CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 22	$ 10
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $31 and $34	217	261
Advances to affiliates	576	0
Other	133	144
Total current assets	948	415
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,748 and $8,239	8,829	8,700
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	6,955	6,955
Other intangible assets, net	92	103
Other, net	164	164
Total goodwill and other assets	7,211	7,222
TOTAL ASSETS	16,988	16,337
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	241	1
Accounts payable	239	362
Advances from affiliates	0	61
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	131	130
Income and other taxes	108	96
Other	121	121
Current portion of deferred revenue	147	162
Total current liabilities	987	933
LONG-TERM DEBT	1,689	2,156
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes, net	1,295	1,318
Other	711	679
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,460	2,492
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 9)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock - one share without par value, owned by Qwest Services Corporation	10,050	10,050
Retained earnings	1,802	706
Total stockholder's equity	11,852	10,756
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	16,988	16,337
Affiliated entity
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Affiliate obligations, net	$ 454	$ 495