Qwest Communications - Press Release Archive (Corporate)

CenturyLink and Qwest Agree to Merge

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:00:55 -0400

CenturyLink to Become National, Industry-Leading Communications Company with Pro Forma 2009 Revenues of $19.8 Billion

Combined Company to Have Extensive Broadband Capabilities with 173,000-mile Fiber Network

Compelling Choice for Consumer, Business and Wholesale Customers Offering Full Array of Communications Services

Transaction Expected to be Accretive to Free Cash Flow per Share, Excluding Integration Costs, Immediately Following Close of the Transaction

MONROE, La. and DENVER, Co. – April 22, 2010 – CenturyLink (CenturyTel, Inc., NYSE: CTL) and Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) announced today that their boards of directors have approved a definitive agreement under which CenturyLink...

Qwest Seeks Federal Grant to Deploy Broadband to Rural Communities

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:00:05 -0400

Would Extend Broadband at Connection Speeds of 12 to 40 Mbps

DENVER, March 25, 2010 – Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) has filed an application for a federal stimulus grant to extend broadband at speeds of 12 to 40 Mbps to rural communities throughout its local service region.
“Much like the...

Qwest Offers Free Emergency Call Forwarding For Flood Victims

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:35:02 -0400

FARGO, N.D. – March 19, 2010 – Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) is offering free Emergency Call Forwarding to customers in Minnesota and North Dakota impacted by Red River Valley flooding. Emergency Call Forwarding enables...

Qwest Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:00:25 -0500

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Highlights
· Full year adjusted free cash flow of $1.9 billion, up 34% from prior year(a)
· Full year...

Qwest Announces Resignation of Linda G. Alvarado from Board of Directors

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:00:49 -0500

DENVER, Feb. 15, 2010 — Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) today announced that Linda G. Alvarado has decided to step down from its board of directors to dedicate more time to her company and other organizations in which she is involved....

Qwest Raises $80,000* for Haitian Relief

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:13:37 -0500

Qwest Foundation Makes Grant, Matches Employee Donations

DENVER, Jan. 15, 2010 – Employees of Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) and the Qwest Foundation so far have raised a total of more than $80,000 to assist victims of the earthquake in Haiti.
As of today, Qwest employees have pledged more...

Qwest Announces Change to Management Retirement Benefits; Freezes Management Salaries for 2010

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:00:30 -0500

DENVER – Nov. 2, 2009 – Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) today announced that effective Jan. 1, 2010, the company will no longer provide future pension benefit accruals for active management employees under the Qwest Pension Plan and the...

Qwest Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:01:00 -0400

Unaudited (in millions, except per share and margin amounts)

3Q 2009

2Q 2009

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Qwest Communications Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.08

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:01:30 -0400

DENVER – Oct. 15, 2009 – Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) today announced its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on Dec. 11, 2009, to all stockholders of record at the...

Qwest and FSN Arizona Hit a Home Run

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:05:59 -0400

Friendly House Receives $10,000 from Qwest

PHOENIX, September 25, 2009 — Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) today announced it was giving $10,000 to help fund the Friendly Houses’ education programs as part of its “Share the Win” program in partnership with FSN Arizona....

Qwest Announces Key Leadership Change

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:30 -0400

Teresa Taylor named Chief Operating Officer

Will Oversee All Sales Organizations, Network, Marketing, Product and IT

DENVER, Aug. 31, 2009 – Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) and its board of directors announced today that Teresa A. Taylor has been named chief operating officer. Taylor replaces Thomas E. Richards, who has served as the company’s chief...

Qwest Named to the 2009 LATINA Style 50

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:21:08 -0400

One of the 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S.

Washington, D.C., August 24, 2009—LATINA Style Magazine proudly announces the LATINA Style 50 Report for 2009. Now in its 12th year anniversary, this annual evaluation sets the standard for identifying corporations that are providing the best...

Michael J. Roberts Joins Qwest Board of Directors

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:00:30 -0400

DENVER – Aug. 21, 2009 – Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) announced it elected to its board of directors Michael J. Roberts, 58, founder and chief executive officer of Westside Holdings, LLC.
Prior to his current role,...

New High-Speed Internet Health Information Network to Connect Colorado's Urban, Rural Health Care Providers

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:00:00 -0400

Colorado Telehealth Network to improve access, quality of care for thousands in rural communities

DENVER, Aug. 14, 2009 – The Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) and the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council (CBHC) today announced that they have selected Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) to provide high-speed broadband services...

City, Partners Kick Off Multimillion Dollar Stormwater Project

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:00:00 -0400

FEMA Grant Will Mitigate Erosion, Potential Facility Damage Concerns Along Cottonwood Creek

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – Aug. 5, 2009 – Over the years, stormwater runoff in Cottonwood Creek has eroded its channel banks near property owned by Qwest Corporation and Current USA Inc. To ensure the long-term structural integrity...

Ethisphere Recognizes More than 100 Attorneys Who Excel in Corporate Compliance

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:17:56 -0400

Attorneys Who Matter List Highlights the Best of the Best in Promoting Ethics, Categories Include Hall of Fame, Top Guns and Up-and-Comers

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ethisphere Institute today announced its first annual list of Attorneys Who Matter, recognizing more than 100 attorneys who’ve made exceptional contributions to the corporate compliance field. The list is...

Qwest and DIRECTV Reach Agreement to Extend Strategic Alliance

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:00:10 -0400

Customers Can Expect New Integrated Home Entertainment Services

DENVER, July 21, 2009 -- Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) and DIRECTV, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTV), today announced a 5-year extension to their existing strategic partnership allows Qwest to continue to offer DIRECTV services to residential customers....

Qwest Joins USTelecom

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:30:52 -0400

Trade Association Represents All Facets of the Communications Industry

WASHINGTON – July 10, 2009 – Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) announced today that it has joined The United States Telecom Association (USTelecom), the premier broadband trade association representing service providers and suppliers for...

Qwest and RTD Encourage Commuters to Ride Green with New Discount

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:34:26 -0400

DENVER, June 29, 2009—The Regional Transportation District (RTD) and Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) have partnered to create a new monthly commuter discount program. Qwest is the first Colorado company to offer the FlexPass program, designed...

CURRENT, Qwest To Integrate DSL Into Smart Grid

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:20:20 -0400

Use of DSL Network Reduces Costs, Speeds Smart Grid Deployment

Germantown, Md. and DENVER – June 16, 2009 – CURRENT Group, LLC and Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced a new framework that allows electric utilities to integrate intelligent grid sensing with...

Statement by Edward A. Mueller, Chairman and CEO of Qwest, and Chairman of NSTAC, on the Release of the Cyberspace Policy Review

Fri, 29 May 2009 11:36:50 -0400

Denver, May 29, 2009 – The following statement is by Edward A. Mueller, chairman and chief executive officer of Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q). He also chairs the president’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee...

Qwest Communications Announces May Webcasts

Tue, 12 May 2009 12:57:47 -0400

DENVER, May 12, 2009 – Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced that the following presentations will be webcast:

On May 18, 2009, Thomas E. Richards, executive vice president and chief operating...

Qwest Launches Ad Campaign Focused on Innovation and Value

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:04:52 -0400

Company Spotlights High-Tech Home Services and Perfecting the Customer Experience

DENVER - Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) is turning the spotlight on the benefits of its high-tech services and easy-to-use technology in a new, integrated marketing campaign that takes a humorous approach to highlighting the role...

Qwest Launches "Talk To Qwest" on Twitter

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:11:21 -0400

Customer Service Through Social Media Allows Qwest to Quickly and Effectively Respond and Resolve Customer Service Issues Online

DENVER, April 8, 2009 – The microblogging site Twitter is fast becoming a new way for companies to interact with customers, and Qwest (NYSE: Q) today launched its own presence on Twitter, called "Talk to Qwest." The Talk to Qwest...

Qwest Communications Works To Keep Community Connected During Record Flood in Red River Valley

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:18:53 -0400

Flooding in the Red River Valley remains unpredictable, but every effort is being made by Qwest Communications to keep facilities for local phone, long distance and Internet services operating.

Qwest employees have protected more than 90...