CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2	$ 14
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $39 and $61	339	364
Advances to affiliates	368	0
Other	180	122
Total current assets	889	500
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,913 and $8,347	8,168	8,309
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,360	9,360
Other intangible assets, net	215	343
Other, net	161	147
Total goodwill and other assets	9,736	9,850
TOTAL ASSETS	18,793	18,659
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	950	948
Accounts payable	239	292
Advances from affiliates	0	592
Note payable - affiliate	1,187	1,130
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	144	178
Income and other taxes	112	95
Other	192	186
Current portion of deferred revenue	179	183
Total current liabilities	3,003	3,604
LONG-TERM DEBT	2,156	2,386
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes, net	1,225	1,249
Affiliate obligations, net	614	637
Other	694	685
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,533	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	1,051	48
Total stockholder's equity	11,101	10,098
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 18,793	$ 18,659