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 beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2009				$ 11,346		$ (11,034)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Asset transfers				79
Net income		1,082				1,082
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation		(2,300)				(2,300)
Change in other comprehensive income						(4)
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2010		(831)		11,425		(12,256)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Net income		299				299
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation		(1,000)				(1,000)
Change in other comprehensive income						1
Balance at end of period at Mar. 31, 2011		(1,531)	9,951	11,425		(12,956)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Asset transfers			(1)
Net income	543				543
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation	(600)				(628)
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2011	9,865		9,950		(85)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Tax benefit of pension deduction			100
Net income	849				849
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation	(840)				(840)
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 9,974		$ 10,050		$ (76)