Networks

  2009 NOV 2 - (VerticalNews.com) -- Qwest (NYSE: Q) will discontinue Qwest Wireless cellular phone service on Oct. 31, 2009, and is encouraging remaining Qwest Wireless customers to switch to a new wireless provider in advance of the Oct. 31 shutdown. Customers who do not transition to a new wireless service provider by Oct. 31 will have their Qwest Wireless service disconnected, and will forfeit their Qwest Wireless phone number. Key Facts: Qwest Wireless phone numbers are portable until Oct. 31. Customers who switch to a new service provider by Oct. 31 will be able to port their wireless phone numbers to that new provider ...read more

  2009 SEP 28 - (VerticalNews.com) -- The 2009-10 U.S. Women's National Hockey Team is set and back at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minn., preparing for the 10-game Qwest Tour that kicks off in St. Paul on Sept. 25 and ends just prior to the start of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The team's first practice will be held today at 10 a.m. CT at the Schwan Super Rink, part of the National Sports Center. Practice is open to the public ...read more

  2009 AUG 31 - (VerticalNews.com) -- Starting today, Qwest Wireless customers will begin to receive notification that they have 60 days to switch their Qwest Wireless service to another wireless provider. In 2008, Qwest announced plans to exit its wireless business and began offering Verizon Wireless service to Qwest customers. Key Facts: Qwest will discontinue all Qwest Wireless service on Oct. 31, 2009.

  There is no early termination fee when disconnecting Qwest Wireless service ...read more