Qwest Corp. 6.75% NT 57 (CTDD) 10-Q 2010 Q2 Quarterly report

Exhibit 12

QWEST CORPORATION

CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES⁽²⁾

(UNAUDITED)

	Six Months Ended June 30,			Years Ended December 31,
	2010			2009			2008			2007			2006			2005
Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles	$	996		$	1,921		$	2,267		$	2,440		$	1,882		$	1,628
Add: estimated fixed charges		350			705			671			682			700			700
Add: estimated amortization of capitalized interest		5			11			12			10			10			12
Less: interest capitalized		(5	)		(10	)		(14	)		(12	)		(12	)		(10	)
Total earnings available for fixed charges	$	1,346		$	2,627		$	2,936		$	3,120		$	2,580		$	2,330
Estimate of interest factor on rentals	$	30		$	63		$	68		$	62		$	72		$	82
Interest expense, including amortization of premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs(1)		315			632			589			608			616			608
Interest capitalized		5			10			14			12			12			10
Total fixed charges	$	350		$	705		$	671		$	682		$	700		$	700
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges		3.8			3.7			4.4			4.6			3.7			3.3

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

(2) We have reclassified certain prior year amounts to conform to the current quarter presentation.