EX-12 4 dex12.htm CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Exhibit 12

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.

CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(UNAUDITED)

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008     2007     2006  

Income before income taxes

    $ 450      $ 903      $ 1,051      $ 620      $ 517   

Add: estimated fixed charges

      1,156        1,204        1,180        1,253        1,327   

Add: estimated amortization of capitalized interest

      13        14        15        12        12   

Less: interest capitalized

      (18 )      (14 )      (21 )      (16 )      (14 ) 
                                        

Total earnings available for fixed charges

    $ 1,601      $ 2,107      $ 2,225      $ 1,869      $ 1,842   
                                        

Estimate of interest factor on rentals

    $ 99      $ 101      $ 90      $ 98      $ 104   

Interest expense, including amortization of premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs(1)

      1,039        1,089        1,069        1,139        1,209   

Interest capitalized

      18        14        21        16        14   
                                        

Total fixed charges

    $ 1,156      $ 1,204      $ 1,180      $ 1,253      $ 1,327   
                                        

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

      1.4        1.8        1.9        1.5        1.4   

 

(1) Interest expense includes only interest related to long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations.