CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 112	$ 87
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $69 and $76	1,200	1,177
Advances to affiliates	2,207	500
Deferred income taxes, net	587	473
Other	369	320
Total current assets	4,475	2,557
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment	12,852	11,765
Accumulated depreciation	(3,647)	(2,638)
Net property, plant and equipment	9,205	9,127
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	10,123	10,123
Customer relationships, less accumulated amortization of $2,426 and $1,736	5,132	5,822
Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $1,067 and $828	1,095	1,277
Other	369	340
Total goodwill and other assets	16,719	17,562
TOTAL ASSETS	30,399	29,246
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	98	856
Accounts payable	678	687
Notes payable-affiliates	2,699	2,023
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	428	450
Income and other taxes	258	260
Interest	174	128
Other	341	86
Advance billings and customer deposits	463	452
Total current liabilities	5,139	4,942
LONG-TERM DEBT	9,456	8,772
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred revenue	209	192
Benefit plan obligations, net	3,573	3,699
Deferred income taxes, net	706	494
Other	493	523
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	4,981	4,908
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 8)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock—$0.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued, owned by CenturyLink, Inc.	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	12,273	12,273
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(813)	(818)
Accumulated deficit	(637)	(831)
Total stockholder's equity	10,823	10,624
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 30,399	$ 29,246