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Expanded access helps enterprises extend cloud and AI connectivity to more locations with a consistent, digitally managed network experience that reduces complexity, streamlines operations, and supports increasing AI and cloud demands Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced expanded access to its Multi-Cloud Gateway service, giving enterprises a way to connect more than 10 million U.S. business locations to private, high-performance cloud networking. The expansion extends the service beyond Lumen's fiber footprint, so qualified third-party connected locations can use the same cloud networking environment as Lumen on-net sites. "AI and multi cloud strategies work best if the network can reach every part of the business," said Jim Fowler, chief technology and product officer at Lumen. "By extending Multi-Cloud Gateway beyond our fiber footprint, we're making it easier for enterprises to connect more locations to a programmable, cloud-ready network without redesigning their

Lumen Technologies, Inc . (“Lumen,” “us,” “we” or “our”) (NYSE: LUMN) announced today that it, together with Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”), its wholly-owned subsidiary, has extended the early participation date and withdrawal deadline of its previously announced offers to exchange (the “Exchange Offers”) the 6.5% Notes due 2056 (CUSIP Number 74913G 881) (the “2056 Notes”) and 6.75% Notes due 2057 (CUSIP Number 74913G 873) (the “2057 Notes” and, together with the 2056 Notes, the “Old Qwest Notes”) issued by Qwest for 6.500% Notes due 2056 (the “New 2056 Notes”) and 6.750% Notes due 2057 (the “New 2057 Notes” and, together with the New 2056 Notes, the “New Qwest Notes”) to be issued by Qwest, respectively, and to be fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured basis by Lumen, in each case upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Prospectus (as defined below). In connection with the Exchange Offers, Qwest and Lumen are also soliciting consents to amend the Old

Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), the trusted network for AI, will attend the following investor conferences during the second quarter of 2026: JP Morgan Global Tech Conference on May 18. TD Cowen Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on May 27. When applicable, live webcast links to investor presentations will be available on the Lumen Investor Relations website . About Lumen Technologies Lumen is unleashing the world's digital potential. We ignite business growth by connecting people, data, and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. As the trusted network for AI, Lumen uses the scale of our network to help companies realize AI's full potential. From metro connectivity to long-haul data transport to our edge cloud, security, managed service, and digital platform capabilities, we meet our customers' needs today and as they build for tomorrow. For additional news and insights visit news.lumen.com , LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies , Twitter: @lumentechco , Facebook:

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen,” “us,” “we” or “our”) (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that it, together with Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”), its wholly-owned subsidiary, has commenced offers to exchange (the “Exchange Offers”) the 6.5% Notes due 2056 (CUSIP Number 74913G 881) (the “2056 Notes”) and 6.75% Notes due 2057 (CUSIP Number 74913G 873) (the “2057 Notes” and, together with the 2056 Notes, the “Old Qwest Notes”) issued by Qwest for 6.500% Notes due 2056 (the “New 2056 Notes”) and 6.750% Notes due 2057 (the “New 2057 Notes” and, together with the New 2056 Notes, the “New Qwest Notes”) to be issued by Qwest, respectively, and to be fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured basis by Lumen, in each case upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Prospectus (as defined below). In connection with the Exchange Offers, Qwest and Lumen are also soliciting consents to amend the Old Qwest Indentures (as defined below) (the “Consent Solicitations”). The following