CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Total	COMMON STOCK	ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011		$ 0	$ 12,273	$ (446)	$ (551)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Net income	197				197
Dividends declared to CenturyLink, Inc.					(588)
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	10,885	0	12,273		(942)
Beginning Balance at Jun. 30, 2012
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Other comprehensive income				0
Net income	83
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	10,885	0	12,273	(446)
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	10,624	0	12,273	(818)	(831)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Other comprehensive income				5
Net income	194
Dividends declared to CenturyLink, Inc.					0
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$ 10,823	$ 0	$ 12,273	$ (813)	$ (637)