CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 54	$ 48
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $75 and $62	1,237	1,201
Advances to affiliates	770	742
Deferred income taxes, net	549	559
Other	334	265
Total current assets	2,944	2,815
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment	11,365	10,679
Accumulated depreciation	(2,248)	(1,218)
Net property, plant and equipment	9,117	9,461
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	10,123	10,123
Customer relationships, net	6,059	6,788
Other intangible assets, net	1,355	1,587
Other	390	381
Total goodwill and other assets	17,927	18,879
TOTAL ASSETS	29,988	31,155
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	1,407	117
Accounts payable	765	973
Accounts payable-affiliates, net		394
Notes payable-affiliates	1,985
Dividends payable-CenturyLink, Inc.		200
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	526	469
Income and other taxes	271	263
Interest	187	175
Other	125	104
Advance billings and customer deposits	433	400
Total current liabilities	5,699	3,095
LONG-TERM DEBT	8,849	12,179
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Benefit plan obligations, net	3,102	3,198
Deferred income taxes, net	746	630
Other	707	777
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	4,555	4,605
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 9)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock-$0.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, issued and owned by CenturyLink
Additional paid-in capital	12,273	12,273
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(446)	(446)
Accumulated deficit	(942)	(551)
Total stockholder's equity	10,885	11,276
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 29,988	$ 31,155