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Qwest Delivers Enhanced Networking Services to Broadband Customers

Posted on: Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 12:00 CST

Qwest (NYSE: Q) today announced new Qwest Home and Office networking solutions for residential and small-business customers. Qwest services offer best-in-class reliability and coverage -- for up to five residential connections or eight business connections -- through one advanced wireless networking modem.

Customers can rely on Qwest to deliver everything they need for a complete networking solution, including set-up and service expertise, and the right networking accessories for each customer's needs. The advanced networking components are easy to install and use, and customers can choose to self-install or opt for professional networking installation by a certified Qwest technician.

"Consumers today insist on simple and reliable broadband access for their home or business," said Scott Russell, director broadband product management for Qwest. "Qwest is responding to customer demand by delivering wireless networking solutions and installation expertise that enable a better online experience."

"Service providers need to respond to the popularity of wireless networking," said Nicole Klein, Broadband Access Technologies Analyst for Yankee Group. "Demand will continue to grow, as customers look to integrate more devices on their home or office network, and Qwest is in a position to deliver on this demand."

Qwest's advanced networking modem also adds a second layer of security to any system. Customers can also choose a robust selection of modem-based applications, as well as extended customer support for networking set-up and maintenance. Key applications include:

Remote Access -- Customers benefit from secure, seamless remote access to e-mail, system programs and files via Qwest networking services. Customers can easily retrieve, modify and share music, photo, video and data files from anywhere in the world.

Content Controls -- Qwest networking provides a new, comprehensive layer of content management features, which allow users to specifically define each personal experience on the network. Capabilities also include 24/7 remote, real-time access to profiles, easy set-up and content management tools, and firewall monitoring.

Extended Service -- Includes 24/7 customer support, and on site support from certified Qwest technicians.

Customers can learn about Qwest home networking services by calling 800-244-1111 for residential service or 800-603-6000 for business service.

About Qwest

Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q), through its operating subsidiaries, is a leading provider of high-speed Internet, data, video and voice services. With approximately 40,000 employees, Qwest is committed to the "Spirit of Service" and providing world-class services that exceed customers' expectations for quality, value and reliability. For more information, please visit the Qwest Web site at www.qwest.com.

Forward-Looking Statement Note

This release may contain projections and other forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the most recent reports which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: access line losses due to increased competition, including from technology substitution of our access lines with wireless and cable alternatives, among others; our substantial indebtedness, and our inability to complete any efforts to de-lever our balance sheet through asset sales or other transactions; any adverse outcome of the current investigation by the U.S. Attorney's office in Denver into certain matters relating to us; adverse results of increased review and scrutiny by regulatory authorities, media and others (including any internal analyses) of financial reporting issues and practices or otherwise; rapid and significant changes in technology and markets; any adverse developments in commercial disputes or legal proceedings, including any adverse outcome of current or future legal proceedings related to matters that are or were the subject of governmental investigations, and, to the extent not covered by insurance, if any, our inability to satisfy any resulting obligations from funds available to us, if any; potential fluctuations in quarterly results; volatility of our stock price; intense competition in the markets in which we compete including the likelihood of certain of our competitors consolidating with other providers; changes in demand for our products and services; acceleration of the deployment of advanced new services, such as broadband data, wireless and video services, which could require substantial expenditure of financial and other resources in excess of contemplated levels; higher than anticipated employee levels, capital expenditures and operating expenses; adverse changes in the regulatory or legislative environment affecting our business; changes in the outcome of future events from the assumed outcome included in our significant accounting policies; and our ability to utilize net operating losses in projected amounts.

The information contained in this release is a statement of Qwest's present intention, belief or expectation and is based upon, among other things, the existing regulatory environment, industry conditions, market conditions and prices, the economy in general and Qwest's assumptions. Qwest may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in Qwest's assumptions or otherwise. The cautionary statements contained or referred to in this release should be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that Qwest or persons acting on its behalf may issue. This release may include analysts' estimates and other information prepared by third parties for which Qwest assumes no responsibility.

Qwest undertakes no obligation to review or confirm analysts' expectations or estimates or to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements and other statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

By including any information in this release, Qwest does not necessarily acknowledge that disclosure of such information is required by applicable law or that the information is material.

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Source: Business Wire

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