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	510		510
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation			(750)
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2013	9,734	10,050	(316)
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2013	9,613	10,050	(437)
Net income	509		509
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation			(900)
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2014	$ 9,222	$ 10,050	$ (828)