-11.9
Grant funds received for broadband stimulus projects	68	45.7	4
Grant funds received from Connect America Fund	60.7	'	'
Disposition of wireless assets	'	57	'
Disposition of business	30	6.1	'
Other, net	-6	0.9	8
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	-707.6	-1,101.70	-652.2
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Dividends paid to shareholders	-444.6	-588	-509.6
Distributions to Windstream Holdings	-149.4	'	'
Repayment of debt and swaps	-5,161	-2,054.50	-4,780.30
Proceeds of debt issuance	4,919.60	1,910	4,922
Debt issuance costs	-30	-19.1	-30.6
Intercompany transactions, net	0	0	0
Payment under capital lease obligations	-23.9	-20	-0.8
Other, net	-6.7	0.7	7.4
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	-896	-770.9	-391.9
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-83.8	-95	184.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	132	227	42.3
End of period	48.2	132	227
PAETEC Holding Corp. | PAETEC Holding Corp. | Windstream Corp.	'	'	'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Cash acquired from PAETEC	'	'	0
Changes in restricted cash	'	-13.2	'
PAETEC Holding Corp. | PAETEC Holding Corp. | PAETEC Issuer	'	'	'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Cash acquired from PAETEC	'	'	0
Changes in restricted cash	'	0	'
PAETEC Holding Corp. | PAETEC Holding Corp. | Guarantors	'	'	'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Cash acquired from PAETEC	'	'	71.4
Changes in restricted cash	'	8.4	'
PAETEC Holding Corp. | PAETEC Holding Corp. | Non-Guarantors	'	'	'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Cash acquired from PAETEC	'	'	0
Changes in restricted cash	'	0	'
PAETEC Holding Corp. | PAETEC Holding Corp. | Eliminations	'	'	'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Cash acquired from PAETEC	'	'	0
Changes in restricted cash	'	0	'
PAETEC Holding Corp. | PAETEC Holding Corp. | Consolidated	'	'	'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Cash acquired from PAETEC	'	'	71.4
Changes in restricted cash	'	($4.80)	'

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations: (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 15, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 06, 2013
				PAETEC Holding Corp.	PAETEC Holding Corp.	PAETEC Holding Corp.	PAETEC Holding Corp.	PAETEC Holding Corp.
				Energy Business	Software Business	Software Business	Software Business	Software Business
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from sale of acquired assets	'	'	'	$6,100,000	'	'	'	$30,000,000
Results of Software Business	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues and sales	'	'	'	'	16,900,000	29,700,000	4,200,000	'
Operating income from discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	1,400,000	3,100,000	500,000	'
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	14,400,000	0	0	'
Income before tax from discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	15,800,000	3,100,000	500,000	'
Income tax expense	'	'	'	'	9,800,000	2,200,000	0	'
Net income from discontinued operations	6,000,000	900,000	500,000	'	6,000,000	900,000	500,000	'
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'	'	5,300,000	'	'
Goodwill	'	'	'	'	'	9,500,000	'	'
Other assets	'	'	'	'	'	900,000	'	'
Total assets held for sale	'	'	'	'	0	15,700,000	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	4,500,000	'	'
Total liabilities related to assets held for sale	'	'	'	'	'	$4,500,000	'	'

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio2

Quarterly Financial Information - (Unaudited): (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Quarterly Financial Information – (Unaudited) [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues and sales

$1,491.30

$1,498.60

$1,501.70

$1,496.50

$1,534.10

$1,541

$1,530.30

$1,534.10

$5,988.10

$6,139.50

$4,279.60

Operating income

326.5

219.6

227

235.9

171.2

235.8

232.5

244.4

1,009

883.9

962.9

Net income

118.4

30.6

39.7

52.3

10.1

46.6

50.9

60.4

241

168

169.5

Basic and diluted earnings per share: (a)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

$0.20

[1]

$0.05

[1]

$0.06

[1]

$0.09

[1]

$0.02

[1]

$0.08

[1]

$0.09

[1]

$0.10

[1]

$0.40

[1]

$0.28

[1]

$0.32

Pension Plan, Defined Benefit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes to Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Defined Benefit Plan, Other Costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-110.4

72.5

167.9

Defined benefit plan, net periodic benefit cost, after tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($71.10)

$42.40

'

[1]

Quarterly earnings per share amounts may not add to full-year earnings per share amounts due to the difference in weighted-average common shares for the quarters compared to the weighted-average common shares for the year.

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 03, 2014	Feb. 12, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	position
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	'	$0.25	$1	$1	$1
Restructuring and Related Activities, Initiation Date	21-Feb-14	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated	400	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Activities, Completion Date	3-Mar-14	'	'	'	'
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount	$20	'	'	'	'
Dividend Declared	'	'	'	'	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock dividend declared, date declared	'	12-Feb-14	'	'	'
Common stock dividend declared, payable date	'	15-Apr-14	'	'	'
Common stock dividend declared, date of record	'	31-Mar-14	'	'	'
Voluntary Separation Initiative [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated	175	'	'	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'	'	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	9	'	'	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'	'	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	$10	'	'	'	'