CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Total	Predecessor	COMMON STOCK	COMMON STOCK Predecessor	ACCUMULATED DEFICIT	ACCUMULATED DEFICIT Predecessor
Balance at Dec. 31, 2008				$ 11,326		$ (10,540)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Asset transfers				20
Net income		1,197				1,197
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation						(1,700)
Change in other comprehensive income						9
Balance at Dec. 31, 2009		312		11,346		(11,034)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Asset transfers				79
Net income		1,082				1,082
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation						(2,300)
Change in other comprehensive income						(4)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010		(831)		11,425		(12,256)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Net income		299				299
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation						(1,000)
Change in other comprehensive income						1
Balance at Mar. 31, 2011		(1,531)	9,973	11,425		(12,956)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Asset transfers			(1)
Net income	543				543
Dividends declared to Qwest Services Corporation					(628)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 9,887		$ 9,972		$ (85)