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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): February 23, 1999
U S WEST, Inc.
(Formerly "USW-C, Inc.")
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
A Delaware Corporation Commission File IRS Employer Identification
(State of Incorporation) Number 1-14087 No. 84-0953188
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)
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tem 5. Other Events
On February 23, 1999, U S WEST, Inc. issued a press release entitled
"U S WEST Commits $300 Million in Added Spending to Improve Customer Experience
and Meet the Competition -- 1999 Earnings Growth now Targeted at Low Double
Digits; Capital Expenditures to Grow by $200 Million". The press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99 - Press Release issued February 23, 1999
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, Inc.
(Formerly "USW-C, Inc.")
By: /s/ Thomas O. McGimpsey
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Thomas O. McGimpsey
Assistant Secretary
Dated: February 23, 1999