CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 5	$ 8
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $35 and $36	351	309
Other	157	120
Total current assets	1,819	1,013
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $7,947 and $7,617	8,449	8,273
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,360	9,360
Other intangible assets, net	120	138
Other, net	157	141
Total goodwill and other assets	9,637	9,639
TOTAL ASSETS	19,905	18,925
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	1	2
Accounts payable	356	213
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	102	127
Income and other taxes	92	89
Other	129	130
Current portion of deferred revenue	176	167
Total current liabilities	856	728
LONG-TERM DEBT	2,156	2,155
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes, net	1,265	1,282
Other	700	654
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,487	2,488
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	4,356	3,504
Total stockholder's equity	14,406	13,554
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	19,905	18,925
Related Party
CURRENT ASSETS
Advances to affiliates	1,306	576
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Affiliate obligations, net	$ 522	$ 552