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Qwest Communications Inc.

(Q) is in the Technology Industry

Market Cap:$7.3B

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$13.4B

Public
US

Dow Jones Description

Qwest offers a unique and powerful combination of managed voice and data solutions for businesses, government agencies and consumers - locally and throughout the country. Customers coast to coast are turning to Qwest's industry-leading national fiber optic network and its Spirit of Service for quality products and superior customer experience. Qwest is a participant in Networx, the largest communications services contract in the world, to provide leading-edge voice, data and video services.

Number of Employees 32,937

Contact Information

1801 California Street

Denver, Colorado 80202

www.qwest.com

(303) 992-1400

Peer Companies

NAICS Code : 517910

Company News

Recent Events

Stock Picks: Q Up, BBY Down

12/15/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
New Mexico AG asks for Qwest rates to be held steady (8:13 a.m.)

12/12/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
NM AG asks for Qwest rates to be held steady

12/09/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
ACN Opportunity Review

11/29/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
Geospatial to provide utility location and mapping services to El Paso Electric

11/25/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Qwest Communications, Alcatel-Lucent, AT&T, Verizon and Sprint Nextel

10/29/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
Qwest Launches a Simple Small Business Bundle

10/28/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
Geospatial Holdings Subsidiary Enters Into Five Year Contract

10/22/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
Geospatial Holdings' Subsidiary Enters Into Five Year Contract with Qwest Corporation to Locate...

10/22/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
Qwest Posts Q3 Revenue of $3.1 Billion, See Improving Trends

11/04/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
ratings wrap-up: Qwest, Palm, F5 Networks and more

10/19/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
Qwest Does 8-Cent Dividend

10/15/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story
Qwest prepares to cancel wireless service [The Daily Times, Farmington, N.M.]

10/14/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
WSJ Thinks Verizon Could Buy DirecTV

10/01/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
ASU, Qwest ink 5-year, $54 million deal

9/26/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story
Qwest expands network service contract with Arizona State University

9/25/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
Qwest Launches "Crash Happens" Social Media Contest

9/23/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
BUYINS.NET: PER, CVM, POT, AUY, DTV, AXP With Highest Daily Short Volume On NYSE Monday

9/22/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
Qwest will absorb Malheur Bell

9/19/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
STOCKS NEWS US-Citigroup upgrades Nucor to 'buy'

9/17/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

News & Analysis

dsl and qwest communications inc. - All News and Analysis

Netifice Expands Private DSL Coverage to Qwest Territory; Private DSL Service Provides Superior Performance And Security for Data And Voice Communications

- 2005-11-30

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Netifice Communications, Inc., a leading provider of flexible IP Virtual Private Network VPN solutions to businesses worldwide, today announced that it has expanded its Private DSL coverage to reach businesses within the Qwest service area. Netifice's Private DSL services provide customers with the increased performance and...

Tags: DSL, DSL service, Qwest Communications Inc., security
Qwest Achieves One Million DSL Subscriber Milestone

- 2004-12-13

DENVER -- Success a Result of Company's DSL Commitment, Four Consecutive Quarters of Double-Digit Subscriber Growth

Tags: DSL, Qwest Communications Inc.
Qwest advertises DSL Internet service in Greeley, Colo.

- 2004-07-20

By Bill Jackson, Greeley Tribune, Colo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News By Bill Jackson, Greeley Tribune, Colo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Tags: DSL, Qwest Communications Inc.
Qwest promotes expanded DSL service to Rochester, Minn., residents.

- 2004-06-29

By Bob Freund, Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News By Bob Freund, Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Tags: DSL, DSL service, Qwest Communications Inc.
Qwest Takes DSL Pitch Door-to-Door in Colorado Communities.

- 2004-04-29

By John Norton, The Pueblo Chieftain, Colo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News By John Norton, The Pueblo Chieftain, Colo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Tags: DSL, Qwest Communications Inc.

Qwest to offer Wi-Fi-capable DSL.(Business)

- 2004-04-12

Qwest Communications International Inc. said it will begin offering all new digital subscriber line customers and small business subscribers a Wi-Fi-capable DSL model that the telecommunications provider said would save customers approximately $50 Qwest Communications International Inc. said it will begin offering ...

Tags: DSL, Qwest Communications Inc., Wi-Fi
Qwest to offer standalone DSL service.(INTERNET ACCESS)

- 2004-03-01

Qwest will be the first of the Baby Bells to take the plunge and offer a standalone DSL service for $33 a month. Traditionally, the Bells only offer DSL to customers who buy other services, such as local or long distance. In fact, if a customer switches...

Tags: Baby Bell, DSL, NETWORKING, Qwest Communications Inc., TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Qwest Offers 'Naked DSL' Internet Access without Requiring Phone Service.

- 2004-02-26

By Leslie Brooks Suzukamo, Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News By Leslie Brooks Suzukamo, Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Tags: DSL, Internet access, phone, Qwest Communications Inc.
Qwest to add engineers here amidst DSL push

- 2004-01-29

Qwest Communications International Inc. says it plans by midyear to bring six engineers to Spokane from its Denver headquarters to help it handle a more aggressive push to provide broadband Internet service here.

Tags: DSL, Qwest Communications Inc.
Qwest, OneWest.net Announce New DSL Availability in Ketchum, Idaho, Area.

- 2003-09-18

By Virginia S. Hutchins, The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News By Virginia S. Hutchins, The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Tags: DSL, Qwest Communications Inc.