Qwest Communications International Inc. (Qwest) provides local telecommunications and related services, long-distance services, and wireless, data and video services within its local service area, which consists of the 14-state region of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

Qwest also provides long-distance services, broadband data and voice communications services outside its local service area, as well as globally.

The Company operates in three segments: Wireline Services, Wireless Services and Other Services.

Qwest markets and sells its products and services to consumer and business customers. It also provides products and services to other telecommunications providers who purchase the Company's products and services on a wholesale basis.