Level(3)EnabledSM Global Partner Program Extends Level 3's Bandwidth Services to more Internet and Communication Companies WorldwideDSLnetworks and @Network Among First to Participate in Level(3)Enabled Global Partner Program
BROOMFIELD, Colo., November 15, 2000 – Level 3 Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:LVLT) today announced the Level(3)Enabled Global Partner Program, a new marketing initiative that is designed to expand the company's global sales channels.
Encompassing both existing Level 3 customers and potential customers, the new program will further extend the company's low cost bandwidth services to Internet and communication companies in the U.S., Europe and Asia through cross-marketing efforts. "The global partner program is significant for Level 3 in terms of expanding our global footprint and developing new revenue channels," said Melodie Reagan, senior vice president of Global Marketing Operations and Development for Level 3. "This program is a good example of how Internet Protocol (IP) intensive companies can work closely together to provide the best level of service to end-users. Additionally, it gives Level 3 an important global marketing channel that will drive additional traffic onto our network."
The Level(3)Enabled Global Partner Program, which is being officially introduced at today's Level 3 Global Partner Forum event in Colorado, is intended to serve as a networking and sales development resource for Level 3 and other Internet and communication companies. Additionally, the program provides partner companies with training, co-marketing and co-branding information.
There are more than 20 companies already approved to participate in the Level(3)Enabled Global Partner Program and Level 3 expects another 15 companies to be approved by year-end. "We view Level 3's global partner program as a great opportunity to extend our sales channels in the U.S., Europe and Asia, as well as offer our customers enhanced Internet infrastructure services supported by Level 3's fiber optic backbone," said Douglas Yokoyama, worldwide vice president of Sales and Marketing for @Network, a pan-Asian integrated Internet infrastructure services provider. "@Network provides the next generation of Internet services, and offers enhanced network services to companies wishing to enter the global marketplace. As our customer base grows, we will be able to rely on Level 3's ability to provide scalable bandwidth services through its continuously upgradeable multiconduit network."
"The Level(3)Enabled Global Partner Program offers cross-marketing resources that can help us grow our last-mile DSL business and therefore increase the demand for bandwidth services," said Brad Connors, president and chief executive officer of DSLnetworks, a national provider of end-to-end DSL connectivity solutions. "This program also serves as an important tool for connecting next-generation technology companies that are focused on changing and improving how businesses and end-users communicate."
About Level(3)Enabled Global Partner Program
The Level(3)Enabled Global Partner Program is available to Internet and communication companies in the U.S., Europe and Asia. The program features three segments: Integrated Partners, Solution Providers and Independent Sales Organizations.
Integrated Partners are Level 3 customers that agree to a monthly recurring revenue commitment. These companies must have the ability to sell to and support end-users, as well as add value to the Level 3 products they package and resell.
Solution Providers may or may not be Level 3 customers. These companies offer services or products that are complementary to those offered by Level 3 or its Integrated Partners. Additionally, Solution Providers share lead opportunities with Level 3 or its Integrated Partners in an effort to sell jointly to end-users.
Independent Sales Organizations are third-party sales representatives that offer sales leads to Level 3's Integrated Partners or Solution Providers.
Level(3)Enabled Global Partner Program is a service mark of Level 3 Communications, Inc.
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, 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 www.Level3.com.
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Forward-Looking Statement
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