CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2	$ 14
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $38 and $61	301	364
Other	187	122
Total current assets	490	500
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $6,879 and $8,347	8,180	8,309
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,360	9,360
Other intangible assets, net	199	343
Other, net	141	147
Total goodwill and other assets	9,700	9,850
TOTAL ASSETS	18,370	18,659
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	948
Accounts payable	206	292
Advances from affiliates	55	592
Note payable - affiliate	1,187	1,130
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	138	178
Income and other taxes	94	95
Other	182	186
Current portion of deferred revenue	174	183
Total current liabilities	2,036	3,604
LONG-TERM DEBT	2,156	2,386
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes, net	1,276	1,249
Affiliate obligations, net	597	637
Other	670	685
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,543	2,571
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 14)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock - one share without par value, owned by Qwest Services Corporation	10,050	10,050
Retained earnings	1,585	48
Total stockholder's equity	11,635	10,098
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 18,370	$ 18,659