Qwest takes long distance strides

Qwest Communications announces a multimillion-dollar venture deal with Dutch telco KPN in a move to push its fiber-optic capabilities overseas. With this latest deal, many analysts wonder what the next move will be for the upstart communications company in its quest to expand its high-speed, high-capacity network.

On a Qwest for profits news analysis A recent deal marks another in a string of bold moves for the upstart long distance carrier as it moves to expand its voice and data services. KPN, Qwest team on European network KPN and Qwest Communications announce a venture to build and operate a high capacity European fiber optic Internet Protocol-based network in Europe. Companies wage war over long distance The biggest telcos battle to defend their long distance territory from competitors claiming land of their own.