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Long-Term Debt and Note Payable - Affiliate - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Long-term debt |  |
Note payable - affiliate | $ 1,215,000,000 | $ 1,187,000,000
Note payable - affiliate | Affiliated entity |  |
Long-term debt |  |
Note payable - affiliate | 1,215,000,000 | $ 1,187,000,000
Note payable - affiliate | Affiliated entity | Qwest Corporation |  |
Long-term debt |  |
Note payable - affiliate principle balance excluding capitalized interest | 965,000,000 |
Accrued interest on note payable - affiliate | 28,000,000 |
Note Payable- affiliate, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 2,000,000,000 |
Note Payable, Related Party, Length of Term Extensions | 12 months |
Note Payable, Related Party, Interest Payment Period | 30 days |
Note Payable, Related Party, Termination Notice Period | 30 days |

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