CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8	$ 8
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $43 and $36	267	309
Other	144	120
Total current assets	2,052	1,013
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,125 and $7,617	8,563	8,273
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,360	9,360
Other intangible assets, net	111	138
Other, net	159	141
Total goodwill and other assets	9,630	9,639
TOTAL ASSETS	20,245	18,925
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	1	2
Accounts payable	330	213
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	134	127
Income and other taxes	111	89
Other	125	130
Current portion of deferred revenue	170	167
Total current liabilities	871	728
LONG-TERM DEBT	2,156	2,155
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes, net	1,261	1,282
Other	704	654
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,471	2,488
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 8)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock - one share without par value, owned by Qwest Services Corporation	10,050	10,050
Retained earnings	4,697	3,504
Total stockholder's equity	14,747	13,554
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	20,245	18,925
Related Party
CURRENT ASSETS
Advances to affiliates	1,633	576
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Affiliate obligations, net	$ 506	$ 552