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Qwest to Provide Communications Services to Re/Max International $20 Million Co-Marketing Agreement Offers RE/MAX Tailored Business Communications Services DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 1999-- Qwest Communications International Inc. today announced a three-year co-marketing agreement valued at an estimated $20 million with RE/MAX International, one of the world's largest real estate companies. Under the agreement, Qwest will become the preferred provider of business communications services to RE/MAX affiliates and offices in the United States. RE/MAX associates will receive a package of communications services that includes domestic and international long distance and toll-free services; calling card; and directory and operator assistance. RE/MAX also has the option of expanding its co-marketing agreement with Qwest to provide its members with leading-edge data and Internet-based services. ''Qwest continues to attract industry leaders, like RE/MAX, who are looking to provide their members with high quality, value-added communications services that meet their business and personal needs,'' said Stephen M. Jacobsen, Qwest's executive vice president of business markets. ''As RE/MAX continues with its impressive growth, Qwest will offer a wide range of services that fulfill the growing communications requirements of RE/MAX and its members.'' ''We are pleased to offer our membership these communications programs,'' said Bruce Benham, RE/MAX vice president of information technology. ''Qwest has designed some very unique and useful communications products, especially in light of the high profile of our associates. Obviously, we are always seeking advanced, value-based technology for our membership and these services are ideal.'' RE/MAX affiliates who wish to receive more information on this offering from Qwest can call 1-877-580-4938 toll free. About RE/MAX The RE/MAX franchise network, celebrating its 26th year of consecutive growth, is a global system of 3,200 independently owned and operated offices in 30 countries engaging 53,000 member sales associates who lead the industry in professional designations, experience and production while providing real estate services in residential, commercial, referral, relocation, and asset management. RE/MAX lists and sells more real estate than any other real estate network in the world. For more information, visit the RE/MAX web site at www.remax.com.