To: Jibacoa who wrote (687 ) 1/6/2004 8:37:56 PM From: dawgfan2000 Respond to of 1011 Hundreds of Businesses Sign On for Qwest Long-Distance Voice, Data and IP Services Providing Nationwide Business Services Is a Resounding Success for Qwest DENVER, January 6, 2004 — Approximately two months after it began selling long-distance voice, data and Internet protocol (IP) services to businesses in an additional 13 western states, Qwest has formed agreements with more than 500 customers. This initial success underscores Qwest’s commitment to becoming the leading communications provider for businesses across the nation. Customers with whom Qwest has recently formed new agreements for service include: IKEA North America Internet Consulting Services IBT Pinnacle Bancorp ONYX North America Orscheln Farm and Home “We’re signing up customers at a very fast and high rate, which is truly thrilling,” said Cliff Holtz, executive vice president for Qwest business markets group. “Customers are relieved to have their communications simplified to dealing with just one provider and, with the Qwest Total Advantage and Voice Advantage contract options, they may experience significant discounts. We hope to continue on this successful clip of business long-distance sales.” On November 3, 2003, Qwest announced that hundreds of thousands of mid-market companies, large businesses and government agencies in Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming would be able to take advantage of the business-class services that Qwest offered to businesses across the rest U.S. In December, Qwest received approval to provide services to businesses in Arizona. As a result, Qwest can offer businesses almost everywhere its full array of services including: Asynchronous transfer mode service Business dial access Dedicated Internet access End-to-end network management and monitoring Frame relay service Long-distance switched and dedicated voice solutions Private line service Toll-free and contact center solutions Virtual private network Web hosting and managed services Wide area networking About Qwest Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) is a leading provider of voice, video and data services to more than 25 million customers. The company’s 47,000 employees are 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.qwest.com