CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 13	$ 8
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $42 and $46	740	709
Advances to affiliates	712	593
Deferred income taxes, net	145	149
Other	123	114
Total current assets	1,733	1,573
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment	10,042	9,242
Accumulated depreciation	(2,788)	(2,011)
Net property, plant and equipment	7,254	7,231
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,369	9,369
Customer relationships, less accumulated amortization of $1,843 and $1,320	3,856	4,379
Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $910 and $704	1,061	1,212
Other	214	181
Total goodwill and other assets	14,500	15,141
TOTAL ASSETS	23,487	23,945
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	42	804
Accounts payable	475	456
Note payable-affiliate	741	701
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	229	253
Income and other taxes	218	215
Interest	121	83
Other	41	19
Advance billings and customer deposits	328	301
Total current liabilities	2,195	2,832
LONG-TERM DEBT	7,540	6,821
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred revenue	143	130
Deferred income taxes, net	2,443	2,629
Affiliates obligations, net	1,314	1,442
Other	100	117
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	4,000	4,318
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 6)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock-one share without par value, owned by Qwest Services Corporation	10,050	10,050
Accumulated deficit	(298)	(76)
Total stockholder's equity	9,752	9,974
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 23,487	$ 23,945