CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 49	$ 48
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $75 and $62	1,184	1,201
Advances to affiliates		742
Deferred income taxes, net	539	559
Other	327	265
Total current assets	2,099	2,815
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment	10,898	10,679
Accumulated depreciation	(1,593)	(1,218)
Net property, plant and equipment	9,305	9,461
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	10,123	10,123
Customer relationships, net	6,545	6,788
Other intangible assets, net	1,507	1,587
Other	328	381
Total goodwill and other assets	18,503	18,879
TOTAL ASSETS	29,907	31,155
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	488	117
Accounts payable	651	973
Accounts payable-affiliates, net	235	394
Dividends payable-CenturyLink, Inc.	200	200
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	485	469
Income and other taxes	294	263
Interest	221	175
Other	157	104
Advance billings and customer deposits	411	400
Total current liabilities	3,142	3,095
LONG-TERM DEBT	10,932	12,179
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Benefit plan obligations, net	3,168	3,198
Deferred income taxes, net	674	630
Other	676	777
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	4,518	4,605
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 9)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock-$0.01 par value, 1 shares authorized, issued and owned by CenturyLink, Inc.
Additional paid-in capital	12,273	12,273
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(446)	(446)
Accumulated deficit	(512)	(551)
Total stockholder's equity	11,315	11,276
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 29,907	$ 31,155