CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8	$ 3
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $46 and $42	709	707
Advances to affiliates	593	198
Deferred income taxes, net	149	162
Other	114	98
Total current assets	1,573	1,168
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment	9,242	8,420
Accumulated depreciation	(2,011)	(914)
Net property, plant and equipment	7,231	7,506
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,369	9,369
Customer relationships, net	4,379	5,101
Other intangible assets, net	1,212	1,460
Other	181	205
Total goodwill and other assets	15,141	16,135
TOTAL ASSETS	23,945	24,809
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	804	64
Accounts payable	456	656
Accounts payable-affiliates, net		180
Note payable-affiliate	701
Dividends payable-Qwest Services Corporation		310
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	253	256
Other taxes	215	221
Other	102	133
Advance billings and customer deposits	301	265
Total current liabilities	2,832	2,085
LONG-TERM DEBT	6,821	8,261
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred revenue	130	55
Deferred income taxes, net	2,629	2,842
Affiliates obligations, net	1,442	1,572
Other	117	129
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	4,318	4,598
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 16)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock-one share without par value, owned by Qwest Services Corporation	10,050	9,950
Retained Earnings (Accumulated deficit)	(76)	(85)
Total stockholder's equity	9,974	9,865
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 23,945	$ 24,809