CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010 Predecessor
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3	$ 192
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $42 and $48	712	720
Short-term affiliate loans	198
Deferred income taxes, net	168	159
Other	98	181
Total current assets	1,179	1,252
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment	8,457	44,205
Accumulated depreciation	(915)	(34,045)
Net property, plant and equipment	7,542	10,160
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,453
Customer relationships, net	5,101
Other intangible assets, net	1,460	888
Other	197	270
Total goodwill and other assets	16,211	1,158
TOTAL ASSETS	24,932	12,570
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	64	871
Accounts payable	654	679
Accounts payable-affiliates, net	189	205
Dividends payable-Qwest Services Corporation	310	140
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	257	326
Other taxes	221	193
Other	129	170
Advance billings and customer deposits	273	372
Total current liabilities	2,097	2,956
LONG-TERM DEBT	8,261	7,141
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes, net	2,860	1,327
Affiliates obligations, net	1,572	1,602
Other	255	375
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	4,687	3,304
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 16)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Common stock-one share without par value, owned by Qwest Services Corporation	9,972	11,425
Accumulated deficit	(85)	(12,256)
Total stockholder's equity (deficit)	9,887	(831)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)	$ 24,932	$ 12,570