CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8	$ 2
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $36 and $38	309	301
Advances to affiliates	576	0
Other	120	187
Total current assets	1,013	490
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $7,617 and $6,879	8,273	8,180
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,360	9,360
Other intangible assets, net	138	199
Other, net	141	141
Total goodwill and other assets	9,639	9,700
TOTAL ASSETS	18,925	18,370
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	2	0
Accounts payable	213	206
Advances from affiliates	0	55
Note payable - affiliate	0	1,187
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	127	138
Income and other taxes	89	94
Other	130	182
Current portion of deferred revenue	167	174
Total current liabilities	728	2,036
LONG-TERM DEBT	2,155	2,156
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes, net	1,282	1,276
Affiliate obligations, net	552	597
Other	654	670
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,488	2,543
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	3,504	1,585
Total stockholder's equity	13,554	11,635
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 18,925	$ 18,370