Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the use of our report dated February 20, 2026, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Qwest Corporation, incorporated herein by reference, and to the reference to our firm under the heading “Experts” in the prospectus.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Denver, Colorado

April 16, 2026

 

		KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership, and its subsidiaries are part of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.