EXHIBIT 23.2


                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference in this registration statement of our reports dated February 16,
1998 (except with respect to the matter discussed in Note 15, as to which the
date is March 16, 1998) included in Qwest Communications International Inc.'s
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4 Registration No. 333-49915 and to all references to
our Firm included in this registration statement.



                              ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Washington, D.C.
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