CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3	$ 5
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $41 and $41	505	546
Advances to affiliates	1,604	1,148
Other	141	147
Total current assets	2,253	1,846
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $7,530 and $6,951	8,103	8,077
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,360	9,360
Operating lease assets	117	0
Customer relationships, net	570	893
Other intangible assets, net	329	311
Other, net	98	96
Total goodwill and other assets	10,474	10,660
TOTAL ASSETS	20,830	20,583
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	7	11
Accounts payable	412	441
Note payable - affiliate	1,069	1,008
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	167	251
Income and other taxes	153	140
Interest	58	55
Other	84	75
Current affiliate obligations, net	73	79
Current portion of deferred revenue	205	212
Total current liabilities	2,228	2,272
LONG-TERM DEBT	5,946	5,948
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred revenue	99	91
Deferred income taxes, net	1,001	1,098
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	90	0
Affiliate obligations, net	698	759
Other	559	547
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,447	2,495
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 8)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock - one share without par value, owned by Qwest Services Corporation	10,050	10,050
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	159	(182)
Total stockholder's equity	10,209	9,868
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 20,830	$ 20,583