Does Qwest Internet Have Email?

by Jacob Andrew, Demand Media

Most Internet service providers (ISPs) give subscribers at least one email address as part of even the most basic service.

Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images

Qwest is a company that is now a part of Centurylink, the third-largest telecommunications company in the United States. The resources brought together by Centurylink and Qwest now create a robust 190,000 miles of communications cabling. Qwest clients continue to receive their Qwest service which, for Internet customers, includes free email service.

Email

Every subscriber to any of Qwest's Internet services can create up to 11 email accounts. The email address can be any available user name, and will be followed by "@qwest.com." Users who signed up for Qwest email prior to September 20th of 2010 with have an email domain of "@q.com."

Accessibility

Users of Qwest email have the opportunity to access any of their 11 free email account via the company-run portal at Myqwest.com. Users can use their general Qwest account login to create a customized web experience. This online service allows user to access their Qwest email from any computer with an Internet connection and administer their different accounts.

Support for Email Clients

For those who prefer to use an email client program installed on their computer, Qwest provides a variety of support documents. Its support department supplies explicit directions to set up your Qwest mail account with Microsoft Outlook 2003 and 2007, Windows Mail, MSN, Macintosh Mail, and Windows Live Desktop. Programs such as Eudora, Thunderbird, Outlook Express and more can be set up with Qwest email, but they are not officially supported by the company.

Email limitations

Currently, Qwest Internet services have no advertised limitations on the amount of data that can be stored in an inbox, nor does it limit the number of emails that can be sent on a daily basis. However, Qwest does limit the maximum file size of email messages to 10 megabytes (10 MB). All email communication across the Qwest network is subject to the company's acceptable use policy which prohibits, among other things, the sending of unsolicited (or spam) email messages, distribution of illegal or copyrighted material and messages harmful to the Qwest network services.

Find Internet Service Provider deals in your area:

privacy & security protected

References

  • Qwest Internet Help: Email Setup
  • Qwest Internet Help: Large Attachments
  • Qwest Residential Internet Features
  • Qwest and Centurylink Merger

Resources

  • Qwest Acceptable Use Policy

About the Author

Jacob Andrew has contributed to various newspapers and online media since 2007. His work has appeared in "The Crossfit Journal" and the Matador Network. Andrew is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Photo Credits

  • Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images