CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 61	$ 87
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $70 and $76	1,200	1,177
Advances to affiliates	1,527	500
Deferred income taxes, net	469	473
Other	363	320
Total current assets	3,620	2,557
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment	12,057	11,765
Accumulated depreciation	(2,973)	(2,638)
Net property, plant and equipment	9,084	9,127
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	10,123	10,123
Customer relationships, less accumulated amortization of $1,970 and $1,736	5,588	5,822
Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $888 and $828	1,211	1,277
Other	336	340
Total goodwill and other assets	17,258	17,562
TOTAL ASSETS	29,962	29,246
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	842	856
Accounts payable	706	687
Notes payable-affiliates	2,611	2,023
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	380	450
Income and other taxes	288	260
Interest	173	128
Other	107	86
Advance billings and customer deposits	449	452
Total current liabilities	5,556	4,942
LONG-TERM DEBT	8,731	8,772
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred revenue	197	192
Benefit plan obligations, net	3,666	3,699
Deferred income taxes, net	559	494
Other	511	523
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	4,933	4,908
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 7)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock-$0.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued, owned by CenturyLink, Inc.
Additional paid-in capital	12,273	12,273
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(817)	(818)
Accumulated deficit	(714)	(831)
Total stockholder's equity	10,742	10,624
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 29,962	$ 29,246