CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 14	$ 8
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $43 and $46	738	709
Due from Related Parties, Current	712	593
Deferred income taxes, net	161	166
Other	126	114
Total current assets	1,751	1,590
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment	10,193	9,242
Accumulated depreciation	(2,985)	(2,011)
Net property, plant and equipment	7,208	7,231
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,354	9,354
Customer Relationships Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Net	3,687	4,379
Other intangible assets, net	1,008	1,212
Other	210	181
Total goodwill and other assets	14,259	15,126
TOTAL ASSETS	23,218	23,947
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	637	804
Accounts payable	440	456
Note payable-affiliate	754	701
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	217	253
Income and other taxes	206	215
Other	126	102
Advance billings and customer deposits	320	301
Total current liabilities	2,700	2,832
LONG-TERM DEBT	6,921	6,821
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred revenue	161	130
Deferred income taxes, net	2,473	2,631
Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent	1,263	1,442
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	87	117
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities	3,984	4,320
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 16)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock-one share without par value, owned by Qwest Services Corporation	10,050	10,050
Retained earnings (Accumulated deficit)	(437)	(76)
Total stockholder's equity	9,613	9,974
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 23,218	$ 23,947