Qwest to Sponsor U.S. Speedskating in 2006 Winter Games

Qwest Communications International, Inc. will serve as a gold-level sponsor of the U.S. Speedskating team through the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy.

As part of the arrangement, Qwest will provide team members with the company's wireless, high-speed Internet access and voice services. Qwest will also support the team's overall community service efforts.

Financial terms were not disclosed