Qwest Communications International competes in the telecommunication industry. It provides voice, data and video services. Qwest operates most of its business within its local service area, which consists of the 14-state region of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Qwest has three operating segments: wireline services, wireless services and other services .
Qwest competes in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive environment. The competition continues to intensify. Its main competitors are Comcast, Cox Communications, Sprint Nextel, Mediacom, McleodUSA . The company expands its business mainly through aggressive acquisitions. On June 30, 2000, Qwest took a big step up in size and reach with the acquisition of U S West Communications. The acquisition added the size and scale today's telecommunication market demands of any top competitor, and a slate of advanced......
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