The i-Parent Toolkit includes a true-life story video, scripted
PowerPoint presentations , fact sheets, and more.
Located at www.
For more information about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline
at 800-THE-LOST of visit its web site at www.

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PRESS RELEASE i-SAFE Partners With Ohio PTA to Keep Kids Safe Online

"We are proud to partner with Ohio's PTA to bring awareness to local
parents about the dangers their children face online," said i-SAFE CEO and
president Teri Schroeder."

The Ohio PTA Board of Directors will promote the i-SAFE i-Parent program to
PTA members statewide through the Ohio PTA News, leadership training
opportunities and the Summer PTA Unit Packet.

Tools for Teachers -- Qwest has partnered with Dr. For more information, please visit the Qwest
Web site at www.

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"Qwest
and the National Center for Missing + Exploited Children want parents
and guardians to understand that the Internet can also pose serious
dangers . The
online resource, which is scheduled for completion early this
summer, will also include an identity theft prevention
curriculum for teachers. The Teacher Resource Center is
another tool that was developed by the Public Education +
Business Coalition (PBEC) to provide teachers with the
information they need to get the most out of the Internet and
technology in the classroom.com

About Qwest

Qwest Communications International Inc.
The information contained in this release 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.

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About i-SAFE America

Founded in 1998 and active in all 50 states, i-SAFE America Inc. It is the only
Internet safety foundation to combine these elements.

"Studies have shown that many parents are not aware of their
children's online behavior or the potential dangers they could
confront via the Internet," said Paula Kruger, executive vice
president of Qwest mass markets . Both the Parents Safety-Net Test and the Connected Family
Kit are available in English and Spanish .

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S. 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.

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Congress through the Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice.com , the interactive test also
provides parents with immediate feedback and tangible steps they can
take to protect their children."
According to recent research by Pew Internet + American Life
Project , 62 percent of teens believe that most teens do things online
that they'd rather their parents not see and 63 percent of parents
agree. Since its establishment in 1984,
NCMEC has assisted law enforcement with more than 106,000 missing
child cases, resulting in the recovery of more than 92,000 children .

Research on the juvenile justice system in the United States.

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"Parents play the most critical role in a
child's responsible use of the Internet -- our goal is to make it easy for
them to be a part of this experience.IncredibleInternet.missingkids. These statements may
differ materially from actual future events or results.

The Qwest logo is a registered trademark of Qwest Communications
International Inc.

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The program equips
parents with the i-Parent Toolkit to help educate others about Internet
safety. The kit includes online safety tips, family Internet rules,
and additional resources that promote safer and fun Internet usage for
families.

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DENVER----Qwest Communications
International Inc. NCMEC's congressionally mandated
CyberTipline , a reporting mechanism for child sexual exploitation, has
handled more than 313,000 leads. The cautionary
statements contained or referred to in this release 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 release may include analysts' estimates and other
information prepared by third parties for which Qwest assumes no
responsibility.

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i-SAFE is a non-profit foundation
whose mission is to educate and empower youth to make their Internet
experiences safe and responsible.S. Child
victimization, cyber bullying, and exposure to inappropriate content
are rapidly increasing in venues such as chat rooms, E-mail and
instant messaging.com

Teen Identity Theft Awareness -- The Web site provides links
to Qwest's comprehensive identity theft resources guide, which
provides a free video and information for youth, parents and
businesses on how to minimize their risk of becoming victims
of identity theft.

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The i-Parent program is a growing movement of parents, educators and
community leaders who are advocating Internet safety through the use of
i-SAFE's free student curriculum and parent materials.

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children and families face while using the Internet.incredibleinternet.

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To take the Parents Safety-Net Test or for more information,
please visit www. 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; 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 current
investigation by the U.

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"We are very impressed with i-SAFE's i-Parent program, and we're excited
they are joining us to promote the importance of Internet safety to PTAs
statewide," said Barbara Sprague, Ohio PTA Executive Director. is designated a tax -exempt 501(c)(3) charitable
organization by the U.incredibleinternet. in the U.

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In addition to the Parents Safety-Net Test, parents and guardians
can download Qwest's Connected Family Kit from the Incredible Internet
Web site. With more than 40,000
employees, Qwest is committed to the "Spirit of Service" and providing
world-class services that exceed customers' expectations for quality,
value and reliability.

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The goal is to educate students on how to
avoid dangerous , inappropriate, or unlawful online behavior.com

Forward Looking Statement Note

This release may contain projections and other forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties .

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i-SAFE America, a non-profit Internet safety
foundation, partners with the Ohio PTA Board of Directors, to spread the
word about the dangers online to parents statewide. We need to empower kids with the same safety skills to the
Internet that help prevent child victimization in the 'real world.
As part of the Qwest Spirit of Service, Qwest is committed to
helping keep families safer .com

About The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

NCMEC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in
cooperation with the U. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

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To enroll in the
i-Parent Campaign, visit www.

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The promotion will be the
springboard for launching the i-Parent Internet safety campaign in
individual PTAs .org or send an email to
outreach@isafe. i-SAFE
accomplishes this through dynamic K-12 curriculum and community outreach
programs to parents, law enforcement, and community leaders.org

i-SAFE America Inc. The following are program highlights of
upcoming Qwest youth initiatives that will be featured on its Internet
resource Web site, www.

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is the
leader in Internet safety education. "We designed the Parents Safety-Net
Test to help improve communications between parents and their children
which is the first essential step towards making the Internet safer
for families across the country.
"We believe that the Internet holds tremendous potential for our
nation's youth, " said Ernie Allen, president and CEO of NCMEC. (NYSE:Q) is a leading
provider of voice, video and data services.;
and whether in the event of an acquisition we realize synergies in the
amounts , at the times and at the related costs projected and whether
regulatory approvals will be received within the timeframe projected
and that such approvals will not be materially adverse to the
projected operations of the combined company following the merger.
By including any information in this release , 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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Qwest and the National Center for Missing + Exploited Children Launches Comprehensive Program to Help Protect Kids Online; Parents Safety-Net Test Gives Famili

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criminal justice, to develop an online resource to educate
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i-SAFE America Inc. Qwest Communications and the National Center for
Missing + Exploited Children(R) (NCMEC ) are working together to reduce
these online threats and are launching an Internet safety campaign to
give parents and guardians the resources they need to establish safer
online practices for their families.
The new Parents Safety-Net Test provides parents and guardians
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