CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Total	COMMON STOCK	ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2012		$ 10,050	$ (76)
Net income	264		264
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation			(300)
Balance at end of period at Mar. 31, 2013	9,938	10,050	(112)
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2013	9,613	10,050	(437)
Net income	253		253
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation			(300)
Balance at end of period at Mar. 31, 2014	$ 9,566	$ 10,050	$ (484)