2006 Top 100

41: Qwest Communications International Inc.
Top 100 Revenue: $273,000,000
Defense Revenue: $191,100,000
Civilian Revenue: $81,900,000
2005 Revenue: $13.9 billion
2005 Earnings: $779 million loss
2004 Revenue: $13.8 billion
2004 Earnings: $1.8 billion loss
Number of employees: 40,000
Headquarters: Denver
Website: www.qwest.com
Leadership:

Richard C. Notebaert, chairman and CEO

Diana L. Gowen, senior vice president, government services sales

Ticker: Q
Lines of business: Local phone services, internet, wireless, long distance and digital TV
Major customers: Defense Logistics Agency and Energy Department
Major contracts/projects: Qwest Communications was hired by the Defense Logistics Agency to provide infrastructure support services and connectivity at three of its CyberCenters. The 10-year contract was awarded in May 2005.
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