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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): July 1, 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)
(The Exhibits Index is located on page 2 of this report.)
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Item 5. Other Events
On July 1, 1999, U S WEST announced that its Board of Directors had
determined to authorize the Company's management and advisors to discuss with
Qwest Communications International, Inc. issues relating to its June 23 revised
merger proposal. Global Crossing Ltd. has consented to U S WEST conducting such
discussions with Qwest. The press release is filed as an exhibit to this Current
Report on Form 8-K.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits Index
Exhibit 99 - Press Release issued by the Company on July 1, 1999
entitled "U S WEST Board Reviews Revised Qwest
Bid; Decides to Enter into Talks with Qwest with the
Consent of Global Crossing"
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: July 7, 1999