CenturyLink Montana

QWEST HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ARRIVES IN WHITEHALL

Residents Can Now Choose CenturyLink for Blazing-Fast Internet Speed and Convenience

WHITEHALL, Mont., Sept. 29, 2008 – CenturyLink Communications (NYSE: Q) today announced that CenturyLink High-Speed Internet® service is now available in Whitehall. With a choice of connection speeds up to 7 Mbps, Whitehall residents receive a fast to blazing-fast connection that provides immediate access to the Internet, plus advanced security features that help protect customers.

“CenturyLink High-Speed Internet opens up a convenient and fast way to get things done—whether at home or in a business,” said David Gibson, CenturyLink Montana president. “Offering these types of new services is part of our commitment to Montana, and enabling Whitehall residents to take advantage of super-fast speeds as they enjoy the Internet is a goal we are proud to have accomplished.”

CenturyLink High-Speed Internet is easy to set up and easy to use. Up to 125 times faster than dial-up, it allows customers to quickly send digital photos and download music and large files. And customers receive a “one-click” connection to access the Internet—without the wait typically associated with dial-up.

“Today’s world operates on speed, and it’s imperative that Montana’s communities and businesses have access to the incredible number of applications that fast Internet makes available,” said Mendenhall. "I’m pleased to see Qwest’s investment and interest in serving the needs of customers in Whitehall as they are important factors in our area’s growth."

Special features and options included at no additional charge help make CenturyLink High-Speed Internet a solid value for customers:

• Windows Live™ Services by CenturyLink™ keeps customers better protected, informed and connected.
• Windows Live OneCare™ offers powerful protection firewall, anti-virus, file backup, parental controls and more—all in one place.
• Options for wireless home networking makes getting online simple.
• Free resources for families to learn about safer and smarter use of the Internet help educate parents and guardians about the potential risks children may encounter while online.

For a limited time, CenturyLink Connect® Silver (connection speeds up to 1.5 Mbps) with Windows Live starts at $14.99/month when bundled with a CenturyLink home phone package.