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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2000
U S WEST Communications, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Colorado Commission File Number IRS Employer Identification
(State of Incorporation) 1-3040 No. 84-0273800
1801 California Street, Denver, Colorado 80202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
Telephone Number (303) 672-2700
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(The Exhibits Index is located on page 2 of this report.)
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Item 5. Other Events
On April 28, 2000, U S WEST Communications, Inc. (the "Company") issued
a press release concerning the extension of its exchange offer for $750 million
of 7.20% Notes due November 1, 2004. The press release is filed as an exhibit to
this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 7. Exhibits
(c) Exhibits Index
Exhibit 99 - Press Release issued by the Company on April 28, 2000
entitled U S WEST Communications, Inc. Extends Exchange Offer
for $750 Million of 7.20% Notes due November 1, 2004"
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
U S WEST Communications, Inc.
By: /s/ Thomas O. McGimpsey
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Thomas O. McGimpsey
Assistant Secretary
Dated: April 28, 2000