Qwest Communications - Press Release Archive (Government & Education)

U.S. Army Uses Messaging System by Qwest and TechRadium to Keep Soldiers and Families Connected

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:09:49 -0500

ARLINGTON, Va. – Jan. 11, 2010 – Qwest Government Services, a division of Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q), has completed the implementation of the eArmy Family Messaging System, a new program by the U.S. Army...

Arizona State University Expands Network Services Contract with Qwest

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:00:00 -0400

PHOENIX, Sept. 24, 2009 – As part of its commitment to building a new model for higher education in America, Arizona State University (ASU) expanded its relationship with Qwest Communications (NYSE:Q) with a 5-year, $54 million...

NASA Selects Qwest to Upgrade Its Network

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:15:35 -0400

ARLINGTON, Va. – Aug. 10, 2009 – NASA has made a $14.2 million contract award to Qwest Government Services, a subsidiary of Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q), to upgrade the federal agency’s Corporate Backbone circuits from 2.5Gbps...

The State of Utah Adds Bandwidth with Qwest Ethernet

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:33:53 -0400

Qwest Building Utah’s Statewide Data Networking Communications Platform

SALT LAKE CITY, July 1, 2009 – The State of Utah (www.utah.gov) has chosen Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) (www.qwest.com/business) to deliver a cost-saving, converged voice and data network. With Qwest’s Ethernet...

Utah Education Network and Qwest Develop Comprehensive Data Networking Solution

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:38:20 -0400

Qwest Ethernet Delivers Additional Bandwidth, Speeds to Utah Schools

SALT LAKE CITY, June 4, 2009 – The Utah Education Network (UEN) (www.uen.org) has selected Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) (www.qwest.com/business) to provide an advanced, fully managed data networking solution that gives students...

GSA Adds Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Services to Qwest's Networx Enterprise Contract

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:15:38 -0400

ARLINGTON, VA – April 7, 2009 – Just weeks after the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) awarded Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Services (MTIPS) to Qwest Government Services for its Networx Universal contract, it has added the...

Qwest's Integrated Voice and Data Solution Helps Graybar Increase Bandwidth, Decrease Costs

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:22:22 -0400

ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 19, 2009 - Graybar Electric Company, Inc. (Graybar), a leading distributor of electrical and communications products and related supply chain management and logistics services, is currently integrating its voice and data...

Qwest to Provide Federal Agencies with Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Services (MTIPS)

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:26:01 -0400

ARLINGTON, VA. – March 11, 2009 – The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Services (MTIPS) to Qwest Government Services, a division of Qwest Communications Inc. (NYSE: Q), for...

Qwest to Offer Route1 Security and Identity Management Products to the Federal Government

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:36:47 -0500

Technology Helps Federal Agencies Meet Mandates

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 7, 2009 – Qwest Government Services, a division of Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q), and Route1 Inc. (TSX-V:ROI) today announced an exclusive agreement for Qwest to resell to the federal government...

U.S. General Services Administration Chooses Qwest for Telecommunications Services

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:02:50 -0400

ARLINGTON, VA, Oct. 27, 2008 – The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has chosen Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) to provide telecommunications services to its offices across the country.

GSA made...

Qwest High-Speed Network Services Help Albuquerque Public Schools Reach Educational Goals

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:35:26 -0400

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 18, 2008 – Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced a 5-year, $7.2 million contract with Albuquerque Public Schools for a high-speed network that will deliver learning opportunities to...

National Labor Relations Board Selects Qwest to Support Federal Agency's Voice Network

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:31:35 -0500

Qwest Will Serve NLRB Headquarters and 56 Offices Across The United States

DENVER, Feb. 6, 2008--Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced it has been selected by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to deliver voice services, under the Networx Universal contract, to its headquarters in...

Qwest Delivers High-Speed Internet Services to the Government of the District Of Columbia

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:11:52 -0500

Fiber-Optic Network Supports District Government Agencies

Denver, Nov. 27, 2007 – Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) has announced a 3-year contract with the Government of the District of Columbia to deliver high-speed Internet services for a fiber-optic telecommunications network...

Qwest Receives Authorization to Operate on Networx Enterprise

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:16:48 -0500

Qwest One of Only Three Carriers Authorized on Both Networx Contracts

DENVER, Nov. 15, 2007 – Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) has received Authorization to Operate (ATO) from the General Services Administration (GSA) and may begin accepting orders on the Networx Enterprise contract --...

Qwest Authorized By GSA To Receive Orders For Networx Universal

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:33:46 -0400

Qwest successfully completes OSS testing for Networx Universal; certified and accredited to protect GSA operations and assets

DENVER, Sept. 17, 2007 - Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) has received notification from the General Services Administration (GSA) that it has successfully passed the Operational Support Systems (OSS) testing. Qwest is authorized to receive service...

Qwest Launches Networx Enterprise Services; Expands Network Operations Center for Federal Customers

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:57:31 -0400

ARLINGTON, Va, July 26, 2007 - Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today launched the leading-edge voice, data, IP and video services, including managed and secure advanced data networks, it is offering on the GSA Networx Enterprise...

Qwest Proposes Consumer-Benefiting Reform Of Federal Telecommunications Fund

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:07:12 -0400

Cost-saving proposals would speed deployment of high-speed broadband to rural America

WASHINGTON, DC, June 27, 2007 - Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced a proposal that would expand the nation's access to high-speed Internet service, while initiating reform of the massive federal telecommunications...

Qwest Selected For $20 Billion U.S. Government Networx Enterprise Contract

Thu, 31 May 2007 21:26:10 -0400

Award Comes on the Heels of Qwest's Selection to Networx Universal; Both Contracts Underscore Qwest's Leadership in Global Communications

DENVER, May 31, 2007 - Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced it has won a portion of yet another major contract from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), called Networx Enterprise. The Networx Enterprise...

Qwest Becomes First Carrier To Launch Products And Services For Federal Networx Universal Contract

Wed, 09 May 2007 21:38:40 -0400

Denver, May 9, 2007 - Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) is the first carrier to launch products and services for Networx Universal, a contract awarded from the Government Services Administration (GSA) worth approximately $20...

SAIC to Provide Services Under GSA Networx Universal Program

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:56:52 -0400

(SAN DIEGO and McLEAN, VA) April 11, 2007 - Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) announced today that it will have a role in the General Services Administration's Networx Universal program as a member of the team headed by...

FiberTower Announces Selection As Team Member With Qwest On Federal Networx Universal Contract

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 22:00:54 -0400

San Francisco, CA, April 5, 2007 - FiberTower Corporation (NASDAQ: FTWR), a wireless backhaul services provider, today announced that it has been selected by Qwest Communications International Inc. (Qwest) as a team member to participate in the...

GSA Awards Qwest Part Of $20 Billion Networx Universal Contract

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:01:37 -0400

Qwest becomes a preferred provider of communications services to federal agencies nationwide

Customers everywhere to benefit from innovation and efficiencies brought on by Networx

Largest communications services contract award ever underscores Qwest's status as top-tier national carrier

Denver, March. 29, 2007 - The General Services Administration (GSA) today awarded Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) a stake in Networx, the largest communications services contract in the world. Qwest will participate in the U.S....

Qwest Awarded Multimillion-Dollar Contract By GSA To Provide Services To Federal Agencies In Western States

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:35:56 -0500

DENVER, Feb. 13, 2007 - Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) has been awarded two contracts by the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide local voice and data services to federal agencies located throughout nine Western...