The WUTC approved the proposed merger of Qwest and U S WEST on June 20, 2000. The two companies completed the merger on June 30, 2000, and the new company is known as Qwest Communications International.

Documents available on-line include:

Press release announcing approval of the merger.

Order approving the merger.

Order requiring deal between AT&T and US WEST/Qwest be made public.

Qwest's commitments on competitive issues. These commitments are part of a settlement agreement filed May 26, 2000 by Qwest, U S WEST, and WUTC staff.

Qwest's commitments on consumer issues. These commitments are part of a settlement agreement filed March 3, 2000 by Qwest, U S WEST, WUTC staff, and the attorney general public counsel section. WUTC press release of announcement.

WUTC staff testimony, filed February 1, 2000. Part 1 and Part 2.

Joint merger application and written testimony of Inouye, Jensen, Gallant, filed August 31, 1999.

WUTC prehearing conference order, including intervenor list, entered September 29,1999.

WUTC scoping order, including issues list, entered October 14, 1999.


Contact Wilford Saunders, wsaunders@utc.wa.gov, phone 360-664-1245.