Exhibit 12

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.

CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(Dollars in Millions)

(Unaudited)

	2005			2004			2003			2002			2001
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes, discontinued operations and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles	$	(760	)	$	(1,706	)	$	(1,832	)	$	(20,115	)	$	(7,362	)
Add: estimated fixed charges		1,648			1,678			1,936			1,998			1,856
Add: estimated amortization of capitalized interest		14			13			14			15			15
Less: interest capitalized		(13	)		(12	)		(19	)		(41	)		(187	)
Total earnings available for fixed charges		889			(27	)		99			(18,143	)		(5,678	)
Estimate of interest factor on rentals		152			135			160			168			232
Interest expense, including amortization of premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs		1,483			1,531			1,757			1,789			1,437
Interest capitalized		13			12			19			41			187
Total fixed charges	$	1,648		$	1,678		$	1,936		$	1,998		$	1,856
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Additional pre-tax income needed for earnings to cover total fixed charges	$	759		$	1,705		$	1,837		$	20,141		$	7,534

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