MONROE, La., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenturyLink, Inc.

MONROE, La., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenturyLink (CenturyTel, Inc., NYSE: CTL) plans to release its second quarter 2010 earnings results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, and host a related conference call at 10:30 a.m.

MONROE, La., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) announced today that, at the company's annual meeting, shareholders approved changing the company's legal name from CenturyTel, Inc. to CenturyLink, Inc.

MONROE, La., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenturyLink (CenturyTel, Inc., NYSE: CTL) announces operating results for first quarter 2010, which include the effect of the Embarq acquisition completed July 1, 2009. Added more than 70,000 high-speed Internet customers, reflecting nearly 10% and 50% increases, respectively, compared to pro forma first quarter 2009 growth of approximately 64,000 and fourth quarter 2009 growth of nearly 47,000.Improved access line losses by 26% compared to pro forma first quarter 2009 and 14% compared to fourth quarter 2009.Achieved approximately $65 million in operating cost synergies from the Embarq acquisition during first quarter 2010; expect to achieve approximately $300 million in annual run rate synergies by year end 2010.Generated free cash flow (as defined in the attached financial schedules) of more than $465 million in first quarter 2010, excluding nonrecurring items. First Quarter Highlights ------------------------ (Excluding

MONROE, La., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenturyLink (CenturyTel, Inc., NYSE: CTL) today announced it is rescheduling the release of its first quarter 2010 earnings results and related conference call.