8-K

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT


                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934


        Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 18, 2002


                     QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                                    Delaware
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                 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)



        000-22609                                          84-1339282
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(Commission File Number)                       (IRS Employer Identification No.)



         1801 California Street            Denver, Colorado              80202
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(Address of principal executive offices)                              (Zip Code)



        Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 303-992-1400
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                                 Not applicable
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          (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


ITEM 9.  Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 18, 2002, Qwest Communications International Inc. ("Qwest") issued a
press release updating its financial guidance for 2002. A copy of the press
release announcing the same is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report
on Form 8-K.

On April 18, 2002, Qwest also hosted a conference call with media, analysts,
investors and other interested persons during which it discussed its revised
guidance. As previously announced, the webcast of the call (live and replay) is
accessible on Qwest's website.

On the call Qwest announced the following:

o    It was updating its financial guidance as described in the attached press
     release owing to, among other things, economic and industry conditions.
     It's guidance assumed no further deterioration in these conditions, and if
     these conditions did deteriorate it would likely reconsider its guidance.
     While it was not providing any guidance on the 1st quarter of 2002, it
     expected that its results for the quarter would be below the current
     consensus of analysts' estimates.

o    With respect to free cash flow, it expected it would break even or be
     slightly positive for 2002.

o    While it was starting to see certain signs indicating the economic and
     industry conditions were at a bottom and it was guardedly optimistic that
     these conditions would not deteriorate further, it had not seen sufficient
     evidence to that effect and its was too early to determine any trends.

o    It has decided to proceed with seeking proposals from potential buyers for
     its Dex (directories) and Wireless businesses and is also working on
     selling its Qwest Cyber.Solutions business and other assets, including
     access lines and wireless towers. As previously announced, it is also
     considering issuing securities based on some of these assets. It believes
     these transactions could result in net proceeds of more than of $10
     billion. Qwest cautions that there can be no assurance with respect to
     when, or whether, any transactions will be completed or as to the amount,
     if any, of the net proceeds after taxes and governmental or regulatory
     conditions. Some transactions could be subject to the approval of federal
     or state regulatory authorities and any approvals, if granted, could be
     subject to conditions that could adversely affect the benefits to Qwest of
     completing the transactions and could be otherwise burdensome. The
     conditions could include, but are not necessarily limited to, requirements
     that Qwest apply a portion of the proceeds for additional investments in
     certain states or to reduce charges in such states. The amounts of such
     investments or rate reductions could be significant and uneconomic.

Forward Looking Statements Warning
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This Current Report on Form 8-K may contain projections and other
forward-looking statements that involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements, which

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speak only as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. These statements
may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred
to the documents filed by Qwest Communications International Inc. (together with
its affiliates, "Qwest", "we" or "us") with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC"), 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; any adverse
outcome of the SEC's current inquiries into Qwest's accounting policies,
practices and procedures; adverse results of increased review and scrutiny by
regulatory authorities, media and others (including any internal analyses) of
financial reporting issues and practices or otherwise; rapid and significant
changes in technology and markets; failure to achieve the projected synergies
and financial results expected to result from the acquisition of U S WEST, and
difficulties in combining the operations of the combined company; our future
ability to provide interLATA services within our 14-state local service area;
potential fluctuations in quarterly results; volatility of Qwest's stock price;
intense competition in the markets in which we compete; changes in demand for
our products and services; adverse economic conditions in the markets served by
us or by companies in which we have substantial investments; dependence on new
product development and 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; adverse developments in
commercial disputes or legal proceedings; and changes in the outcome of future
events from the assumed outcome included by Qwest in its significant accounting
policies.

The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K is a statement of
Qwest's present intention, belief or expectation and is based upon, among other
things, the existing regulatory environment, industry conditions, market
conditions and prices, the economy in general and Qwest's assumptions. Qwest may
change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice,
based upon any changes in such factors, in Qwest's assumptions or otherwise. The
cautionary statements contained or referred to in this Current Report on Form
8-K should be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral
forward looking statements that Qwest or persons acting on its behalf may issue.
This Current Report on Form 8-K may include analysts' estimates and other
information prepared by third parties for which Qwest assumes no responsibility.
Qwest undertakes no obligation to review or confirm analysts' expectations or
estimates or to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements
to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events.

By including any information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, Qwest does not
necessarily acknowledge that disclosure of such information is required by
applicable law or that the information is material.

ITEM 7.  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

         Exhibit 99.1      Press Release dated April 18, 2002.

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                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Qwest has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto
duly authorized.


                                       QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.



DATE: April 19, 2002                   By: /s/ YASH A. RANA
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                                           Yash A. Rana
                                           Vice President

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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

     Exhibit 99.1      Press Release dated April 18, 2002.

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EX-99

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              Qwest Communications Revises 2002 Financial Guidance

DENVER, April 18, 2002 -- Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q)
today announced revised financial guidance for the full year 2002. The new
guidance reflects continuing weakness in both the telecommunications sector and
the regional economy in Qwest's 14-state local service area, as well as
increased competitive pressure.

For 2002, Qwest now expects total revenue in the range of $18.0 to $18.4
billion, adjusted EBITDA in the range of $6.4 to $6.6 billion, and capital
expenditures in the range of $3.1 to $3.3 billion. The company continues to
expect to be cash flow positive in the second quarter of 2002 and beyond.

Qwest also expects to reduce its workforce by an additional 2,000 employees
through attrition, continued business process improvements and layoffs, bringing
the total employee count to 53,000 by September 30, 2002.

Qwest Chairman and CEO Joseph P. Nacchio said, "While we remain optimistic about
Qwest's longer-term performance based on the platforms we have built, we want to
make our investors aware that current trends will affect our results in 2002. We
believe this guidance is realistic, assuming no further deterioration in the
regional economy or industry outlook."

Qwest is scheduled to announce its results for the first quarter of 2002 on
Tuesday, April 30, 2002.

Conference Call Today

Qwest will host a conference call for investors and the media today at 5:30 p.m.
(EDT) with Joseph P. Nacchio, Qwest chairman and CEO, and Robin R. Szeliga,
Qwest executive vice president of finance and CFO. The call may be heard (live
and replay) on Qwest's website at www.qwest.com/about/investor/meetings.

About Qwest

Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) is a leader in reliable,
scalable and secure broadband data, voice and image communications for
businesses and consumers. The Qwest Macro Capacity(R) Fiber Network, designed
with the newest optical networking equipment for speed and efficiency, spans
more than 190,000 miles globally. For more information, please visit the Qwest
Web site at www.qwest.com.


Definitions

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
(adjusted EBITDA) does not include non-recurring and non-operating items, which
for the relevant periods includes restructuring charges, merger-related and
other charges, asset write-offs and impairments, gains/losses on the sale of
investments and fixed assets, gains/losses on sales of rural exchanges, changes
in the market values of investments, certain legal charges, separation charges
and certain regulatory rate refunds. Adjusted EBITDA does not represent cash
flow for the periods presented and should not be considered as an alternative to
cash flows as a source of liquidity. Qwest's definition of adjusted EBITDA is
not necessarily comparable with EBITDA or adjusted EBITDA as used by other
companies. Adjusted EBITDA is reported as a complement to the financial results
in accordance with GAAP and is presented to provide investors additional
information concerning the Company's operations. You can find additional
information, including a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to pretax income, in
Qwest's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.

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This release may contain projections and other forward-looking statements that
involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date of this
release. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or
results. Readers are referred to the documents filed by Qwest Communications
International Inc. (together with its affiliates, "Qwest", "we" or "us") with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), 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; any adverse outcome of the SEC's current inquiries into Qwest's
accounting policies, practices and procedures; adverse results of increased
review and scrutiny by regulatory authorities, media and others (including any
internal analyses) of financial reporting issues and practices or otherwise;
rapid and significant changes in technology and markets; failure to achieve the
projected synergies and financial results expected to result from the
acquisition of U S WEST, and difficulties in combining the operations of the
combined company; our future ability to provide interLATA services within our
14-state local service area; potential fluctuations in quarterly results;
volatility of Qwest's stock price; intense competition in the markets in which
we compete; changes in demand for our products and services; adverse economic
conditions in the markets served by us or by companies in which we have
substantial investments; dependence on new product development and 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; adverse
developments in commercial disputes or legal proceedings; and changes in the
outcome of future events from the assumed outcome included by Qwest in its
significant accounting policies. The information contained in this release is a
statement of Qwest's present intention, belief or expectation and is based upon,
among other things, the existing regulatory environment, industry conditions,
market conditions and prices, the economy in general and Qwest's assumptions.
Qwest may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without
notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in Qwest's assumptions or
otherwise. The cautionary statements contained or referred to in this release
should be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward
looking statements that Qwest or persons acting on its behalf may issue. This
release may include analysts' estimates and other information prepared by third
parties for which Qwest assumes no responsibility. Qwest undertakes no
obligation to review or confirm analysts' expectations or estimates or to
release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect
events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.

The Qwest logo is a registered trademark of, and CyberCenter is a service mark
of, Qwest Communications International Inc. in the U.S. and certain other
countries.


         Contacts:     Media Contact:              Investor Contact:
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                       Tyler Gronbach              Lee Wolfe
                       303-992-2277                800-567-7296
                       tyler.gronbach@qwest.com    IR@qwest.com