Level 3 Enables Independent Cable Operators' Growth Nationwide

Level 3 Enables Independent Cable Operators' Growth Nationwide

Broad Geographic Reach Supports Expanding Cable Operators' Business Needs

NEW ORLEANS, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:LVLT) today announced that it is enabling customer growth for a variety of cable operators across the nation. Leveraging its scalable nationwide network, Level 3 offers a broad suite of services to Independent Cable Operators serving residential and business customers to support the traffic growth that these cable operators are experiencing.

At the foundation of Level 3's offering are three core services which include Level 3's Transport Network, High Speed Internet Protocol (HSIP), and a full suite of local and long distance voice services. Serving a variety of Independent Cable Operators as a neutral provider, Level 3 continues to develop innovative solutions based on the three core services to enhance these cable operators' commercial services offerings to their customers.

"Level 3 is a proven, reliable provider for BroadRiver as we continue to evolve our network," said Joe Sheehan, chief executive officer of BroadRiver Communication Corp, sister company of KLiP Interactive, LLC. "Level 3's robust and feature rich nationwide network helps us deliver the most cutting-edge communication services to our existing and future customers. We currently provide total communications solutions needs to over 3,000 small- and medium- sized business customers and over 20,000 residential customers, including a full suite of IP-based communications and managed services as well as traditional wireline telecom services."

"Level 3 has been our premiere service provider since 2003, and we recently launched Level 3's Enhanced Local Service in various markets throughout the East Coast," said Kristin Johnson, president of Hotwire Communications. "The breadth and depth of Level 3's network reach in both the metro and long haul space makes Level 3 a clear choice, and we look forward to continuing to evolve our relationship."

"As a neutral provider, Level 3 is an attractive provider for Independent Cable Operators that are looking for cost-effective, collaborative and innovative solutions," said Andrew Crouch, president of Wholesale Markets Group for Level 3. "Leveraging our extensive experience and expertise within the cable industry, we look forward to continuing our work with a variety of customers within this segment of the cable industry."

Level 3 is a leading provider of transport, data and voice services to the cable industry and is the underlying provider for numerous cable, commercial and residential voice offerings. With expansive geographic reach, Level 3 provides extensive coverage across the nation, including reach into smaller markets and remote areas. This network reach, along with Level 3's leading network performance, reliability and connectivity, enables Level 3 to facilitate its Independent Cable Operator customers' needs as they continue to grow and expand their businesses.

About Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:LVLT) is a leading international provider of fiber-based communications services. Enterprise, content, wholesale and government customers rely on Level 3 to deliver services with an industry-leading combination of scalability and value over an end-to-end fiber network. Level 3 offers a portfolio of metro and long-haul services, including transport, data, Internet, content delivery and voice. For more information, visit 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 and/or its affiliates 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 are 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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