CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 5	$ 3
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $53 and $47	700	688
Advances to affiliates	872	788
Other	129	123
Total current assets	1,706	1,602
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment	13,247	12,182
Accumulated depreciation	(5,602)	(4,808)
Net property, plant and equipment	7,645	7,374
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,354	9,354
Other intangible assets, net	471	613
Other, net	96	92
Total goodwill and other assets	11,798	12,494
TOTAL ASSETS	21,149	21,470
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	514	242
Accounts payable	398	369
Note payable - affiliate	914	855
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	273	211
Income and other taxes	175	189
Other	122	135
Current affiliate obligations, net	87	97
Advance billings and customer deposits	313	324
Total current liabilities	2,796	2,422
LONG-TERM DEBT	6,747	6,997
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred revenues	131	137
Deferred income taxes, net	1,773	1,896
Affiliate obligations, net	944	1,051
Other	66	60
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,914	3,144
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 15)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock - one share without par value, owned by Qwest Services Corporation	10,050	10,050
Accumulated deficit	(1,358)	(1,143)
Total stockholder's equity	8,692	8,907
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	21,149	21,470
Customer Relationships
Customer relationships, net	$ 1,877	$ 2,435