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Goodwill
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill
Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (dollars in millions):
 
Total
Balance as of January 1, 2013
$
2,565

Goodwill adjustments
12

Balance as of December 31, 2013
2,577

Goodwill adjustments
(12
)
Goodwill acquired in tw telecom acquisition
5,124

Balance as of December 31, 2014
$
7,689



The Company conducted its annual goodwill impairment analysis as of October 1, 2014 and 2013. As a result of the Company's annual assessment, Level 3 concluded that its goodwill was not impaired in 2014 or 2013.