DIRECTV Broadband Buys Colocation Space and IP Services in Seattle
Level 3 Now Providing Services to DIRECTV Broadband in Multiple U.S. Markets
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:LVLT) today announced it has signed a new one-year agreement to provide colocation and IP services to DIRECTV Broadband, Inc. DIRECTV Broadband, based in Cupertino, Calif., is a leading nationwide provider of broadband services for the home.
Under the terms of the agreement, DIRECTV Broadband purchased
(3)CrossRoads IP services in Seattle and is now using both to serve its customers in multiple US markets. Formerly known as Telocity, DIRECTV Broadband, Inc. is a division of Hughes Electronics Corporation (NYSE: GMH).
"We value this strong, ongoing relationship with DIRECTV Broadband," said Mike Knaisch, senior vice president of Global Strategic Markets for
"The Northwest is an area with untapped potential for us, and our partnership with
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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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