In addition to our extensive intercity network infrastructure, Level 3 operates multi-conduit metropolitan networks in 125 cities in North America and Europe.
The metro networks connect Level 3 data centers to key traffic aggregation points in each market, including cable head-ends, cable landing stations, carrier facilities, enterprise facilities, ILEC colocation facilities, Level 3 points of presence, and teleports. In total, Level 3 has approximately 7,600 traffic aggregation points and buildings in North America and Europe.
These metro networks offer important competitive advantages to both Level 3 and its customers. By extending our reach deeper into each market and closer to the customer premises, we significantly lower network access costs. The networks also serve as a platform for Level 3’s comprehensive set of metro services for intra-metro applications as well as long-haul extension applications.
To learn more about our Metro networks, or for information about access to specific buildings, call 1-877-2LEVEL3.