CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 9	$ 3
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $47 and $42	736	707
Advances to affiliates	731	198
Deferred income taxes, net	161	162
Other	112	98
Total current assets	1,749	1,168
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment	8,968	8,420
Accumulated depreciation	(1,732)	(914)
Net property, plant and equipment	7,236	7,506
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,369	9,369
Customer relationships, net	4,560	5,101
Other intangible assets, net	1,277	1,460
Other	191	205
Total goodwill and other assets	15,397	16,135
TOTAL ASSETS	24,382	24,809
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	805	64
Accounts payable	491	656
Accounts payable-affiliates, net		180
Notes payable-affiliates	685
Dividends payable-Qwest Services Corporation		310
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	272	256
Other taxes	229	221
Other	166	133
Advance billings and customer deposits	294	265
Total current liabilities	2,942	2,085
LONG-TERM DEBT	6,847	8,261
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes, net	2,719	2,842
Affiliates obligations, net	1,471	1,572
Other	201	184
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	4,391	4,598
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 8)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock-one share without par value, owned by Qwest Services Corporation	10,069	9,950
Retained Earnings (Accumulated deficit)	133	(85)
Total stockholder's equity	10,202	9,865
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 24,382	$ 24,809