CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 11	$ 8
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $41 and $46	725	709
Advances to affiliates	770	593
Deferred income taxes, net	147	149
Other	118	114
Total current assets	1,771	1,573
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment	9,461	9,242
Accumulated depreciation	(2,270)	(2,011)
Net property, plant and equipment	7,191	7,231
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,369	9,369
Customer relationships, less accumulated amortization of $1,497 and $1,320	4,202	4,379
Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $752 and $704	1,159	1,212
Other	182	181
Total goodwill and other assets	14,912	15,141
TOTAL ASSETS	23,874	23,945
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	791	804
Accounts payable	504	456
Note payable-affiliates	717	701
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	196	253
Income and other taxes	249	215
Other	158	102
Advance billings and customer deposits	305	301
Total current liabilities	2,920	2,832
LONG-TERM DEBT	6,796	6,821
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred revenue	136	130
Deferred income taxes, net	2,578	2,629
Affiliates obligations, net	1,401	1,442
Other	105	117
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	4,220	4,318
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 5)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock-one share without par value, owned by Qwest Services Corporation	10,050	10,050
Accumulated deficit	(112)	(76)
Total stockholder's equity	9,938	9,974
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 23,874	$ 23,945