CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2	$ 5
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $39 and $41	514	546
Advances to affiliates	1,842	1,148
Other	128	147
Total current assets	2,486	1,846
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $7,746 and $6,951	8,170	8,077
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,360	9,360
Operating lease assets	105
Customer relationships, net	468	893
Other Intangible Assets, Net	311	311
Other, net	99	96
Total goodwill and other assets	10,343	10,660
TOTAL ASSETS	20,999	20,583
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	1,105	11
Accounts payable	403	441
Note payable - affiliate	1,069	1,008
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	276	251
Income and other taxes	94	140
Interest	55	55
Other	134	75
Current affiliate obligations, net	72	79
Current portion of deferred revenue	201	212
Total current liabilities	3,409	2,272
LONG-TERM DEBT	4,846	5,948
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred revenue	108	91
Deferred income taxes, net	1,198	1,098
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	89
Affiliate obligations, net	717	759
Other	515	547
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,627	2,495
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 16)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock - one share without par value, owned by Qwest Services Corporation	10,050	10,050
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	67	(182)
Total stockholder's equity	10,117	9,868
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 20,999	$ 20,583