CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 14	$ 10
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $38 and $34	272	261
Other	162	144
Total current assets	448	415
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,410 and $8,239	8,763	8,700
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	6,955	6,955
Other intangible assets, net	99	103
Other, net	162	164
Total goodwill and other assets	7,216	7,222
TOTAL ASSETS	16,427	16,337
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	1	1
Accounts payable	305	362
Advances from affiliates	83	61
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	111	130
Income and other taxes	119	96
Other	121	121
Current portion of deferred revenue	159	162
Total current liabilities	899	933
LONG-TERM DEBT	1,941	2,156
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes, net	1,310	1,318
Other	687	679
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,478	2,492
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	1,059	706
Total stockholder's equity	11,109	10,756
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	16,427	16,337
Affiliated entity
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent	$ 481	$ 495