Qwest controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2007
Joseph Nacchio insider-trading conviction
Nacchio was convicted on nineteen insider-trading counts involving Qwest stock. He later began serving a federal sentence.
2006
NSA surveillance and records controversy
Qwest was reported to have declined participation in a proposed NSA telephone-records and surveillance program. The issue generated litigation and public debate about carrier obligations and government surveillance.
2005
SEC civil claims against former executives
The SEC filed civil claims against former chairman and CEO Joseph Nacchio, former president and COO Afshin Mohebbi, and other former employees over alleged fraud and accounting irregularities.
2002
Accounting and Enron broadband transactions
Qwest was involved in accounting controversies, including transactions with Enron's broadband division that were examined as potentially helping conceal losses.
2001
Pennsylvania deceptive advertising case
Pennsylvania consumer-protection authorities imposed a penalty related to deceptive advertising and slamming allegations.
2000
Slamming and unauthorized long-distance switching
Qwest faced allegations that customers were moved to its long-distance service without authorization. The company paid a federal penalty and agreed to compliance measures for sales staff.