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Exhibit 12

QWEST CORPORATION

CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(UNAUDITED)

	Years Ended December 31,
	2008			2007			2006			2005			2004
	(Dollars in millions)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles	$	2,267		$	2,440		$	1,882		$	1,628		$	1,871
Add: estimated fixed charges		671			682			700			700			686
Add: estimated amortization of capitalized interest		12			10			10			12			12
Less: interest capitalized		(14	)		(12	)		(12	)		(10	)		(12	)
Total earnings available for fixed charges	$	2,936		$	3,120		$	2,580		$	2,330		$	2,557
Estimate of interest factor on rentals	$	68		$	62		$	72		$	82		$	75
Interest expense, including amortization of premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs(1)		589			608			616			608			599
Interest capitalized		14			12			12			10			12
Total fixed charges	$	671		$	682		$	700		$	700		$	686
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges		4.4			4.6			3.7			3.3			3.7

(1)

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

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Exhibit 12

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED)