CenturyLink has gone through several changes over the last few years, including expanding its footprint and market share through acquisitions. You can own the modem outright for $99.99, or you can lease it monthly for $9.99. In 2011, CenturyLink acquired the larger Qwest Communications for $12.2 billion.3 At the time, both companies were focused on phone services, but the merger likely helped the newly formed corporation expand its internet capabilities. More recently, CenturyLink merged with Level 3 Communications, combining their technology prowess to serve even more customers and businesses throughout the globe.4