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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-03040 QWES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST CORPORATION (Exact name

Insider Trading Policy of Lumen Technologies, Inc.

Exhibit 19 Nov. 13, 2024 The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen,” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) has adopted this Insider Trading Policy (the “Policy”) on behalf of the Company. This Policy sets forth the general standards for all Personnel (defined below) and directors of the Company with respect to (1) the handling of confidential information

Description of Qwest Corporation's securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Exhibit 4.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 December 31, 2024 As of December 31, 2024, Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”, the “Company”, “we” or “us”) had two classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the “Exchange Act”): (i) 6.5% Notes Due 2056 and (ii) 6.75% No

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): November 26, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

Lumen Announces Expiration and Results of Any and All Cash Tender Offers for Unsecured 2028 Notes of Lumen and Level 3

Exhibit 99.3 Lumen Announces Expiration and Results of Any and All Cash Tender Offers for Unsecured 2028 Notes of Lumen and Level 3 DENVER, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (the “Company” or “Lumen”) announced today the expiration and results of the cash tender offers (the “Amended Offers”) of Lumen and its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary Level 3 Financing, Inc.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): November 19, 2024 Lumen Technolog

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): November 19, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

Lumen Announces (1) Expiration and Results of Certain Previously-Announced Cash Tender Offers of Lumen and Level 3 and (2) Amendments to the Remaining Previously-Announced Cash Tender Offers to Increase the Tender Consideration and Extend the Expirat

Exhibit 99.2 Lumen Announces (1) Expiration and Results of Certain Previously-Announced Cash Tender Offers of Lumen and Level 3 and (2) Amendments to the Remaining Previously-Announced Cash Tender Offers to Increase the Tender Consideration and Extend the Expiration Time • Results are set forth below for (i) Lumen’s tender offers for its unsecured senior notes maturing in 2025, 2026 and 2027 and (

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): November 12, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

Lumen Announces Any and All Cash Tender Offers for Unsecured Notes of Lumen and Level 3

Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Announces Any and All Cash Tender Offers for Unsecured Notes of Lumen and Level 3 DENVER, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (the “Company” or “Lumen”) and its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary Level 3 Financing, Inc. (“Level 3”) have commenced cash tender offers (each, an “Offer” and collectively, the “Offers”) to purchase any and all of their re

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QW

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): October 4, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): September 24, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

Indenture, dated September 24, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as issuer, certain guarantors party thereto, Regions Bank, as trustee, and Bank of America, N.A., as collateral agent, relating to the New Lumen Notes.

Exhibit 4.1 EXECUTION VERSION LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., as Issuer, the Guarantors party hereto, REGIONS BANK, as Trustee, Registrar and Paying Agent and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of September 24, 2024 10.000% Secured Notes due 2032 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02. C

Indenture, dated September 24, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, as a guarantor, certain other guarantors party thereto, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as collateral agent, relating to the New Level 3 Notes.

Exhibit 4.2 EXECUTION VERSION LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto, U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee, and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of September 24, 2024 10.000% Second Lien Notes due 2032 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIO

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): September 17, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

Lumen Announces Early Tender Results of Exchange Offers for Unsecured Notes of Lumen and Level 3

Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Announces Early Tender Results of Exchange Offers for Unsecured Notes of Lumen and Level 3 DENVER, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (“Lumen”) announced the early results of its offers to exchange newly-issued secured notes for certain of its outstanding unsecured senior notes. In addition, Lumen also announced the early results of the offers by

Lumen Announces Exchange Offers for Unsecured Notes of Lumen and Level 3

Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Announces Exchange Offers for Unsecured Notes of Lumen and Level 3 DENVER, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (“Lumen”) announced that it has commenced offers to exchange newly-issued superpriority senior secured notes for certain of its outstanding unsecured senior notes. In addition, Lumen also announced that Level 3 Financing, Inc., its indirec

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): September 3, 2024 Lumen Technolog

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): September 3, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST C

Forward-Looking Statements Except for the historical and factual information contained herein, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written statements, including statements related to opportunities with respect to our P

Exhibit 99.3 Modeling Constructs for Indefeasible Rights of Use (IRU) There are several components to each deal, and each one has unique characteristics, but generally… ❑ Most IRUs (long term leases structured as IRUs) average ~20 years. Economics vary greatly by deal (i.e., capacity, scale, existing routes vs. new, etc.) What follows are generalizations across multiple contracts and what we see i

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): August 5, 2024 (August 5, 2024) L

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): August 5, 2024 (August 5, 2024) Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

AI Demand Drives $5 Billion in New Business and Massive Expansion of the Internet Lumen Creates Custom Networks Division to Meet New Demand

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE AI Demand Drives $5 Billion in New Business and Massive Expansion of the Internet Lumen Creates Custom Networks Division to Meet New Demand DENVER, Aug. 5, 2024 – Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced it has secured $5 billion in new business driven by major demand for connectivity fueled by AI. Large companies across industry sectors are seeking to secure fiber

IRU Mechanics Video Script

Exhibit 99.2 IRU Mechanics Video Script As AI reshapes our daily lives and how we work, the world is awakening to the fact that companies need powerful network infrastructure to thrive in today’s digital economy. Data volumes are dramatically increasing, spurring data center growth, and as such, a significant rising demand for Lumen’s nationwide conduit, fiber network, and growing portfolio of new

Lumen Appoints Chad Ho as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Ho to Succeed Veteran Executive Stacey Goff

Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Appoints Chad Ho as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Ho to Succeed Veteran Executive Stacey Goff DENVER, May 6, 2024 — Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced it has appointed Chad Ho as executive vice president and chief legal officer. His appointment will begin in June. He succeeds Stacey Goff, whose legacy includes a distinguished 26-year career with L

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): May 6, 2024 (May 1, 2024) Lumen T

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): May 6, 2024 (May 1, 2024) Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): April 23, 2024 (April 19, 2024) Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 3.750% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2029.

Exhibit 4.11 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Level 3 Parent”), a Delaware limited liability company, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation, the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Level 3 Parent, the “Guarantors”) an

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 4.250% Senior Notes due 2028.

Exhibit 4.10 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Level 3 Parent”), a Delaware limited liability company, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation, the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Level 3 Parent, the “Guarantors”) an

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 11.000% First Lien Notes due 2029.

Exhibit 4.14 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 11.000% First Lien Notes due 2029 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02.

Lumen Technologies, Inc. Debt Schedule - Excludes all Finance Leases, Unamortized Premiums, Discounts and Other, Net ($ in millions)

Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Technologies, Inc. Debt Schedule - Excludes all Finance Leases, Unamortized Premiums, Discounts and Other, Net ($ in millions) (UNAUDITED) All information is presented as of March 28, 2024 Entity (Original Issuer) Coupon Rate Maturity Date Total1 Qwest Corporation Qwest Corporation Senior Notes 7.250 % 9/15/2025 250 Qwest Corporation Senior Notes 7.750 % 5/1/2030 43 Qwest Corpor

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, registrar and paying agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as collateral agent, relating to Lumen Technologies, Inc.’s 4.125% Superpriority Secured Notes due 2029.

Exhibit 4.3 Execution Version LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., as Issuer, the Guarantors party hereto, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee, Registrar and Paying Agent and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 4.125% Superpriority Senior Secured Notes due 2029 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION S

Superpriority Revolving/Term A Credit Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as borrower, the lenders and issuing banks party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent.

Exhibit 10.2 EXECUTION VERSION Published CUSIP Numbers: Deal: 55024EAA3 Term A Facility: 55024EAD7 Series A Revolving Facility: 55024EAB1 Series B Revolving Facility: 55024EAC9 SUPERPRIORITY REVOLVING/TERM A CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of March 22, 2024 among LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., as the Borrower, THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent and as Collateral Agen

Fourteenth Amendment Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Merrill Lynch Capital Corporation, as administrative agent and collateral agent, to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November 29, 2019, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Merrill Lynch Capital Corporation, as administrative agent and collateral agent.

Exhibit 10.4 EXECUTION VERSION FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT AGREEMENT dated as of March 22, 2024 (this “Amendment Agreement”), to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of November 29, 2019 (as amended by that certain LIBOR Transition Amendment dated as of March 17, 2023 and as further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified prior to the effectiveness of this Amendment Agreement,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): March 28 , 2024 (March 22, 2024)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): March 28 , 2024 (March 22, 2024) Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpor

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 3.625% Senior Notes due 2029.

Exhibit 4.12 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Level 3 Parent”), a Delaware limited liability company, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation, the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Level 3 Parent, the “Guarantors”) an

Amendment Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the issuing banks party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2020, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as borrower, the issuing banks party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent and swingline lender.

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT AGREEMENT dated as of March 22, 2024 (this “Amendment Agreement”), to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 31, 2020 (as amended by that certain LIBOR Transition Amendment dated as of March 17, 2023, that certain Amendment Agreement (Dutch Auction) dated as of February 15, 2024 and as further amended, restated, amended and restated,

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to Lumen Technologies, Inc.’s 4.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2027.

Exhibit 4.1 EXECUTION VERSION SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (f/k/a CENTURYLINK, INC.), a Louisiana corporation (the “Issuer”) the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (the “Guarantors”) and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as successor to WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 10.500% First Lien Notes due 2029.

Exhibit 4.16 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 10.500% First Lien Notes due 2029 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02.

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, registrar and paying agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as collateral agent, relating to Lumen Technologies, Inc.’s 4.125% Superpriority Secured Notes due 2030.

Exhibit 4.5 Execution Version LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., as Issuer, the Guarantors party hereto, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee, Registrar and Paying Agent and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 4.125% Superpriority Senior Secured Notes due 2030 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION S

Credit Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent and collateral agent.

Exhibit 10.5 EXECUTION VERSION Published CUSIP Numbers: Deal: 52729KAQ9 Term B-1 Facility: 52729KAR7 Term B-2 Facility: 52729KAS5 CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of March 22, 2024 among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as Holdings, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as the Borrower, THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO, and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent and as Collateral Agent TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ART

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 4.500% Second Lien Notes due 2030.

Exhibit 4.22 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 4.500% Second Lien Notes due 2030 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02.

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 4.625% Senior Notes due 2027.

Exhibit 4.9 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Level 3 Parent”), a Delaware limited liability company, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation, the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Level 3 Parent, the “Guarantors”) and

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 4.000% Second Lien Notes due 2031.

Exhibit 4.26 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 4.000% Second Lien Notes due 2031 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02.

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 4.875% Second Lien Notes due 2029.

Exhibit 4.20 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 4.875% Second Lien Notes due 2029 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02.

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 3.400% Senior Secured Notes due 2027.

Exhibit 4.6 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Level 3 Parent”), a Delaware limited liability company, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation, the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Level 3 Parent, the “Guarantors”) and

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 3.875% Second Lien Notes due 2030.

Exhibit 4.24 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 3.875% Second Lien Notes due 2030 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02.

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 3.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2029.

Exhibit 4.7 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Level 3 Parent”), a Delaware limited liability company, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation, the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Level 3 Parent, the “Guarantors”) and

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 10.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2030.

Exhibit 4.8 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Level 3 Parent”), a Delaware limited liability company, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation, the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Level 3 Parent, the “Guarantors”) and

Superpriority Term B Credit Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent and Bank of America, N.A., as collateral agent.

Exhibit 10.3 EXECUTION VERSION Published CUSIP Numbers: Deal: 55024EAE5 Term B-1 Facility: 55024EAF2 Term B-2 Facility: 55024EAG0 SUPERPRIORITY TERM B CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of March 22, 2024 among LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., as the Borrower, THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Collateral Agent TABLE OF CONTENTS

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 10.750% First Lien Notes due 2030.

Exhibit 4.18 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 10.750% First Lien Notes due 2030 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): March 22, 2024 Lumen Technologies

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): March 22, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

Lumen Completes TSA Transactions, Enabling Transformation Strategy Moves Forward as a Stronger Company with Increased Financial Flexibility Primed to Execute on Business Transformation Plans

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Completes TSA Transactions, Enabling Transformation Strategy Moves Forward as a Stronger Company with Increased Financial Flexibility Primed to Execute on Business Transformation Plans DENVER, March 22, 2024 — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (“Lumen” or the “Company”), a global integrated network solutions provider that unleashes the world’s digital potential, toda

Description of Qwest Corporation's securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Exhibit 4.5 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 December 31, 2023 As of December 31, 2023, Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”, the “Company”, “we” or “us”) had two classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the “Exchange Act”): (i) 6.5% Notes Due 2056 and (ii) 6.75% No

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST CORPORATION (Exact name

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): January 25, 2024 (January 22, 2024) Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

Lumen Bolsters Runway to Execute Transformation New Agreement with Creditors to Provide Company with Significant Financial Flexibility

Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Bolsters Runway to Execute Transformation New Agreement with Creditors to Provide Company with Significant Financial Flexibility DENVER, January 25, 2024 — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (“Lumen” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an amended and restated transaction support agreement (the “TSA”) with a broadened group of creditors who now represent

Amended and Restated Transaction Support Agreement by and among Lumen Technologies, Inc., Level 3 Financing, Inc., Qwest Corporation, and the Consenting Parties identified therein, dated January 22, 2024

Exhibit 10.1 SUBJECT TO FRE 408 AND EQUIVALENTS EXECUTION VERSION THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED TRANSACTION SUPPORT AGREEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE, AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED, AN OFFER OR A SOLICITATION WITH RESPECT TO ANY SECURITIES. ANY SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION WILL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED TRANSACTION SUPPORT AGREEMENT SHALL BE AN ADMI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): October 31, 2023 Lumen Technologi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): October 31, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

Cleansing Information

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Cleansing Information In relation to the financial outlook disclosed in the Company’s June 5, 2023 Investor Day Presentation (the “Financial Outlook”), Lumen is providing the following additional and related disclosures. • The Company is expecting a tax refund of approximately $900 million previously not included within the Financial Outlook. Approximately $200 million of the

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QW

Transaction Support Agreement by and among Lumen Technologies, Inc., Level 3 Financing, Inc., Qwest Corporation, and the Consenting Parties identified therein, dated October 31, 2023

Exhibit 10.1 THIS TRANSACTION SUPPORT AGREEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE, AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED, AN OFFER OR A SOLICITATION WITH RESPECT TO ANY SECURITIES. ANY SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION WILL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS TRANSACTION SUPPORT AGREEMENT SHALL BE AN ADMISSION OF FACT OR LIABILITY OR, UNTIL THE OCCURRENCE OF THE AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE DATE ON THE TERM

Lumen Announces Broad Agreement With Creditors That Will Provide The Company with Significant Flexibility to Execute Its Transformation Strategy

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Announces Broad Agreement With Creditors That Will Provide The Company with Significant Flexibility to Execute Its Transformation Strategy DENVER, Oct. 31, 2023 – Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (“Lumen” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a transaction support agreement with a group of creditors holding over $7 billion of the outstanding ind

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST C

First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2023, by and between Qwest Corporation and CoBank, ACB, as administrative agent, amending the parties’ Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of October 23, 2020.

Exhibit 10.1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT This FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into as of March 27, 2023, by and between QWEST CORPORATION, a Colorado corporation, as Borrower (the “Borrower”) and COBANK, ACB, as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherw

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): April 24, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

Description of Qwest Corporation's securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Exhibit 4.5 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 December 31, 2022 As of December 31, 2022, Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”, the “Company”, “we” or “us”) had two classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the “Exchange Act”): (i) 6.5% Notes Due 2056 and (ii) 6.75% No

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST CORPORATION (Exact name

Lumen Reshaping Executive Leadership Team to Drive Simplification, Customer Obsession Changes position the company for growth and success

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Reshaping Executive Leadership Team to Drive Simplification, Customer Obsession Changes position the company for growth and success DENVER, February 2, 2023 — To serve customers better and best position the company for growth, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is making changes to its executive leadership team over the coming weeks. Sham Chotai has been named Executiv

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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 1, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QW

Lumen Announces Acceptance and Initial Settlement of Tender Offers

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Announces Acceptance and Initial Settlement of Tender Offers DENVER, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ ? Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (the ?Company? or ?Lumen?) announced today the acceptance and initial settlement of its and its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries? previously-announced cash tender offers (the ?Tender Offers?), relating to any and all of (i) Lumen?

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): October 3, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): October 3, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

Lumen Announces Results of Any and All Cash Tender Offers

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Announces Results of Any and All Cash Tender Offers DENVER, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ ? Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (the ?Company? or ?Lumen?) announced today the results of its and its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries? previously-announced cash tender offers (the ?Offers?) to purchase any and all of the outstanding notes identified in the table below (

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): September 26, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

Lumen Announces Any and All Cash Tender Offers

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Announces Any and All Cash Tender Offers DENVER, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ ? Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (the ?Company? or ?Lumen?) and its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries Embarq Florida, Inc. (?Embarq Florida?) and Qwest Capital Funding, Inc. (?QCF?) have commenced cash tender offers (the ?Offers?) to purchase any and all of the outstanding notes id

Lumen Announces CEO Transition Kate Johnson Appointed President and CEO, Joins Board of Directors; Jeff Storey to Retire

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Announces CEO Transition Kate Johnson Appointed President and CEO, Joins Board of Directors; Jeff Storey to Retire DENVER, Sept. 13, 2022 ? Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced Kate Johnson has been appointed President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the company?s Board of Directors with the transition date expected to be November 7, 2022. Johnso

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): September 12, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

Offer Letter between Lumen Technologies, Inc. and Kate Johnson.

Exhibit 10.1 September 12, 2022 Ms. Kate Johnson Re: Offer of Employment Dear Kate: We are very pleased to offer you the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (?Lumen? or the ?Company?). This offer letter (this ?Offer Letter?) contains important information about the terms and conditions of our offer of employment as President and Chief Executive Officer, ef

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST

Lumen Appoints Chris Stansbury as Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Appoints Chris Stansbury as Chief Financial Officer DENVER, March 28, 2022 ? Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that Chris Stansbury has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective April 4, 2022, succeeding Neel Dev. Stansbury most recently served as senior vice president and CFO of Arrow Electronics, Inc., one of the world?s largest providers of

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): March 28, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST CORPORATION (Exact name

Description of Qwest Corporation's securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Exhibit 4.5 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT?S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2021, Qwest Corporation (?Qwest?, the ?Company?, ?we? or ?us?) had two classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the ?Exchange Act?): (i) 6.5% Notes Due 2056 and (ii) 6.75% No

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QW

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST C

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2020, by and among Qwest Corporation, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto, and CoBank, ACB, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of Qwest Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (File No. 1-03040) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 3, 2021).

Exhibit 4.4 EXECUTION VERSION $215,000,000 AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of October 23, 2020 among QWEST CORPORATION, THE LENDERS NAMED HEREIN, COBANK, ACB, as Administrative Agent COBANK, ACB, as Sole Bookrunner and Sole Lead Arranger {B1341681.1} Table of Contents SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS. 1 1.1 Certain Defined Terms. 1 1.2 Terms Generally, Accounting Principles. 29 1.3 Other Defin

Annual Report - 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST CORPORATION (Exact name

Description of Qwest Corporation's securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Exhibit 4.5 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT?S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 December 31, 2020 As of December 31, 2020, Qwest Corporation (?Qwest?, the ?Company?, ?we? or ?us?) had three classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the ?Exchange Act?): (i) 7.00% Notes Due 2056, (ii) 6.5% Not

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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, 2021 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

Lumen completes redemption of Level 3 Financing Senior Notes and Qwest Notes

Exhibit 99.1 Lumen completes redemption of Level 3 Financing Senior Notes and Qwest Notes DENVER, Feb. 16, 2021 ? Lumen Technologies Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) announced today that Level 3 Financing Inc. (?Level 3?) and Qwest Corporation (?Qwest?), its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries, completed the following transactions. On Feb. 12, 2021, Level 3 completed its previously announced redemption of all $9

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on March 01, 2021, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

Lumen announces issuance of notices to redeem Qwest Corporation Notes

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen announces issuance of notices to redeem Qwest Corporation Notes DENVER, Feb. 1, 2021 — Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) announced today that Qwest Corporation, its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary (“Qwest”), issued notices to redeem all $235 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 7.00% Notes due 2056 (the “Qwest Notes”). Pursuant to these noti

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 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 1, 2021 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

Lumen Technologies completes redemption of Qwest Corporation Notes

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Technologies completes redemption of Qwest Corporation Notes DENVER, Dec. 14, 2020 — Lumen Technologies* (NYSE: LUMN) announced today that Qwest Corporation, its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, completed its previously announced redemption of all $775 million principal amount of its 6.125% Notes due 2053 at par plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the r

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on December 28, 2020, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 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): December 14, 2020 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

Indenture, dated November 27, 2020, among the Company, as Issuer, and Regions Bank, as Trustee, relating to the 2029 Notes.

EX-4.1 Exhibit 4.1 Execution Version CENTURYLINK, INC., as Issuer, and REGIONS BANK, as Trustee, Registrar and Paying Agent Indenture Dated as of November 27, 2020 4.500% Senior Notes Due 2029 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION 1 SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Compliance Certificates and Opinions 8 SECTION 1.03. Form of Documents De

Lumen Technologies completes private offering of Senior Notes Higher-interest subsidiary notes to be redeemed with net proceeds

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies completes private offering of Senior Notes Higher-interest subsidiary notes to be redeemed with net proceeds DENVER, Nov. 27, 2020 — Lumen Technologies* (NYSE: LUMN) has completed its previously announced private offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of its 4.500% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”). Lumen plans to use the net p

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Other Events - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 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): November 27, 2020 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QW

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 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): October 23, 2020 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

Lumen Technologies Completes Redemption and Amends Qwest Credit Agreement

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies Completes Redemption and Amends Qwest Credit Agreement DENVER, Oct. 26, 2020 – Lumen Technologies* (NYSE: LUMN) announced today that Qwest Corporation, its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary (“Qwest”), completed the following debt transactions. On Oct. 23, 2020, Qwest extended and amended its 2015 term loan with CoBank ACB. As amended, the maturit

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on November 06, 2020, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 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): October 13, 2020 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

Lumen Technologies Announces Issuances of Notices to Redeem Qwest Corporation Notes

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies Announces Issuances of Notices to Redeem Qwest Corporation Notes DENVER, Oct. 13, 2020 – Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) announced today that Qwest Corporation, its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary (“Qwest”), issued notices to redeem the remaining $160 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 6.625% Notes due 2055 (the “Qwest Notes

Lumen Technologies Announces Completion of Partial Redemption of Qwest Corporation Notes

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies Announces Completion of Partial Redemption of Qwest Corporation Notes DENVER, Sept. 16, 2020 – Lumen Technologies (NYSE: CTL) announced today that Qwest Corporation, its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary (“Qwest”), completed its previously-announced partial redemption of $250 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.625% Notes due 2055 (the “

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 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): September 16, 2020 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

CenturyLink Announces Issuance of Notices to Partially Redeem Qwest Corporation

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CenturyLink Announces Issuance of Notices to Partially Redeem Qwest Corporation Notes DENVER, Aug. 27, 2020 — CenturyLink Inc. (NYSE: CTL) today announced that Qwest Corporation, its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary (“Qwest”), issued notices to redeem $250 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 6.625% Notes due 2055 (the “Qwest Notes”). Pursuant to these notice

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 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): August 27, 2020 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File N

CenturyLink Announces Pricing of Private Offering of Level 3 Financing Senior Notes Separately Announces Completion of Redemption of Remaining Qwest Corporation 6.875% Notes due 2054

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 CenturyLink Announces Pricing of Private Offering of Level 3 Financing Senior Notes Separately Announces Completion of Redemption of Remaining Qwest Corporation 6.875% Notes due 2054 DENVER, Aug. 7, 2020 — CenturyLink Inc. (NYSE: CTL) announced that Level 3 Financing Inc., its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary (“Level 3 Financing”), has agreed to sell $840 million aggregate pr

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 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): August 7, 2020 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Nu

CenturyLink Announces Proposed Private Offering of Level 3 Financing Senior Notes

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CenturyLink Announces Proposed Private Offering of Level 3 Financing Senior Notes DENVER, Aug. 7, 2020 — CenturyLink Inc. (NYSE: CTL) announced that Level 3 Financing Inc., its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary (“Level 3 Financing”), plans to offer $840 million aggregate principal amount of fixed-rate unsecured Senior Notes (the “New Notes”) in a proposed private offering that

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on August 18, 2020, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E S

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C . 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): June 30, 2020 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Nu

CenturyLink Announces Redemption of Qwest Corporation 6.875% Notes due 2054

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CenturyLink Announces Redemption of Qwest Corporation 6.875% Notes due 2054 DENVER, June 30, 2020 — CenturyLink Inc. (NYSE: CTL) today announced that Qwest Corporation, its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary (“Qwest”), has issued notices to redeem the remaining $300 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 6.875% Notes due 2054 (the “Qwest Notes”). Pursuant to thes

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C . 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): June 29, 2020 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Nu

CenturyLink Announces Completion of Partial Redemption of Qwest Corporation 6.875% Notes due 2054

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CenturyLink Announces Completion of Partial Redemption of Qwest Corporation 6.875% Notes due 2054 DENVER, June 29, 2020 — CenturyLink Inc. (NYSE: CTL) today announced that Qwest Corporation, its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary (“Qwest”), pursuant to the redemption notice issued on June 10, 2020, has completed a partial redemption of $200 million in outstanding principal amou

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E

Preferability Letter

May 8, 2020 Qwest Corporation Monroe, Louisiana Ladies and Gentlemen: We have been furnished with a copy of the quarterly report on Form 10‑Q of Qwest Corporation and subsidiaries (the Company) for the three months ended March 31, 2020, and have read the Company’s statements contained in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included herein.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 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): May 7, 2020 Qwest Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-03040 84-0273800 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporati

Qwest Corporation

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Qwest Corporation (Unaudited) The following table reflects the retrospective impacts to consolidated financial statement captions and additional disclosures resulting from the change in accounting policy (including USF fees) and product reclassifications: $ in millions 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 2019 2018 Operating revenue, as reported $ 2,055 2,051 2,039 2,012 8,157 8,493 Reclassifi

Annual Report - 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST CORPORATION (Exact name

Description of Qwest Corporation's securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

EX-4.6 2 ctq20191231ex46.htm EXHIBIT 4.6 Exhibit 4.6 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 December 31, 2019 Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”, the “Company”, “we” or “us”) has six classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the “Exchange Act”): (i) 6.125% Notes Due 2053

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E S

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E

CTBB / Qwest Corp. 10-K (Annual Report)

10-K 1 ctq2018123110k.htm 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ý ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-0304

CTBB / Qwest Corp. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

10-Q 1 ctq2018093010q.htm 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to C

Offer Letter between CenturyLink, Inc. and Neel Dev, effective November 6, 2018.

EX-10.1 2 d617864dex101.htm EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 November 6, 2018 Mr. Indraneel Dev CenturyLink RE: Offer of Employment as Chief Financial Officer Dear Neel: As discussed, we are very pleased to offer you the opportunity to join CenturyLink’s executive leadership team as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. The Leadership Team

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 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): November 6, 2018 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

CenturyLink names Neel Dev as its Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1 3 d617864dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CenturyLink names Neel Dev as its Chief Financial Officer MONROE, La., Nov. 6, 2018 – CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) today announced that Neel Dev has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Dev, who has served as interim CFO since Sunit Patel’s departure from the company in September, will have global

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 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): November 6, 2018 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

CenturyLink Chief Financial Officer Sunit Patel to depart company Neel Dev, Group Vice President, Finance, announced as interim CFO

EX-99.1 2 d629720dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CenturyLink Chief Financial Officer Sunit Patel to depart company Neel Dev, Group Vice President, Finance, announced as interim CFO MONROE, La., Sept. 24, 2018 – CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Sunit Patel has resigned from CenturyLink after accepting an executive leadership rol

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 d629720d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 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): September 21, 2018 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on September 17, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on September 17, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on September 17, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d589041d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 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): August 20, 2018 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpor

CenturyLink announces redemption of certain Qwest Corporation senior notes

EX-99.1 2 d589041dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CenturyLink announces redemption of certain Qwest Corporation senior notes MONROE, La., Aug. 20, 2018 – CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) today announced that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”), has issued notices to call for redemption 100% of the aggregate principal amount of four outstanding series of debt (each an “Iss

Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

EX-12 2 ctq2018063010qex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Six Months Ended June 30, Years Ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 (Dollars in millions) Income before income tax expense $ 1,018 1,791 1,763 1,733 1,609 1,566 Add: estimated fixed charges 289 583 579 568 546 557 Add: estimated amortization of capitaliz

CTBB / Qwest Corp. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E S

CTBB / Qwest Corp. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E S T C O R P O R A

Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

EX-12 2 ctq2018033110qex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 (Dollars in millions) Income before income tax expense $ 510 1,791 1,763 1,733 1,609 1,566 Add: estimated fixed charges 144 583 579 568 546 557 Add: estimated amortization of capitali

CTBB / Qwest Corp. 10-K (Annual Report)

10-K 1 ctq2017123110k.htm 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-0304

Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

EX-12 2 ctq20171231ex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Years Ended December 31, 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 (Dollars in millions) Income before income tax expense $ 1,791 1,763 1,733 1,609 1,566 Add: estimated fixed charges 583 579 568 546 557 Add: estimated amortization of capitalized interest 8 8 8 8 8 Less: interest capital

Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

EX-12 2 ctq2017093010qex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Nine Months Ended September 30, Years Ended December 31, 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 (Dollars in millions) Income before income tax expense $ 1,323 1,763 1,733 1,609 1,566 1,391 Add: estimated fixed charges 436 579 568 546 557 513 Add: estimated amortization of cap

CTBB / Qwest Corp. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

10-Q 1 ctq2017093010q.htm 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.

Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

EX-12 2 ctq2017063010qex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Six Months Ended June 30, Years Ended December 31, 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 (Dollars in millions) Income before income tax expense $ 890 1,763 1,733 1,609 1,566 1,391 Add: estimated fixed charges 290 579 568 546 557 513 Add: estimated amortization of capitalized

CTBB / Qwest Corp. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E S T C O R P O R A T

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 (Dollars in millions) Income before income tax expense $ 452 1,763 1,733 1,609 1,566 1,391 Add: es

EX-12 2 ctq2017033110qex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 (Dollars in millions) Income before income tax expense $ 452 1,763 1,733 1,609 1,566 1,391 Add: estimated fixed charges 142 579 568 546 557 513 Add: estimated amortization of capitali

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E S T C O R P O R A

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): May 5, 2017 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-07784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorpora

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): April 27, 2017 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-07784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

$575,000,000 QWEST CORPORATION 6.75% Notes due 2057 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

EX-1.1 2 d383050dex11.htm EX-1.1 Exhibit 1.1 EXECUTION VERSION $575,000,000 QWEST CORPORATION 6.75% Notes due 2057 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT April 18, 2017 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters c/o Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated One Bryant Park

QWEST CORPORATION PRICE DETERMINATION AGREEMENT

EX-1.2 Exhibit 1.2 EXECUTION VERSION QWEST CORPORATION PRICE DETERMINATION AGREEMENT April 18, 2017 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters c/o Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC 158

Qwest Corporation, 7.00% Notes due 4 8-A12B

8-A12B 1 d339685d8a12b.htm 8-A12B UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Qwest Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 84-0273800 (State of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identificatio

Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 27, 2017, by and between Qwest Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.18 of Qwest Corporation’s Form 8-A (File No. 001-03040) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2017.

EX-4.18 2 d339685dex418.htm EX-4.18 Exhibit 4.18 EXECUTION COPY QWEST CORPORATION 6.75% Notes due 2057 Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture Dated as of April 27, 2017 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee SEVENTEENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE dated as of April 27, 2017 (this “Supplemental Indenture”) by and between QWEST CORPORATION, a Colorado corporation (formerly named U S WEST Communications,

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): April 19, 2017 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorpo

Qwest Corporation Agrees To Sell Debt Securities

EX-99.1 2 d355300dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: April 18, 2017 Kristina Waugh, 318.340.5627 [email protected] Qwest Corporation Agrees To Sell Debt Securities MONROE, La – CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”), agreed to sell $575 million aggregate principal am

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE(1) Title of each class of securities offered Maximum aggregate offering price(2) Amount of registration fee 6.75% Notes due 2057 of Qwest Corporation $661,250,000 $76,638.88

424B5 Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-202411-01 CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE(1) Title of each class of securities offered Maximum aggregate offering price(2) Amount of registration fee 6.75% Notes due 2057 of Qwest Corporation $661,250,000 $76,638.88 (1) Calculated and paid in accordance with Rule 456(b), Rule 457(o) and Rule 457(r). (2) Includes $86,250,

Qwest Corporation $575,000,000 6.75% Notes due 2057 Pricing Term Sheet Date: April 18, 2017

FWP ISSUER FREE WRITING PROSPECTUS Filed pursuant to Rule 433 Registration No. 333-202411-01 Qwest Corporation $575,000,000 6.75% Notes due 2057 Pricing Term Sheet Date: April 18, 2017 This pricing term sheet supplements the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement of Qwest Corporation, dated April 18, 2017, relating to the securities described below. This pricing term sheet should be read together with,

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED APRIL 18, 2017

424B5 Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-202411-01 The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed. Neither this preliminary prospectus supplement nor the accompanying prospectus is an offer to sell these securities and neither is soliciting any offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sal

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 (Dollars in millions) Income before income tax expense $ 1,763 1,733 1,609 1,566 1,391 Add: estimated fixed charges 579

EX-12 2 ctq20161231ex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 (Dollars in millions) Income before income tax expense $ 1,763 1,733 1,609 1,566 1,391 Add: estimated fixed charges 579 568 546 557 513 Add: estimated amortization of capitalized interest 8 8 8 8 9 Less: interest capital

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST CORPORATION (Exact name

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E S T C O R P O

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Successor Predecessor Nine Months Ended September 30, Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 (Dollars

EX-12 2 ctq2016093010qex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Nine Months Ended September 30, Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 (Dollars in millions) Income before income tax expense $ 1,373 1,733 1,609 1,566 1,391 892 49

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on September 12, 2016, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

$850,000,000 QWEST CORPORATION 6.5% Notes due 2056 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

EX-1.1 Exhibit 1.1 EXECUTION VERSION $850,000,000 QWEST CORPORATION 6.5% Notes due 2056 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT August 11, 2016 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters c/o Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036 M

QWEST CORPORATION PRICE DETERMINATION AGREEMENT

EX-1.2 3 d231808dex12.htm EX-1.2 Exhibit 1.2 EXECUTION VERSION QWEST CORPORATION PRICE DETERMINATION AGREEMENT August 11, 2016 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters c/o Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036 M

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d231808d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): August 22, 2016 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-07784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorp

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d231808d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): August 22, 2016 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-07784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorp

$850,000,000 QWEST CORPORATION 6.5% Notes due 2056 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

EX-1.1 Exhibit 1.1 EXECUTION VERSION $850,000,000 QWEST CORPORATION 6.5% Notes due 2056 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT August 11, 2016 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters c/o Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036 M

QWEST CORPORATION PRICE DETERMINATION AGREEMENT

EX-1.2 3 d231808dex12.htm EX-1.2 Exhibit 1.2 EXECUTION VERSION QWEST CORPORATION PRICE DETERMINATION AGREEMENT August 11, 2016 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters c/o Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036 M

Qwest 8-A12B

8-A12B 1 d238828d8a12b.htm 8-A12B UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Qwest Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 84-0273800 (State of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identificatio

Sixteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 22, 2016, by and between Qwest Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.17 of Qwest Corporation's Form 8-A (File No. 001-03040) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 22, 2016).

EX-4.17 Exhibit 4.17 EXECUTION COPY QWEST CORPORATION 6.5% Notes due 2056 Sixteenth Supplemental Indenture Dated as of August 22, 2016 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee SIXTEENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE dated as of August 22, 2016 (this “Supplemental Indenture”) by and between QWEST CORPORATION, a Colorado corporation (formerly named U S WEST Communications, Inc.) (the “Company”), and U.S.

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE(1) Title of each class of securities offered Maximum aggregate offering price(2) Amount of registration fee 6.5% Notes due 2056 of Qwest Corporation $977,500,000 $98,434.25

424B5 Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-202411-01 CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE(1) Title of each class of securities offered Maximum aggregate offering price(2) Amount of registration fee 6.5% Notes due 2056 of Qwest Corporation $977,500,000 $98,434.25 (1) Calculated and paid in accordance with Rule 456(b), Rule 457(o) and Rule 457(r). (2) Includes $127,500,

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d211604d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): August 11, 2016 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissio

Qwest Corporation Agrees To Sell Debt Securities

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: August 11, 2016 Kristina Waugh, 318.340.5627 [email protected] Qwest Corporation Agrees To Sell Debt Securities MONROE, La – CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”), agreed to sell $850 million aggregate principal amount of 6.5% Notes due 2056

Qwest Corporation $850,000,000 6.5% Notes due 2056 Pricing Term Sheet Date: August 11, 2016

FWP ISSUER FREE WRITING PROSPECTUS Filed pursuant ot Rule 433 Registration No. 333-202411-01 Qwest Corporation $850,000,000 6.5% Notes due 2056 Pricing Term Sheet Date: August 11, 2016 This pricing term sheet supplements the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement of Qwest Corporation, dated August 11, 2016, relating to the securities described below. This pricing term sheet should be read together with

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED AUGUST 11, 2016

424B5 Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-202411-01 The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed. Neither this preliminary prospectus supplement nor the accompanying prospectus is an offer to sell these securities and neither is soliciting any offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sal

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E S T C O R P O R A T

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Successor Predecessor Six Months Ended June 30, Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 (Dollars in mi

Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Six Months Ended June 30, Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 (Dollars in millions) Income before income tax expense $ 959 1,733 1,609 1,566 1,391 892 490 Add: estimated fixed charges 290 568 546 557 513

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Successor Predecessor Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 (Dollars in

EX-12 2 ctq2016033110qex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 (Dollars in millions) Income before income tax expense $ 492 1,733 1,609 1,566 1,391 892 490 Add

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E S T C O R P O R A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST CORPORATION (Exact name

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 (Dollars in millions) Income befo

EX-12 2 ctq-20151231ex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 (Dollars in millions) Income before income tax expense $ 1,733 1,609 1,566 1,391 892 490 Add: estimated fixed charges 568 546 557 51

Fifteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 29, 2016, by and between Qwest Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.16 of Qwest Corporation's Form 8-A (File No. 001-03040) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 29, 2016).

EX-4.16 2 d28507dex416.htm EX-4.16 Exhibit 4.16 QWEST CORPORATION 7% Notes due 2056 Fifteenth Supplemental Indenture Dated as of January 29, 2016 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee FIFTEENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE dated as of January 29, 2016 (this “Supplemental Indenture”) by and between QWEST CORPORATION, a Colorado corporation (formerly named U S WEST Communications, Inc.) (the “Company

Qwest Corporation, 7.00% Notes due 4 8-A12B

8-A12B UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Qwest Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 84-0273800 (State of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 100 CenturyLink Driv

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): January 29, 2016 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-07784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

QWEST CORPORATION PRICE DETERMINATION AGREEMENT

EX-1.2 Exhibit 1.2 EXECUTION VERSION QWEST CORPORATION PRICE DETERMINATION AGREEMENT January 25, 2016 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters c/o Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC 1585 Broadway New York, Ne

$235,000,000 QWEST CORPORATION 7% Notes due 2056 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

EX-1.1 2 d110749dex11.htm EX-1.1 Exhibit 1.1 EXECUTION VERSION $235,000,000 QWEST CORPORATION 7% Notes due 2056 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT January 25, 2016 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters c/o Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith INCORPORATED One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036 M

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE(1) Title of each class of securities offered Maximum aggregate offering price Amount of registration fee 7% Notes due 2056 of Qwest Corporation 235,000,000 $23,665

424B5 Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-202411-01 CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE(1) Title of each class of securities offered Maximum aggregate offering price Amount of registration fee 7% Notes due 2056 of Qwest Corporation 235,000,000 $23,665 (1) Calculated in accordance with Rule 457(o) and Rule 457(r). Table of Contents Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectu

Qwest Corporation $235,000,000 7% Notes due 2056 Pricing Term Sheet Date: January 25, 2016

FWP ISSUER FREE WRITING PROSPECTUS Filed Pursuant to Rule 433 Registration No. 333-202411-01 Qwest Corporation $235,000,000 7% Notes due 2056 Pricing Term Sheet Date: January 25, 2016 This pricing term sheet supplements the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement of Qwest Corporation, dated January 25, 2016, relating to the securities described below. This pricing term sheet should be read together with

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d83316d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): January 25, 2016 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissio

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 25, 2016

424B5 Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-202411-01 The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed. Neither this preliminary prospectus supplement nor the accompanying prospectus is an offer to sell these securities and neither is soliciting any offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sal

Qwest Corporation Agrees To Sell Debt Securities

EX-99.1 2 d83316dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: January 25, 2016 Kristina Waugh, 318.340.5627 [email protected] Qwest Corporation Agrees To Sell Debt Securities MONROE, La – CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qwest Corporation, agreed to sell $235 million aggregate principal amount of 7

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Successor Predecessor Nine Months Ended September 30, Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012

EX-12 2 ctq2015093010qex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Nine Months Ended September 30, Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 2010 Income before income tax expense $ 1,243 1,609 1,566 1,391 892 490 1,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d50844d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): September 30, 2015 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-07784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of inco

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d23044d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): September 21, 2015 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-07784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of inco

Fourteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 21, 2015, by and between Qwest Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.15 of Qwest Corporation's Form 8-A (File No. 001-03040) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2015).

EX-4.15 2 d15360dex415.htm EX-4.15 Exhibit 4.15 QWEST CORPORATION 6.625% Notes due 2055 Fourteenth Supplemental Indenture Dated as of September 21, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee FOURTEENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE dated as of September 21, 2015 (this “Supplemental Indenture”) by and between QWEST CORPORATION, a Colorado corporation (formerly named U S WEST Communications, Inc.) (th

Fourteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 21, 2015, by and between Qwest Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.15 of Qwest Corporation’s Form 8-A (File No. 001-03040) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2015).

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Qwest Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 84-0273800 (State of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 100 CenturyLink Drive Monro

QWEST CORPORATION PRICE DETERMINATION AGREEMENT

EX-1.2 3 d23044dex12.htm EX-1.2 Exhibit 1.2 QWEST CORPORATION PRICE DETERMINATION AGREEMENT September 10, 2015 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC UBS SECURITIES LLC WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters c/o Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036 Morgan Stanley & Co. LL

$400,000,000 QWEST CORPORATION 6.625% Notes due 2055 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

EX-1.1 Exhibit 1.1 $400,000,000 QWEST CORPORATION 6.625% Notes due 2055 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT September 10, 2015 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC UBS SECURITIES LLC WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters c/o Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036 Morgan Stanley & Co.

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE(1) Title of each class of securities offered Maximum aggregate offering price(2) Amount of registration fee 6.625% Notes due 2055 of Qwest Corporation 460,000,000 $53,452

424B2 Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration No. 333-202411-01 CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE(1) Title of each class of securities offered Maximum aggregate offering price(2) Amount of registration fee 6.625% Notes due 2055 of Qwest Corporation 460,000,000 $53,452 (1) Calculated in accordance with Rule 457(o) and Rule 457(r). (2) Includes $60,000,000 aggregate principal a

Qwest Corporation Agrees To Sell Debt Securities

EX-99.1 2 d97806dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: September 10, 2015 Tony Davis, 318.388.9525 [email protected] Qwest Corporation Agrees To Sell Debt Securities MONROE, La – CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qwest Corporation, agreed to sell $400 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% No

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d97806d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): September 10, 2015 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

Qwest Corporation $400,000,000 6.625% Notes due 2055 Pricing Term Sheet Date: September 10, 2015

FWP 1 d55218dfwp.htm FWP ISSUER FREE WRITING PROSPECTUS Filed pursuant to Rule 433 Registration No. 333-202411-01 Qwest Corporation $400,000,000 6.625% Notes due 2055 Pricing Term Sheet Date: September 10, 2015 This pricing term sheet supplements the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement of Qwest Corporation, dated September 10, 2015, relating to the securities described below. This pricing term sheet

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

424B5 1 d55218d424b5.htm 424B5 Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-202411-01 The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed. Neither this preliminary prospectus supplement nor the accompanying prospectus is an offer to sell these securities and neither is soliciting any offer to buy these securities in any jurisdicti

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E S

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Successor Predecessor Six Months Ended June 30, Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Six Months Ended June 30, Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 2010 Income before income tax expense $ 804 1,609 1,566 1,391 892 490 1,873 Add: estimated fixed charges 284 546 557 513 3

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Successor Predecessor Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012 20

EX-12 2 ctq2015033110qex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 2010 Income before income tax expense $ 414 1,609 1,566 1,391 892 490 1,873 A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE Check if an Application to Determine Eligibility of a Truste

EX-25.3 8 d877056dex253.htm EX-25.3 Exhibit 25.3 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE Check if an Application to Determine Eligibility of a Trustee Pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Exact name of Trustee as specified in

CTL / CenturyLink, Inc. S-3ASR - - S-3ASR

S-3ASR Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2015.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE

EX-25.1 Exhibit 25.1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE ¨ CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b)(2) REGIONS BANK (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter) Alabama 63-0371319 (Jurisdicti

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EX-24.1 6 d877056dex241.htm EX-24.1 Exhibit 24.1 to Registration Statement POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Glen F. Post, III, R. Stewart Ewing, Jr. and Stacey W. Goff, or any one of them, as such person’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution, for such person and in such p

Credit Agreement, dated as of February 20, 2015, by and among Qwest Corporation, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto, and CoBank, ACB, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of Qwest Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (File No. 001-03040) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2015).

EX-4.5 2 ctq-20141231ex45.htm EXHIBIT 4.5 Exhibit 4.5 $100,000,000 CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of February 20, 2015 among QWEST CORPORATION, THE LENDERS NAMED HEREIN, COBANK, ACB, as Administrative Agent COBANK, ACB, as Sole Bookrunner and Sole Lead Arranger Exhibit 4.5 Table of Contents SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS 1 1.1 Certain Defined Terms 1 1.2 Accounting Principles 23 1.3 Other Definitional Provision

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Year Ended December 31, 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 2010 (Dollars

EX-12 3 ctq-20141231ex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Year Ended December 31, 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 2010 (Dollars in millions) Income before income tax expense $ 1,609 1,566 1,391 892 490 1,873 Add: estimated fixe

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 QWEST CORPORATION (Exact name

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Successor Predecessor Nine Months Ended September 30, Year Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Year Ended December 31, 2014 2013 2012 2011

Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Nine Months Ended September 30, Year Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Year Ended December 31, 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 2010 2009 Income before income tax expense $ 1,232 1,566 1,391 892 490 1,873 1,921 Add: estimated fixed charges 417 557 51

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d796597d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): September 29, 2014 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of inco

QWEST CORPORATION $500,000,000 6.875% Notes due 2054 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

EX-1.1 2 d796597dex11.htm EX-1.1 Exhibit 1.1 QWEST CORPORATION $500,000,000 6.875% Notes due 2054 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT September 22, 2014 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC UBS SECURITIES LLC WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters c/o Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated One Bryant Park New York, New York

QWEST CORPORATION PRICE DETERMINATION AGREEMENT

EX-1.2 3 d796597dex12.htm EX-1.2 Exhibit 1.2 QWEST CORPORATION PRICE DETERMINATION AGREEMENT September 22, 2014 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC UBS SECURITIES LLC WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SEVERAL UNDERWRITERS C/O MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED ONE BRYANT PARK NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10036 MORGAN STANLEY & CO. L

Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 29, 2014, by and between Qwest Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.14 of Qwest Corporation's Form 8-A (File No. 001-03040) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 26, 2014).

EX-4.14 2 d796952dex414.htm EX-4.14 Exhibit 4.14 QWEST CORPORATION 6.875% Notes due 2054 Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture Dated as of September 29, 2014 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee THIRTEENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE dated as of September 29, 2014 (this “Supplemental Indenture”) by and between QWEST CORPORATION, a Colorado corporation (formerly named U S WEST Communications, Inc.) (t

CTBB / Qwest Corp. 8-A12B - - 8-A12B

8-A12B UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Qwest Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 84-0273800 (State of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 100 CenturyLink Driv

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE(1) Title of each class of securities offered Maximum aggregate offering price(2) Amount of registration fee 6.875% Notes due 2054 of Qwest Corporation 575,000,000 $74,060

424B5 Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-179888-01 CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE(1) Title of each class of securities offered Maximum aggregate offering price(2) Amount of registration fee 6.875% Notes due 2054 of Qwest Corporation 575,000,000 $74,060 (1) Calculated and paid in accordance with Rule 456(b), Rule 457(o) and Rule 457(r). (2) Includes $75,000,000

Qwest Corporation Agrees To Sell Debt Securities

EX-99.1 2 d793592dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: September 22, 2014 Kristina Waugh, 318.340.5627 [email protected] Qwest Corporation Agrees To Sell Debt Securities MONROE, La – CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qwest Corporation, agreed to sell $500 million aggregate principal amount o

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d793592d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): September 22, 2014 CenturyLink, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of inco

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

424B5 Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-179888-01 The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed. Neither this preliminary prospectus supplement nor the accompanying prospectus is an offer to sell these securities and neither is soliciting any offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sal

Qwest Corporation $500,000,000 6.875% Notes due 2054 Pricing Term Sheet Date: September 22, 2014

FWP 1 d792775dfwp.htm FWP ISSUER FREE WRITING PROSPECTUS Filed pursuant to Rule 433 Registration No. 333-179888-01 Qwest Corporation $500,000,000 6.875% Notes due 2054 Pricing Term Sheet Date: September 22, 2014 This pricing term sheet supplements the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement, dated September 22, 2014, relating to the securities described below. This pricing term sheet should be read toge

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Successor Predecessor Six Months Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011

EX-12 2 ctq2014063010qex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Six Months Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 2010 2009 Income before income tax expense $ 831 1,566 1,391 892 490 1,873 1,921 Add:

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E S T C O R P O R A T

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Successor Predecessor Three Months Ended March 31, Year Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, 2014 2013 2012 2011 20

Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Three Months Ended March 31, Year Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, 2014 2013 2012 2011 2011 2010 2009 Income before income tax expense $ 413 1,566 $ 1,391 892 490 1,873 1,921 Add: estimated fixed charges 139 557 513

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q W E S T C O R P O R A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

10-K 1 ctq-2013123110k.htm 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-030

March 7, 2014

EX-18 3 exhibit18.htm EXHIBIT 18 Exhibit 18 March 7, 2014 Qwest Corporation 100 CenturyLink Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71203 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Qwest Corporation and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Successor dates), and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and stockholder’

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Successor Predecessor Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, 2013 2012 2011 2011 2010 2009 Income before income

EX-12 2 exhibit12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Years Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, 2013 2012 2011 2011 2010 2009 Income before income tax expense $ 1,566 1,391 892 490 1,873 1,921 Add: estimated fixed charges 557 513 342 171 68

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-03040 Q

QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Nine Months Ended September 30, Year Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, 2013 2012 2011 2011 2010 2009 Income before income tax expense $ 1,188 1,391 892 490 1,873 1,921 Add: estimated fixed charges 416 513 342 171 689

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

QuickLinks - Click here to rapidly navigate through this document Exhibit 12 QWEST CORPORATION CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED) Successor Predecessor Six Months Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended December 31, 2013 2012 2011 2011 2010 2009 Income before income tax expense $ 831 1,391 892 490 1,8