Level 3 to Provide E-911 and Other Network Services to the
New Jersey Cable Operator
BROOMFIELD, Colo., November 14, 2005 – Level 3 Communications (Nasdaq:LVLT) today announced that
it is the exclusive underlying network provider for Patriot Media’s new digital phone service called “Patriot Digital Phone.” Patriot Media, a New Jersey based cable operator serving 115,000 households, launched its digital phone service in October 2005.
Under the terms of the multiyear agreement, Level 3 is providing Patriot Media with (3)VoIP EnhancedSM Local service, which is used by cable operators, as well as carriers, Internet service providers and other companies eager to deploy a quick-to-market, cost-effective, regulatory-compliant IP voice solution. Included in (3)VoIP Enhanced Local service is a fixed-line solution for E-911 that includes network connections to public safety answering points (PSAPs) that serve approximately 68 percent of households across the United States. Level 3 recently enhanced its E-911 solution for IP voice customers, and continues to increase the geographic availability of its E-911 platform. Already operating one of the largest networks in the United States, Level 3 plans to extend its fixed-line E-911 coverage to more than 70 percent of households by the end of 2005.
“Level 3 has been an integral partner and advisor to Patriot Media as we built and deployed our digital phone service for residential consumers,” said Rob Roeder, vice president of network services for Patriot Media. “We recognized early on that Level 3 was and continues to be the enabler of advanced voice services that we wanted to work with to deliver our customers high-quality and reliable digital calling services.”
“We are excited that Patriot Media has chosen Level 3 as its VoIP provider. With its success across New Jersey, Patriot Media is a valuable, cable partner,” said Rich DiGeronimo, vice president of local voice services for Level 3. “Our work with Patriot Media represents continued momentum with cable operators. We are now under contract to provide VoIP infrastructure to companies serving more than 40 million U.S. cable subscribers and five of the six largest cable operators in the nation. We look forward to becoming the leading enabler of cable phone services across the United States.”
(3)VoIP EnhancedSM Local Service
The principal components offered by Level 3’s (3)VoIP Enhanced Local service include network trunking, local telephone numbers, local number portability, the safety of E-911, operator assistance, caller ID, directory listings, and directory assistance. The service allows Level 3 customers to retain the flexibility to manage and control end-user features without the difficulties of implementing complex interconnection arrangements.
For more information about Level 3’s broad portfolio of VoIP services, please visit www.level3.com/.
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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