Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions	Sep. 30, 2011 Successor [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Predecessor [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 7	$ 192
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $31 and $48	692	720
Short-term affiliate loans	807
Deferred income tax asset	154	159
Other	102	181
Total current assets	1,762	1,252
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment	8,003	44,205
Accumulated depreciation	(609)	(34,045)
Net property, plant and equipment	7,394	10,160
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	9,282
Customer relationships, net	5,651
Capitalized software, net	1,541	888
Other	195	270
Total goodwill and other assets	16,669	1,158
TOTAL ASSETS	25,825	12,570
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current maturities of long-term debt	625	871
Accounts payable	678	679
Accounts payable-affiliates, net	160	205
Dividends payable-Qwest Services Corporation	510	140
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Salaries and benefits	292	326
Other taxes	235	193
Interest	123	126
Other	48	44
Advance billings and customer deposits	252	372
Total current liabilities	2,923	2,956
LONG-TERM DEBT	8,326	7,141
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes	2,969	1,327
Affiliates obligations, net	1,583	1,602
Other	315	375
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	4,867	3,304
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 9)
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT )
Common stock-one share without par value, owned by Qwest Services Corporation	9,973	11,425
Accumulated deficit	(264)	(12,256)
Total stockholder's equity (deficit)	9,709	(831)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)	$ 25,825	$ 12,570