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CenturyTel (CTL) Down 1.2% Following Broker Upgrade

CenturyTel (CTL) was downgraded today by analysts at EVA Dimensions, LLC and the stock is now at $37.81, down $0.46 (-1.21%) on volume of 2,289,837 shares traded. EVA Dimensions, LLC downgraded the stock to Underweight from Sell. Over the last 52 weeks the stock has ranged from a low of $35.10 last July to a high of $46.87 in December. CenturyTel stock has been showing support around $37.72 and resistance in the $38.72 range. Technical indicators for the stock are neutral and S&P gives CTL a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking. If you are looking for a hedged play on CTL the stock seems like it could be a candidate for a September out-of-the-money bull-put credit spread below the 35 range.

Qwest Become CenturyLink and What This Means For You

With the completion of its merger with CenturyLink on last month the Qwest brand in telecommunications is expected to disappear over the next several months.   The combination of Qwest and CenturyLink will make up the third largest telecommunications provider in the United States, providing services in over 37 states.  This is a monumental merger in telecommunications news, but what does it mean for you and your service?

In the short term, nothing.  However as we move through 2011, Qwest customers can anticipate transition activity as operations are moved to CenturyLink.  You can expect billing and customer service contact information to change as well as technical support.  Locally PEAK has been assured that service and connectivity will continue without issues.

Long term plans for major projects are likely to be stalled until the merger settles into place.  However expect new services and offerings to emerge as each company extends its competitive specialties.  CenturyTel business customers will eventually see Qwest’s strong business products line become available in many CenturyTel service areas.  Eventually, some larger CenturyTel-served cities may find Qwest’s more advanced DSL service arriving on the scene delivering faster speeds.

Although CenturyTel has hinted it may review whether it’s now large enough to operate its own wireless mobile division, for the near term, expect the partnership to resell Verizon Wireless service to continue.

CenturyLink reports nothing to date.  It is business as usual for customers from both companies. If or when customers need to do anything, they will be notified well in advance of any changes taking place.

CenturyLink and Qwest have a strong web presence detailing the specifics of their merger to customers:

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