Qwest

Prospectus Summary

The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information, including the Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus. A glossary of relevant terms used in the telecommunications business is included at the end of this Prospectus. References to "Qwest" mean Qwest Communications International Inc. and its predecessors, and references to the "Company" mean Qwest together with its subsidiaries, including Qwest Corporation ("QC") and Qwest Communications Corporation ("QCC").