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Exhibit 12

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.

CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(UNAUDITED)

	Years Ended December 31,
	2008			2007			2006			2005			2004
	(Dollars in millions)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, discontinued operations and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles	$	1,099		$	664		$	557		$	(760	)	$	(1,706	)
Add: estimated fixed charges		1,132			1,209			1,287			1,648			1,678
Add: estimated amortization of capitalized interest		15			12			12			14			13
Less: interest capitalized		(21	)		(16	)		(14	)		(13	)		(12	)
Total earnings available for fixed charges	$	2,225		$	1,869		$	1,842		$	889		$	(27	)
Estimate of interest factor on rentals	$	90		$	98		$	104		$	152		$	135
Interest expense, including amortization of premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs(1)		1,021			1,095			1,169			1,483			1,531
Interest capitalized		21			16			14			13			12
Total fixed charges	$	1,132		$	1,209		$	1,287		$	1,648		$	1,678
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges		2.0			1.5			1.4			nm			nm
Additional pre-tax income needed for earnings to cover total fixed charges	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	759		$	1,705

nm—Negative ratios or ratios less than 1.0 are considered not meaningful.

(1)

Interest expense includes only interest related to long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations.

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QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC. CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED)