CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 7	$ 14
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $44 and $61	327	364
Other	137	122
Total current assets	471	500
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,719 and $8,347	8,200	8,309
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,360	9,360
Other intangible assets, net	231	343
Other, net	146	147
Total goodwill and other assets	9,737	9,850
TOTAL ASSETS	18,408	18,659
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	949	948
Accounts payable	232	292
Advances from affiliates	203	592
Note payable - affiliate	1,158	1,130
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	158	178
Income and other taxes	110	95
Other	193	186
Current portion of deferred revenue	182	183
Total current liabilities	3,185	3,604
LONG-TERM DEBT	2,156	2,386
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes, net	1,233	1,249
Affiliate obligations, net	628	637
Other	687	685
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,548	2,571
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 7)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock - one share without par value, owned by Qwest Services Corporation	10,050	10,050
Retained earnings	469	48
Total stockholder's equity	10,519	10,098
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 18,408	$ 18,659