CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Total	COMMON STOCK	ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2011		$ 9,950	$ (85)
COMMON STOCK
Tax benefit of pension deduction		100
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
Net income	849		849
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation	(840)		(840)
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2012	9,974	10,050	(76)
COMMON STOCK
Tax benefit of pension deduction		0
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
Net income	964		964
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation	(1,325)		(1,325)
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2013	9,613	10,050	(437)
COMMON STOCK
Tax benefit of pension deduction		0
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
Net income	970		970
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation	(1,400)		(1,400)
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 9,183	$ 10,050	$ (867)