In Q1 2026, Qwest Corp finalized the divestiture of its Mass Markets Fiber-to-the-Home assets in 11 states to AT&T for approximately $5.75 billion in gross cash, refocusing its business on serving enterprises with next-generation digital networking solutions. The company faces ongoing challenges in transforming legacy infrastructure and navigating intense industry competition while betting on AI-driven demand growth to sustain its fiber network’s relevance. Although financial leverage remains substantial, Qwest’s execution on modernization and customer migration will determine its resilience and growth trajectory.