Qwest Communications International, Inc. is a large telecommunications carrier acquired by CenturyLink. Qwest provides local service in 14 western U.S. states: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Qwest provides voice, Internet backbone data services, and digital television in some areas. It operates in three segments: Wireline Services, Wireless Services, and Other Services. The Wireline Services segment provides local voice, long distance voice, and data and Internet (DSL) services to consumers, businesses, and wholesale customers, as well as access services to wholesale customers. The Wireless Services segment is achieved by a partnership with Verizon Wireless. Qwest also partners with DirecTV to provide digital television service to its customers. In Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City, Boise, and Omaha, Qwest offers Qwest Choice TV. The Other Services segment primarily involves the sublease of real estate assets, such as space in office buildings, warehouses, and other properties.
Qwest Communications also provides long-distance services and broadband data, as well as voice and video communications globally. The company sells its products and services to small businesses, governmental entities, and public and private educational institutions through various channels, including direct-sales marketing, telemarketing, arrangements with third-party agents, company’s Web site, and partnership relations. As of September 13, 2005, Qwest had 98 retail stores in 14 states. Qwest Communications is headquartered in Denver, Colorado at 1801 California Street, in the 2nd tallest building in Denver at 53 stories. The majority of Qwest occupational or non-management employees are represented by two labor unions; the Communications Workers of America and in Montana, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Qwest also has a state-of-the-art development centers in Bangalore and Noida (New Delhi), India called Qwest Software Services.
On April 22, 2010, CenturyLink announced it would acquire Qwest in a stock-for-stock transaction.[2] Qwest is expected to begin doing business as CenturyLink in April 2011. The merger closed on April 1, 2011
Benefits
In exchange for your talent and dedication, our company will provide a wide range of health and wellness benefits. This combination unites two very similar corporate cultures that share a strong commitment to their customers and the communities they serve. Benefits vary across our businesses. If you receive an offer, please review your benefits with Human Resources as there may be variances.
Medical Coverage and Prescription Drug Programs
Dental Coverage
Vision Service Plan
Health and Wellness Programs/Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Retirement Plans and 401(K)
Health Care and Dependant day care spending accounts
Life, Accidental Death ad Dismemberment Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Career Development Programs
"This is a significant takeaway," Nelson Phelps, 70, of Aurora tells The Denver Post of Qwest's decision to eliminate death benefits for many retirees. "If I died today, my wife would receive $117,000. If I die March 2, she would receive nothing from that."
Retirees tried to prevent Qwest from cutting their benefits in a 2005 lawsuit but lost their appeal this summer. Qwest began notifying thousands of former employees Monday that the so-called death benefit, which pays beneficiaries an amount equivalent to the retiree's last annual salary with the company, will be eliminated effective March 1, 2010, a move that could reduce the Denver-based company's liabilities by some $220 million.
The action, according to the company, is meant to protect the Qwest pension fund's "ability to meet obligations of current and future retirees" and comes after Joseph Euteneuer, Qwest's executive vice president and chief financial officer, told the Denver Business Journal that the telecom increased the size of its revolving credit by 22 percent.
Health and Wellness Benefits
Medical and Prescription Drug – Qwest offers medical and prescription drug coverage that can help employees stay well through preventive care benefits such as annual physicals – and get treatment when ill or injured. Several medical plan options may be available depending on location.
Dental – Dental coverage both in– or out-of-network.
Vision Coverage – Qwest offers vision coverage to help keep costs down for eye exams and prescription eyewear.
Dependent Coverage – Eligible dependents can receive medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
PAY
Time Off With Pay – We recognize the importance of time off to renew. Employees receive time off for vacation and personal commitments based on length of service.
Paid Holidays – Paid time off to enjoy national holidays.
RETIREMENT AND SAVINGS
Qwest Savings and Investment (QSIP) 401(k) Plan – Qwest matches a portion of employee contributions.
College Savings Plans – Make pre-tax contributions for students’ college education.
CAREER
eLearning – Over 3,500 courses are available for free and online to further employees’ educational and career goals.
Qwest provides voice, Internet backbone data services, and digital television in some areas. It operates in three segments: Wireline Services, Wireless Services, and Other Services. The Wireline Services segment provides local voice, long distance voice, and data and Internet (DSL) services to consumers, businesses, and wholesale customers, as well as access services to wholesale customers. The Wireless Services segment is achieved by a partnership with Verizon Wireless. Qwest also partners with DirecTV to provide digital television service to its customers. In Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City, Boise, and Omaha, Qwest offers Qwest Choice TV. The Other Services segment primarily involves the sublease of real estate assets, such as space in office buildings, warehouses, and other properties.
Qwest Communications also provides long-distance services and broadband data, as well as voice and video communications globally. The company sells its products and services to small businesses, governmental entities, and public and private educational institutions through various channels, including direct-sales marketing, telemarketing, arrangements with third-party agents, company’s Web site, and partnership relations. As of September 13, 2005, Qwest had 98 retail stores in 14 states. Qwest Communications is headquartered in Denver, Colorado at 1801 California Street, in the 2nd tallest building in Denver at 53 stories. The majority of Qwest occupational or non-management employees are represented by two labor unions; the Communications Workers of America and in Montana, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Qwest also has a state-of-the-art development centers in Bangalore and Noida (New Delhi), India called Qwest Software Services.
On April 22, 2010, CenturyLink announced it would acquire Qwest in a stock-for-stock transaction.[2] Qwest is expected to begin doing business as CenturyLink in April 2011. The merger closed on April 1, 2011
Benefits
In exchange for your talent and dedication, our company will provide a wide range of health and wellness benefits. This combination unites two very similar corporate cultures that share a strong commitment to their customers and the communities they serve. Benefits vary across our businesses. If you receive an offer, please review your benefits with Human Resources as there may be variances.
Medical Coverage and Prescription Drug Programs
Dental Coverage
Vision Service Plan
Health and Wellness Programs/Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Retirement Plans and 401(K)
Health Care and Dependant day care spending accounts
Life, Accidental Death ad Dismemberment Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Career Development Programs
"This is a significant takeaway," Nelson Phelps, 70, of Aurora tells The Denver Post of Qwest's decision to eliminate death benefits for many retirees. "If I died today, my wife would receive $117,000. If I die March 2, she would receive nothing from that."
Retirees tried to prevent Qwest from cutting their benefits in a 2005 lawsuit but lost their appeal this summer. Qwest began notifying thousands of former employees Monday that the so-called death benefit, which pays beneficiaries an amount equivalent to the retiree's last annual salary with the company, will be eliminated effective March 1, 2010, a move that could reduce the Denver-based company's liabilities by some $220 million.
The action, according to the company, is meant to protect the Qwest pension fund's "ability to meet obligations of current and future retirees" and comes after Joseph Euteneuer, Qwest's executive vice president and chief financial officer, told the Denver Business Journal that the telecom increased the size of its revolving credit by 22 percent.
Health and Wellness Benefits
Medical and Prescription Drug – Qwest offers medical and prescription drug coverage that can help employees stay well through preventive care benefits such as annual physicals – and get treatment when ill or injured. Several medical plan options may be available depending on location.
Dental – Dental coverage both in– or out-of-network.
Vision Coverage – Qwest offers vision coverage to help keep costs down for eye exams and prescription eyewear.
Dependent Coverage – Eligible dependents can receive medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
PAY
Time Off With Pay – We recognize the importance of time off to renew. Employees receive time off for vacation and personal commitments based on length of service.
Paid Holidays – Paid time off to enjoy national holidays.
RETIREMENT AND SAVINGS
Qwest Savings and Investment (QSIP) 401(k) Plan – Qwest matches a portion of employee contributions.
College Savings Plans – Make pre-tax contributions for students’ college education.
CAREER
eLearning – Over 3,500 courses are available for free and online to further employees’ educational and career goals.