Exhibit 99-A CONSENTS OF PERSONS TO BE NAMED AS DIRECTORS I hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-4 of USW-C, Inc. (and any amendments thereto) of my name and the references to my becoming a director of New U S WEST (as defined therein). /s/ Linda G. Alvarado --------------------------- Linda G. Alvarado /s/ Jerry J. Colangelo --------------------------- Jerry J. Colangelo /s/ Craig R. Barrett --------------------------- Craig R. Barrett /s/ Peter S. Hellman --------------------------- Peter S. Hellman I hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-4 of USW-C, Inc. (and any amendments thereto) of my name and the reference to my becoming a director of MediaOne Group, Inc. (as defined therein). /s/ Kathleen A. Cote ---------------------------- Kathleen A. Cote