CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4	$ 8
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $34 and $36	338	309
Advances to affiliates	978	576
Other	169	120
Total current assets	1,489	1,013
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $7,789 and $7,617	8,338	8,273
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,360	9,360
Other intangible assets, net	129	138
Other, net	154	141
Total goodwill and other assets	9,643	9,639
TOTAL ASSETS	19,470	18,925
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	1	2
Accounts payable	305	213
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	116	127
Income and other taxes	116	89
Other	127	130
Current portion of deferred revenue	169	167
Total current liabilities	834	728
LONG-TERM DEBT	2,156	2,155
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes, net	1,272	1,282
Affiliate obligations, net	536	552
Other	664	654
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,472	2,488
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	3,958	3,504
Total stockholder's equity	14,008	13,554
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 19,470	$ 18,925