DENVER-Qwest Communications International Inc. reported its wireless operations posted a 15.1-percent drop in revenues from $179 million during the third quarter of 2002 to $152 million this year. The decrease was attributed to both a year-over-year loss in customers from 1.1 million last year to 912,000 this year and a decline in average revenue per user from $47 during the third quarter of 2002 to $45 this year.
Qwest recently announced plans to migrate its wireless customer base to Sprint PCS’ network, allowing the regional telecommunications provider to offer both nationwide wireless service under the Qwest brand name, as well as Sprint PCS’ Vision wireless data service. Qwest recently introduced its nationwide Freedom Plus Plans as part of the deal and said it expects to introduce a series of new offerings including digital photography.
