CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Total	Predecessor	COMMON STOCK	COMMON STOCK Predecessor	(ACCUMULATED DEFICIT)	(ACCUMULATED DEFICIT) Predecessor
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010				$ 11,425		$ (12,256)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Net income		299				299
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation						(1,000)
Change in other comprehensive income						1
Balance at Mar. 31, 2011		(1,531)	9,951	11,425		(12,956)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Net income	364				364
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation					(628)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2011	9,687		9,951		(264)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	9,865		9,950		(85)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Tax benefit of pension deduction			119
Net income	608				608
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation					(390)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	$ 10,202		$ 10,069		$ 133