Level 3 Receives Technical Emmy Award

Level 3 Receives Technical Emmy Award

Level 3 Vyvx Services Recognized for Television Innovation

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Level 3 Communications today announced it has received a Technical Emmy(R) Award for "Outstanding Achievement in Technical/Engineering Development" as awarded by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The award will be presented at the Annual Engineering & Technology Emmy Awards during the CES show in January 2008.

The Technical Emmy is recognized throughout the television industry as one of the highest accomplishments industry participants can attain. Level 3 Vyvx Services received the award for pioneering development of a fully monitored fiber optic based digital network for occasional use and full time video services with fully provisioned local video access at shared use sports venues. The committee recognized Level 3 Vyvx Services for its role in enabling the networks to seamlessly transport high value content to its audiences.

The increased proliferation of content and rapidly growing broadcast outlets require broadcasters to have a scalable and effortless solution that will help them meet the growing demand across both standard and high definition services. Level 3's Vyvx Services solution enables over 100 premiere sporting venues in more than 50 U.S. cities and 24 teleport locations connected to its network.

"We are honored to receive the Technical Emmy from The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences," said Grant van Rooyen, senior vice president of product management for Level 3's Content Markets Group. "Level 3's Vyvx services have played a vital role in broadcasting major athletic events. Level 3 offers connectivity and integrated monitoring, and control components that provide broadcasters with an advanced solution to deliver live video."

Major broadcasters, sports leagues, rights holders and sports teams utilize Level 3's Vyvx Services to annually transport over 135 million video minutes, 200,000 video feeds, encompassing 2,800 high definition sports and news feeds, including high profile sporting, entertainment and breaking news events.

Launched in 1948, Technology and Engineering Awards honor development and innovation in broadcast technology and recognize companies, organizations and individuals for breakthroughs in technology having a significant effect on television engineering.

About Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:LVLT), an international communications company, operates one of the largest Internet backbones in the world, connecting 180 markets in 18 countries. The company serves a broad range of wholesale, enterprise and content customers with a comprehensive suite of services including: Internet Protocol (IP) services, broadband transport and infrastructure services, colocation services, voice and voice over IP services, and content delivery and media distribution services. These services provide the building blocks to enable Level 3's customers to meet their growing demands for advanced communications solutions. The company's Web address is http://www.level3.com/.

Level 3 Communications, Level 3, the red 3D brackets and the Level 3 Communications logo are registered service marks of Level 3 Communications, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. Level 3 services are provided by wholly owned subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc. Any other service, product or company names recited herein may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statement

Some of the statements made in this press release are forward looking in nature. These statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs. These forward looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Level 3's control, which could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. The most important factors that could prevent Level 3 from achieving its stated goals include, but are not limited to the company's ability to: successfully integrate acquisitions; increase the volume of traffic on the network; defend intellectual property and proprietary rights; develop new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; successfully complete commercial testing of new technology and information systems to support new products and services; attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; and meet all of the terms and conditions of debt obligations. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Level 3's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. Level 3 is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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