DENVER, March 1, 2004 ? Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today introduced its nationwide wireless voice service for residential and small business customers. For the first time, Qwest wireless customers can choose competitive national or state service plans.

Qwest?s nationwide calling plans start as low as $24.99 for 200 minutes when customers combine wireless with any other Qwest service on a single bill. More information about these new plans is available at www.qwest.com. In addition, the company today will begin promoting the plans in television and print advertising featuring Qwest employees and customers, including hockey great Wayne Gretzky.

"Incorporating nationwide wireless calling into our Qwest Choice bundle creates one of the industry?s most compelling offers for customers," said Richard C. Notebaert, Qwest chairman and CEO. ?This new wireless offer is part of our larger plan to provide customers with greater choice and flexibility when it comes to selecting communications services.?

All Qwest nationwide plans include the following exclusive integrated features at no extra charge for customers who have a Qwest home or office phone:

Bundle Discounts - Customers receive a monthly discount on national wireless price plans when they also have a home phone package, which includes a phone line and popular features (such as caller ID and voice mail), all available on one bill from Qwest.
Free Long-Distance - Customers who sign up for a qualifying wireless plan will receive free long-distance on evenings and weekends on their home or office phone (must have Qwest Long Distance service to be eligible). This free service lets customers enjoy the convenience of their wireline phone combined with the great savings of their wireless plan.
One Number Service - Customers can automatically have their home or office calls routed directly to their wireless phone ? so they can stay connected even when they are on the go.
Voice Mail Link - A simple way for customers to integrate their wireless phone with their home or office voice mail. With Voice Mail Link, any call not answered on a customer?s Qwest Wireless phone is directed to the home or office voice mail box, and a message notification is sent to both the home (or office) phone and the wireless phone.

Additionally, both residential and small business customers can choose from the most competitive shared plans available, including free calls between wireless phones on the plan and free calls to their Qwest wireline phone.

Qwest?s existing wireless data services, including two-way text-messaging, are available now as part of any new plan. New advanced data services, including picture phone capabilities and downloadable ring-tones and games, will be introduced beginning in early April.

Beginning this month, current Qwest customers will be contacted regarding their service transition to the new plans. Most will have the option of transferring to a comparable plan with new national coverage. If customers wish to sign up for a national plan prior to their transition date, they may contact a Qwest customer service center. Current wireless customers in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming will remain on existing Qwest wireless plans until later this year.

?Qwest has taken a meticulous approach to bring this new national offering to customers,? said Roger Entner, program director for the wireless/mobile services practice at The Yankee Group. ?By focusing on a smooth transition, and continuing to deliver on their service commitments, Qwest has the opportunity to bring a new standard of wireless choice to customers in their region.?

Customers can call 1-866-4BEST-4U for information on residential wireless service and 1-800-603-6000 for more information on small business wireless service.

B-Roll is available for broadcast media between 6-7 a.m. EST and 3-5 p.m. EST at the following satellite coordinates.

Ku-band, analog; AMC 09, Transponder 17; Location: 85 degrees west; Downlink Frequency: 12040 MHz, Vertical; Audio: 6.2 & 6.8

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.

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This release may contain projections and other forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the most recent reports which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the duration and extent of the current economic downturn in our 14-state local service area, including its effect on our customers and suppliers; access line losses due to increased competition, including from technology substitution of our access lines with wireless and cable alternatives; our substantial indebtedness, and our inability to complete any efforts to de-lever our balance sheet through asset sales or other transactions; any adverse outcome of the SEC's current investigation into our accounting policies, practices and procedures and certain transactions; any adverse outcome of the current investigation by the U.S. Attorney's office in Denver into certain matters relating to us; adverse results of increased review and scrutiny by Congress, regulatory authorities, media and others (including any internal analyses) of financial reporting issues and practices or otherwise; further delays in making required public filings with the SEC; rapid and significant changes in technology and markets; any adverse developments in commercial disputes or legal proceedings, including any adverse outcome of current or future legal proceedings related to matters that are the subject of governmental investigations, and, to the extent not covered by insurance, if any, our inability to satisfy any resulting obligations from funds available to us, if any; potential fluctuations in quarterly results; volatility of our stock price; intense competition in the markets in which we compete including the likelihood of certain of our competitors emerging from bankruptcy court protection or otherwise reorganizing their capital structure and competing effectively against us; changes in demand for our products and services; acceleration of the deployment of advanced new services, such as broadband data, wireless and video services, which could require substantial expenditure of financial and other resources in excess of contemplated levels; higher than anticipated employee levels, capital expenditures and operating expenses; adverse changes in the regulatory or legislative environment affecting our business; and changes in the outcome of future events from the assumed outcome included in our significant accounting policies.

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