8-K

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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): January 14, 2004

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

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-22609	84-1339282
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1801 California Street, Denver, Colorado	80202
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 303-992-1400

Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

        Exhibit 23.1 Consent of KPMG LLP

Forward Looking Statements Warning

        This release may contain projections and other forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, 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; access line losses due to increased competition, including from technology substitution of our access lines with wireless and cable alternatives; our substantial indebtedness, and our inability to complete any efforts to de-lever our balance sheet through asset sales or other transactions; any adverse outcome of the SEC's current investigation into our accounting policies, practices and procedures and certain transactions; any adverse outcome of the current investigation by the U.S. Attorney's office in Denver into certain matters relating to us; adverse results of increased review and scrutiny by Congress, regulatory authorities, media and others (including any internal analyses) of financial reporting issues and practices or otherwise; further delays in making required public filings with the SEC; rapid and significant changes in technology and markets; any adverse developments in commercial disputes or legal proceedings, including any adverse outcome of current or future legal proceedings related to matters that are the subject of governmental investigations, and, to the extent not covered by insurance, if any, our inability to satisfy any resulting obligations from funds available to us, if any; potential fluctuations in quarterly results; volatility of our stock price; intense competition in the markets in which we compete including the likelihood of certain of our competitors emerging from bankruptcy court protection or otherwise reorganizing their capital structure and competing effectively against us; changes in demand for our products and services; 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; and changes in the outcome of future events from the assumed outcome included in our 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.

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: January 14, 2004	By:	/s/  STEPHEN E. BRILZ
	Name:	Stephen E. Brilz
	Title:	Assistant Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
Exhibit 23.1	Consent of KPMG LLP

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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX

EX-23.1

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Exhibit 23.1

Independent Auditors' Consent

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Qwest Communications International Inc.:

        We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (Nos. 333-30123, 333-40050, 333-50061, 333-56323, 333-61725, 333-65345, 333-74622, 333-84877, 333-87246, and 333-91424) on Form S-8 of Qwest Communications International Inc. of our reports dated October 8, 2003, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of Qwest Communications International Inc. as of December 31, 2002, 2001, and 2000, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' (deficit) equity, and cash flows for each of the years then ended, and the related consolidated financial statement schedule, Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts, which reports appear in the December 31, 2002 annual report on Form 10-K of Qwest Communications International Inc.

        Our reports refer to the Company's adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements.

        Our reports also refer to the restatement of the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' (deficit) equity, and cash flows for each of the years then ended, which consolidated financial statements were previously audited by other independent auditors who have ceased operations.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Denver, Colorado
January 9, 2004

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Independent Auditors' Consent