Qwest Achieves One Million DSL Subscriber Milestone

As a direct result of strategic DSL investments and initiatives, Qwest Communications International Inc. (www.qwest.com) announced today that it has achieved one million DSL subscribers. 

This represents an important milestone for the company and highlights the fact that Qwest's four consecutive quarters of double-digit subscriber growth is outpacing the current industry average.

"Customers are rewarding our energy and focus on DSL," said Dan Yost, Qwest executive vice president of product and marketing. "We understand how important high-speed Internet access is to customers and we will continue to expand our broadband offerings in 2005, while leveraging the DSL infrastructure we currently have in place."

To expand its DSL footprint and reach more customers, Qwest will install 4,000 remote terminal locations by the end of 2004. As a result, the company can now offer high-speed Internet access to nearly 10 million homes (65 percent of Qwest households) within its 14-state local service area.

Qwest offers many DSL service options so customers can select the service that best meets their needs, all at an affordable price. Customers can select a combination of Qwest Choice DSL with MSN Premium service, or they can choose from a list of 450 Qwest-participating Internet service providers (ISPs).

Designed for small businesses, people with home offices or anyone who wants high-speed access to the Internet, Qwest DSL improves the Internet experience for the customer.