Qwest Communications International Inc.
News and overview for Qwest Communications International Inc.
Qwest Communications International Inc. and Qwest Capital Funding, Inc. Announce Early Participation Results of Cash Tender Offer [Press Release]
Business Wire | 10 days 23 hours 48 minutes ago
Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE:Q) and its Qwest Capital Funding, Inc. (QCF) subsidiary announced today that a total of $959.5 million in aggregate principal amount of QCF's 7.9 percent Notes due 2010 and 7.25 percent Notes due 2011 (individually and collectively, the “Notes”) were tendered prior to 5 p.m. EST, on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 (the “Early Participation Payment Deadline”), and all of such Notes have been accepted for purchase. Since commencement of the tender offer on F...
Qwest to Webcast First Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call [Press Release]
Business Wire | 4 days 17 hours 3 minutes ago
Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) will announce its first quarter 2010 financial and operational highlights on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 7 a.m. EDT. Qwest management will host a conference call at 9 a.m. EDT on the same day to discuss the company’s perspective on the results and answer questions.
Qwest Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results [Press Release]
Business Wire | 33 days 1 hour 18 minutes ago
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Qwest CFO to Present at Barclays Conference [Press Release]
Business Wire | 2 days 17 hours 3 minutes ago
Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) today announced its executive vice president and chief financial officer, Joseph J. Euteneuer, will speak at the Barclays Capital High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference in Phoenix on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Mr. Euteneuer’s presentation will begin at 11:50 a.m. EDT and will be webcast live.
Qwest Communications International Inc. and Qwest Capital Funding, Inc. Announce Cash Tender Offer by Qwest Capital Funding, Inc. for Notes [Press Release]
Business Wire | 25 days 18 minutes ago
Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE:Q) and its Qwest Capital Funding (QCF) subsidiary announced today an offer by QCF to purchase for cash any and all of two series of outstanding QCF debt securities with an aggregate principal amount of approximately $1.2 billion. Qwest Communications International Inc. (QCII) has unconditionally guaranteed the obligations of QCF under the notes.
Qwest Confirms Layoffs in Business Markets Group
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Qwest Announces Resignation of Linda G. Alvarado from Board of Directors [Press Release]
Business Wire | 33 days 14 hours 18 minutes ago
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. Alvarado, who is president and chief executive officer of Denver-based Alvarado Construction, Inc., will remain on the board of the Qwest Foundation, the company’s charitable giving organization. Alvarado has served on Qwest’s board of directors since 2000 and served as a director for U...
U.S. Army Uses Messaging System by Qwest and TechRadium to Keep Soldiers and Families Connected [Press Release]
Business Wire | 68 days 23 hours 10 minutes ago
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 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Command, which provides information to soldiers’ families during all stages of their deployment.
Qwest Offers Cloud-Computing Services at New Managed Hosting Center [Press Release]
Business Wire | 33 days 22 hours 16 minutes ago
Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) today announced the opening of its 17th data center nationwide and third center in the Washington, D.C., metro area, in response to continued customer demand for hosting and cloud-based infrastructure services. The new Qwest-owned and operated CyberCenter currently is supporting one federal government customer. The new 129,000 square foot facility will be equipped with redundant state-of-the-art network and hosting capabilities.
Fitch Affirms Qwest's IDR at 'BB'; Maintains Stable Outlook [Press Release]
Business Wire | 87 days 20 hours 26 minutes ago
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Qwest Communications International, Inc.'s (Qwest) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BB'. Additionally, Fitch has affirmed the IDRs of Qwest's wholly owned subsidiaries, including Qwest Corporation (QC) as well as the specific issue ratings as highlighted below. The Rating Outlook for Qwest and its subsidiaries remains Stable. Approximately $14.1 billion of debt outstanding as of Sept. 30, 2009 is affected by Fitch's action.
Qwest Connects Home of the Minnesota Twins with Converged Voice, Video, Wireless LAN and Data Networking Solution [Press Release]
Business Wire | 25 days 22 hours 17 minutes ago
Qwest (NYSE: Q) today announced it has signed an exclusive multiyear agreement with the Minnesota Twins to deliver exciting, fan-friendly technology at Target Field. The baseball franchise has named Qwest its Official Communications Provider.
Qwest Communications International Inc. Announces New $1.035 Billion Revolving Credit Facility [Press Release]
Business Wire | 89 days 23 hours 18 minutes ago
Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE:Q) today announced that it has entered into a new revolving credit facility. The new $1.035 billion agreement expires on Sept. 30, 2013, and replaces the company’s pre-existing revolving credit agreement that was scheduled to expire on Oct. 21, 2010. Wachovia Bank, National Association – an affiliate of Wells Fargo Securities, LLC – acts as administrative agent under the new agreement.
Qwest Communications International Inc. Announces Offering of $500 Million of Debt Securities and Redemption of 7.25% Senior Notes Due 2011 [Press Release]
Business Wire | 72 days 22 hours 13 minutes ago
Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE:Q), today announced that it is offering $500 million aggregate principal amount of debt securities in a private placement to be conducted pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The net proceeds of the offering will be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of indebtedness, and funding and refinancing investments in the company’s and its subsidiaries’ telecommunications assets.
FaxCore Utilizes Qwest to Leverage Benefits of IP Networking [Press Release]
Business Wire | 26 days 23 hours 18 minutes ago
FaxCore (www.faxcore.com) utilizes iQ SIP Trunk from Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) to converge its voice and data services onto a single platform. A leading provider of IP-based fax server solutions, FaxCore’s new communications architecture is more simplified, centralized and cost-efficient.
Fitch Rates Qwest Senior Notes 'BB+'; Outlook Remains Stable [Press Release]
Business Wire | 72 days 17 hours 50 minutes ago
Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BB+' rating to Qwest Communications International, Inc.'s (Qwest) proposed $500 million issuance of senior unsecured notes due 2018. The new notes will be guaranteed by wholly owned subsidiaries Qwest Services Corporation (QSC) and Qwest Capital Funding, Inc. (QCF) on a senior unsecured basis. The notes will rank pari passu with Qwest's existing senior unsecured notes due February 2011, 2014, and 2015 and will be governed by the same indenture, dated Feb. 5, 2004...
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Company Overview
| Company: | Qwest Communications International Inc. |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Local Exchange Carriers |
| Website: | http://www.qwest.com |
A journey at the speed of light: Qwest Communications spans the globe with its fiber-optic network. The company is among the leading US local phone providers, serving about 10 million access lines in a 14-state region stretching from Arizona north to Wyoming and east to Minnesota. Its customers include nearly 3 million broadband Internet subscribers and about 1.7 million wireless and video customers. Qwest also provides long-distance and international calling, as well as data, digital telephony, and video services to business clients. The company's wholesale network extends beyond its local service area, providing high-volume transmission capacity and other services to carriers and resellers in major global cities.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 12,311 (2009) |
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| One-year % Growth in Sales | -8.6 (2009) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 662 (2009) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | -2.8 (2009) |
| Number of Employees | 30,138 (2009) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | -8.5 (2009) |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
