Qwest Invests in Nebraska ED Infrastructure

In the face of rising telecom and Internet competition, Qwest has stepped up it economic development efforts in Nebraska and other states. As part of its recommitment to economic development in Nebraska, Qwest has rejoined a number of chambers of commerce across the state, along with restarting the Qwest Foundation.

Qwest has invested $20 million in the Grand Island community during the last five years to keep the community's telecommunication infrastructure state-of-the-art.

Qwest is also working with the state Public Service Commission in providing the infrastructure for the distance learning network facilities in the state's communities. Improving educational opportunities for Nebraska students is see as an important component of economic development. Nebraska has 130 schools on the distance learning network, which provides commercial video quality distance learning applications.

Finally, Qwest is spending $75 million this summer in Nebraska to provide high-speed Internet access digital subscriber lines called DSL.

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