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Qwest Corp. NT (CTBB)

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Profit since last BUY19.49%
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09/12/2025: CTBB (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 76 days. Simulated Profits (19.49%). Updated daily EoD!

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 68.04%
Avg. Invested days 51
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Key Highlights

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Market Capitalization 0 USD
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52 Weeks Range 8.28 - 18.79
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 8.28 - 18.79
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 9.39%
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Qwest Corp. NT

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Qwest Corp. NT is now part of Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink). Qwest, founded in 1988 as a long-distance provider, expanded into local services after acquiring US West in 2000. It was acquired by CenturyLink in 2011 and rebranded in 2020.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Broadband: Provides high-speed internet services to residential and business customers.
  • Voice: Offers traditional voice and unified communications solutions.
  • Enterprise Solutions: Delivers networking, cloud, and security services to large organizations.
  • Wholesale: Provides telecommunications services to other carriers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Since becoming part of Lumen Technologies, Qwest Corp. NT's operations are managed within Lumen's organizational structure. The leadership team of Lumen Technologies oversees the overall strategy and performance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Broadband Services: High-speed internet access for homes and businesses. Market share data is integrated within Lumen Technologies' reports. Lumen competes with Comcast (CMCSA), Verizon (VZ), and AT&T (T).
  • Voice Services: Traditional phone lines and unified communications platforms. Revenue has been declining due to the shift to mobile and internet-based communication. Lumen competes with Vonage (VG) and RingCentral (RNG).
  • Enterprise Networking Solutions: Wide Area Networking (WAN), Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions. Market share data is available in Lumen Technologies' annual reports, competing with Cisco (CSCO) and Juniper Networks (JNPR).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The telecommunications industry is characterized by technological advancements (5G, fiber), increasing competition, and evolving customer demands for bandwidth and digital services.

Positioning

Qwest Corp. NT, now integrated within Lumen, focuses on providing network infrastructure and enterprise solutions. Lumen aims to leverage its fiber network and cloud capabilities.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The overall telecommunications market is valued at hundreds of billions of dollars. Lumen/Qwest is positioned to capture a portion of the enterprise networking and broadband segments within this TAM.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Extensive fiber optic network infrastructure
  • Established customer base
  • Enterprise solutions expertise
  • Brand recognition

Weaknesses

  • Declining legacy voice revenue
  • High debt levels (Lumen Technologies)
  • Competitive pressure in broadband markets
  • Integration challenges (post-acquisition)

Opportunities

  • Expansion of fiber optic network
  • Growth in enterprise cloud services
  • Increased demand for bandwidth
  • Strategic acquisitions to expand capabilities

Threats

  • Intense competition from other providers
  • Technological disruptions
  • Regulatory changes
  • Economic downturn impacting business spending

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • VZ
  • CMCSA
  • T
  • CHTR

Competitive Landscape

Lumen/Qwest competes with larger telecommunications companies like Verizon, Comcast, and AT&T. Lumen differentiates itself through its fiber network and enterprise solutions, but faces challenges in the consumer broadband market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth data is reflected in Lumen Technologies' financial performance since the acquisition.

Future Projections: Future projections are based on analyst estimates for Lumen Technologies (LUMN), focusing on growth in enterprise solutions and fiber deployment.

Recent Initiatives: Lumen's recent initiatives include expanding its fiber network, investing in cloud infrastructure, and developing new enterprise solutions.

Summary

Qwest Corp. NT, now part of Lumen Technologies, brings significant network infrastructure and enterprise expertise. While Lumen faces challenges like high debt and competition, it has opportunities to expand its fiber network and cloud services. The company needs to focus on integrating Qwest's assets effectively and innovating to stay competitive. Growth in enterprise solutions and managing debt will be crucial for future success.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Investor Relations, SEC Filings, Market Research Reports, Analyst Estimates

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and analyst estimates. It is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.

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About Qwest Corp. NT

Exchange NYSE
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IPO Launch date 2016-08-23
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Full time employees 21200
Website
Full time employees 21200
Website

Qwest Corporation, an integrated communications company, provides communications services to business and residential customers in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. It offers broadband services that allow customers to connect to Internet through existing telephone lines or fiber-optic cables; Ethernet services, including point-to-point and multi-point equipment configurations that facilitate data transmissions in metropolitan areas and wide area networks, as well as to provide transmission services to wireless service providers; and satellite television services under the DIRECTV brand name. The company also provides local voice services, such as call forwarding, caller identification, conference calling, voice mail, selective call ringing, and call waiting, as well as resale of voice services and the sale of unbundled network elements; switched access services to wireline and wireless service providers for the use of its facilities to originate and terminate their interstate and intrastate voice transmissions; integrated services digital network services; wide area network that enables local communications network to link to networks in remote locations; private line services for directly connecting two or more sites; and information technology services. As of December 31, 2017, it operated approximately 6.1 million access lines; and served approximately 3.3 million broadband subscribers. The company was incorporated in 1911 and is based in Monroe, Louisiana. Qwest Corporation operates as a subsidiary of CenturyLink, Inc.