CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 26	$ 10
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $29 and $34	227	261
Other	152	144
Total current assets	1,307	415
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,910 and $8,239	8,865	8,700
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	6,955	6,955
Other intangible assets, net	84	103
Other, net	151	164
Total goodwill and other assets	7,190	7,222
TOTAL ASSETS	17,362	16,337
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	239	1
Accounts payable	221	362
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	130	130
Income and other taxes	106	96
Other	117	121
Current portion of deferred revenue	153	162
Total current liabilities	966	933
LONG-TERM DEBT	1,688	2,156
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes, net	1,336	1,318
Other	685	679
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	2,465	2,492
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	2,193	706
Total stockholder's equity	12,243	10,756
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	17,362	16,337
Affiliated Entity
CURRENT ASSETS
Advances to affiliates	902	0
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Advances from affiliates	0	61
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Affiliate obligations, net	$ 444	$ 495