8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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): February 12, 2010

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-15577	84-1339282
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1801 California Street, Denver, Colorado	80202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(303) 992-1400

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 5.02(b). Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 12, 2010, Qwest Communications International Inc. (“Qwest” or “we” or “us” or “our”) received notice from Linda G. Alvarado of her resignation from Qwest’s Board of Directors effective February 18, 2010.  A copy of the press release announcing Ms. Alvarado’s resignation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated February 15, 2010.

Forward Looking Statements Warning

This filing 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: access line losses due to increased competition, including from technology substitution of our access lines with wireless and cable alternatives, among others; our substantial indebtedness, and our inability to complete any efforts to further de-lever our balance sheet; adverse results of increased review and scrutiny by media and others (including any internal analyses) of financial reporting issues and practices or otherwise; rapid and significant changes in technology and markets; any adverse developments in commercial disputes or legal proceedings; potential fluctuations in quarterly results; volatility of our stock price; intense competition in the markets in which we compete including the effects of consolidation in our industry; 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; changes in the outcome of future events from the assumed outcome included in our significant accounting policies; our ability to utilize net operating losses in projected amounts; and continued unfavorable general economic conditions.

The information contained in this filing 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 filing 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 filing 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 and other statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

By including any information in this filing, Qwest does not necessarily acknowledge that disclosure of such information is required by applicable law or that the information is material.

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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:	February 16, 2010	By:	/s/ STEPHEN E. BRILZ
		Name:	Stephen E. Brilz
		Title:	Vice President and Assistant Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated February 15, 2010.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Qwest Announces Resignation of Linda G. Alvarado from Board of Directors

DENVER, Feb. 15, 2010 — Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) today announced that Linda G. Alvarado has decided to step down from its board of directors to dedicate more time to her company and other organizations in which she is involved. Alvarado, who is president and chief executive officer of Denver-based Alvarado Construction, Inc., will remain on the board of the Qwest Foundation, the company’s charitable giving organization. Alvarado has served on Qwest’s board of directors since 2000 and served as a director for U S West, Inc. from 1998 to the time of the merger with Qwest in June 2000.

“I want to thank Linda for her dedication and commitment to the company over the last 12 years,” said Edward A. Mueller, Qwest chairman and CEO. “I am very pleased that Linda will remain on the board of the Qwest Foundation and continue to help the company support the communities in which we serve.”

Said Alvarado: “It has been an honor to serve on the Qwest board of directors, and I believe the company has done a remarkable job navigating through a challenging economic environment and increasingly competitive market. I will miss my colleagues on the board and wish the company continued success.”

The Qwest board now stands at 12 members.

About Qwest
Customers coast-to-coast turn to Qwest’s industry-leading national fiber-optic network and world-class customer service to meet their communications and entertainment needs. For residential customers, Qwest offers a new generation of fiber-optic Internet service, high-speed Internet solutions, as well as digital home phone, wireless service available through Verizon Wireless and DIRECTV® services.  Qwest is also the choice of 95 percent of Fortune 500 companies, offering a full suite of network, data and voice services for small businesses, large businesses, government agencies and wholesale customers. Additionally, Qwest participates in Networx, the largest communications services contract in the world, and is recognized as a leader in the network services market by leading technology industry analyst firms.

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Contact Information

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303-992-1662
diane.reberger@qwest.com

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