CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 87	$ 48
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $76 and $62	1,177	1,201
Advances to affiliates	500	742
Deferred income taxes, net	473	559
Other	320	265
Total current assets	2,557	2,815
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment	11,765	10,679
Accumulated depreciation	(2,638)	(1,218)
Net property, plant and equipment	9,127	9,461
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	10,123	10,123
Customer relationships, net	5,822	6,788
Other intangible assets, net	1,277	1,587
Other	340	381
Total goodwill and other assets	17,562	18,879
TOTAL ASSETS	29,246	31,155
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	856	117
Accounts payable	687	973
Accounts payable-affiliates, net		394
Notes payable-affiliates	2,023
Dividends payable-CenturyLink, Inc.		200
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	450	469
Income and other taxes	260	263
Interest	128	175
Other	86	104
Advance billings and customer deposits	452	400
Total current liabilities	4,942	3,095
LONG-TERM DEBT	8,772	12,179
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred revenue	192	110
Benefit plan obligations, net	3,699	3,198
Deferred income taxes, net	494	630
Other	523	667
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	4,908	4,605
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 16)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock-$0.01 par value, 1 shares authorized; 1 shares issued, owned by CenturyLink
Additional paid-in capital	12,273	12,273
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(818)	(446)
Accumulated deficit	(831)	(551)
Total stockholder's equity	10,624	11,276
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 29,246	$ 31,155