From Convention Nightly:
Little-Noticed Qwest Moves Into The Spotlight At Conventions
If you didn't know Qwest Communications has a 14-state service territory spanning east to west from Iowa to Oregon and north to south from Montana to Arizona, you're not alone: The Denver-based telecommunications carrier, the smallest of the three remaining Baby Bells, has long maintained a low profile in policy circles.
The company refused to participate in the government's warrantless electronic surveillance program over concerns about the legal implications -- distinguishing it from AT&T and Verizon, which successfully lobbied for immunity from lawsuits while never confirming participation.
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