CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 14	$ 2
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $61 and $39	364	514
Advances to affiliates	0	1,842
Other	122	128
Total current assets	500	2,486
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,347 and $7,746	8,309	8,170
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,360	9,360
Other intangible assets, net	343	779
Other, net	147	204
Total goodwill and other assets	9,850	10,343
TOTAL ASSETS	18,659	20,999
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	948	1,105
Accounts payable	292	403
Advances from affiliates	592	0
Note payable - affiliate	1,130	1,069
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	178	276
Income and other taxes	95	94
Other	186	261
Current portion of deferred revenue	183	201
Total current liabilities	3,604	3,409
LONG-TERM DEBT	2,386	4,846
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes, net	1,249	1,198
Affiliate obligations, net	637	717
Other	685	712
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,571	2,627
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	48	67
Total stockholder's equity	10,098	10,117
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 18,659	$ 20,999