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Document and Entity Information
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Oct. 31, 2014
Common Stock - Class A [Member]
Oct. 31, 2014
Common Stock - Class B [Member]
Entity Registrant Name GENERAL COMMUNICATION INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000808461    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2014    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding   38,051 3,161