2008 Republican National Convention Names Qwest Official Communications Provider



4 Mar 2008 16:50 Africa/Lagos


2008 Republican National Convention Names Qwest Official Communications Provider

Qwest to Provide Range of Services for September Event in Minneapolis-Saint Paul

SAINT PAUL, Minn., March 4 /PRNewswire/ --

To help meet its goal of holding the most tech-savvy convention in history, the Committee on Arrangements (COA) for the 2008 Republican National Convention today announced that Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE:Q) will serve as the Official Communications Provider for the Sept. 1-4 event.


(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080114/RNCLOGO )


As the Official Communications Provider, Qwest will be the exclusive provider of high-speed Internet as well as voice and data lines for the COA. Qwest also will provide hosting services and 24/7 network management and technical support.


"Qwest will be a terrific partner in planning the 2008 Republican National Convention, and we are pleased to have them on board as our Official Communications Provider," said convention President and Chief Executive Officer Maria Cino. "Qwest's strong ties to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul community make for a natural partnership -- and its services will be instrumental in helping us deliver our Republican nominee's message to the American people."


In anticipation of increased network demand in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Qwest plans to significantly expand its fiber infrastructure in and around the Xcel Energy Center, site of the 2008 convention. The company already has surveyed and verified existing network facilities around the Xcel Energy Center, as well as those serving more than 100 major hotels in the metro area, so it can quickly assess build-out requirements as technology decisions are made.


"When the Republican National Convention kicks off in September, Qwest's team of experienced and service-oriented employees, together with our next-generation communications services, will completely change how convention organizers, delegates and the media communicate seamlessly and in real time from the convention," said John Stanoch, Qwest's Minnesota state president. "Qwest's network infrastructure and advanced technology investments for the 2008 Republican National Convention will continue to benefit Minneapolis-Saint Paul, our region, the state and the economy long after the delegates return home."


The 2008 Republican National Convention will be held at Saint Paul's Xcel Energy Center from Sept. 1-4, 2008. Approximately 45,000 delegates, alternate delegates, volunteers, members of the media and other guests are expected to attend the convention. Minneapolis-Saint Paul is expected to receive an estimated $150-$160 million positive economic boost from the convention. For more information about the 2008 Republican National Convention, please visit our website at www.GOPConvention2008.com.


About Qwest:


Qwest offers a powerful combination of award-winning broadband, video and voice solutions for residential customers, businesses and government agencies. Customers coast to coast turn to Qwest's industry-leading national fiber optic network to meet their evolving communications and entertainment needs. Qwest employees are the driving force behind the company's nationally recognized Spirit of Service. Qwest is a participant in Networx, the largest communications services contract in the world, to provide innovative voice, data and video services. For more information on Qwest please visit www.qwest.com. For information about the products and services Qwest is offering in the Networx contract, visit www.gsanetworx.com.


The Qwest logo is a registered trademark of Qwest Communications International Inc. in the U.S. and certain other countries.


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Source: 2008 Republican National Convention

CONTACT: Matt Burns of 2008 Republican National Convention,
+1-651-467-2008; or Kate Oravez, +1-303-965-0231, Jon Lentz, +1-303-382-0077,
both of Qwest Communications International Inc.


Web Site: http://www.gopconvention2008.com/
http://www.gsanetworx.com/
http://www.qwest.com/

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