QWEST CORP - FORM 10-K - EX-12 - CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES - February 22, 2011

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file	filename
EX-24 - POWER OF ATTORNEY - QWEST CORP	dex24.htm
EX-23 - CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM - QWEST CORP	dex23.htm
EX-32 - CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 - QWEST CORP	dex32.htm
EX-31.1 - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 - QWEST CORP	dex311.htm
EX-31.2 - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 - QWEST CORP	dex312.htm
10-K - FORM 10-K - QWEST CORP	d10k.htm

Exhibit 12

QWEST CORPORATION

CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(UNAUDITED)


		Years Ended December 31,
		2010				2009				2008				2007				2006
		(Dollars in millions)
Income before income taxes		$	1,873			$	1,921			$	2,267			$	2,440			$	1,882
Add: estimated fixed charges			689				705				671				682				700
Add: estimated amortization of capitalized interest			10				11				12				10				10
Less: interest capitalized			(12	)			(10	)			(14	)			(12	)			(12	)

Total earnings available for fixed charges		$	2,560			$	2,627			$	2,936			$	3,120			$	2,580

Estimate of interest factor on rentals		$	62			$	63			$	68			$	62			$	72
Interest expense, including amortization of premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs⁽¹⁾			615				632				589				608				616
Interest capitalized			12				10				14				12				12

Total fixed charges		$	689			$	705			$	671			$	682			$	700

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges			3.7				3.7				4.4				4.6				3.7

(1)	Interest expense includes only interest related to long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations.